Better Divorce Podcast

Join Paulette and Brenda for this conversation on Knowing the approach that best suits your situation and family will give you more control over your process, ensure you are more likely to put together the team you need and ultimately lead to a better outcome. Remember the three P's - purpose, process professionals.

About Brenda:

Brenda's journey is nothing short of inspirational. After making it through the harsh realities and emotional challenges of her divorce, she transformed her experience into a catalyst for change, dedicating her career to guiding others through their own challenges and taking a fresh look at how we go about divorce.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:32 Brenda's Personal Experience and Career Transition

06:18 The Need for a Balanced Approach in Divorce

08:29 Brenda's Journey to Becoming a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst

12:50 Choosing a Career Path and Finding Fulfillment

16:24 The Importance of Working with Qualified Professionals

19:22 Understanding Options and Setting Goals in Divorce

22:12 Understanding the Rules and Requirements

23:11 Choosing the Right Mediator

24:23 Different Methods of Divorce

26:09 Considering Relationship Dynamics

27:06 Categorizing Elements of the Case

27:10 Matching the Process to the Situation

28:07 Financial Planning and Divorce Settlements

29:20 The Role of a CDFA

30:26 Financial Analysis and Future Forecasting

32:19 Avoiding Pitfalls and Mistakes

33:26 Understanding the Ramifications

34:21 Emotional Attachments to Assets

35:18 Ensuring Feasibility of Agreements

37:34 The Importance of Financial Education

38:08 The Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements

39:01 Revisiting Prenuptial Agreements

40:13 Planning for the Future

41:24 The Importance of Financial Awareness

42:30 Finding Support and Resources

43:28 The Book: Oh Shit, I'm Getting Divorced

44:23 Closing Remarks

Join Paulette and Evan for this conversation on You don't have to change to find love. You have to change your choice in men.

About Evan:

Dating coach Evan Marc Katz is the author of 4 books and has been featured in hundreds of media outlets since 2003. His blog has over 35 million readers, his podcast has over 2.5 million downloads and 13,000 women have taken Love U, his video course that helps smart, successful women find love. Evan is happily married and lives in Los Angeles.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and the Topic of Dating After Divorce

03:07 The Challenges of Online Dating

06:10 Why Dating is More Complicated Now

12:58 Shifting Your Mindset After a Negative Experience

21:53 Taking the Leap: Dating After Divorce

23:09 The Importance of Vulnerability in Finding Love

24:06 Smart Trade-Offs and Compromises in Relationships

26:52 Don't Compromise on Kindness and Character

35:45 Navigating the Complexities of Dating After Divorce

Join Paulette and Abbe for this conversation on Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have to

About Abbe:

Abbe Feder (FEED-er) founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggle with infertility and pregnancy loss. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility provides coaching to individuals and couples all over the world and wherever they are on their path to parenthood.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:16 Abbe's Personal Journey

05:15 The Assumption of Easy Pregnancy

07:25 The Impact of Stress on Fertility

09:09 Supporting Clients in the Infertility Journey

12:33 Assessing Physical and Medical Factors

13:09 Balancing Physical, Financial, and Emotional Well-being

14:01 The Emotional and Physical Roller Coaster of Hormone Treatments

17:40 The Need for Control and Surrender in the Infertility Journey

18:46 Infertility and its Impact on Marriage

19:40 Statistics on Infertility

20:10 Communication Challenges

21:24 Different Perspectives on Family

22:25 The Impact on Marriage

23:49 Considering Different Paths

24:02 Options for Frozen Embryos

25:26 Strain on the Marriage

26:23 Seeking Support and Expert Help

27:09 Divorce and Frozen Embryos

29:40 Legal and Emotional Considerations

30:08 Litigation and Privacy Concerns

31:01 Conscious Choices in Marriage

32:27 The Brave New World of Technology

33:25 The Importance of Knowledge and Support

34:02 Contacting and Working with Abbe

34:27 Contacting and Working with Paulette

Join Paulette and Bob for this conversation about Using Persistent Progress & Self Checks Can Change Your World.

About Bob:

Real Estate Agent And Motivational Speaker-WhatBobThinks.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Welcome

01:26

Bob's Transformational Story

04:13

Recognizing the Need for Change

08:05

Overcoming External Pressure

12:34

Persistent Progress and Self-Check

23:13

Bob's Divorce Story and Takeaways

31:32

Making Plans in the Dark

34:13

How to Connect with Bob

Join Paulette and Lesa for this conversation about 7 Dilemmas of Divorce.

