The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Author, Speaker and Activist, Emma Johnson, the Founder of Wealthy Single Mommy, about the highly charged topic of fully equal shared parenting and why it needs to become the norm in families. There are few topics that raise more emotion among parents than the issue of shared parenting time or 50/50 parenting. When parents separate, they must work out a plan that involves their children being raised in two households and often they find they have very different ideas of what is best for their kids. Enter Emma Johnson, Founder of Wealthy Single Mommy and Moms for Shared Parenting, who is a leading activist in the equal parenting movement who is here to challenge the long-held societal norms that we hold so close. The belief that children are best served when they are mostly with their mother and less with their father is still deeply embedded in many parents hearts and minds as they negotiate their parenting time. Emma recently conducted a Single Mom and Income Survey which mined data from thousands of single mothers and other sources which shows that, among other key take-aways, kids do best when they are with their parents equally and the only way to close the gender pay gap is to have equally shared parenting responsiblity between the genders. This is a fascinating discussion of so many key points that counter the societal norms of parenting, equality and gender roles. This episode is a must listen for everyone, not just parents going through divorce, and Emma Johnson is the voice of change that we all need to hear! More information about this week's Special Guest: Emma Johnson is a journalist, activist, and the creator of WealthySingleMommy.com, the largest single mom community in the world. A divorced mother of two who was herself raised by a single mother, Emma is the author of The Kickass Single Mom (Penguin), which was named by the New York Post as a “Smart, Must-Read.” Emma has been quoted on single motherhood and gender equality in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Doctors and hundreds of other outlets. Emma launched the activist group Moms for Shared Parenting as a call for policy and cultural change to focus on the benefits for children, women, men, feminism and our society when parents share equally in raising children. She has spoken about single motherhood and gender equality at the United Nations and Google. Get the Book: Read the white paper survey: single_mom_income_time_FINAL.pdf - Lumin Pdf See the video: Mom's for Shared Parenting ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SU

In this episode Susan Guthrie partners with friend and colleague, Evan Schein, leading NYC Divorce Litigator, to walk you through everything you need to know about depositions in divorce cases! When you are trying to gather all of the information that you need in a divorce case, one tool in an attorney's toolbox is to take depositions, but what are you facing if your attorney is taking a deposition, or even more importantly, if YOU are being deposed? Top divorce litigator, Evan Schein, treats you like one of his own clients and shares with you all the critical information that you need to be prepared if depositions are going to happen in your case! Some highlights from the episode: The what, where, when and why of depositions in divorce cases; Where depositions fit in the process of discovery; Why you need to do a cost/benefit analysis when deciding to take depositions; How to prepare for your deposition; How depositions can help settle your case; Evan and Susan's Top 3 Tips for depositions; and MUCH MORE! Sometimes you need to ask the questions and get the answers or are facing those questions under oath yourself so don't miss out on this critical episode so you know what you need to know! More information about This week's Special Guest: Evan Schein, Esq. Evan is a New York City-based divorce and family law attorney, partner and the Head of Litigation at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP. During his career, Evan has litigated high-conflict custody cases and high-net worth complex financial matters involving hedge funds, businesses, real estate, sports, entertainment and more. He has helped clients find post-divorce happiness and build successful financial lives, advocated to protect children and fought for the rights of victims of domestic violence. Evan is the host of the podcast, Schein On, where he and his featured guests gives an inside and unfiltered look into the world of marriage, money, divorce and more. Get more information at: https://www.berkbot.com/ Email Evan: [email protected] Follow Evan Schein on Instagram: @evan_schein ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ****************************************************

In this special two-part episode Susan Guthrie speaks with the Founders of My Divorce Solution, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, who identify the top 5 financial roadblocks in divorce and give you the actionable steps and information that you need to plow right through them to financial success in your case! In Part Two, Catherine and Karen build upon the steps they outlined in Part One, so if you have not yet listened to the first episode, we highly encourage you to do so. You can listen here: To bring the episode home, you will learn: How to identify the many OPTIONS that you have financially in a divorce. The ways you can curate your settlement to help you in your new future. Why knowing all the options is so critical to being able to effectively negotiate. How COMPROMISE is the key to reaching the settlement that works for you! When divorce is on the horizon, the fear around finances often stems from the unknown. This episode is antidote to that fear so be sure to listen to Part One and Part Two today! More information about Karen Chellew, Catherine Shanahan and My Divorce Solution: Catherine Shanahan, CDFA After 25 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained Mediator and Daily Money Manager(PDMM). Catherine is collaboratively trained and was a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group. She is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP). Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce. Karen Chellew, Legal Liaison For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is also a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and one granddaughter, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does. My Divorce Solution Through their professional and personal experiences, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan have created a unique and comprehensive process that greets divorce in a whole new way – a way that empowers those who experience this major life transition. Our mission is simple: to help people move through the divorce process with financial clarity and confidence so they can make the rest of their lives the best of their lives. The MDS Financial Portrait™ is a compilation of data and financial records utilizing the family’s key and supporting documentation. The MDS Financial Portrait provides a clear neutral snapshot of the family’s marital and non-marital estate for purposes of determining alimony, child support, and the division of assets and liabilities. This comprehensive Portrait can then be used by divorce professionals as verification of marital/non-marital assets, and the blueprint when considering various scenarios, alternatives and the resulting implications of any financial decisions. Our services, specialties and certifications help individuals and couples develop a transparent and comprehensive financial plan that will optimize the outcome of their divorce. We meet with couples in our virtual office so we can assist you no matter where you live! Get more information at: www.mydivorcesolution.com Follow My Divorce Solution on Instagram: @mydivorcesolution ***GET THE MY DIVORCE SOLUTION DIVORCE U ONLINE PROGRAM*** FREE FOR LISTENERS OF DIVORCE & BEYOND THROUGH MARCH 27, 2021 WITH CODE "DIVORCEANDBEYOND" ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 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In this special two-part episode Susan Guthrie speaks with the Founders of My Divorce Solution, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, who identify the top 5 financial roadblocks in divorce and give you the actionable steps and information that you need to plow right through them to financial success in your case! In Part One you will learn: Why ACCESS is the initial difficulty that you may face and why it is so critical. Where you can get financial documents if you can't get them from your spouse. How to break down the COMPONENTS of your finances so that everything is clear. The different INTERPRETATIONS that can impact financial information and who can help you. How these roadblocks might impact a 401(K) as an example to make things clear. AND much more CRITICAL information that you need to know! When divorce is on the horizon, the fear around finances often stems from the unknown. This episode is antidote to that fear so be sure to listen to Part One today and tune in on Thursday for Part Two! More information about Karen Chellew, Catherine Shanahan and My Divorce Solution: Catherine Shanahan, CDFA After 25 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained Mediator and Daily Money Manager(PDMM). Catherine is collaboratively trained and was a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group. She is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP). Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce. Karen Chellew, Legal Liaison For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is also a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and one granddaughter, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does. My Divorce Solution Through their professional and personal experiences, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan have created a unique and comprehensive process that greets divorce in a whole new way – a way that empowers those who experience this major life transition. Our mission is simple: to help people move through the divorce process with financial clarity and confidence so they can make the rest of their lives the best of their lives. The MDS Financial Portrait™ is a compilation of data and financial records utilizing the family’s key and supporting documentation. The MDS Financial Portrait provides a clear neutral snapshot of the family’s marital and non-marital estate for purposes of determining alimony, child support, and the division of assets and liabilities. This comprehensive Portrait can then be used by divorce professionals as verification of marital/non-marital assets, and the blueprint when considering various scenarios, alternatives and the resulting implications of any financial decisions. Our services, specialties and certifications help individuals and couples develop a transparent and comprehensive financial plan that will optimize the outcome of their divorce. We meet with couples in our virtual office so we can assist you no matter where you live! Get more information at: www.mydivorcesolution.com Follow My Divorce Solution on Instagram: @mydivorcesolution ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 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In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with podcast host, coach and author, Karen Millon, about the universal human experience of trauma, both large and small, and the need to heal so we can live our best lives. "Trauma is one of the biggest equalizers" says Karen Millon, this week's guest on the podcast. Everyone, no matter how blessed they are, suffers from traumas in life. There are small "t" traumas and Large "T" traumas, but they all add up and they all require healing in order for us to lead happy and healthy lives. It probably comes as no surprise that divorce qualifies as a Large "T" trauma and couple that with the other traumas encountered in any well-lived life, it becomes imperative to find help to heal. That's where Karen steps in as an expert in the variety of healing modalities available to us. As a Healing Coach she can help you on your healing journey and where additional expert help is needed, Karen can help match you with the right modality and provider. In this episode Karen walks you through: How much of our trauma starts in childhood, no matter how "perfect" that childhood was. The reality of trauma responses and how they manifest in our lives. What the first key step is in healing. Different healing therapies such as EMDR, somatic experiencing and more. Why you have to go back to a trauma to break free from it. How her journey to healing, and that of her first husband, helped them to have "An Amazing Divorce" which led to her new book. It truly is never to early to start healing so tune in to this episode today and start your journey! ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Karen Millon is a Colombian-born and Canadian-raised entrepreneur and personal development advocate. Ms. Millon holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Western Ontario. And while business is her professional venue, her passion is healing and wellness. Healing was the cornerstone of her Amazing Divorce, a book that she wrote and is coming out in the fall of 2020 so when Millon realized that the subject of healing in general wasn’t garnering as much national discussion as other, more niche forms of trauma and recovery, she funneled her business skills into a high-level media platform devoted to the subject of recovering from any and all forms of trauma. Her brand and her business operate as a liaison between healing and trauma experts and the uninitiated. Millon’s HEALIN podcast features weekly dialogues with professional therapists, nutritionists and other well-being professionals. Visit www.healin.net for more information on Karen Millon's Healin. Contact Karen: Website www.healin.net Social Media Handles Instagram @healinwithkaren Listen to Karen's Podcast: Healin GET KAREN'S BOOK! An Amazing Divorce: What You Can Do for Yourself, Each Other and For the Children to Achieve it by Karen Millon ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. Susan is also the Co-Founder, along with legal legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten of the Mosten Guthrie Academy for Mediation and Collaborative Law Training and her Learn to Mediate Online Training(TM) Program has helped more than 17,000 professionals to transition their dispute resolution practice online! ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would lik

In this episode, Susan Guthrie chats with Dr. Anna Cabeca, "The Girlfriend Doctor," who delves into the intricasies of our bodies on stress and how we can best manage it's devastating effects on our physiology so that we can function and feel so much better! You've seen her on The Today Show, Good Morning America and in the pages of People and now she's here on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast to help you get that stress under control! Dr. Anna Cabeca, a/k/a "The Girlfriend Doctor" is a triple board certified doctor, best-selling author and speaker who is , considered a leading expert on integrative and restorative medicine anti-aging, and body-mind-spirit health and wellness. In this episode Dr. Anna shares: The difference between chronic stress and acute stress and why you might be suffering from both right now. The amazing benefits of oxytocin and why we crave it so much. What happens when we are flooded with cortisol, the stress hormone. What happens to our feelings of connection and our ability to reason when our hormones are out of whack. What you can do with food, supplements, wellness and more to bring your body back in balance. AND SO MUCH MORE! Divorce and relationship issues are just a few of the major stressors that we are dealing with today. The Pandemic, the economy, the polarized political climate and so many other factors are constantly flooding us with stress so it's no wonder if you feel burnt out and unable to cope. Dr. Anna is here to help and believe me, you will feel better just from listening to her so tune in now! FOR THE MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY: Dr. Anna stayed on and we created a special video episode for you that is going to help you GET YOUR SEXY BACK! Head on over to the Members Only Page on the website (www.divorceandbeyondpod.com) and check it out! If you are not yet a member, you can sign up on the website for only $10/month and get access to the video and all the other member benefits. Check it out now! ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Dr. Anna Cabeca is a triple-board-certified OB-GYN who helps women take charge of their health and wellness by arming them with the information, insights, products and programs that empower them to live happier, healthier lives. Throughout her decades-long career, Dr. Anna has worked with thousands of women one-on-one to help them understand and improve their health and manage their hormones. She is committed to supporting women so that they can thrive physically, emotionally, sexually and even spiritually as they go through the natural, inevitable and BEAUTIFUL life shift of menopause. Contact Dr. Anna: Website www.dranna.com Social Media Handles @thegirlfrienddoctor - Instagram TheGirlfriend Doctor Show - YouTube GET DOCTOR ANNA'S BOOKS! The Hormone Fix The Keto Green 16 Visit Dr. Anna's Store on Amazon ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. Susan is also the Co-Founder, along with legal legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten of the Mosten Guthrie Academy for Mediation and Collaborative Law Training and her Learn to Mediate Online Training(TM) Program has helped more than 17,000 professionals to transition their dispute resolution practice online! ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach ou

In our first-ever BONUS CROSSOVER EPISODE, Susan Guthrie and Kate Anthony of The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast pair up to discuss the thorny issue of alimony. Susan has the legal point of view and Kate has the personal experience as a recipient of spousal support. They combine forces to bring you all the ups, downs and inside story on one of the most difficult issues in any divorce. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of this discussion, be sure to head on over to The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and listen before you dive in to Part 2 here on Divorce & Beyond. You can find Part 1 here: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/everything-you-need-to-know-about-support-with-susan-guthrie-esq--part-1 While you are there, don't forget to check out Kate's archive of amazing epsiodes (you will find a couple of episode with Susan there) and subscribe so you add her to your rotation! You can also check out Kate's hugely popular prior episode: "Is it Time to Say Goodbye or Time to Say Let's Try" here: https://divorceandbeyond.podbean.com/e/is-it-time-tosay-goodbye-ortimeto-say-lets-try-with-thecreator-of-theshould-istayor-shouldi-goprogram-kate-anthony-onthedivorcebeyond-podcastwithsusan/ For Divorce & Beyond MEMBERS ONLY: As we discuss in the episode, Kate will be returning soon for a special LIVE event where you can Ask Kate Anything so let us know what you want to hear from her! [email protected] More on our Special Guest, Kate Anthony: Kate Anthony is the host of the critically acclaimed podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son (whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband), their two dogs, and a handful of fish. You can find out more about Kate and her services and programs at www.kateanthony.com where you can also access her FREE "Should You Stay or Should You Go Quiz" for immediate results in your inbox! It's the perfect complement to the information in the episode! Follow Kate on social media: Instagram: @thedivorcesurvivalguide Facebook: @CoachKateAnthony ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. Don't forget to visit the webpage www.d

