The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

Because interest rates continue to stay high, people are looking for other options than to refinance. Karla Kyte, Mortgage Lender, CDLP, and Divorce Mortgage Planner is my guest in the episode and guess what? She's got a GREAT option for you if you are trying to stay in your home but can't afford high interest rate payments. We are talking about mortgage loan assumptions and everything you need to know. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-hottest-topic-in-divorce-mortgage-loan-assumptions/

When anyone asks how you are doing, you probably respond, "I'm fine." But why settle for fine if you can be fabulous? Divorce, Life and Relationship Coach, Michèle Heffron is my guest, and she offers 10 tips in getting from fine to fabulous. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/10-tips-to-transform-your-life-from-fine-to-fabulous/

Are you in a relationship and trying to decide whether or not to leave? Or, have you left, and you want validation that leaving was the right thing to do? My guest in this episode is Tracy Malone, an author and Narcissistic Abuse Coach, who offers 9 signs of a destructive relationship. Our discussion is aimed to help you recognize if you are in an unhealthy relationship, or that you were in one, and find a healthier, happier relationship next time around. 

Taking the high road can feel lonely, especially in divorce. My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Karen Covy, who offers 10 ways to take the high road. In addition, Karen and I discuss how taking the high road will not only benefit your kids tremendously, but will give you a better quality of life. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/why-taking-the-high-road-in-divorce-matters-and-10-ways-to-do-it/

Every divorce is unique, but all divorces are devastating and sad. But what happens when a couple is getting divorced because one of them is gay? Do the dynamics change? What's different and how are they feeling? My guest in this episode is Sally Srok, author of her book, "Bonus Round: A Gay Ex-Husband, a Divorce, and a Life Re-imagined." Sally tells her story and also offers tips to those who are in her same position. Learn more and get Sally's book here: https://www.sallysrok.com/

Running into your ex can feel traumatic and shocking and upsetting. Even if you knew he was going to be somewhere and you see him for the first time since you've been separated, it can stir emotions to the point of tears, anger and sadness. My guest in this episode is Therapist and Mediator, Julie Walton, LCPC, who offers tips on how to handle it--both right then and there, and then after. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-handle-yourself-when-running-into-your-ex/

Making impulsive decisions during divorce can have a lot of negative outcomes. My guest in this episode is Dr. Ginny Wright, Certified Discernment Counselor and therapist, who offers advice on taking things slowly when it comes to divorce, and how discernment counseling can help do so. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/impulsive-decision-making-in-divorce-and-the-ramifications/

Not knowing when and/or how to tell the kids about the divorce can feel stressful, scary and depressing. My guest in this episode is Divorce Mediator, Michael Cohen, who offers advice on when (and when not) to tell the kids, along with tips on how. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-and-when-to-tell-the-kids-about-the-divorce/

In this episode, it's just me. Just me explaining what I learned during and after my divorce: the valuable lessons, the mistakes I made, and what I did right. This is me being vulnerable and not judging, and trying to empower those going through a divorce. If you have an idea of what to expect during a divorce, it somehow makes everything not as scary. 

This podcast could change your life, and I mean that in a good way! Sarah Nitschke, LPCA, Therapist for Affiliates in Counseling offers some great tips for those who have never engaged in these practices, as well as the benefits it will give you during and after divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/practicing-mindfulness-and-meditation-during-divorce/