Divorce Dialogues

Divorce Dialogues

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Divorce Dialogues episodes

  • Maintaining Friendships After a Divorce With Terry Gaspard
    Why is it that some friendships don’t survive divorce?
    When a marriage ends, some friends feel like they have to take sides. Others are overwhelmed and simply don’t know what to say. But if you’re willing to move through a little awkwardness, you can keep the friendships that matter to you after a divorce.
    Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW, is a licensed therapist with an expertise in supporting children, adults, couples and families through divorce recovery. She is also the founder of Moving Past Divorce and author of The Remarriage Manual: How to Make Everything Work Better the Second Time Around, the 2020 winner of the American Book Fest’s Best Book Award for Self-Help: Relationships.
    On this episode of the podcast, Terry joins Katherine to share the four key reasons why some friendships don’t survive a divorce. She discusses the common misunderstanding that life is ruined by divorce, describing what it looks like to reclaim aspects of yourself that you abandoned in an unhappy marriage. Listen in for Terry's insight on finding a new partner post-divorce (without repeating the same mistakes) and learn how to maintain the friendships that are important to you after a divorce.
    Topics Covered
    How Terry got interested in the work of divorce recovery and remarriage
    The common misunderstanding that your life is ruined by divorce
    What it looks like to reclaim aspects of yourself that you abandoned in an unhappy marriage
    The top 4 reasons why some friendships don’t survive divorce
    What it’s like for Terry to compare her personal experience with that of her clients
    How to maintain the friendships that are important to you after a divorce
    Why people self-isolate to avoid pity or social awkwardness during a divorce
    Best practices for finding a new partner after divorce (without repeating the same mistakes)
    Why intentional communication is crucial in creating a successful stepfamily
    Terry’s best advice for practicing positive communication
    Connect with Terry Gaspard
    Moving Past Divorce:
    https://movingpastdivorce.com/
    Moving Past Divorce on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/movingpastdivorce
    Moving Past Divorce on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/movepastdivorce
    Terry on LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-gaspard-28738b4a/
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    The Remarriage Manual: How to Make Everything Work Better the Second Time Around by Terry Gaspard, MSW, LICSW:
    https://movingpastdivorce.com/the-re-marraige-manual/
    27 min
  • How to Transform Your Self-Esteem After a Divorce With Carol Davidson
    Divorce can be extremely depleting and a time where most people find their self esteem to be at its lowest. Though, it can also be an opportunity to become the best version of ourselves. So, how can we get back to feeling good for ourselves after a divorce?
    Carol Davidson is a seasoned and certified image consultant, life coach, speaker, and educator who has helped thousands of people over the last 20 years to transform their appearance, wardrobe and self-esteem. She consults with private and corporate clients worldwide, offering a full suite of image consulting, personal styling, and life coaching services.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Carol joins Katherine to share her tips and tools to not only become comfortable and confident in your own skin. She explains what image consulting is and how clothing has the power to impact how you feel about yourself, affecting your moods, confidence and performance. Listen in for Carole’s insight on how to look and feel your best inside and out, even after a divorce.
    Topics Covered
    What an image consultant does and why people seek out for one
    How your inside can impact your outside and vise versa
    How Carol got into image consulting
    Tools that Carol uses when helping clients transform how they feel inside and out
    Why image consulting doesn’t involve a “makeover”
    How to get started in building your confidence following a divorce
    Signs that it's time to get an image consultant
    The differences between an Image Consultant VS a Personal Stylist
    Tips for a wardrobe refresh post divorce
    Connect with Carol Davidson
    Carol Davidson:
    https://caroldavidson.com/
    Carol Davidson on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/CarolDavidsonLifeStyleStrategy
    Carol Davidson on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/CarolDavidson
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    26 min
  • Creating a Healthy Monogamous or Consensually Non-monogamous Life With Dr. Joli Hamilton
    You can be in a relationship without settling for a boring life and sacrificing your desire for stability and depth of connection. Instead, there are ways to bring a creative approach to your relationship and life as a whole, resulting in years of love and happiness.