In this very special episode, Susan Guthrie visits again with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, "The Divorce Doctor," to discuss many ways that mental health issues can negatively affect our relationships and how that plays out in divorce. For the past several months the tabloid covers at the grocery checkout have been filled with headlines predicting the imminent divorce of "Kimye" a/k/a Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West. These headlines follow on the heels of numerous stories and articles highlighting the many ups and downs of relationship that has seemed to be challenged in the face of Kanye West's struggles with bi-polar disorder. His many highs and lows have played out in the public eye and have highlighted the often swept under rug challenges couples face when one, or both, are dealing with mental health issues. Our favorite psychologist, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen returns with a compassionate but pragmatic discussion of the difficulties that people face when they or a loved one are challenged by mental health issues. In this episode Dr. Elizabeth shares: How additional stressors, such as divorce or relationship issues, can impact mental health. Why treatment is not a sign of weakness. What she means by "we need to honor hope." Why falling in love makes us so vulnerable. How to deal with a partner who may be suicidal. AND SO MUCH MORE! Statistics say that marriages where one of the partners is struggling with mental health issues are 2x more likely to end in divorce and when the mental health issue is a bi-polar dianosis, the couple is 95% more likely to divorce. This is an issue that will affect you or someone you love and it's time to shine a light on these mental health challenges so listen to this episode today! Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for more episodes soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything! Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here: Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here: Episode #141 To listen to Episode 147 with Dr. Elizabeth, "TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost For Men AND Women," just click here: Episode #147 To listen to Episode #151 with Dr. Elizabeth, "How to Survive the Holidays" just click here: Episode #151 ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles @thedivorcedoctor - Instagram The Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program: AFTERGLOW: The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here: https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ SPECIAL OFFER! ***Pre-Order Dr. Elizabeth's upcoming book, "The Light on the Other Side of Divorce on AMAZON Dr. Elizabeth's NEW PODCAST - The Divorce Doctor Podcast COMING SOON!!! ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected]

In this very special episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with the leading high conflict divorce expert in the world, Attorney, Mediator and Therapist, Bill Eddy, who shares the fundamentals of his BIFF Method for managing communication with a high conflict ex! Whether you are divorcing a narcissist or are embroiled in any difficult relationship, a hallmark of a high conflict case is the flood of hostile calls, emails and texts that are repeatedly sent by one or both of the parties. This barrage often flows over into social media and into conversations with others. The constant cycle of conflict is crazy-making and seemingly impossible to control but that was until Bill Eddy and his BIFF method arrived! With the release of the third book in the BIFF series, "BIFF for Co-Parent Comunication," Bill Eddy helps you to regain a sense of control and peace that will benefit both your life and that of your children. The BIFF method will help you to craft responses to the hostile communications from your ex that will defuse the conflict and remove you from the cycle. Simply put, being Brief, Informative, Friendly and Firm (BIFF) is your key to freedom and there is simply no better guide out of the darkness of a high conflict relationship than Bill Eddy! In this episode Bill shares: The simple logic of being brief, informative, friendly and firm and why it works. How YOU decide what kind of response you will receive from your ex. Why you need to absolutely avoid the 3 A's. A simple substitute for saying "I'm sorry . . ." Why Bill says you should get Miranda Rights before you go on social media. AND SO MUCH MORE! This episode is absolute GOLD for anyone experiencing difficulty in communicating with a volatile ex so listen today and start taking your life back one BIFF at a time! Get your copy of "BIFF for Co-Parents: Your Guide to Difficult Coparent Texts, Emails and Social Media Posts" here: https://amzn.to/3omR1bz More about this week's very special guest: Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. Co-Founder | Chief Innovation Officer San Diego, California Bill Eddy is a lawyer, therapist, mediator, best-selling author, co-founder, and Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute. He pioneered the High Conflict Personality Theory (HCP Theory) and has become an international expert on managing disputes involving high conflict personalities and personality disorders. He provides training to lawyers, judges, mediators, managers, human resource professionals, businesspersons, healthcare administrators, college administrators, homeowners’ association managers, ombudspersons, law enforcement, therapists and others. He has been a speaker and trainer in over 30 U.S. states and 10 countries. Visit the High Conflict Institute to find out more about Bill, the Institute's wealth of resources for managing high conflict relationships and more of Bill's books! https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/ ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtour.life/sign-up and then use special code "SUSAN20" to receive 20% off the cost of a subscription! *************************************** SIGN UP NOW FOR EARLY ACCESS TO THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY! Those who register for early access will be able to lock in membership at only $5 per month and one lucky early access member will receive a FREE year of membership! 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In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with friend Molly Dare Hillenbrand, Founder of HillenBRAND Media and the Host of the On Air With Molly Dare Podcast, who shares the advice she wishes she had received when she was going through her divorce ten years ago. There are so many times in life where we look back and say, 'Wow, I wish I had know ______ back then!' and it's true that hindsight is 20/20 so this episode is for you if you find yourself stuck in the overwhelm and emotional turmoil of divorce! Molly Dare Hillenbrand knows that feeling. She was there 10 years ago, and as she says in this insightful episode, she spent a lot of time and effort fighting for things in the divorce that in retrospect, perhaps didn't turn out to be so vitally important. Just imagine if you could talk to yourself 10 years in the future to hear what you want and need in life so that you could navigate your divorce accordingly. That is this episode and Molly is your guide! An expert at thriving through change and a master of reinvention, Molly Dare Hillenbrand is the entrepreneur, parent, and kickass person we all want to be so learn from her reflections and advice to make your divorce work for your future YOU! In this episode Molly shares: Insights on parenting vs. alone time. The conversation you need to have with yourself about grief. The power of finding a new passion NOW. The importance of perspective during a time of tunnel vision. AND SO MUCH MORE! Tune in, listen and learn from Molly Dare Hillenbrand now! See Molly's interview with Susan for Eye on Chicago here: https://youtu.be/S3e5vl1AQJ4 ************************************************************************************* More about this week's Special Guest: Molly Dare Hillenbrand Molly Dare Hillenbrand is the Founder of HillenBRAND media. Founded in 2017 with the main purpose of promoting and marketing entrepreneurs, personalities, business owners and thought leaders through filmed segments highlighting their passions and interviewing them on their journey to get where they are today. She has produced for the Eye on Channels including Eye On S Florida, Eye on Chicago, Eye on NY and Eye on California. Featuring people from all over the globe her passion has always been to bring people out from behind their business and let them be the voice of their passion. She also works on high end partnerships between people and brands as well as Crisis PR counseling for well known personalities All of this comes second to her main role as a single mom of two girls - Carolyn (15) and Sophie (12) who are the inspirations behind everything she does. Check out Molly's new podcast On Air with Molly Dare for compelling stories and courageous journeys! Follow Molly on Instagram: @mollydare @onairwithmollydare @hillenbrandmedia ***************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. SIGN UP NOW FOR EARLY ACCESS TO THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY! Those who register for early access will be able to lock in membership at only $5 per month and one lucky early access member will receive a FREE year of membership! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. AND MUCH MORE - SIGN UP FOR YOUR EARLY ACCESS NOW! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3MfSy98/earlyaccess ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with friend and colleague, Leading Divorce Attorney, Eric Broder, co-founder of the top tier matrimonial law firm, Broder, Orland Murray and DeMattie, LLC in Connecticut who helps to answer 5 of the most frequent questions divorce attorneys hear! January is known as "Divorce Month" as many couples find that the start of a new year is a catalyst for ending their marriage. With the added stress that the holidays can bring putting pressure on troubled relationships, divorce attorneys find their inboxes filled and their telephones ringing off the hook with questions. This week's special guest, leading divorce attorney, Eric Broder, joins Susan to share their best advice and give answers to the 5 most frequently asked questions. This is your chance to get your questions answered from two of the best, so take a listen now! ************************************************************************************* More about this week's Special Guest: Attorney Eric Broder Eric J. Broder is a Co-Founding Member and Partner at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC. He is an AV Preeminent™ rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure. He is also a Past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association. https://www.ctfamilylaw.com/ ***************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. SIGN UP NOW FOR EARLY ACCESS TO THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY! Those who register for early access will be able to lock in membership at only $5 per month and one lucky early access member will receive a FREE year of membership! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. AND MUCH MORE - SIGN UP FOR YOUR EARLY ACCESS NOW! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3MfSy98/earlyaccess ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with podcast host and author, Jessica Frew about living boldy as we go into a new year and a new future. The journey through divorce or any significant life transition can be overwhelming and exhausting. Jessica Frew, one of the hosts (with her husband and ex-husband) of the hit podcast, "Husband-in-Law" knows this from personal experience. She went through a difficult divorce when her husband needed to separate so that he could live his truth as a gay man. They have managed to continue to be close (hence the podcast) and to co-parent their daughter with love while still both moving forward with their lives. After the divorce however, it can be hard to find your way. The future is such an unknown that is seems scary and dark but Jessica advocates living BOLDLY into that future and has created her BOLDology program to help you launch! In this episode you will learn: What "the pause" is and what it can do for you. What living boldly really means. How you identify your values so that the future is exciting not scary. Why bold boundaries are key to living boldly. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, going bold in 2021 will take your life to the next level! To get Jessica's worksheet, book and journal to help you GET BOLD visit her website here: https://linktr.ee/theboldlogic More information about Jessica Frew: Jessica Frew is a mom, wife, ex-wife, stepmom, and BOLD Action taker. She has a successful podcast called “Husband in Law” that she records with her husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve. Together they are sharing their stories of love, marriage, coming out, divorce, remarriage and co-parenting to help others know they are not alone. Jessica is a firm believer that by knowing and understanding what it is you really want in life you can BOLDly create a life you love, no matter what your circumstance. Follow Jessica on Instagram @husband_in_law ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtour.life/sign-up and then use special code "SUSAN20" to receive 20% off the cost of a subscription! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can also get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. She loves to hear from listeners and you might hear your comment or question on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLE

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with America's Favorite Dating Expert, Bela Gandhi, who is here to help you make Peak Dating Season work for you! You've seen her on Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and many more outlets and now the Fairy Godmother of Dating, Bela Gandhi joins us again and at the perfect time: Peak Dating Season! Did you know that the time period from December 26th through Valentine's Day is termed "Peak Dating Season?" This describes the huge influx of new and renewing members on all of the online dating sites and apps! MILLIONS of people start off the new year by signing up on Match, Bumble and the rest looking for love. If you are ready to dip your toe back into the dating pool, Bela is here with her top tips to help you put your best foot forward! In this episode you will learn: What the most important part of your profile is for online dating. Find out what a "mad-lib" for dating is and how you can get one. What the green flags and the red flags are to be on lookout for when viewing profiles Why you need to know about oxytocin when dating. What are the three Ps in the dating process. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, why you need to feel to the bottom of your toes that love is waiting for you! To get Bela's book on creating your online dating profile (usually only available to those who take the online course) just send an email to Bela directly and mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast! You can email her at [email protected] More information about Bela: Bela Gandhi is the Founder of the Smart Dating Academy. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people, and what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages (and children)! The Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her "The Fairy Godmother of Dating!" Bela has been connecting people all of her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for Akzo Nobel, a large multinational corporation. Bela has two degrees from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Finance & German), and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children. You can find out more about Bela, her date coaching services and her FREE GIFT the 7 Clues You are in a Relationship with a Narcissist Quiz at www.smartdatingacademy.com. Follow Bela on Instagram @smartdatingacademy and be sure to join her on Thursday nights at 7pm ET for her famous Instagram Lives! ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtour.life/sign-up and then use special code "SUSAN20" to receive 20% off the cost of a subscription! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they ar

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Daniel Herrold, one of the co-creators of Divored Over 40, a place to find friends and community after divorce. Often, when the smoke clears after divorce, it becomes apparent that there is another casualty of the split: the friends have fled. There are a number of reasons why this can happen. Sometimes they are uncomfortable around a breakup, other times they don't want to take sides so they take no side at all, an in others, they do take a side and it's your exes'! So what is an adult supposed to do to make friends? Enter Daniel Herrold, who with two new friends, has started a movement! Just a few months ago they created an online blog on Instagram called @divorcedover40 that grew to include local get-togethers and now already has ambassadors in over 22 cities around the country to spread the word and help you find your tribe! It can be so hard to start again after divorce and many people just jump into dating to fill the void but Divorced Over 40 is here to help you find something even more important: support, friendship and community. Take a listen and join the movement! If you would like to read the post that captured Susan's attention and was the catalyst for this episode just click here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGP4V1DDG2g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link and be sure to follow @divorcedover40 on Instagram and Facebook! Find out more about Divorced Over 40 on their new website at www.DivorcedOver40.com! ************************************************************************************* More about this week's Special Guest: Daniel Herrold Daniel is a lifelong Tulsa native where he has focused his career in the Commercial Real Estate industry for 18 years. He has three daughters ages 22, 19 and 17. Daniel and two of his friends started the DivorcedOver40 Instagram account in the early fall of 2020 as a platform to share their own unique stories as well as leverage experts in the divorced arena as well. ***************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN FOR SPLIT: The Sequel. ! Susan Guthrie, Creator of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, is honored to support Ellen Bruno Films in the journey to release SPLIT: The Sequel! Please consider making any size donation. All donors will receive a special link to an EXCLUSIVE trailer for SPLIT: The Sequel! VISIT THE GO FUND ME PAGE! Listen to the episode with filmmaker, Ellen Bruno: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-fh83w-f4e885 Split A Film About Divorce for Kids and Their Parents , created by documentarian Ellen Bruno , has helped countless children whose families are impacted by divorce to express their feelings and find community at a difficult time in their lives. Ellen has now continued the conversation with the children in the film, who were all about 5-6 at the time, and has now revisited them in their teens to hear their continued experience with divorce, co-parenting, blended families and more. Divorce is not a finite time in children's lives and Split: The Sequel continues their voice and shares their experience so that parents, children and families can continue to benefit from those who have lived it! The editing and production of the film is in the works and the fund received will allow the project to proceed so that the film can debut in 2021! The Split Experience is a vital resource for all families facing the divorce process and an invaluable support for parents AND kids. Your support is invaluable in helping parents and professionals bring the childrens' voices into the process and the world! VISIT THE GO FUND ME PAGE: gf.me/u/y8z5wi ******************************************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! 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In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Ellen Bruno, award-winning documentarian and the filmmaker behind the deeply impactful film, SPLIT: A Film for Kids of Divorce (and Their Parents) The first time Susan saw the film SPLIT, even after 30 years as a divorce professional, she had to blink back tears. The film shares the children's perspective on divorce... no adults, no experts… just kids speaking the powerful truth of what is on their minds and in their hearts. Their wisdom, candor, and humor gives courage to other children, and encourages parents to make better choices as they move through divorce. Hear filmmaker Ellen Bruno's personal insights on the making of the film and the powerful impact that it has had on not only parents and children experiencing divorce, but for society in general and the divorce community in particular. Ellen also shares her current project, SPLIT: The Sequel, in which she revisits the children in the original film as the enter their late teens and early adulthood. Their look back on their experiences and their thoughts on what happened over the years and how the divorce continued to impact their lives is even more impactful than in the original film. Their message is important and you do not want to miss it s make sure to listen to this episode today! You can find out more about SPLIT: The Film here: splitfilm.org Here is a link to the Trailer for SPLIT: http://splitfilm.org/watch_trailer.html GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN! Susan Guthrie, Creator of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, is honored to support Ellen Bruno Films in the journey to release SPLIT: The Sequel! Please consider making any size donation. All donors will receive a special link to an EXCLUSIVE trailer for SPLIT: The Sequel! VISIT THE GO FUND ME PAGE! Split A Film About Divorce for Kids and Their Parents , created by documentarian Ellen Bruno , has helped countless children whose families are impacted by divorce to express their feelings and find community at a difficult time in their lives. Ellen has now continued the conversation with the children in the film, who were all about 5-6 at the time, and has now revisited them in their teens to hear their continued experience with divorce, co-parenting, blended families and more. Divorce is not a finite time in children's lives and Split: The Sequel continues their voice and shares their experience so that parents, children and families can continue to benefit from those who have lived it! The editing and production of the film is in the works and the fund received will allow the project to proceed so that the film can debut in 2021! The Split Experience is a vital resource for all families facing the divorce process and an invaluable support for parents AND kids. Your support is invaluable in helping parents and professionals bring the childrens' voices into the process and the world! VISIT THE GO FUND ME PAGE: gf.me/u/y8z5wi ************************************************************************************* More about this week's Special Guest: Ellen Bruno is an award winning documentary filmmaker based in San Francisco. With a background in international relief work, Ellen's films have focused on issues at the forefront of human rights, including sex trafficking in Burma, political prisoners in Tibet, the social alienation of people with leprosy, and genocide in Cambodia. Ellen earned an MA in Film at Stanford University. She is a recipient of Guggenheim and Rockefeller Fellowships, a Goldie Award for Outstanding Artists, an Alpert Award for the Arts, an Anonymous Was A Woman Award for the Arts, and was an Artist-in-Residence at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Ellen serves on the board of the International Buddhist Film Festival, the Pacific Pioneer Fund, and Ethical Traveler. ***************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. **************************************************

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with the creator of The Heart Hackers Club, Amy Chan, about the science and psychology of a broken heart and how to heal faster with some simple exercises and information. She's not called the Chief Heart Hacker for nothing! Amy Chan is a nationally renowned expert on the science of healing broken hearts and just released her instant best-seller, Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart. We have all been there after a break up. That seemingly never-ending time of emotional pain and loss where we feel that we will never recover. Well guess what? There are psychological and biological reasons that we feel that way and Amy knows them all and shares them with us. Not only that, Amy has her tried and true exercises for helping you to recover more easily and faster as you hack your brain and help to rewire those circuits of pain. In this episode you will learn: Why losing a significant other can feel like a physical pain. Why you need to feel the feels in order to recover from the heartbreak. The reasons why your ex is like a "drug dealer." How "thinking traps" and cognitive distortions" keeps us lost in loss. Why "bash the ex" sessions with friends and family can be counter-productive. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, Amy shares three of her signature exercises to help you work through the pain, rewire your brain and emerge healthy, happy and ready for love again. In the audio podcast Amy will walk you through how to "Reframe Your Story" in order to separate fact from fiction. Then, in a special extended version of the YouTube video of the show, Amy takes you through her "Pie Exercise" and the "Stop Sign Exercise." These exercises are your path to recovery so don't miss them. You can access the YouTube video version here: https://youtu.be/n7uNWQmfYi4 Just last week, Amy debuted her book, Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart on Good Morning America. Be sure to check out her interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USVezvcQ1YU Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2VMUDaF or at bookshop.org. More Information about This Week's Special Guest: Amy Chan is the Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, a retreat that takes a scientific and spiritual approach to healing the heart. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of Heart Hackers Club - an online magazine that focuses on the psychology behind love, lust and desire. The Observer calls her "A relationship expert whose work is like that of a scientific Carrie Bradshaw" and her company has been featured across national media including Good Morning America, Vogue, Glamour, Nightline and the front page of The New York Times. Her book, Breakup Bootcamp - The Science of Rewiring Your Heart, published by Harper Collins, was released on December 1, 2020. Follow Amy on social media: Instagram Handle: www.instagram.com/missamychan / www.instagram.com/renewyourheart LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/missamychan/ Twitter Handle: www.twitter.com/missamychan Facebook: www.facebook.com/renewyourheart ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtour.life/sign-up and then use special code "SUSAN20" to receive 20% off the cost of a subscription! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! *********************************************************

It's the holidays and we hear you - they are especially difficult this year so join us for this Special Holiday Bonus Episode with Susan Guthrie and Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, The Divorce Doctor, as they discuss some practical advice for how you can survive, and maybe even thrive, this holiday season! No matter what anyone says about "the happiest time of year," the holidays are stressful under normal circumstances and now with the complications of Covid, financial stress and relationship woes, many people are faced with an even more difficult holiday season than usual. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, one of the leading psychologists in the country returns to discuss some simple coping strategies to try to help you through the next few weeks (and beyond if you need it!) In her usual compassionate and practical fashion, Dr. Elizabeth walks us through several exercises that can help you cope with the stress, loneliness and overwhelm that seem to be impacting everyone's lives these days. Now, more than ever, we need to be kind to ourselves and to others and Dr. Elizabeth will have you feeling better just by the end of the episode! Take a listen now! *************************************************************** Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for more episodes soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything! Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here: Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here: Episode #141 To listen to Episode 147 with Dr. Elizabeth, "TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost For Men AND Women," just click here: Episode #147 ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles @thedivorcedoctor - Instagram The Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program: AFTERGLOW: The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here: https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ SPECIAL GIFT! *** Get Dr. Elizabeth's Ultimate Divorce Toolkit based upon her 15 years of practice as a clinical psychologist for FREE! *** ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can also get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. She loves to hear from listeners and you might hear your comment or question on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE O

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Tommy Maloney, host of the Blending the Family Podcast, "Dadvocate" and Author about the challenges facing modern fathers. Tommy Maloney has been many kinds of a father: he has been a traveling dad, a stay-at-home dad, a single dad, a bonus dad and a blended dad, but overall . . . he is a dad, doing the best that he can. Tommy shares his journey, lessons and thoughts on positive fatherhood and the challenges that fathers can face when stepping outside of the narrow confines of society's alotted familial roles. This episode will help fathers who want to be the best dads they can be, and moms who want their kids to have the best their fathers can give. More about this week's Special Guest: Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family, where you can find Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Spotify, and Stitcher Radio. Tommy has spoken at TEDx, Ignite Fort Collins, and Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention. He even has won speaking awards through Toastmasters International. The author of the books "25 Tips For Divorced Dads." "Why not you, Why Not Me" and His new book, "My Dad's Advice At 5:04 AM" is coming out in 2020. He has written for magazines: The Good Men Project, Modern Gladiator, and Nurture Magazine. Plus, he has been a guest writer. Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family. A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, and Duke (RIP), Otis. A husband to Ann. ***************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ************************************************************************** FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

On this episode, America's Favorite Parenting Expert, Christina McGhee returns to talk with Susan Guthrie about the many ways that co-parents can make the holidays happier and less stressful for their kids as we enter this 2020 Holiday season! So often the "happiest time of year" can actually be one of the most stressful and scary. Throw in divorce, separation and a pandemic, and the 2020 holiday season presents even more issues for the children whose parents may be struggling right now. Thankfully, leading Parenting Expert, Christina McGhee, joins Susan again to give some practical and actionable advice and tips for managing the holidays in two households! Some topics Christina covers in this episode: How to prepare to talk about the holidays with your co-parent Learn what is most important to kids about the holidays How to handle presents over the holidays What to do about extended family and their expectations How to take the pressure off the kids at their holiday events And much, much more! Here are some additional articles from Christina that might be of assistance: Handling Holiday Hassles With An Ex Who Hates You https://divorceandchildren.com/2017/12/handling-holiday-hassles-with-an-ex-who-hates-you/ Gift Giving Tips for Divorced Parents https://divorceandchildren.com/2016/12/gift-giving-tips-for-divorced-parents/ Radical Acceptance: How parents dealing with divorce or separation can stop being miserable during the holidays https://divorceandchildren.com/2018/12/how-parents-dealing-with-divorce-or-separation-can-stop-being-miserable-during-the-holidays/ 6 Things Children of Divorce Want From Their Parents This Holiday Season https://divorceandchildren.com/2014/12/children-and-divorce-holiday-tips/ 10 Tips for Handling the Holidays When You Are Divorced https://divorceandchildren.com/2008/12/10-tips-for-handling-the-holidays-when-you-are-divorced/ ***SPECIAL SERIES OF EPISODES on DIVORCE AND PARENTING! Susan is thrilled to have Christina McGhee returning monthly to touch on several of the hot topics in parenting and divorce! We will be discussing how to co-parent with a high conflict ex, how to handle the holidays and MUCH MORE so stay tuned. CHRISTINA WILL ALSO ANSWER MORE QUESTIONS SENT IN BY LISTENERS SO SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] or by DM to @divorceandbeyond on Instagram with your question and hear the answer on a future episode!*** For More Information on This Week's Special Guest: Christina McGhee is a speaker and divorce parenting expert who believes divorce doesn't have to equal devastation for families. While splitting up is undeniably hard, with the right kind of information and support, she thinks parents can be children's absolute best resource as life changes. As a coach with 20+ years of experience, Christina is dedicated to providing parents with the tools and practical support they need to get it right for their kids. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book, Parenting Apart: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids. As a child of divorce and as a bonus mom (aka step-mom), Christina gets plenty of opportunities to practice what she preaches. Together she and her husband have four “adultish” children (2 bonus, 2 bio), an ever-growing community of rescue dogs/cats, and an obscene number of chickens. You can find out more about her at divorceandchildren.com *** Christina's Special Gift for Listeners: Talking to Kids About Divorce: How to Handle Hard Conversations can be accessed here: https://divorceandchildren.com/just-for-you*** The film Split: A Divorce Survival Guide for Kids (and their Parents) can be viewed here: https://www.brunofilms.com/split. Split is a deeply personal film made in collaboration with children aged 6-12, exploring the often frightening and always life altering separation of their parents. Split gives us the children's perspective on divorce... no adults, no experts… just kids speaking the powerful truth of what is on their minds and in their hearts. Their wisdom, candor, and humor will give courage to other children, and encourage parents to make better choices as they move through divorce. ******************************************************************************************************* SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink com

In this episode, Empowerment Coach, Shannon McGorry returns to talk with Susan Guthrie about what you can do to pump up the volume when you are "fed up with fine." Change can be an easy choice when things are awful but what about when they are "fine?" I mean, things are ok, there's nothing wrong really so it all just fine. So why do we sometimes feel so unsettled and restless when things are fine? Why do we feel that there should be more? Shannon McGorry, the guest expert from the hugely popular Episode #127, "Avoiding the Void: Facing the Future and Thriving After Divorce" rejoins us to help you navigate your way out of "fine." Shannon uses a variety of techniques and tools, that she shares with you, to help you to define your values and principals and to help you to find "what lights you up" because that's what takes life from fine to fantastic! If you are fed up with fine and suspect that there is more out there for you, this is the episode that is going to get you on your way! Find Out More About Shannon McGorry: Shannon is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in Divorce and Life Empowerment. Expertise, Prioritization, Clarity, and Accountability are the principles of Shannon’s practice. Shannon empowers her clients to show up confident, well informed, and educated as they make decisions and take consistent, intentional action in support of their future reality. So whether it’s divorce, a change in professional or personal circumstances, or being faced with the question “What’s Next?!” Shannon is passionate about holding women accountable to their future. She helps clients move from fine to a life they intentional create (and love). Shannon obtained her coaching certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is a woman of faith, a mom of two daughters, a yoga enthusiast, a huge fan of the beach, of being outside, and of laughter. Shannon is available for private coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements via her website, http://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com. Follow Shannon on Instagram at @lovestrengthandgrace Access Shannon's wonderful gift for listeners: Offering - Meet Shannon Landing Page including a link to a FREE Fed Up With Fine Coaching Session as well as a link to a FREE Guide to the "Unexpected Divorce" ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtour.life/sign-up and then use special code "SUSAN20" to receive 20% off the cost of a subscription! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sur

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a/k/a The Divorce Doctor returns to the podcast for the third in the blockbuster series of episodes focused on mental health, divorce and trauma. In this episode, Susan Guthrie and Dr. Elizabeth delve into the culture of toxic masculinity that has been pervasive over centuries in our world and explain the untold cost of these societal mores on men AND women and how we all can begin to change the paradigm. “Man up.” “Be a man.” “Shake it off, there’s nothing to cry about.” We have all heard, and perhaps even said or thought these phrases ourselves. They seem innocuous enough but when you delve into the culture of what it means to be a man, the huge cost, in emotional and physical health to men becomes clear. That cost carries over into the lives of women as the men we love are unable to express their emotions and suffer the health challenges that stem from society’s unwillingness to allow men to be vulnerable. This episode was inspired by an email from listener, Mark Whorle (THANK YOU MARK!), who wrote in asking for guidance in finding emotional support and resources for divorce that are geared toward men, or are gender neutral. This outreach from Mark exemplifies the culture of toxic masculinity that impacts women as well as men. Toxic masculinity feeds the patriarchy – it is a vicious cycle that we all need to break. Dr. Elizabeth and Susan explore the myriad ways that toxic masculinity pervade our lives and how it is manifested during divorce as well as how we each can start to change the conversation. Start here, listen and be a part of the change! Resources mentioned by Dr. Elizabeth and Susan in the episode: The Mankind Project USA https://mkpusa.org/ Evryman https://www.evryman.com/ The Lives of Men from Jason Rosario http://www.thelivesofmen.com/ Divorced Over 40 https://www.facebook.com/divorcedover40/ and https://www.instagram.com/divorcedover40/ (Stay tuned, Daniel Herrald, one of the Founders of DivorcedOver40 will be joining us soon on the podcast!) Ben Heldfond, co-author of Our Happy Divorce (@ourhappydivorce on Instagram) Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for more episodes soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything! Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here: Episode #135 (THE #1 EPISODE ON DIVORCE & BEYOND EVER!) To listen to Episode #141 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Perfect Storm: What You Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression, Divorce and COVID," just click here: Episode #141 ************************************************ More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles @thedivorcedoctor - Instagram The Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program: AFTERGLOW: The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here: https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ SPECIAL GIFT! *** Get Dr. Elizabeth's Ultimate Divorce Toolkit based upon her 15 years of practice as a clinical psychologist for FREE! *** ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! DTOUR.LIFE dtour.life is an easy to navigate system that finally brings much needed technology to an inefficient system. Spouses and family law professionals can now collect the endless data, manage the piles of documents, explore various settlements, detail budgets and most importantly, collaborate with the entire team with a single click. And we built this from the ground up with industry best practices and the most advanced security and encryption technology available. Be sure to check it out today! SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up for the FREE TRIAL here: https://www.dtou