About Lesa:

Lesa Koski is an Attorney turned Mediator.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction

01:23

The Seven Divorce Dilemmas

02:33

Dilemma 1: Finances

03:25

Dilemma 2: Co-Parenting and Children

04:32

Dilemma 3: Emotions

05:23

Dilemma 4: Judgment and Stigma

06:19

Dilemma 5: Legal Aspects of Divorce

07:47

Conclusion

36:27

The Benefits of Mediation and Divorce Coaching

37:23

Housing Dilemmas in Divorce

39:00

The Importance of Making Informed Decisions about Keeping or Selling the Family Home

40:50

Navigating Real Estate and Mortgage Considerations in Divorce

43:22

Addressing Loneliness and Emotional Challenges in Divorce

53:01

Finding Fulfillment and Purpose After Divorce

Join Paulette and Hazel for this conversation about Divorce Finances.

About Hazel:

Hazel Secco is the founder and CEO of Align Financial Solutions, LLC. She brings over a decade of financial industry experience with a passion for advocating women’s financial wellness as a CFP and a CDFA. Hazel's mission is to empower women through education, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence and clarity.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Overview

01:19

Definition of a CDFA

02:08

Difference between a CDFA and a CPA

03:17

Different Financial Professionals in Divorce

04:13

Choosing Financial Professionals in Divorce

05:10

Challenges for Female Financial Planners

06:35

Establishing a New Financial Life After Divorce

07:00

Equitable Division of Marital Assets

07:29

Different Laws for Equitable Division

08:23

Personal Money Stories

09:12

The Importance of Financial Documentation

10:09

Personal Motivation for Helping People with Money

11:14

The Journey to Becoming a Financial Advisor

12:08

The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Money Attitudes

13:05

Transitioning to Helping Women Through Divorce

15:09

The Importance of Money Education in Divorce

16:06

Understanding Risk and Gambling

17:31

The Mystery of CDFA Designation

20:16

The Lack of Awareness about CDFAs

21:41

The Importance of Finding the Right Financial Professional

22:41

Creating Different Financial Scenarios

24:08

The Complexity of Financial Affidavits

25:05

The Importance of Organizing Finances

26:05

The Consequences of Incorrect Financial Information

27:13

The Challenges of Filling Out Financial Affidavits

28:08

The Emotional Attachment to the Marital Home

29:08

Creating Scenarios for Financial Decision-Making

30:05

Considering Financial Goals and Priorities

32:18

The Emotional Decision-Making Process

34:00

The Importance of a Holistic Financial Approach

35:19

The Role of Real Estate and Mortgage Experts

36:23

The Impact of Debt in Divorce

37:17

The Takeaway: Finding the Right Financial Professional

Join Paulette and Tiffany for this conversation about Yoga, meditation, breath work and other self care practices and daily routines are simple activities that can have a profound positive affect on your physical, emotional and spiritual - because those three things are all inextricably intertwined, even if we aren't aware of the connections. If one is out of balance, it affects the other two.

Tiffany businesses:

Join Paulette and Cathy for this conversation about Yoga, meditation, breath work and other self care practices and daily routines are simple activities that can have a profound positive affect on your physical, emotional and spiritual - because those three things are all inextricably intertwined, even if we aren't aware of the connections. If one is out of balance, it affects the other two.

About Cathy:

Cathy is an experienced, certified yoga teacher and Ayurveda Wellness Counselor. For over 20 years, she's used yoga and meditation to provide calm amidst the chaos of life, for herself and her clients. You might have come across her contributions on InsightTimer–a free meditation app or experienced her therapeutic yoga sessions on her YouTube channel.

Join Paulette and Dr. Noor for this conversation on "There's options for every situation, don't feel lost of discouraged. Find a professional you like and trust and work with them. "

About Dr. Noor:

Dr. Noor is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to female founders all over the nation. Dr. Noor is also the founder of Think Like A Woman, a platform designed to amplify the aspirations and ambitions of female founders, worldwide. She hosts a highly curated roundtable business networking brunch called The Empresaria Brunch Experience. When she is not working on managing her current businesses or building her next retail venture, you can find her curled up in bed with a good fiction book.

Join Paulette and Erin for this conversation on "There's Life After Divorce, Its Work, A Roller Coaster Ride, An Adventure."

About Erin:

Erin Dullaghan Jones, of Divorcee Dish Blog (note I have paperback, ebook and audiobook)