July 14, 2025

Beyond the Breakup: Understanding PTSD After Divorce

49 minutes

The Smart Divorce: PTSD, Trauma & Healing After Separation

With Hosts Deborah Moskovitch and Steve Peck, Featuring Guest Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr.

A Pioneering Conversation on the Psychology of Divorce

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce, host Deborah Moskovitch breaks new ground with clinical psychologist and trauma expert Dr. Robert Cipriano Jr. to explore a rarely acknowledged reality: that divorce itself can be a form of trauma—and in some cases, even lead to symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). More than just a compelling dialogue, this conversation is a forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast, marking a vital shift toward more humane, educated, and compassionate responses to the emotional fallout of separation.

Discover how PTSD can manifest after a divorce—not just from battlefield or abuse scenarios.

Learn about key symptoms like emotional numbing, avoidance, hypervigilance, and sleep disruption.

Understand the impact on families, especially children, and how to recognize trauma in their behavior.

Gain insight into effective treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs like Zoloft.

This Episode is a Call to Awareness and Action

Whether you're navigating your own separation or supporting someone who is, this episode offers life-changing education and hope. By bridging neuroscience, lived experience, and therapeutic insight, Deborah and Dr. Cipriano create a blueprint for resilience, recovery, and a more empathetic future.

💬 Thanks for Listening Ken Maynard Thank you for joining us on the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we believe that separation can be a starting point—not just an end. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with dignity, clarity, and a vision for your future. I’m Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples find resolution through constructive dialogue, practical financial planning, and family-first solutions.

📞 Phone: (647) 360-3200

🌐 Website: divorcethesmartway.ca

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Sarah Bates I believe every ending can be the beginning of a healthier, more empowered life. I’m Sarah Bates—divorce consultant, educator, and advocate for compassionate separation. If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, or just need guidance on building the right team, I’m here to help.