    Dr. Joli Hamilton is a relationship coach, research psychologist, TEDx speaker, and AASECT certified sex educator who coaches people and couples who color outside the lines, helping them create partnerships that are custom-built for their authentic selves. Joli is also the author of the best-selling book Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur's Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. Joli joins Katherine to share how to create a creatively monogamous or consensually non-monogamous life. She explains how to keep a healthy and trustworthy relationship and why a non-monogamous relationship can be a helpful option for people. Listen in for Dr. Joli’s insight on creating an enjoyable and sustainable relationship, whether it be monogamous or non-monogamous, and learn which option is best for you.
    Topics Covered
    How Dr. Joli got into this field after going through a divorce herself
    What Dr. Joli has learned from her personal experiences
    Dr. Joli’s insight on marriage counseling
    How flexibility in a relationship can be key for some people
    The power in having self-trust in a relationship
    How to have conversations that don’t drive you and your partner apart
    Where people get stuck in an unconventional relationship
    The research behind people with a non-monogamous lifestyle
    Dr. Joli’s advice on transitioning to a creative relationship
    How Dr. Joli defines success in a relationship
    Connect with Dr. Joli Hamilton
    Joli Hamilton Website:
    https://www.jolihamilton.com/
    Joli Hamilton on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/jolidepthpsych/
    Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur's Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love:
    https://www.amazon.com/Project-Relationship-Entrepreneurs-Passionate-Sustainable/dp/1735340316
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    25 min
  • 5 Things You Need to Know to Survive Divorce With Ilyssa Panitz
    Everyone has a different experience with divorce and different ways of working through the process. But we can learn from each other’s experiences and lean on seasoned divorce professionals to survive the process and even thrive in the aftermath of divorce.
    An accomplished journalist with a 25-year career covering news and entertainment, Ilyssa Panitz combined her personal and professional experience to become the only divorce columnist solely committed to helping others navigate this major life transition. She writes a daily column on all things divorce for Authority Magazine on Medium and serves as Host and Executive Producer of The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Ilyssa joins Katherine to share her list of 5 things you need to know to survive and thrive—during and after divorce. She explains why your anger works against you in divorce negotiations and what to do about it, challenging us NOT to get hung up on the minutiae of who gets what. Listen in for Ilyssa’s insight on building a team of divorce professionals and find out why you should fantasize about what you want your life to look like post-divorce.
    Topics Covered
    How Ilyssa combined her personal and professional experience to become a divorce journalist
    Ilyssa’s 5 things you need to know to survive and thrive during and after divorce
    Why Ilyssa recommends taking an acting class to navigate divorce negotiations
    How your anger works against you in divorce negotiations and what to do about it
    What Ilyssa has learned from writing her column and how it’s helped her heal from her own divorce
    Why it’s better to build a team than to rely on your lawyer for all things divorce (and what those relationships should look like)
    The danger of getting hung up in the minutiae of stuff and money during divorce negotiations
    Why it’s helpful to fantasize about what you want your life to look like post-divorce
    Ilyssa’s advice on learning as much as you can about your financials to prepare for divorce
    Connect with Ilyssa Panitz
    The Divorce Reporter:
    https://www.ilyssapanitz.com/
    The Divorce Hour Podcast:
    https://podcasts.google.com/search/the%20divorce%20hour%20with%20ilyssa%20panitz
    Ilyssa on Medium:
    https://medium.com/@ilyssapanitz
    Ilyssa on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/IlyssaPanitz
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    26 min
  • Leveraging Self-Compassion to Cope with Divorce With Dr. Kristin Neff
    Self-criticism is a natural response to divorce. But it’s not particularly helpful.
    In fact, it’s harder to learn from a place of shame and judgement, whereas self-compassion helps us cope more effectively and make better choices moving forward.