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Therapist, Coach and Author, Jill Barnett Kaufman who provides her top tips to help you get your divorce started off on the right foot. The decision to get a divorce often takes a long time to arrive at and then you hit the "WHAT NOW?" phase. The divorce process can be intimidating and many people feel overwhelmed as they try to determine the best way to navigate the process. Jill Barnett Kaufman, a therapist, mediator and coach just released her book, "I'm Getting Divorced, Now What?" that will help you figure it all out. Jill, who admits to making mistakes in her own divorce, shares a step-by-step starter guide to get you moving forward without making the mistakes she made. This episode has the perfect combination of personal insights and professional expertise so that you can take control of your divorce and your life! More Information on This Week's Special Guest: Jill Barnett Kaufman is a therapist, divorce coach, author, divorce mediator and parent educator with over 20 years of experience helping hundreds of individuals and families work through the transitions of divorce with less stress, more confidence and a greater sense of peace. She is the mother of 3 adult children and am committed to helping families thrive through divorce. You can find out more and contact Jill at www.divorcecoachjill.com Join Jill's Facebook Support Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336970726708968/ Jill's Special Gift for Listeners: 10% off her next group coaching program with coupon code "DivorceandBeyond" **************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can also get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. She loves to hear from listeners and you might hear your comment or question on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with psychotherapist, Cindy Rasicot, the author of the Best-Selling memoir, Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand, about her journey of physical, emotional and spiritual healing through her nuturing relationship with a Thai Buddhist nun and mentor. Cindy's years long journey involves many lessons that will resonate with those going through divorce or any tranformative change, as she navigates physcial injury and healing, loss and pain and even her own gray divorce. Cindy's path to healing with the guidance of Venerable Dammananda Bhikkhuni reminds us all that a truly open heart is the door to faith, forgiveness and love. For anyone and everyone on the human journey through life, this is an episode that will bring hope to all with a focus on: Change and the feeling of loss that can accompany that change; The propensity of the mind to dwell on loss causing us to experience that loss over and over again; and The realization that nothing is permanent and that happiness is sometimes in how you look at things. Much as Elizabeth Gilbert's, Eat, Pray, Love, captured the collective conscious and the search for love that is common to all, Cindy Rasicot's, Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand, touches on what is human in us all. Listen to the episode, read the book and find connection and hope. More About This Week's Special Guest: Cindy Rasicot is a writer and retired psychotherapist. Author of Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter’s Spiritual Quest to Thailand, her book is a #1 best seller in spirituality on Amazon and an International Book Awards finalist. Cindy’s life has been a spiritual journey that took on new dimensions when she and her family moved to Bangkok, Thailand for three years. There, she met her spiritual teacher, Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, an encounter that opened her heart and changed her forever. This deepening relationship led to writing her debut memoir which chronicles her adventures along the spiritual path. She is currently writing her second book about her spiritual teacher. Visit Cindy at www.cindyrasicot.com For more information on the upcoming LIVE event in Los Angeles where Cindy will be interviewing Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, just click here: https://insightla.org/event/dhamananda/2020-11-18-19-00/ **************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us! You can also get in touch with Susan at [email protected]. She loves to hear from listeners and you might hear your comment or question on an upcoming episode! Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTA

In this episode, Susan Guthrie is joined by Leading Divorce Attorney and Best-Selling Author (and Susan's Work BFF!), Gabrielle Hartley, to talk about the BEST THING to happen to Divorce in ages: Online Divorce Mediation. With the advent of Covid, many court systems around the country (and the world) are effectively closed or operating only on an emergency basis, and in most cases, they don't consider your divorce an emergency! This can affect divorcing couples in many ways; if they are thinking of divorce, they often can't file and even when they do, they can't get into court. For ongoing cases, couples can't get court dates for hearings or trials so are on indefinite hold, and for those who are done but need help due to changes that have occured, as they have for so many during Covid with job loss and health issues, they also struggle to get a court date. Even as some courts open for limited business, the backlog of cases that has been building for months, will take years, if not decades, to subside. It's just one long, never-ending DIVORCE LIMBO! So what is a couple to do? One of the best (and only) options for many is online divorce mediation and it's a great option! Both Susan and Gabrielle have been conducting mediations online with couples for years, long before Covid made the practice popular. There are many reasons, beyond social distancing and safety, that make online mediation particularly well-suited for divorce cases. This conversation between two of the top online divorce mediators in the country will enlighten you and show you how you can mediate online and move through your divorce and BEYOND! Some MORE Highlights from the Episode: Find out what the mediation process looks like online. Hear why not having to sit in the same room with your spouse can be so helpful to the process. Discover why online mediation is often even faster and easier than in-person mediation. Learn about Gabrielle's innovative online mediation blitz, her Positive Divorce approach and how you can learn to be Better Apart with her book and program! There are just so many benefits to mediating your divorce online, listen to this episode and get your life out of LIMBO! For More Information on This Week's Special Guest: Gabrielle Hartley Esq., is a leading divorce attorney, online mediator and creator of The Better Apart Method. She's known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom. Her Book, Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate was given a glowing endorsement from Gwyneth Paltrow, and People Magazine. Gabrielle is a sought after divorce expert in the media and has been quoted in the New York TImes, Psychology Today, Vice, Thrive Global, and Yoga Journal to name a few. PLUS she's a regular guest on NBC talking about all things related to what Gabrielle terms, The Positive Divorce Movement. Gabrielle can be reached at [email protected] Find out more about Gabrielle at www.gabriellehartley.com Follow Gabrielle on Instagram at www.instagram.com/gabriellehartleyesq ******************************************************************************************************* SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook Susan on Instagram Susan on Twitter Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyo

In this episode, Parenting Expert, Christina McGhee returns to talk with Susan Guthrie about all of the things that parents need to consider in order to create a parenting plan that truly works for the children. So often when parents sit down to figure out the parenting plan they pull out a calendar and start carving up the time with the kids as if it were another commodity like the bank accounts and debts. In fact, although the amount of time that children spend with each parent needs to be "equitable" it doesn't need to be 50/50. In fact, 50/50 rarely actually does (or should) exist. Find out what the most important considerations actually are for parents who are setting up a time-sharing plan with their children and what will make it successful for the kids. LISTENER QUESTION: Christina starts the episode by answering the following question from listener, Kim Cuizon about how conflict between parents affects the kids: "How about when parents don't talk at all but at the same time there are no conflicts? They're not close enough as friends but are civil during drop offs. Will this kind of apathetic relationship have lasting effects on the kids?" GREAT QUESTION AND A VERY COMMON PHENOMENA! What to know the answer? Listen in! (If you have a question for Christina, send and email to [email protected] and you might hear your question answered on a future episode!) Some MORE Highlights from the Episode: How important is being fair in creating a successful parenting plan for kids? What is the two-home concept and how can parents support it? Learn how important it is properly message parenting time to your kids. Discover why your parenting plan will likely change over time. Hear why you should always follow up a verbal agreement with a quick text or email. And much more so that you can find just the right plan FOR YOUR KIDS! ***SPECIAL SERIES OF EPISODES on DIVORCE AND PARENTING! Susan is thrilled to have Christina McGhee returning monthly to touch on several of the hot topics in parenting and divorce! We will be discussing how to co-parent with a high conflict ex, how to handle the holidays and MUCH MORE so stay tuned. CHRISTINA WILL ALSO ANSWER MORE QUESTIONS SENT IN BY LISTENERS SO SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] or by DM to @divorceandbeyond on Instagram with your question and hear the answer on a future episode!*** For More Information on This Week's Special Guest: Christina McGhee is a speaker and divorce parenting expert who believes divorce doesn't have to equal devastation for families. While splitting up is undeniably hard, with the right kind of information and support, she thinks parents can be children's absolute best resource as life changes. As a coach with 20+ years of experience, Christina is dedicated to providing parents with the tools and practical support they need to get it right for their kids. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book, Parenting Apart: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids. As a child of divorce and as a bonus mom (aka step-mom), Christina gets plenty of opportunities to practice what she preaches. Together she and her husband have four “adultish” children (2 bonus, 2 bio), an ever-growing community of rescue dogs/cats, and an obscene number of chickens. You can find out more about her at divorceandchildren.com *** Christina's Special Gift for Listeners: Talking to Kids About Divorce: How to Handle Hard Conversations can be accessed here: https://divorceandchildren.com/just-for-you*** The film Split: A Divorce Survival Guide for Kids (and their Parents) can be viewed here: https://www.brunofilms.com/split. Split is a deeply personal film made in collaboration with children aged 6-12, exploring the often frightening and always life altering separation of their parents. Split gives us the children's perspective on divorce... no adults, no experts… just kids speaking the powerful truth of what is on their minds and in their hearts. Their wisdom, candor, and humor will give courage to other children, and encourage parents to make better choices as they move through divorce. ******************************************************************************************************* SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about ef

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with Wendy Dolin, the Founder of MISSD, about the potentially fatal drug reaction known as akathisia and how speaking to Wendy recently saved Susan when she had her own near miss. This is truly information that may save your life or the life of someone you love and Wendy's journey beyond the heartbreak of losing her beloved husband and how she took that journey to turn it into a mission to create akithisia awareness around the globe! That day ten years ago started much as any other and Wendy Dolin had no idea that when her husband Stewart went off to work that day he would never return home again. The tragedy that befell her husband and family that day took Wendy on a journey through the world of drug trials, ground-breaking litigation and world-wide advocacy to found MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin), dedicated to creating awareness around akathisia and helping us to be educated consumers of prescription and over the counter drugs. What is akathisia? Akathisia is a disorder induced as a side effect of medications (including, but not limited to, SSRI's and antipsychotics), which can cause a person such intense inner restlessness that the sufferer is driven to violence and/or suicide. There are many permutations of akathisia but the number one thing to take away from this episode? Anytime you start, stop or change the dosage of a medication, BE AWARE! This is when you are most vulnerable for akathisia or other negative effects of medication. MISSD is not anti-medication but is pro-information so be sure to listen and be informed today! Some Highlights the Episode: Find out some of the medications can lead to akathisia - many of them are probably in your medicine cabinet right now! Learn what symptoms to look for that might indicate you need to get some help. Hear how Wendy was inspired to take her tragedy and turn it into advocacy by founding MISSD. Discover the poignant meaning behind the acronym for MISSD. Find out why members of the military may be even more at risk. Hear why the information in this episode is so on point for the COVID vaccine we are all waiting for and why we need to be concerned. Wendy and her mission with MISSD are a truly inspirational story of life BEYOND tragedy so listen to this episode today! FOR AN EXTENDED VERSION OF MY INTERVIEW WITH WENDY, GO TO THE DIVORCE & BEYOND PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL WHERE WE CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION INCLUDING: WENDY'S GROUND-BREAKING LEGAL FIGHT WITH THE DRUG COMPANIES WHAT SHE LEARNED ABOUT DRUG TRIALS THAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW, AND FOR THOSE REBUILDING THEIR LIVES AFTER DIVORCE, HOW WENDY FOUND HER STRENGTH TO THRIVE AFTER TRAGEDY. More information about Wendy Dolin and MISSD: MISSD (The Medication-Induced Suicide Prevention and Education Foundation in Memory of Stewart Dolin) is a unique 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the memory of Stewart and other victims of akathisia by raising awareness and educating the public about the dangers of akathisia. MISSD aims to ensure that people suffering from akathisia's symptoms are accurately diagnosed so that needless deaths are prevented. A website, the creation of educational materials and support of conferences will help to raise awareness and knowledge of akathisia and medication-induced suicides. Again, we feel it's important to note that we are not anti-drug, and recognize that prescription drugs can be positive and life-saving for many individuals. We are for truth in disclosure, honesty in reporting and legitimate drug trials. Reach out to Wendy at MISSD at: MISSD.co or by eamail to [email protected] Go to the MISSD YouTube Channel for informational videos on the topic. View the "What is Akathisia" video here: https://youtu.be/x86aCDtvbT0 DONATE TO MISSD HERE: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/wSB0NkKNyrcHxeXRpPiTtw Follow MISSD on Social Media: https://twitter.com/MISSDFoundation https://www.facebook.com/missd.co ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! 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In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks again with special guest, The Divorce Doctor, Elizabeth Cohen to share important information as the world of divorce collides with COVID-19 and diagnoses of depression and anxiety have gone up precipitously. This episode will tell you what to look for and most importantly, what you can do, if you find yourself struggling for any reason in the face of The Perfect Storm. September is Suicide Prevention Month and we find ourselves in a world where our mental health is challenged in new and different ways. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen a/k/a The Divorce Doctor, is here to help us understand why cases are on the rise, what we need to look for and what we can do to help other or ourselves if we are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or any other mental health challenge. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, people going through divorce have a 30-40% increased likelihood of experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Layer on top of that the fact that the number of divorces is reported to be up approximately 34% during COVID and that the current world we live in with COVID is resulting in up to a 3-fold increase in diagnoses of anxiety and depression according to a survey by John's Hopkins. Talk about THE PERFECT STORM! It is vitally important that we prioritize our mental health and that of others at this extremely vulnerable time and Dr. Elizabeth shares what to look for, what you can do and lets you know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Some Highlights From This Episode: Find out what the difference is between anxiety and depression, what they symptoms of each are and why they are NORMAL! Hear what the tipping point is where you know that you need to reach out for help. Get some concrete exercises that you can do to help you with your feelings of fear and anxiety. Delve into why COVID is creating such a crises in mental health. Discover the MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO FOR SOMEONE THINKING OF ENDING THEIR LIFE! And SO MUCH MORE! Listen to this episode and KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ***IF YOU ARE CONTEMPLATING SUICIDE OR SELF-HARM: Please reach out for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24/7 at 800-273-TALK (8255).*** Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for another episode soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything! Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! To Listen to Episode #135 with Dr. Elizabeth, "The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce" just click here: Episode #135 More Information About This Week's Special Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles @thedivorcedoctor - Instagram The Divorce Doctor- Facebook Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program: AFTERGLOW: The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here: https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/ ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** ********************************************* THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and ins

