The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

When I was getting divorced in 2007, divorce coaching didn't exist. Now it is a huge industry! Why? What does a divorce coach do? How do you find a good one? These questions are answered by my guests, Debra Doak and Tracy Callahan, co-Founders of Divorce Coaches Academy, the company that trains and certifies divorce coaches. Learn more here: https://www.divorcecoachesacademy.com/ 

Are you worried about your ex spouse drinking alcohol during parenting time? Are you being accused of drinking during your parenting time? In this episode, my guest, Thy-An Tran, Director of Marketing for Soberlink talks about the solution: an alcohol monitoring device. Includes benefits and court involvement. Learn more and get $50 off your device: https://www.soberlink.com/partners/dgs

How do you end a marriage with someone you love? Therapist, Brittany Baker, LCSW has advice. In this episode, we talk about preparing for the conversation, what you might want to say, and what NOT to say. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-to-end-a-marriage-with-someone-you-love/

Divorce can take a toll on your emotional wellbeing, but it can also affect your physical health. In this episode, my wonderful guest, health concierge, Leslie Urbas offers an explanation on how divorce stress can take a toll on your body, and gives tips on having the body you want and being happy and healthy. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/leslie-urbas-health-concierge/

Are you feeling abandoned by your soon-to-be spouse, either emotionally and/or financially? If so, my guests, Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew, Co-founders of My Divorce Solution, have some wonderful advice for you. We get into practical solutions, as well as managing your emotions during what feels like a really lonely, scary time. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/feeling-abandoned-in-a-relationship-emotionally-and-financially/

There is nothing more frustrating in divorce than an ex who isn't complying with a court order! If this is you, we have some great advice in this episode. My guest is divorce attorney, Liz Felt Wakeman, and we will share some practical advice on what you can do in this situation. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/my-ex-is-not-sticking-to-a-court-order-what-to-do/

Are you thinking about divorce or are you in the thick of it and wondering if you're doing the right thing? We'll give you some things to think about in this episode! My guest, Chicago divorce attorney, Tiffany Hughes and I talk about bad reasons to get divorced. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/8-bad-reasons-to-get-divorced/

Is it possible to be friends with an ex who hurt you? I love this conversation I had with Maryland based divorce attorney, Cary Jacobson. Cary offers reasons that might make being friends difficult, along with advice on how to divorce amicably. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/being-friends-with-an-ex-who-hurt-you-is-it-possible/

When I was getting divorced, I had so many questions. Sometimes, I didn't even know what to ask! So, I've dedicated this episode to educating you, with the help of my guest, Divorce Attorney, Turner Thornton. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/30-questions-about-divorce-and-our-answers/

When people think of PTSD, they usually think about war veterans, or someone who has been in a car accident. But did you know that divorce can cause PTSD? And, it's a lot more common than you think. In this episode, my guest, Dr. Kevin Skinner, talks about divorce related trauma, the signs of PTSD, and how to get help. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/can-divorce-cause-ptsd-you-bet/