    A pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, Dr. Kristin Neff currently serves as Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of the bestselling book Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and coauthor of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and Thrive. Dr. Neff’s new release is Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. Neff joins Katherine to explain how self-compassion helps us navigate painful experiences like divorce. She walks us through the three components of self-compassion, describing how the practice allows us to cope with the hurt and take responsibility for our mistakes. Listen in as Dr. Neff shares what she learned about self-compassion in her own divorce and learn to treat yourself with kindness and improve your wellbeing in the process of divorce.
    Topics Covered
    The 3 components of self-compassion (mindfulness, self-kindness and common humanity)
    Why people who are self-compassionate about divorce cope more effectively than those who beat themselves up
    How self-compassion helps us take personal responsibility for our mistakes
    How mindfulness allows us to acknowledge the pain of divorce without getting lost in it
    The power in realizing that challenging relationships are part of being human
    Giving yourself honest, constructive feedback around how to make wiser choices moving forward
    What Dr. Neff learned about herself and self-compassion in her own divorce
    How self-compassion can help divorced parents navigate the holidays
    How being compassionate to ourselves gives us the resources to be more compassionate to others
    How self-kindness activates the parasympathetic nervous system and improves decision-making
    Connect with Dr. Kristin Neff
    Self-Compassion:
    https://self-compassion.org/
    Dr. Neff on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/selfcompassion
    Dr. Neff on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/self_compassion
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    Take the Self-Compassion Test:
    https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-test/
    Self-Compassion Guided Practices:
    https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#guided-meditations
    Center for Mindful Self-Compassion:
    https://centerformsc.org/
    Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061733520/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0061733520&linkCode=as2&tag=selfcompassio-20&linkId=88965173bdbb2bdb51563a0f2da026b4
    The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1462526780/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=selfcompassio-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1462526780&linkId=0ef7d4127d25166a4c010cb49ec1b047
    Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power and Thrive by Dr. Kristin Neff:
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/006299106X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=selfcompassio-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=006299106X&linkId=72510bb0e43a8507025d9e3713f047e2
    26 min
  • Making the Holidays Magical for Your Children After a Divorce With Dr. Kathryn Smerling
    The holidays are a particularly challenging time for divorced parents.
    How do we navigate our own feelings of loss without passing that heartache onto our children? Can we create new traditions and still make the holidays a magical time for our kids?
    Dr. Kathryn Smerling is an educator and psychologist with a PhD from Fordham University and master's from Cornell. She started her career as an early childhood educator, creating the Instep curriculum for preschoolers in the State of New Mexico before completing the psychoanalytic program at the National Institute for Psychotherapies. Dr. Smerling has maintained a private practice as a family therapist in Manhattan since 1998, and she holds certificates in Divorce Mediation, Divorce Collaboration and Relational Therapy.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. Smerling joins Katherine to explain what divorced parents can do to navigate feelings of loss during the holidays and find new ways to celebrate with our children. She discusses why it’s crucial for coparents to be collaborative and offers advice on how to approach holiday planning with a difficult ex-spouse. Listen in for Dr. Smerling’s insight around religion as a source of conflict for coparents during the holidays and learn how to talk to your children about creating new traditions after a divorce.
    Topics Covered
    What divorced parents can do to navigate feelings of loss during the holidays
    Dr. Smerling’s advice on finding new ways to celebrate the holidays after a divorce
    Why it’s crucial for coparents to be flexible and collaborative re: holiday plans
    Why Dr. Smerling suggests including children in creating new traditions
    The pros and cons of alternating holidays and examples of creative alternatives
    How to approach holiday planning with a high-conflict ex-spouse
    Using the BIFF system (Brief, Informative, Firm and Friendly) to communicate with a difficult coparent
    How religion can be a source a conflict for divorced parents around the holidays
    The role a parenting coordinator can play in making holiday plans
    Dr. Smerling’s advice for divorced parents facing the holidays for the first time
    Connect with Dr. Kathryn Smerling
    Dr. