In this episode of Moms Moving On, divorced and co-parenting father of two Chris Illuminati shares his perspective on co-parenting and gets real about single fatherhood. Known for his humor on Instagram, Chris' take on fatherhood will make you laugh, while his approach to co-parenting will open your eyes to what it's like being a dad in a divorced situation. 
Chris also gives practical advice on how to treat your co-parenting relationship like a business, and we couldn't agree with this strategy more!
Chris Illuminati is the author of five books and his writing has been featured on websites such as Rolling Stone, Men’s Health, and AskMen. He's a single dad who spends most of his free time running, reading and writing jokes on post-it notes. He lives in NJ with two part-time roommates who call him dad. Chris is known for his witty memes and snarky take on parenting which he shares on his popular IG account, @messagewithabottle
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Co-Parenting from the Single Dad Perspective and the Importance of Treating Your Co-Parenting Relationship Like a Business; with Author Chris Illuminati

Letting go and moving on after divorce? That takes guts, strength, and a whole lot of support. Hosted by Michelle Dempsey-Multack, Certified Divorce & Co-Parenting Specialist and Author of the bestselling book Moms Moving On brings you the very best guests for the very best education in divorce, co-parenting, and single motherhood. Your divorce support village is waiting for you! Follow Michelle on Instagram @themichelledempsey

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Co-Parenting does not end when the school year does, but what happens in summer? As parents, we know how important it is to give your children consistency year-round. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess give their breakdown on how to handle summer break while letting your kids be kids. Tune into this information packed episode where together they will cover:

Important details to include in your parenting plan surrounding summer

Why it can be helpful to keep the schedule the same when the children are not in school

Preparing for the new school year

AND MORE!


Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. 
As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. 

Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess
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Moms Moving On (Unfiltered): Tips for How to Make Summer Co-Parenting Easier; with co-host Jess Evans

Women are often taught to put the needs of others first, especially in marriage and motherhood. Divorce can give you a chance to really put yourself at the forefront and let go of any guilt associated with it. This week Amy Green Smith joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to empower women on their journey of self-care and self-love. Michelle and Amy take a deep dive into:

Putting yourself first

Letting go of what society deems as "normal"

Pushing back against that inner critic so you can shine

Understanding behavioral defense mechanisms

AND MUCH MORE


Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. 

With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence, wisdom, and humor and has been a featured expert in Inspired Coach Magazine and on Fox 5 San Diego.
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Putting Yourself First After Divorce: The Importance of REAL Self-Care; with guest Amy Green-Smith

I'm sure if you're on social media you've seen the buzzword that has been going around....narcissist. Sure, your ex may be high-conflict, a terrible partner or complete jerk, but what do you do if your co-parent really is a narcissist?  This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Jacquelyn Tenaglia, LMHC to talk about how to manage your relationship with your co-parent if they are in fact a narcissist. Together Michelle and Jacquelyn will cover:

Protecting yourself from narcissistic behavior 

Learning how to detach emotionally and not take the bait from your ex

Working to not take things personally when they feel like a personal attack 

Separating your emotions from the needs of your children

AND MUCH MORE


Jacquelyn Tenaglia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) known as "No BS Therapist" on social media. She has over 15 years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders and anxiety. Her expertise includes co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, men's mental health and depression. Jacquelyn got her start working as a counselor in a methadone clinic and opened her private practice in 2011. Ten years later she began posting online; her content embodies a vast wealth of professional and personal experiences.
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What to Do if Your Co-Parent Actually IS a Narcissist: with guest, LMHC Jacquelyn Tenaglia

Often times women come of divorce feeling bitter, resentful, and angry toward their ex, but what about men? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Rob Roseman of WTF divorce to discuss how men feel after divorce. His answers might surprise you. Michelle and Rob have an in-depth conversation on:

How men adjust to their role as a single parent

The grieving process for men

Dating after divorce-from a man's point of view

Modifying expectations regarding your co-parenting relationships

AND SO MUCH MORE


Rob Roseman is a former Las Vegas poker pro, divorced dad to 3 kids, and founder of WTF divorce - a popular Instagram, podcast, and community designed to help people feel less alone in divorce (and laugh about the absurdity of it all!)

Follow Rob on Instagram at: @wtfdivorce
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How Do Men Really Feel About Divorce? The Answer Might Surprise You; with Rob Roseman of WTF Divorce

One of the main things we often hear is that people going through divorce want to do what they can to protect their children. Hello Divorce is here to help with that. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by founder and CEO Erin Levine, to educate listeners on the divorce process and what we can do to ensure our children's wellbeing is front and center. Together Michelle and Erin will cover:

How to set your children up for resiliency in the divorce process

The emotional and financial benefits of using Hello Divorce

Focusing on long term goals when putting together your divorce decree

AND MUCH MORE!

Erin Levine is not your typical attorney. With over a decade of experience in litigating complex family matters, she saw the need for a kinder, easier and more affordable pathway out of marriage and into the next chapter of life. To achieve this, Erin set out to revolutionize the broken divorce legal system and founded Hello Divorce, a venture capital backed, tech-enabled platform, that helps separating spouses reorganize their lives with less stress and mess through a platform that  blends compassionate support with cutting-edge technology to guide spouses through legal logistics and financial hurdles with ease - transforming a traditionally stressful process into a manageable, positive journey.
Erin’s innovative approach to the divorce process has earned her media mentions from the legal industry and beyond, with features in Vice, Forbes, Above the Law, Fast Company and TechCrunch. Ultimately, Erin is on a mission to help everyone empower a better life ahead and has helped thousands of Americans reorganize their lives and families through a framework that levels the playing field between spouses so they can sort things out fairly, avoid missteps and reimagine their next (best) chapter.
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Co-Parenting from the Single Dad Perspective and the Importance of Treating Your Co-Parenting Relationship Like a Business; with Author Chris Illuminati

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