The Divorced Girl Smiling Podcast

How Fear Plays a Role in Divorce Decisions

Fear in divorce is normal and understandable. But be careful not to let your fear influence your decisions. My guest in this episode is divorce attorney, Anthony Diaz, and we talk about fear, and how to cope and make the best divorce decisions. Read Anthony's article on this subject: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/how-divorce-fears-can-result-in-bad-decisions/

Selling Your Wedding Rings? Here is Your Guide

Thinking about selling your wedding rings? Not sure when to do it or where to go? This episode is your guide! My guest is Anne Gabel, Co-founder of MJ Gabel Diamond and Jewelry Buyers and the person I sold MY wedding rings to back in 2012! 

Life as a Divorced Woman In Your Mid Fifties

What's it like to live life as a divorced woman and mom in your fifties? My guest is Joanne Litman and Joanne (I call her Jo) talk about what we've experienced, what drives us, what makes us happy, and what we really don't care about these days. 

The Divorce and YOUR KIDS: 7 Things To Consider

We all love our kids, but during divorce, it can be hard not to put them in the middle. Divorce Mediator, Michael Cohen offers 7 things you should consider when it comes to you kids and your divorce. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/children-and-divorce-7-considerations/

BAD Divorce Advice You Are Going To hear During Your Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, everyone and their brother are probably giving you advice. Some advice is good, but a lot of advice is BAD. My guest in this episode is Financial Divorce Coach, Hirsch Serman, CDFA®, and Hirsch and I talk about some BAD divorce advice you might hear. We also offer GOOD advice! 

What is a "Silent Divorce?" and Are You Going through One?

What is a "silent" divorce? My guest, therapist, Brittany Baker explains, so that you can determine if this is your situation. Brittany offers signs of a silent divorce, and tips to figure out if you should try to save the marriage or get divorced. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/are-you-going-through-a-silent-divorce/

Are You Being Emotionally Saavy in Your Divorce?

Are you being emotionally saavy in your divorce? What does that even mean? My guest, Divorce attorney, Katherine E. Miller explains, and offers tips on how to have the best possible divorce outcome. The advice is based on her new book, "The Emotionally Saavy Divorce," which you can pre-order here! https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Savvy-Divorce-Smart-Negotiations/dp/1774586053

The House: Stay, Sell, Buy, Rent? Here's Your Guide

In a divorce, the house is so often the biggest source of stress. People don't know if they should stay in it, sell it, buy a new home, or rent. It's complicated! But my guest in this episode, Stacey Ellison, is a divorce mortgage planner and CDLP®, who can help you answer these questions and figure out what's best for you and the kids, based on what you have, what you need, and what you want. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/divorce-mortgage-planning-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters-during-divorce/

Want a Good Divorce Outcome? Here is Your Divorce To-Do List!

Want a good divorce outcome? Of course you do! That's why my guest and I share some steps to take in your divorce that will give that to you. My guest is Lewisville, TX based divorce attorney, David Heiman, who offers a "do-to" list that will help you stay organized and calm throughout your divorce, and help you achieve an outcome you feel is fair. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/what-are-the-steps-to-divorce-here-are-8/

Budgeting and Investing for Divorced Women

If you are thinking about divorce or going through one, or even if you are already divorced, you can benefit so much from this episode! My guests are financial advisors, Pete Mullins, CDFA® and Lauren Connelly, and we talk about the importance of having a budget and a financial plan. It's not as complicated as you think!