In this episode Susan Guthrie, Esq. speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a/k/a "The Divorce Doctor," who walks us through some of her top tips for navigating the rocky emotions that come with divorce or any stressful time in life. Divorce is hard. No matter how amicable, there is an emotional toll that results from the trauma of the process and it can be much worse for those in high conflict cases. Enter "The Divorce Doctor", Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a NYC clinical psychologist and CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. Dr. Elizabeth works with individuals who are going through divorce, and other life traumas, and helps them to survive, heal and thrive into their new future and she shares some real, actionable tips for dealing with grief, anger and more! Find out what "the golden and" is and how it will help you to heal, why pleasure is a key to surviving and how she suggests dealing with your "righteous anger (SO GOOD)!" When going through divorce, or any trauma, it is important to deal with all your emotions, so that you can think clearly and make rational decisions so don't miss this helpful episode! Link to Elizabeth Cohen's FREE14-day Journey giveaway described in the episode! You can register Here! Dr. Elizabeth will be joining Susan again for another episode soon so here is your opportunity to ask her anything! Send an email to [email protected] and take advantage of your opportunity to ASK "THE DIVORCE DOCTOR" ANYTHING! Find out more about DR. ELIZABETH COHEN: Dr. Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents and adults. Contact Dr. Elizabeth: Website drelizabethcohen.com Social Media Handles @thedivorcedoctor - Instagram The Divorce Doctor- Facebook ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ********************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! **********

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with writer, coach and podcast host, Michelle Dempsey-Multack who shares her signature wit and wisdom on making the best lemonade that you can out of the lemons of your divorce so that you can MOVE ON to a sweeter future. So often on our journey through divorce we feel as if we are alone, misundstood and oh so fearful of what lies ahead. Michelle Dempsey-Multack is famous for being the voice that can reach out to you in the scary world of divorce limbo and for putting in to words what you need to hear to move out of those shadows. Michelle has a gift for being able to put into words just what you are feeling and then tell you how to deal with it and turn that pain around so that you can move on to a happy future BEYOND DIVORCE! Some Highlights from the Episode: Find out how Michelle's parents' horrendous divorce turned out to be a gift to her. Hear why Michelle says the failure of her first marriage was "on her" and why she is ok saying that. Discover what it is about Motherhood that defines Michelle's every act and decision. Learn the key to finding happiness after divorce and . . . . SO MUCH MORE! This episode is the glass of lemonade that you need so sit down, put your feet up and take a listen now! JOIN THE MOMS MOVING ON COMMUNITY! This is the place for moms looking for help navigating divorce, co-parenting, and single motherhood. Because we all know that doing this alone is hard, and a little unbiased, “I’ve been there too” support can go a long way! Get more information and sign up at www.momsmovingon.com. Listen to the Moms Moving On Podcast More About this Week's Special Guest: Michelle Dempsey-Multack is a writer, mom, coach, speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. Michelle attended American University as a Journalism major, graduated Hofstra University’s Communications program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, and then earned a Double Masters Degree in Education from Adelphi University. Originally from New York, Michelle grew up fascinated by the hustle and bustle of New York City. She was aching to “make it” as something, anything, ever since 9th grade. “I remember walking into my first day of high school, and one of my teachers announcing “Whoa, this one is powerful – we’re going to have to watch out for her,” Michelle recalls. That sentence has always stuck with her and has motivated her to always keep moving, harder and faster, toward her dreams. Michelle moved to Miami in her late 20’s where the “second part of her life” began. She married her daughter’s father and they brought beautiful Bella into the world. Years later, Michelle remarried her now-husband Spencer, and they live in North Miami Beach where they are raising their beautiful blended family, sneaking in as many ski trips as possible, going to every concert they can, and truly enjoying this new phase of their lives. Follow Michelle on Social Media: Instagram: @themichelledempsey Facebook: @themichelledempsey *********************************************************************************************** ABOUT THE PODCAST CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ************************************************************************************************ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals ha

In this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with leading financial expert, Christina Lynn to hear her step by step instructions for digging yourself out of the financial hole that you may find yourself in after a divorce. Divorce can be finanancially ruinous for many people considering the high cost of legal professionals, the expense of dividing into two households and splitting all of the assets AND LIABILITIES. When the dust settles, most people are exhausted and financially much worse off than when they started. The climb to get back on top of your finances can seem like Mount Everest but financial expert, Christina Lynn, CFP, AFC, CDFA (look at all those certifications!) is here with real, actionable steps for you to take to help you get back on top! Christina herself was a stay at home mother who received an "allowance" from her husband when she got divorced. That divorce, and the difficult road to financial freedom that she found herself on after, inspired her to become a financial professional and she is now on her way to a PhD in Personal Finance on top of all her other accredidations. She knows what you need to know and she gives you some easy steps you can take today to become financially empowered! What are you waiting for? Listen today! Learn more about today's Special Guest: Christina Lynn is a Certified Financial Planner™, Accredited Financial Counselor®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and a doctoral student in personal financial planning at Kansas-State University. She works with clients nationwide, and specializes in financial planning for women and families, as well as divorce financial advice. She has also been a frequent guest on KDLT News and Keloland Living, giving financial tips on various money topics. Her mission is to educate and empower women to achieve long-term financial success. For fun, she runs Spartan races, travels (on a budget, of course!), and watches telenovelas. You can contact Christina here: Email: [email protected] Website: www.christinalynn.net Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/christina.lynn.thrivent/ https://www.facebook.com/christina.lynn.thrivent/ www.linkedin.com/in/christinalynnthrivent.com ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ********************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. SPECIAL OFFER: For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing [email protected] and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off

In this episode of the podcast, Susan Guthrie, speaks with leading parenting expert, Christina McGhee, who helps parents walk through the anatomy of how to best tell your children that you are getting a divorce and how to handle the questions "why?" when it comes (and it WILL come!) "Hey kids, we need to talk . . ." These are the words that lead into the talk that all parents facing divorce dread. They know that telling their children about the decision to divorce is going to impact their children's lives in ways they perhaps cannot even imagine but it must be done. That's why in this episode, Susan speaks with one of the leading experts in parenting, best-selling author, speaker and coach, Christina McGhee, who walks you through the key elements that you need to include in THE TALK, and just as importantly, what to leave out! Christina gives real, concrete tips for making the first talk with your kids, and all the subsequent ones (because there will be more) the best that they can be to help your kids to process and manage the stress and change brought on by divorce. Highlights from the Episode: Find out what you need to know BEFORE having the talk. Hear tips on how to discuss the talk and get on the same page with your co-parent. Discover what the top 6 things are that the kids NEED to hear. Get Christina's insights on handling the fallout if your co-parent jumps the gun. Learn the best way to answer the question "why?" AND SO MUCH MORE! Every parent going through divorce will need the information in this episode so be sure to listen and share it with your co-parent! ***SPECIAL SERIES OF EPISODES on DIVORCE AND PARENTING! Susan is thrilled to announce that Christina McGhee will be back for several episodes in the coming months to touch on several of the hot topics in parenting and divorce! We will be discussing how to create a parenting plan that works for your kids, how to co-parent with a high conflict ex, how to handle the holidays and MUCH MORE so stay tuned. CHRISTINA WILL ALSO ANSWER SELECT QUESTIONS SENT IN BY LISTENERS SO SEND AN EMAIL TO [email protected] with your question and hear the answer on a future episode!*** For More Information on This Week's Special Guest: Christina McGhee is a speaker and divorce parenting expert who believes divorce doesn't have to equal devastation for families. While splitting up is undeniably hard, with the right kind of information and support, she thinks parents can be children's absolute best resource as life changes. As a coach with 20+ years of experience, Christina is dedicated to providing parents with the tools and practical support they need to get it right for their kids. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book, Parenting Apart: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids. As a child of divorce and as a bonus mom (aka step-mom), Christina gets plenty of opportunities to practice what she preaches. Together she and her husband have four “adultish” children (2 bonus, 2 bio), an ever-growing community of rescue dogs/cats, and an obscene number of chickens. You can find out more about her at divorceandchildren.com *** Christina's Special Gift for Listeners: Talking to Kids About Divorce: How to Handle Hard Conversations can be accessed here: https://divorceandchildren.com/just-for-you*** The film Split: A Divorce Survival Guide for Kids (and their Parents) can be viewed here: https://www.brunofilms.com/split. Split is a deeply personal film made in collaboration with children aged 6-12, exploring the often frightening and always life altering separation of their parents. Split gives us the children's perspective on divorce... no adults, no experts… just kids speaking the powerful truth of what is on their minds and in their hearts. Their wisdom, candor, and humor will give courage to other children, and encourage parents to make better choices as they move through divorce. ******************************************************************************************************* SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows me

In this episode Susan Guthrie is honored to speak with a pioneer in the field of family and divorce mediation and truly the leading name in the business, Forrest "Woody" Mosten, who shares his experience and expertise to help listeners have a successful mediation process. Divorce mediation continues to grow in popularity as an avenue to work through the issues of a divorce, but there are still questions in many people's minds about how it all works and whether mediation can be a successful process for their case. This week's guest, Forrest "Woody" Mosten has been mediating family matters since 1979 as one of the pioneers in the field. He has written all the leading books on mediation, collaborative divorce, unbundled legal services and teaches and trains students around the world in the practice. He is truly a legend in the field and he brings his decades of experience and expertise to the fore to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about mediation and his tips to help YOU have a successful mediation process! Some Highlights From the Episode Woody shares: Why even high conflict cases should consider mediation. Why you might want to hire a your mediator BEFORE your attorney. What it means to be "divorced obsessed." What the first three questions you should ask a potential attorney are. What other professionals you might want to consider for your "divorce team." and MUCH, MUCH MORE! This is your opportunity to hear from the best of the best so be sure to download and listen to this episode today! More About This Week's Very Special Guest: Forrest "Woody" Mosten has been in private mediation practice since 1979. Mr. Mosten is in constant demand as a master trainer for basic courses, advanced courses, individual supervision for practicing mediators, conflict resolution professionals, and training other conflict resolution trainers. He is popular presenter at conferences throughout the world. In addition to his work as a neutral, Mr. Mosten maintains an active practice as a family lawyer representing clients in divorce, pre-marital agreements, and complex issues in property, support, and parenting issues after divorce. The California State Bar has recognized Mr. Mosten as a Certified Family Law Specialist. Mr. Mosten does not accept engagements that involve court appearances. He practices with a collaborative and problem solving model and has trained Collaborative Lawyers throughout the world and serves as a negotiation and mediation consultant for other family litigators. Mr. Mosten has been named Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine and as one of the top 25 Family Mediators in California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Mr. Mosten has been given two major awards by the American Bar Association: A Lifetime Achievement Award for Innovations in Legal Access by the ABA Section of Delivery of Legal Services; and the Lawyer as Problem Solver Award by the ABA Section on Dispute Resolution. His innovations in mediation and legal access have been reported in the Los Angeles Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Week, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Daily Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the ABA Journal and many other publications throughout the world. You can reach Mr. Mosten through his website at www.mostenmediation.com or by calling him at (858) 999-0009. Mr. Mosten's books can be purchased through his website mostenmediation.com or on Amazon. The two books mentioned in this episode are: Collaborative Divorce Handbook: Helping Families Without Going to Court The Complete Guide to Mediation: The Cutting-Edge Approach to Family Law Practice Susan and Woody's Upcoming Professional Trainings Mentioned in the Episode: Advanced Mediation Training: November 12 - 14, 2020 40-Hour Family & Divorce Basic Mediation Training: January 26 - February 4, 2021 ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online pla

In this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Beth Behrendt, a divorced mother to three boys who has successfully followed a nesting custody arrangment with her ex for six years about how the arrangement has helped to make her restructured family stronger than ever! When parents are facing separation and/or divorce, they often assume that establishing two separate households that their children will move between is a pre-ordained conclusion. But what if that isn't the case? What if your children's lives could continue almost without change, and the parents could be the ones to make the move? That is "birdnesting" and for guest, Beth Behrendt and her family, the arrangment has been the key to their success as a new type of family following the divorce six years ago! Amazingly, Beth's three boys have never left their family home as Beth and her ex have moved in and out of the home to parent them. Along the way, Beth has discovered that there are several upsides beyond the lack of disruption to her children's lives that come from the nesting arrangment that make it even more appealing. She shares all of these upsides, and some of the downsides to be aware of, in this eye-opening episode! More about this week's Special Guest: Beth Behrendt is a freelance writer and mom to three boys and has been nesting with her ex for almost six years. Since the couple first separated, their sons have never left the family home -- Bill and Beth take turns moving in and out to parent them. Nesting has made them a stronger, happier family than ever before. You can contact Beth and find out more here: Website #1 familynesting.org Website #2 bethbehrendt.com Social Media Handles IG @bethbehrendt 775 Twitter @familynesting Twitter @bethbehrendt FB @familynesting FB @writerbethbehrendt LinkedIn Beth Behrendt Get a copy of Laura Wasser's book, "It Doesn't Have to be That Way," mentioned by Beth in this episode,on Amazon! Get a copy of Ben Heldfond and Nikki DeBartolo's book, "Our Happy Divorce" mentioned by Susan in the episode, on Amazon and listen to the special two-part episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast with Ben and Nikki here: OHD Episode One OHD Episode Two ******************************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ************************** Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties facing divorce and other family law issues. Susan Guthrie, one of the leading family law and mediation attorneys in the country, shares her practice tips for providing a superior mediation experience to clients while also meeting your needs as a practitioner. The program will cover suggestions regarding: Establishing Processes and procedures Effective Consultations Efficient fact and data gathering Document preparation Establishing Fees and Packages Streamlined Use of an Agenda Mediation format both online and in-person and MORE! Efficiency, client satisfaction, technology and troubleshooting will be reviewed with

