Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to mom, writer, and professor Kelly McMasters. Kelly McMasters, author of The Leaving Season, discusses her experience with divorce and how she announced it to the world. She shares that her book served as her divorce announcement, as the process was prolonged and gradually revealed to different people. Kelly emphasizes the importance of keeping the announcement respectful and focused on one's own perspective. She also highlights the power of sharing and finding support from others who have experienced divorce or loss. Kelly's advice is to be open and not be ashamed, as it helps in moving forward and feeling less alone.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to mom, actress, and podcast host Monika Casey. Monika talks about how she de-activated her social media during her divorce, however felt dis-empowered when her divorce announcement was revealed in TMZ. We talked about how to handle your divorce announcement when the narrative spins out of control, and how to empower yourself as you re-write the narrative of your divorce.

Monika Casey is the co-host of Divorce Party Podcast with Tom Arnold.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to comedian, actor, and father Tom Arnold. Tom Arnold talks about the difference in announcing a divorce pre and post the advent of social media, having your divorce in the tabloids, and why he wanted to talk about his divorce publicly. We chatted about his becoming a single dad and his advice for other single dads; and we talked about how to comport yourself when there is a narrative being crafted about you by other people. Tom talks about why it’s important to be open about your divorce, how a publicist assists (or doesn’t) in the divorce announcement, and gives some really helpful advice for getting out of bed in the morning.

Tom Arnold is the co-host of Divorce Party Podcast with Monika Casey.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to three Fresh Starts Experts about their perspective, helpful advice, and how they support clients with telling people in their life about their divorce.

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Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Christina Bailey, of Baby Bailey Mama Drama. Christina Bailey, a first-grade teacher and mother of four, shares her experience of announcing her divorce from her wife on social media. She emphasizes the importance of owning the announcement and being authentic. She also discusses the impact on her social media platform and the support she received from others who had gone through a similar experience.

You can find Christina Bailey on Instagram.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jordan Reid. Jordan Reid is the founder of Ramshackle Glam, as well as the author of The Big Activity Book for Divorced People (and more). Olivia and Jordan discuss the importance of sharing divorce announcements and the impact of writing about divorce. They also talk about the response from women and the need for humor during the divorce process. Jordan shares insights from her book, The Big Activity Book for Divorced People, which provides a lighthearted approach to navigating divorce.

You can find Jordan on Instagram and her website, Ramshackle Glam.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jessica Castro. Jessica Castro was on season 2 of Married at First Sight, and we talked about how she had to keep her divorce announcement under wraps, and what happened when she did finally announce on social media. She also gives her advice for crafting a social media friendly divorce announcement.

You can find Jessica on Instagram.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Emily Farris. Emily is a writer and the author of I'll Just Be Five More Minutes: And Other Tales from My ADHD Brain; Emily shared her divorce announcement in an essay, “I Made My Husband the Hero of My Memoir; Then My Marriage Ended” on Cup of Jo. She discusses how the response she received was overwhelming, with hundreds of women reaching out to thank her for sharing her story. Emily emphasizes the importance of sharing the hard stuff in life, including divorce, and the empowerment that comes from choosing joy and staying true to oneself.

You can find Emily on Instagram and Substack.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Rachel Sobel. Rachel Sobel shares her experience of announcing her divorce and offers advice on how to handle the announcement. She discusses the challenges of announcing a divorce before the age of social media and the impact it had on her relationships. Rachel emphasizes the importance of taking control of the narrative and finding empowerment in sharing the news. She also provides tips for crafting a divorce announcement and navigating social media while going through a divorce.

You can follow Rachel on Instagram.

Welcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs. 

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jolie Steele. Jolie shares her experience of announcing her divorce on social media and to friends and family. She emphasizes the importance of setting the tone and framework for the announcement, particularly when children are involved. Jolie offers tips for those going through a divorce and preparing to make the announcement, including taking on a neutral PR agent mindset and detaching from others' emotional reactions. She also mentions the value of a divorce registry for receiving support.

You can find Jolie on Instagram and Substack.