A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 60

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca discusses the role Positive Psychology plays in having a better, more empowering divorce. 

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 • What Positive Psychology is, how it differs from traditional psychology, and how Andrea uses its principles to assist her clients in navigating their divorces more positively and constructively

 • Five key concepts of Positive Psychology that can help anyone facing divorce achieve a more favorable outcome • Navigating and understanding the new financial and parenting challenges that arise during divorce

 • Why journaling about your ideal life post-divorce will help you have a better experience and achieve your desired outcomes

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 59

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca welcomes back Dr. Ann Gold Buscho to provide our listeners with valuable tips on how to best support a friend during their divorce—and how not to. As a semi-retired Clinical Psychologist and Collaborative Divorce Coach, Dr. Buscho specializes in family issues related to divorce and parenting. She also writes a regular column for Psychology Today, also titled “A Better Divorce”.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 • Mindful ways to support a friend going through a divorce

 • The importance of avoiding destructive behavior such as providing unsolicited advice or villainizing a friend’s soon-to-be-ex spouse

 • The pressure to choose sides when you’re friends with both parties of a divorcing couple and tips on how to preserve both friendships

 • Engaging your friend in activities they enjoy as a healthy way of distracting them from their divorce and guiding them toward self-discovery 

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 58

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Emily Malloy. Emily is an attorney and social worker who practices primarily as a parent and divorce coach and family mediator. She focuses on supporting parents in their relationships with their children so that they can make the best decisions possible in their divorce process and beyond. She is also the divorced co-parent of two teenaged children, one of whom identifies as transgender.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

• The dual roles Emily Malloy fulfills as a divorce coach and mediator, emphasizing support for parents raising transgender or gender-diverse children

• The importance of affirming children's identities and creating supportive environments, sharing personal experiences and professional insights

• Strategies for co-parenting and navigating medical and legal challenges related to gender-affirming care, especially in states with varying laws

• Tips include having grace for oneself and co-parents, seeking support through groups and therapy, and considering legal guardianship and relocation in affirming states

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 57

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Kate Anthony, the author of “The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage” and host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast “The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast.” Kate is also 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 is certified as a Domestic Violence Advocate, a Co-Parenting Specialist, and a High Conflict Divorce Coach.

In this episode, we talk about:

 * The importance of having a clear, declarative conversation when stating the desire for a divorce, rather than seeking permission 

 * The predictable responses from spouses and the necessity of being grounded in one's decision to move forward

* The complexities of divorce with a focus on helping women make the decision to leave their marriages

 * Why women often struggle to end their marriages, touching on societal expectations and the disproportionate emotional labor women typically bear

 * Methods to support women through their divorce journey while keeping the process as amicable as possible

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 56

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Emily Bouchard, a family advisor, coach, consultant, speaker and author whose mission is to empower affluent couples and families to navigate the non-financial aspects of significant wealth. With a deep understanding of how challenging it is to blend love and money, she makes complex situations feel less daunting for her clients. Emily is the co-author of “Estate Planning for the Blended Family” and “Beginners Guide to Purposeful Prenups.” She also facilitates horse retreats for individuals, couples and families, and loves being a positive influence.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 * The complexities blended families face, including higher divorce rates due to financial and emotional challenges

 * Financial infidelity in blended families and the importance of transparent conversations about money before and during the marriage

 * Using prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to manage expectations and reduce animosity

 * Emily’s personal story about having an intentional marriage dissolution ceremony, which helped set positive intentions for post-divorce relationships

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 55

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Leda Mitrofanis, a self-development counselor and teacher, and the Founder & Director of Simply Leda. Leda focuses on helping her clients establish a solid sense of self through developing emotional intelligence, self-awareness and self-identity to empower their life choices, relationships and direction. Her counseling approach is dual-focused, marrying psychology and spirituality, and her motto is “to know where you are going, you first have to know yourself”.

Leda is also the author of the 4-book series, The Human Case of Mistaken Identity Series, Book 1, Me, Myself and I, and Book 2, Self-Love: The Journey Home are out. Books 3 & 4 will be published in 2025. 

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 • The emotional and physical manifestations of grief, its cyclical nature, and detailed strategies for managing grief effectively

 • The importance of acknowledging and working through grief as a healing process, highlighting the significance of setting boundaries with friends and family for emotional support

 • The impact of grief on decision-making during divorce, the necessity of having mental health professionals involved in the collaborative divorce process, and coping mechanisms like journaling and physical fitness.

 • Leda’s key tip for managing divorce-related grief: understanding that you are not alone and that grief is a natural part of the healing journey

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 54

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Lora Cheadle, former attorney and betrayal recovery coach.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 • Defining betrayal, its impact on individuals, and the importance of properly addressing those feelings to avoid long-term negative consequences

 • The FLAUNT Method — the  five actionable steps that you can take to address the feelings of betrayal

 • The necessity of grounding and centering techniques to stay present and make conscious, thoughtful decisions during challenging times

 • Lora’s personal story of rebuilding her marriage after betrayal and the crucial role of staying open-minded, present, and trusting in one's truth during recovery

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 53

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca discusses the question many people in unhappy marriages are facing: Should you wait until after the holidays to start your divorce?

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 * How the typical “Divorce Month” has shifted in recent years

 * The pros and cons of starting a divorce before and after the holidays

 * Financial and emotional considerations for making this decision

 * How to co-parent effectively during a stressful time

 * Legal and financial steps you can take to prepare for divorce even before announcing it

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 52

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca speaks with Steve Schleupner, a divorce transition specialist with over 20 years of financial planning experience. Steve helps financially complex couples navigate divorce, focusing on aligning their decisions with long-term goals. 

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

* Challenges faced by business owners during divorce

* The dynamics of jointly owned businesses in divorce and the importance of recognizing shared history and equity for collaboration

* Options for you and your spouse’s business ownership status during divorce, such as buying out a share, co-owning, or selling the business

* The necessity of an operating agreement for establishing and enforcing clear roles post-divorce and the advantages of hiring a business coach

* The importance of long-term business goals to help shift focus from emotional turmoil to collaboration as co-owners

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A Better Divorce Podcast with Andrea Vacca, Episode 51

In this episode of A Better Divorce Podcast, Andrea Vacca is joined by Anthony Damaschino, an expert on empty nesting and author of The Empty Nest Blueprint and The Empty Nest Blueprint for Single Parents, published on June 18.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

 * The Gray Divorce Phenomenon: A consistently rising trend with people living longer, couples are reconsidering their marriage in their forties and fifties, asking themselves, “Do we still connect, and do we want to remain married for another 30 years?”

 * The Empty Nest Syndrome: How emotions, priorities, and needs change for parents’ relationships after their children have left the home, a key transitional life point for many

 * Managing Emotions and Logistics of an Empty Next: Anthony offers strategies for managing the emotional and logistical challenges of transitioning to an empty nest

 * Divorce During the Empty Nest Phase: How best to plan for a divorce before or during the transition to an empty nest, keeping the children in consideration

 * Self-care & Personal Growth Post-Divorce: Anthony emphasizes the importance of divorced people with children no longer in the home to re-prioritize their life with them at the center — rediscover hobbies and travel plans and find new interests to explore and enjoy

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