On this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with NYC Super Stylist, Editor and Marketing Guru, Alyssa Dineen, the Founder of "Style My Profile," about how to hit refresh after ending a relationship so that you can start anew and put your best foot forward as you get back out on the modern dating scene! The New York Times recently featured Alyssa Dineen and her company, Style My Profile, saying that her services are for "those who never thought they would need Tinder." After many years in New York's fashion scene as a sought after stylist working with models on photo shoots and private clients, Alyssa Dineen found herself divorced and dating for the first time in what felt like forever. She quickly discovered that her experience as a stylist, marketing professional and art director, was perfectly on point to help her as she created a dating profile designed to help her stand out and find the right matches online. Her own journey, and over two years of swiping until she found her boyfriend, also showed her how many others needed help doing the same thing so Style My Profile was born! Alyssa now helps people around the world revamp their wardrobe, create a catchy profile and put their best foot forward as they plunge back in to the dating pool. If you are ready to take the leap yourself, or just want to update your own look, this is the episode for you! More about this week's Special Guest: Alyssa Dineen has been an editor, stylist, and art director in New York for 20 years. After she divorced at age 41, she began online dating and found their were so many people out there that could improve their dating profiles. Alyssa founded Style My Profile and is now helping online daters transform their destinies by taking charge of their profiles. She met her current partner of 2 1/2 years on Tinder. You can find out more about Alyssa and Style My Profile on her website www.stylemyprofilenyc.com where you can book a FREE 15 minute consultation with her and don't forget to mention the podcast to receive 15% off the cost of any package! ******************************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ************************** Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties facing divorce and other family law issues. Susan Guthrie, one of the leading family law and mediation attorneys in the country, shares her practice tips for providing a superior mediation experience to clients while also meeting your needs as a practitioner. The program will cover suggestions regarding: Establishing Processes and procedures Effective Consultations Efficient fact and data gathering Document preparation Establishing Fees and Packages Streamlined Use of an Agenda Mediation format both online and in-person and MORE! Efficiency, client satisfaction, technology and troubleshooting will be reviewed with an eye to making practitioners aware of technology that can be implemented to assist both mediator and clients. All live web

On this episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with one of the most influential attorneys in Chicago, Beth McCormack, who specializes in complex family law cases including some that have involved estates in the billions! Find out what one of the top divorce attorneys in the country can teach you about your divorce in this special episode of the podcast! She's called the "Velvet Hammer" for a reason. When you first meet Attorney Beth McCormack, her friendly smile and soft voice might lead you to believe that she is a pushover, but spend a couple of minutes with her and you will soon realize you are speaking to someone with a razor sharp wit and incisive intelligence. These characteristics, combined with empathy and compassion (two of Beth's hallmarks) have made Beth one of Chicago's leading divorce attorneys and has led many high net worth individuals, and more than one billionaire, to put their case in her hands! With that type of experience, there isn't much that Beth hasn't seen and handled and she is sharing that insider view and experience with you. Take a listen to this episode, and find out what a billion dollar divorce attorney can teach you - without the billion dollar price tag! More about this week's Special Guest: Beth McCormack focuses on highly complex family law matters with vast experience in complex litigation, as well as mediation and collaborative law. Beth also represents children, when appointed by the court, which makes her unparalleled in her ability to navigate complex parenting issues. Beth appreciates the sensitivity surrounding high net-worth, high-profile, and child-related matters, with each requiring a very different skill set. Ms. McCormack’s practice is founded oncompassion and empathy. She sees it as her responsibility to be aware of each person’s needs, seeking the most appropriate solution for each client. Ms. McCormack’s vast family law experience enables her to handle and settle complex and sophisticated issues many families face. She is an unwavering advocate for the best interests of children, and easily navigates families through the highly emotional nature of any divorce. As one of the most influential attorneys in Chicago, Ms. McCormack has naturally become a mentor to many professionals in the legal community. Her peers consistently nominate her as a Best Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and Leading Lawyer. Most recently, Beth was named top 50 women Super Lawyers. Her work ethic and community involvement have earned her accolades within the legal community, and beyond. Ms. McCormack has a monthly column in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, where she educates other lawyers on best practices and writes for many other publications as well. In addition to all the above, Beth is one of Susan's favorite people in Chicago and an incredibly wonderful human being who she is honored to call "friend!" Beth is an equity partner at the award winning divorce and family law firm Beermann LLP in Chicago. She can be reached at T: 312-621-9700 [email protected] Don't forget to follow Beth on Instagram - she has one of Susan's favorite feeds! @bethfmccormack ******************************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ************************** S

In this episode Susan Guthrie, Esq., talks with TEDX phenomenom and Best-Selling Author, Jill Sherer Murray, about "Big Wild Love," her new book that takes up where the TEDx stopped and shares Jill's journey and secret sauce for finding your own Big Wild Love and Letting Go of whatever it is that is holding you back forever! If you are one of the over 2.5 million viewers of Jill Sherer Murray's TEDx Talk, "The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go" then you already know the power of her message and how letting go of a long-term but ultimately unfulfilling relationship led her to become truly unstoppable in love and in life! The only downside to the TEDx? It's only 18 minutes long! But now, Jill has just released her instant best-seller, "Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go" that goes well beyond just the power of letting go, and actually reveals the secret of how to actually DO IT! We are held back by so many things in our lives, failing relationships, dead-end jobs, toxic friendships, and more, but letting go often seems impossible. This episode is here to show you that letting go is VERY POSSIBLE, and the key to doing so is finding your own BIG WILD LOVE! Find out what Jill means by this and learn to the step to move forward in this very special episode! GET JILL'S SPECIAL GIFT FOR LISTENERS: You can download a copy of Jill's special gift for listeners of the Divorce & Beyond Podcast, 6 Steps for Letting Go in a Global Pandemic, here: https://letgoforit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/six-steps-global-pandemic.pdf More about this week's VERY SPECIAL GUEST: JILL SHERER MURRAY is a TEDx speaker, influencer, author, coach, and founder of Let Go For It®, helping individuals let go for a better life and businesses let go for better results. She’s an award-winning journalist and communications leader who can trace her success in career, love life, and more to letting go.Her TEDx talk, “The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go” has been viewed by millions and she recently released Big Wild Love: The Unstoppable Power of Letting Go in response to the many all over the globe who’ve reached out to her for advice after seeing her TEDx Talk. Jill studied improv at Second City in Chicago, wrote a popular blog called “Diary of a Writer in Mid-Life Crisis”, and let go of just about everything to put her weight in Shape Magazine as part of a year-long assignment to document her weight loss journey. You can reach Jill at [email protected] Follow her on Instagram: @letgoforit Get Jill's Book: Don't forget to leave a REVIEW FOR THE BOOK ONCE YOU HAVE READ IT!! You can do that here: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/edit?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=1631528521 If you loved the episode, don't miss JILL AND SUSAN'S VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT on August 20th at 6:30 pm Central! You can find out more on Jill's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/letgoforit/ ******************************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE ACADEMY: www.learntomediateonline.com LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Also available at the LTMO ACADEMY: Social Media Musts for Professionals and DIY Website Builder! ************************** Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediate

In this episode Susan Guthrie, Esq., talks with the Ultimate Boss Mama, Erika Rothenberger, Construction Manager, Wellness Entrepreneur, Wife, Mother and Author on how she juggles it all and still manages to take care of herself and be the best version of herself that she can be! Life can be so complicated when we try to juggle all the many hats that we wear but Erika Rothenberger seems to have found a formula for making it work like a BOSS! By day, Erika wears a hard hat and steel toed boots as the Director of Gas Distribution for large Utility Contractor and then returns home to manage her second full-time business as a six-figure wellness entrepreneur. On top of that add being the mother to two young children, a wife, and oh yes, she just contributed to her first book, "You've Got This Mama!" It might exhaust you just reading that list but Erika has more energy than most anyone you have met so just how does she do it all? How does she prioritize, manage her time and ultimately take care of herself so that she can care for everyone else? Erika has simple and actionable tips for helping you to get on top of it all so that you can thrive and she gives you simple ways to be a BOSS yourself! You've got this Mama (or Daddy)! More about this week's guest: Erika Rothenberger is the mom of two young kids, Drew (6) and Adelyn (3), married, from Massachusetts, went to Villanova for degree in Civil Engineering & MBA, Director of Gas Distribution for large Utility Contractor (Henkels & McCoy--she really wears a hard hat and steel toed boots), wellness entrepreneur (6 figure income earner and top leader), real estate guru, published author and former fitness instructor. You can reach Erika on her website: http://erikarymsha.isagenix.com Follow Erika on Social Media: Instagram: @erikalearothenberger, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erika.rymsha You can get a copy of Erika's book, "You've Got This, Boss Mama: A Mother's Guide to Embracing Growth and Living an Aligned Life! on Amazon by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3fshDEc To enter to win one of TWO FREE COPIES OF THE BOOK, listeners of the Divorce & Beyond Podcast can follow Erika on either Instagram or Facebook before August 13th, send her a DM and mention the podcast and Erika will enter you in a drawing to win!!! ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals: LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: THE LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE AS AN ONLINE COURSE!! As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! More than 15,000 professionals have benefited from one of Susan's trainings! You can find the program at https://learntomediateonline.teachable.com/p/learn-to-mediate-online-training-program or just go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties facing divorce and other family law issues. Susan Guthrie, one of the leading family law and mediation attorneys in the country, shares her practice tips for providing a superior mediation experience to clients while also meeting your needs as a practitioner. The program will cover suggestions regarding: Establishing Processes and procedures Effective Consultations Efficient fact and data gathering Document preparation Establishing Fees and Packages Streamlined Use of an Agenda Mediation format both online and in-person and MORE! Efficiency, client satisfaction, technology and troubleshooting will be reviewed with an eye to making practitioners a

The fact that the divorce rate has declined almost 25% since the 1980s has been all over the news. Millennials just aren't getting married, (or divorced) in the same numbers as older generations, but that doesn't mean that they aren't having relationships. Cohabitation, co-ownership of homes and co-parenting are all on the rise as is the popularity of prenups! So what are the reasons why Millennials are changing the face of coupling up and uncoupling? On this episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq. is joined by high profile divorce attorney, Yanae Barroso, a Millennial herself, who shines a light on all the changes in our lives that have led to these vast changes in how we have romantic relationships. Learn why advances in technology, the rise of social media. being the children of divorce and even student loans have contributed to all of the changes that we see for the next generation and beyond! More Information on This Week's Guest: Yanae Barroso practices in the area of marital and family law, serving the needs of high net worth individuals. Her prior experience as one of the only associates of the AV-rated Miami and Key West based law firm of Fogel Rubin & Fogel uniquely qualifies her to represent clients in all areas of marital and family law, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, enforcement/modification proceedings, alimony, child support, timesharing and parental responsibility, equitable distribution, LGBT family law, adoption and pre & post nuptial agreements. You will find her website at www.barroso-law.com To Access Yanae's FREE GIFT: www.barrosolawgiveaway.com **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals: LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! Learn more at www.learntomediateonline.com or reach out to Susan directly at [email protected]. Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast receive $50 off the cost of the one-on-one training so be sure to mention that you heard about it here! Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties facing divorce and other family law issues. Susan Guthrie, one of the leading family law and mediation attorneys in the country, shares her practice tips for providing a superior mediation experience to clients while also meeting your needs as a practitioner. The program will cover suggestions regarding: Establishing Processes and procedures Effective Consultations Efficient fact and data gathering Document preparation Establishing Fees and Packages Streamlined Use of an Agenda Mediation format both online and in-person and MORE! Efficiency, client satisfaction, technology and troubleshooting will be reviewed with an eye to making practitioners aware of technology that can be implemented to assist both mediator and clients. All live webinars will include a live Q & A with Susan at the end of the webinar for those who wish to stay online. Best of all? Each participant will receive a sample Consultation Checklist and Mediation Agenda for use in their own practice. This fast-paced webinar program will be conducted in one two-hour session and the LIVE Q & A will follow. Join us for the next webinar for only $297 on: THURSDAY, JULY 9TH AT 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET ********************************************** FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ea

On this episode Susan Guthrie, Esq. speaks with Coach, Podcast Host and the Author of "Soar," Pamela Savino, on a topic perfectly timed for the tough times that can occur in divorce and on a broader scope, are occuring in the world at large as COVID, societal unrest and financial difficulties create stress and strain in our lives every day. Pam's decision to move through the tough times in her divorce by stepping into her own authentic life will inspire you and help you as you face your own challenging times! A few years back, Pam Savino and her husband decided to divorce. As she shares in her wonderful book, Soar, there was nothing "bad" happening, but the relationship was not working for either of them. The news left friends and family shocked as they were that picture postcard perfect family who "had it all" but they knew that it was the right choice for them. That is not to say that the divorce was not full of tough times, there were plenty, and Pam shares several stories that may sound very familiar to you such as telling the kids, dealing with the 'til death do us part issue and keeping the divorce a secret from everyone until the time was right. Pam's lessons on leaving behind the life that society and other people tell you is right, and stepping into your own authentic self, perhaps for the very first time, is the true path through the hard times ahead to a a happier and more fulfilled life! Some highlights from this episode: Find out how Pam, and not her attorney, "drove the bus" in the divorce process and how Pam found the strength to make those "big decisions." (7:35) What does "living authentially" mean for Pam and why does she think it is the key to getting through those tough moments in divorce and in life? (9:17) Where does the shift from inauthentic to authentic living happen? (11:50) Why does Pam say that in the challenging moments that is when we find our greatness? (15:45) Why were the first 15 seconds of telling the kids about the divorce the most important? (20:20) What is a "soul contract" and how did it help Pam to explain the divorce to her daughter? (27:00) The questions to ask yourself to "reframe" your tough moments: (35:40) What am I meant to learn from this? How can I allow this experience to become a better person? Instead of choosing hate or anger, how can I choose compassion? There are just so many moments in our life where change, difficulty and adversity make us stronger and help us to define what is truly authentic for our own lives so take a listen today and let Pam help you to find your way to your AUTHENTIC LIFE! More About This Week's Guest: Pamela Savino is pursuing her spiritual calling with an unparalleled fervor. She relentlessly helps others find their voice, speak their truth, and live authentically via several modalities. She is the founder of Live Authentically, a life-coaching business, author of SOAR, and she recently started a podcast called the Live Authentically show, whose guests include other people who are also committed to playing a role in raising collective consciousness and helping people discover the essence of who they are. She is also an advocate for plant-based eating and partners with others to spread the plant-based message internationally. Her wish for everyone in this world is that we all live deeply fulfilling and authentic lives. Achieving this goal often requires radical change, and she is vowing to embody, embrace and model this change to inspire others to find their own voice and leave this world a better place than we found it. You can find out more about Pam's coaching, group workshops and podcast on her website: www.liveauthentically.today. Free Gift or Promo for Listeners: Get Pam's 5 Powerful Ways to Embrace Your Authentic Self on her website or by clicking here: https://learnto.liveauthentically.today/5-powerful-ways-to-embrace-your-authentic-self31955260 For more information on Attorney Beth McCormack, who represented Pam, wrote the forward to "Soar" and who is one of the leading divorce attorneys in Chicago (and one of Susan's favorite people) you can read about her here: http://www.beermannlaw.com/attorneys/beth-f-mccormack/ Beth will be a guest on an upcoming episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast - COMING SOON!! **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan

