February 24, 2023

Being Happily Divorced | Leading With Kindness

40 minutes

According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher, with about 60-67% ending in divorce.

As a child of divorce, I've only known them to be bitter and spiteful. My guest, Skye Michiels, is out to change that.

Skye is a dad, award-winning real estate leader, motivational speaker, and host of The 6AMERS Podcast, which provides inspiration and motivation for developing a healthy mindset, setting goals, and achieving happiness.

As a divorced dad of two, Skye is passionate about promoting positive co-parenting and determined to show divorced couples that a better, healthier, and happier experience is possible when a positive co-parenting relationship exists.

We discuss the shame and guilt of the "leaver" in a divorce, the benefits of positive co-parenting, tips to being happily divorced, and bust the myth of staying together for the kids' sake.

Topics and Questions

1:28 - What does it mean to be very happily divorced?

2:49 - Is it possible to have a bad marriage and a good divorce?

5:01 - Does being happily divorced mean the entire divorce process was smooth and joyous?

8:41 - Is staying together for the kids realistic?

11:30 - Andy's experience as a child of divorce.

12:06 - Experience of the leaver. What helps deal with the shame?

17:35 - Do things like positive co-parenting and conscious uncoupling mean the bitter divorce is a thing of the past?

20:19 - How long did it take from saying I'm leaving to being happily divorced?

22:57 - What made you know it was time to end the marriage?

24:39 - What are some signs you are not in a great co-parenting situation?

28:20 - What are some tips for creating a positive co-parenting relationship?

30:10 - Would your partner say you are a great ex-husband?

31:17 - Does being divorced turn you off from ever being married again?

32:24 - What are some of the biggest challenges for divorced men?

33:44 - What does leading with kindness mean?

36:26 - Tell me about your podcast, The 6AMERS.

38:44 - Skye, what's the best way for people to learn more and connect with you?

"To be a happily divorced person, you must agree on your commonalities. What's non-negotiable for both of you?" - Skye Michiels

Links

Skye Michiels on Instagram -- @skyemichiels

The 6AMERS podcast on Instagram -- @the6amers

Recommended Books: Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After - https://amzn.to/3YVadA2

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By Andy Grant

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