What if we told you that you could reunify with your alienated child in just FOUR DAYS?! Sounds too good to be true doesn't it? The good news is that in this episode, Susan Guthrie, Esq. speaks with Dorcy Pruter, the Founder of the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute, who has a 100% success rate in recovering children in their 4-day workshop! Parental alienation is one of the most heartbreaking and intractible issues that can arise in a family and historically, courts, attorneys and therapists have struggled to change the paradigm. Even when an alienated parent files all the motions and gets all the forensic reports, everything takes so long that it often seems pointless. That is where Dorcy and her coaches and professionals come in. They have different programs that are all successful in bringing families back together and allowing targeted parents to reunify with their children - even after years of separation. This episode is the doorway to hope and a path to regaining their children for so many parents and children who have been out there suffering for years! Some Highlights from this Episode: What is "parental alienation" and why do Susan and Dorcy put "air quotes" around the term? Discover how alienation is actually a form of both child abuse and intimite partner abuse. Hear why some families actually AGREE in mediation to enter into the Conscious Co-Parenting Reunification workshop. Why do you need a protective custody order to get the process started and how do you do that? What needs to happen after the first 4-day workshop to insure that the kids stay recovered? How do you get reluctant children to participate? AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE so don't miss this episode! More about this week's guest, DORCY PRUTER: The Founder and CEO of Conscious Co-Parenting Institute a Dorcy Inc. Company. Through re-unification coaching and co-parent education, Dorcy provides strategies and solutions for parents and children to reconnect or stay connected during and after a high conflict divorce. Dorcy has extensive experience in all aspects of Parental Alienation from her own personal experience as a child, as a divorced conscious co-parent of two beautiful daughters, and through relationships where her significant other was being alienated from his child. Dorcy has a Coaching Certification and a Certification in Mediation and High Conflict Resolution, and is Certified to teach several different parenting curriculum including training and working with Jayne Major Ph.D. After teaching for several years, Dorcy has combined some of the best of the training and parenting classes and has written a more powerful new curriculum focused on the challenges facing parents who are struggling through parental alienation and high conflict divorce. Dorcy works with most of the industry leaders on solving the crisis of pathogenic parenting, otherwise known as “parental alienation” that plagues our families. These methodologies are counterintuitive and Dorcy’s extensive work in helping people build better relationships has evolved into the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute. As Dorcy mentions in the espisode, you can access more information and a number of FREE resources on her website at www.consciouscoparentinginstitute.com. You can also reach the Institute at 888-379-7279 or by emailing them at [email protected]. To access Dorcy's free gift, her 4-Part Webinar on her Custody Resolution Method for listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast please click on this link: https://www.consciouscoparentinginstitute.com/custody-resolution-method-free-training/ FOR PARENTS EXPERIENCING ALIENATION, IT IS CRITICAL TO PRESERVE THE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CO-PARENT AND MORE FOR COURT IF THAT BECOMES NECESSARY. SUSAN HIGHLY RECOMMENDS USING A CO-PARENTING APP LIKE FAYR TO MAKE THIS EASY! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!! **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorce

For so many people going through divorce or difficult change, the future can suddenly look like a big, black void. The life you saw and planned is no longer available and you have no idea how things will unfold as you go forward. This can create a great deal of fear that often keeps people stuck in the trauma of the divorce long after the legal process is over. In this episode, Host Susan Guthrie speaks with Certified Coach, Shannon McGorry, who helps people chart their path beyond divorce to create a future that is in keeping with their interests and values. Things that sometimes get set aside in the give and take of a relationship and the turmoil of it's breakdown. Having been through it herself, Shannon knows the uncertainly that the drastic change of divorce can bring and she also knows how to help you through the loss and the way to turn to the future so that you can thrive after your divorce. Some highlights from this episode: Divorce does not define you. You get to choose how you are going to live your next chapter (6:30) Why Shannon's therapist told her she shouldn't stay in ugly too long. (7:00) How fear shows up in divorce as fear of the loss, fear of the process and fear of the outcome. (7:45) What are the two tracks to follow to start taking action? (10:20) Why do you need to get in touch with and define your values in order to create your new future. (14:25) What does Shannon's "categories of life" exercise do to help you unhit the pause button on your life. (19:15) What exactly does Shannon mean by becoming empowered and why is it SO important for moving forward after your divorce? (25:35) How can you regain your power when the divorce is not something that you chose or want? (27:05) Shannon knows the fear you are feeling and also the steps you can take to move through that fear or avoid it entirely so that you CAN thrive into your new future - Don't miss this episode! More about this week's Special Guest: Shannon McGorry is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in Divorce and Life Empowerment. Expertise, Prioritization, Clarity, and Accountability are the principles of Shannon’s practice. Shannon empowers her clients to show up confident, well informed, and educated as they make decisions and take consistent, intentional action in support of their future reality. Shannon obtained her coaching certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is a woman of faith, a mom of two daughters, a yoga enthusiast, a huge fan of the beach, of being outside, and of laughter. Shannon is available for private coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements via her website, http://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com. Shannon's Special Gift for Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast: A very special 15-minute audio with 4 tips to start the shift in your thinking! You can access Shannon's gift here: https://lovestrengthandgrace.lpages.co/audio-training-whats-next-creating-a-powerful-shift-in-focus-after-divorce/ **************************************************************************** WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE DIVORCE & BEYOND PODCAST? You can apply on the website: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/want-to-be-a-guest%3F ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Mediation Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training! Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com! This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties f

"Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another question." - Carrie Fisher Whether it is negotiating with the plumber who is going to fix your toilet, your twelve year old over cleaning her room or with your boss for a raise, we negotiate matters big and small every day. The difference is, when we sit down at the table to negotiate our divorce settlement with our soon to be ex-spouse, the emotions are high and the decisions can be some that will impact our lives and our family for years to come. We worry that we aren't up to the task but that is where Professor Andrea Schneider can help. She literally wrote THE book that teaches lawyers how to negotiate. Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers! In fact, Professor Schneider gives negotiation trainings around the world to law school students, corporations, law firms, court systems, and even other faculty and she is here to help you get ready for your divorce negotiation. Host Susan Guthrie and Professor Schneider review all the steps you need to take to arrive at the best settlement that you can, from pre-negotiation preparation to how to get your spouse to agree to what you want. This is essential listening not just for those who are divorcing, but really everyone, because these skills are necessary every day and in every way! Some Highlights from this episode: Find out why you may already have more negotiation skills than you think you do. What happens in a negotiation that gives you a signal that you need to pay attention because this is important? Why are the steps you take BEFORE the negotiation some of the most important and what are they? How do your goals, interests and limits play into your negotiation strategy? What does BOBO stand for and why do you need to know? How is a bicycle like the negotiation process? And so much more that will help you to negotiate a divorce agreement that works for you! More about this week's guest: Professor Andrea Schneider joined the faculty of Marquette University Law School in 1996. She teaches ADR, Negotiation, Ethics, and International Conflict Resolution. She is the inaugural director of the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette University and also serves as the Director of the nationally ranked ADR program at Marquette University Law School. Professor Schneider is the author or co-author of numerous books and book chapters in the field of dispute resolution. Her most recently published works include Negotiating Crime: Plea Bargaining, Problem Solving and Dispute Resolution in the Criminal Context with Cynthia Alkon (Carolina Academic Press 2019) and Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers (ABA Publishing, 2019) and The Negotiator’s Desk Reference (DRI Press 2017) both co-edited with Chris Honeyman. Another recent book, which she co-authored with her father David Kupfer, is Smart & Savvy: Negotiation Strategies in Academia (Meadows Communication 2017). Her textbooks include Dispute Resolution: Examples and Explanations (Aspen 2009, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014) with Michael Moffitt as well as Negotiation: Processes For Problem-Solving (Aspen 2006, 2nd ed. 2014), Mediation: Practice, Policy & Ethics (Aspen 2006, 2nd ed. 2013) and Dispute Resolution: Beyond The Adversarial Model (Aspen 2005, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed 2019), with Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Lela Love & Michael Moffitt. She also is a co-author of two additional books on negotiation with Roger Fisher, Beyond Machiavelli: Tools for Coping with Conflict (Harvard University Press 1994) and Coping with International Conflict (Prentice-Hall 1997). Professor Schneider also wrote Creating the Musee The Politics of Culture in France (Penn State Press, 1998). Professor Schneider has published numerous articles on negotiation, pedagogy, ethics, gender and international conflict. She currently serves as the co-editor of the ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine and on the Board of Advisors for the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at UNLV School of Law. You can reach Professor Schneider at [email protected] and can purchase her book, Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers, by clicking the title or go here: https://amzn.to/2Y9o8o7! **************************************************************************** WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE DIVORCE & BEYOND PODCAST? You can apply on the website: https://divorceandbeyondpod.com/want-to-be-a-guest%3F ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an

Motherhood. The word alone is emotionally charged and the role of a mother has been prescribed and defined for centuries as the primary caregiver and nurturer, but over the years, society has layers so many more labels and strictures on the role. What makes a good mother? Why must there be a definition and why is there such stigma if a mother does not fit the societal norm? Our guest this week, Susan Eckstein, is a non-conforming mother who bravely shares her story of breaking the mold and redefining motherhood in a way that worked best for her family and that allowed her to show up as her best self for her children. Along the way, she faced shame, both internal and external, and pain as others, particularly women, dismissed and condemned her decisions. Susan has come forward to tell the tale of her journey in order to help other mothers, who face difficult decisions about parenting their children in the way that allows both mother and child to thrive. This is a story that needs to be told and we all need to listen. Highlights from this episode: What factors led to Susan's decision that her boys should live with their Dad? How did the phrase "keep the keys" help the family to restructure in a healthy way? Who were the worst critics of Susan's decision to be a non-custodial mother? How did a business coach help Susan to find her way out of her struggle with shame? How can you throw out society's scorecard for motherhood to show up as your best self for your kids? This is the story no one will talk about but Susan bravely shares her journey so that we can all be better parents and live happier lives. Listen. More about this week's guest: Susan Eckstein is an empowerment coach and speaker helping divorced moms lead with their values so they can define motherhood for themselves. Susan leads her clients through a life-changing empowerment process where they challenge their stories, change their beliefs, step into their badassery and show up more powerfully for their children. After becoming a non-custodial mother following her divorce, Susan felt ashamed for years. However, once she stopped measuring her worth against what society says is a gold-star mother, she empowered herself and created her own unique relationship with her two boys. Susan now helps other divorced moms release their shame, reconnect to their power and define motherhood for themselves. A former mindset coach, personal trainer and triathlon coach, Susan has coached hundreds of men and women to successfully compete in their dream athletic events, including triathlons, marathons and adventure races. She is also a three-time Ironman Louisville finisher. Watch Susan on Speakers Who Dare Find out More About Susan's New Program: The Empowered Path Past Divorce Susan's Special Gift for Listeners: A FREE 30 minute consultation call! Email Susan at [email protected] and mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast! For more information on books by Peggy Orenstein that Susan mentioned: Boys and Sex Girls and Sex **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training! *************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail

Often we are our own worst enemies when it comes to living fully and finding love that lasts. On this episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie has a revealing conversation with Junie Moon, THE Love Coach who works with women, men and even couples to help them to work through the shadows of the past to find NEXT LEVEL LOVE! Whether you are working through a divorce, recovering from a breakup or just tired of being alone, the path to love is fraught with disappointment and fear for many. We continue to choose the wrong partners and this "broken picker" leaves us afraid that we will never find that relationship where we are loved and valued for who we truly are. Coach Junie Moon, a certified Shadow Worker and Love Coach, has been there herself, and she knows that your path can be different. That you can find that love and you can have a successful and fulfilling personal life. Susan and Junie take you through the discussion you need to have with your "inner critic" in order to turn it down and move forward and transform your life to one of deep fulfillment and joy! Some Highlights from this Episode: 6:15 Susan and Junie share insights into why it is so painful to let go of the past. 8:00 Find out why you keep making the same relationship mistakes over and over again. 9:35 What are the "gremlins" that sabotage our love? 10:45 How can you inner critic actually be your friend? 14:20 Why is it important to date yourself? 23:00 What do incidents from your childhood have to do with your love life? 23:20 What is shadow work and how does it help you to go back to go forward? 28:20 After awareness, what comes next to lead to transformation that sticks? Learn more about this week's Special Guest: Junie Moon, The Love Coach, helps women in midlife experience Next Level Love. She has been called the Inner Critic Tamer and helps women lower the volume of negative thoughts so they can fully embrace this precious stage of life with confidence, ease and excitement. Junie’s an award-winning international speaker, Best-selling author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud, director/producer of the film Shed the Shame, host of the podcast Midlife Love Out Loud and a Certified Shadow Work® Facilitator. Junie's Special Gift: Get your FREE COPY of Junie's "Midlife Love Guide to Successful Dating", 7 Steps to Magnetize Mr. Right at www.coachjuniemoon.com/loveguide. **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training! *************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! ******************************************************************** Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan! Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @Susan Guthrie Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce

It is no secret that divorce can be ruinously expensive, but what if you don't have access to the money needed to process your divorce or even to pay your living expenses while going through the process? Enter "The Fairy Godmother of Divorce", Nicole Noonan, the Founder and CEO of New Chapter Capital, Inc. a pioneer in Divorce Funding! Nicole and NCC offer funding options for those who are facing a divorce but cannot access their assets or funds in order to navigate the process. The costs of divorce go way beyond the attorney's fees and filing fees (although those are significant!) but consider also the cost of expert witnesess, business and property evaluators, financial specialists and just paying the ongoing expenses of your lives! New Chapter Capital offers a streamlined process for helping qualified people get access to funds in order to meet their financial obligations and needs while divorcing and to have the ability to get the best team possible to help resolve the divorce issues. THIS IS A GAMECHANGER for many and is something that those who are facing divorce AND those who are divorce professionals all need to know about! Be sure to LISTEN! Highlights from this Episode! What expenses other than attorney's fees might you need when filing for divorce? How long does it take to find out if you can fund your divorce? Why do you need an attorney to apply for funding? Will funding work for couples in mediation? What are the costs of funding your divorce? AND MUCH, MUCH MORE so be sure to listen and discover what New Chapter Capital can do for you! Learn more about this week's guest: Nicole Noonan, Esq., CEO of New Chapter Capital Inc., specializes in divorce funding. She formerly served as President of Novitas US. She is a nationally recognized divorce expert and pioneer of divorce funding. Crowned the “Fairy Godmother of Divorce” by the New York Post. Recognized by New York Magazine as New York’s Women Leader’s in the Law 2014. She has been seen on Good Morning America, Bloomberg TV, WLNY’s “The Couch” and WPIX. She also been featured in The Huffington Post’s Women in Business, American Banker, The Economist, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and The New York Times. Nicole holds a BA from Boston College and a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. She clerked for the Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale, J.S.C., Nicole is an active member of the New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York Women's Bar Association and the Westchester Bar Association. She sits on the Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business Leadership Council. Additionally, she is a certified New York Mediator. Twitter NicoleNoonan5 Linkedin linkedin.com/in/nnoonan Facebook @divorcefinance NICOLE'S SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS! Just for listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, you can schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with NICOLE HERSELF to discuss your options for financing! To set up your free consultation, please email Nicole directly at [email protected]! **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals: LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! Learn more at www.learntomediateonline.com or reach out to Susan directly at [email protected]. Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast receive $50 off the cost of the one-on-one training so be sure to mention that you heard about it here! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion

The wedding vows say "'til death do us part" but divorce changes everything and that means everything has to change - including your estate planning! In this week's episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz, leading Trusts & Estates Attorney, about all of the issues and factors that are affected when the marital relationship ends. Estate planning includes your Last Will & Testament and those decisions about who gets all your stuff after you die, but there is so much more involved in pulling together a proper plan and not all of it is just about what happens when you die. Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz has been helping individuals and families to structure their estate planning for almost 25 years and she shares all of the many factors that go into an all-inclusive plan, including disability, guardianship, healthcare matters and yes, who will get your estate when you pass away. Whether you have a plan in place already, or have never created an estate plan, it is all upended when there is a divorce and there are critical actions to take both DURING the divorce and AFTER! This is a must listen episode for everyone who is contemplating divorce, is going through divorce or who has recently finalized their divorce. LISTEN TODAY! Highlights from this Episode: What are the things to think about in Estate Planning when you are starting a divorce? What happens to your prior estate planning documents when your divorce is finalized? Why is executing a new Power of Attorney so important even before the divorce is done? What is your legal status once the divorce is filed? Are you still married? How does life insurance factor in to an estate plan and what happens to those policies when you get divorced? How does estate planning make the lives of your loved ones so much easier? More About This Week's Guest: Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz is a partner at Chapman and Cutler in the Trusts and Estates Department, and has been practicing law since 1997. Rebecca has extensive experience representing individuals and institutions in estate planning and trust and estate matters. Rebecca’s experience in estate planning matters includes drafting a variety of wills, trusts and premarital agreements, and in planning for and minimizing estate, gift and generationskipping transfer taxes and related income taxes, including taxes related to retirement plan assets. Her practice includes more sophisticated estate planning devices, such as family limited partnerships, grantor-retained annuity trusts, sales to defective grantor trusts and split-dollar agreements. For the charitably inclined client, Rebecca has planned for, or assisted in creating, directed funds, charitable remainder trusts and private foundations. In addition, she reviews and prepares fiduciary tax returns, private foundation information returns and estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax returns. You can reach out to Rebecca at [email protected] or by telephone at 312.845.3442. She is liscensed to practice law in both Illinois and Wisconsin. You can find attorneys who practice in the area of estate planning by contacting the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. **************************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals: LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! Learn more at www.learntomediateonline.com or reach out to Susan directly at [email protected]. Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast receive $50 off the cost of the one-on-one training so be sure to mention that you heard about it here! FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about eff

We often look for peace and happiness from external sources but that path leads to disappointment. In fact, that is often a path to further hurt and trauma. On this episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie speaks with Kundalini Yoga Expert, Dya Kaur about the inward path to healing and your new future through yoga, meditation and yes, even a little bit of sex. Trauma informs our lives in so many ways and can stay in our soul for years after the incident or experience that hurt us. Divorce is often one of the most traumatic experiences that we can undergo and so many individuals have enormous difficulty in moving past that hurt. Leading Kundalini Yoga expert, Dya Kaur of Wanderlust Yoga in Los Angeles, joins Susan on this episode, which was taped in person in California, to share her wisdom and insights from years of teaching the technology of kundalini yoga, meditation, and spiritual life coaching to help people to move past their trauma to heal, live fully and embrace a new future. Some Highlights from this Episode: Learn how the technology of kundalini yoga and meditation give us access to our true nature. What is kundalini yoga? How is it different from other yoga forms? How does being more neutral empower us in a painful situation? How does elevating our own consciousness help elevate our circumstances? Why is the experience of a kundalini class more impactful than a more intellectual self help approach? Why is giving yourself authority so important to self transformation? Living life dragged down by the emotional storms of your past will only rob you of your future. It's time to deal with, and heal from, that old trauma and move forward into your healthy, happy and beautiful new life. Listen to this episode now! Note: This show was taped at the beginning of the year. The advent of COVID delayed it's release so I am excited to announce that Dya's podcast, Sexual Alchemy with Dya Kaur, is now available! We apologize that the dates referenced in the episode have now passed. Libby ( Dya Kaur) Hudson Lydecker was given her spiritual name by the master of kundalini yoga, Yogi Bhajan in 1998 meaning “Princess of wisdom, compassion and strength.” Dya Kaur has been teaching kundalini yoga to adults and children for over 13 years. Her passion is empowering people to live their happiest and most enlightened lives through the technology of kundalini yoga and meditation. She is a Spiritual Life coach and runs transformational yoga retreats in inspiring locations. She is honored to be one of the leaders of Guru Singh’s Teacher Training which is the largest kundalini teacher training in the world. She teaches group classes at Yoga West in LOS ANGELES and Wanderlust in Hollywood and is available for private kundalini or coaching sessions in person or remotely by appointment. “I don’t believe in miracles, I rely on them.“ Yogi Bhajan. You can contact Dya through her website: www.dyakauryoga.com You can listen to Dya's new podcast, Sexual Alchemy with Dya Kaur, HERE! ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training! *************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK: As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] fo

The movie "Marriage Story" garnered a great deal buzz and won a number of awards but is it accurate? Is that what divorce really looks like? On this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with Law Professor, Carolyn Kaas, to reveal not only what the movie got right, but more importantly, what it got OH SO WRONG! If you are worried this is your future, be sure to listen today! The award winning movie, "Marriage Story" created quite a stir in the world of divorce and captured multiple award nominations for not only the film, but also the actors. In fact, Laura Dern won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her portrayal of a divorce attorney reportedly patterned on celebrity divorce attorney, Laura Wasser. But just how accurate is the depiction of divorce in the movie? On this week's episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Professor Carolyn Kaas, who will be incorporating the movie into her curriculum for the future lawyers of America as a teaching tool of what to do, and more importantly, of WHAT NOT TO DO. Susan and Professor Kaas bring you the insider view of where the movie hits the nail on the head, and where it veers far off the factual path. If you are facing divorce and are worried that the movie is a crystal ball of your future, find out what you can do to be sure that your divorce unfolds differently and learn from the teachable moments that Professor Kaas will be using to help launch the future of the legal profession! Highlights from the Episode: What about this movie does Professor Kaas feel makes it the "perfect teaching tool?" How does putting on the "glasses of trial prep" right from the beginning hijack your divorce process? How does their approach to the process change as many divorce attorneys practice longer and longer in the field? Is the "2nd Happy Halloween" ending of the movie a realistic portrayal? Is there a different function for a lawyer than to be a "weapon or a shield?" What is the worst part about the mediation "fail" in the movie? AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Be sure to listen - you'll want to watch the movie again with new eyes once you have listened to this episode! Learn More About Professor Kaas and Quinnipiac University School of Law: Carolyn "Carrie" Kaas is an Associate Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law. She currently serves as Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Co-director of the Center on Dispute Resolution, and also directs two of the law school's eight academic concentrations: Family Law and Civil Advocacy & Dispute Resolution. Kaas’s primary clinical teaching is the externship courses, and her doctrinal teaching is in the areas of family law and in dispute resolution, including mediation and interviewing and counseling. Kaas has long been active in the national clinical legal education community. Her 2015 book, Building on Best Practices, which she co-edited and for which she served as a contributing author, arose out of her work with this community. Kaas is active in the Family Law and Dispute Resolution national academic and practice communities as well. Kaas serves on a number of national and state boards and committees, including Connecticut Legal Services, Connecticut Mediation Association, Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce, and the Non-Defensive Voice. She is active on the Connecticut Bar Association Standing Committee on Professionalism, the Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellows Education and Program Committee, and the ABA Committee on Law Student Competitions. Two of Carrie's four children are graduates of Quinnipiac Law, and her husband, Glenn, is a retired state prosecutor. Carrie and Glenn are happy grandparents of three grandchildren... and counting. For more information on Quinnipiac School of Law visit their website: https://www.qu.edu/schools/law.html. For more information on the Conflict Management Institute mentioned in the episode, and Susan and Carrie's workshops, visit the Center for Conflict Management here: https://www.qulawdisputeresolution.org/conflict-management-institute Professor Kaas can be reached by email at: [email protected] ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offe

On this week's episode, which is Part Two of a Special Two-Part Episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, continues her conversation with Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond, the authors of "Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together" which shares their journey through marriage, divorce and finding a different kind of love. "Our Happy Divorce" - Now that you have listened to Part One of this interview (If you haven't heard it yet, click here) , I know that you too must be a huge fan of Nikki and Ben's story and there is so much more to hear! In Part One, we heard their unusual path to create their own definition of divorce and how they measured every decision that they made by the phrase "What's best for Asher?" Now, in Part Two, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond share the details of their journey after the divorce was final and they both moved into new relationships and a new relationship with each other. As Ben says in the episode, "if Nikki and I can do it, then anyone can do it!" Find out how they made it all work and hear how things are now, 13 years down the road. You will be inspired - Listen now! Highlights from this episode: Nikki and Ben hit a major roadblock soon after the divorce was final - find out what that was and how they handled it. How have Ben and Nikki continued to measure everything by "What's best for Asher as they moved into their new lives?" How did Nikki and Nadia meet for the first time, and what role did Asher play in the introduction? What did Chad do that won Ben over? Why is the last chapter of the book so significant? Ben and Nikki forged their own path through divorce and created a new and lasting love, relationship and family. Listen to this episode to find out how you can do the same! More about Nikki and Ben: From weeknight dinners and homework sessions with their son to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond have created a tight-knit, enviable family. They work and play well together, from the smallest daily tasks to the biggest life events—and it only took a divorce to get them there. Though their marriage has been over for nearly a decade, they still share a happy life with each other and their son Asher, along with their new amazing spouses and children. Nikki knows how being supported by a strong, loving family can influence the way a person navigates life, love, marriage, and motherhood. Having grown up as a member of the iconic San Francisco 49ers football family, she was thrown into the limelight at a young age. The values her family instilled in her have helped shape who she is today, and she continues to live by them. Ben intimately understands the detriment divorce can cause in the lives of children. The example of his parents’ divorce instilled in him a deep commitment to do better by his own kids. Ben is an investor, board member, philanthropist, golfer, and sports enthusiast. But above all, he is a dedicated father and family man who understands the importance of putting his ego aside and his children first. You can find out more about Our Happy Divorce, Ben and Nikki at www.ourhappydivorce.com Follow Our Happy Divorce on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Buy the Book on Amazon or on the website www.ourhappydivorce.com. You can also reach out to Ben and Nikki for a FREE COPY of the book - just mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast! The best way to reach them is to DM them on Instagram at @ourhappydivorce. Read the Our Happy Divorce Guest Blog on Gabrielle Hartley's Better Apart website! ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!! For Divorce Profession

On this week's episode, which is Part One of a Special Two-Part Episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, speaks with Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond, the authors of "Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together" which shares their journey through marriage, divorce and finding a different kind of love. "Our Happy Divorce", I love this book, I truly do, and not just because it has a happy ending. I love it because it tells a truthful tale of one couples' journey through the pain of divorce, which started out as many do, with anger, hurt and a "shark attorney", but but then reveals how they pulled back and found a different path that allowed for forgiveness, hope and a new kind of love. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond share the details of how they created a new life, a new definition of family and came to love each other again, just in a different way. Make no mistake, this was not an easy path, but they share the actual steps that helped them to get there. This is so important, that it just had to be a special two-part episode so that we could cover it all. Find out why I say that this book should be required reading for all couples contemplating divorce and LISTEN TODAY! Highlights from this episode: Find out what role the "shark attorney" played in the Happy Divorce. How did Ben and Nikki clean up their side of the street so that they could move forward? What impact did Ben and Nikki's very different childhoods have on their Happy Divorce? Why does Ben say that "nothing good comes from living in the past? What was the one overriding principal that Nikki and Ben measured every decision by and still do? Ben and Nikki found a way to avoid the worst of divorce and successfully restructure their family. Listen to this episode to find out how you can do the same! More about Nikki and Ben: From weeknight dinners and homework sessions with their son to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond have created a tight-knit, enviable family. They work and play well together, from the smallest daily tasks to the biggest life events—and it only took a divorce to get them there. Though their marriage has been over for nearly a decade, they still share a happy life with each other and their son Asher, along with their new amazing spouses and children. Nikki knows how being supported by a strong, loving family can influence the way a person navigates life, love, marriage, and motherhood. Having grown up as a member of the iconic San Francisco 49ers football family, she was thrown into the limelight at a young age. The values her family instilled in her have helped shape who she is today, and she continues to live by them. Ben intimately understands the detriment divorce can cause in the lives of children. The example of his parents’ divorce instilled in him a deep commitment to do better by his own kids. Ben is an investor, board member, philanthropist, golfer, and sports enthusiast. But above all, he is a dedicated father and family man who understands the importance of putting his ego aside and his children first. You can find out more about Our Happy Divorce, Ben and Nikki at www.ourhappydivorce.com Follow Our Happy Divorce on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Buy the Book on Amazon or on the website www.ourhappydivorce.com. Read the Our Happy Divorce Guest Blog on Gabrielle Hartley's Better Apart website. ******************************************************************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. **************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at [email protected] for pricing and details!!! For Divorce Professionals: As one of the coun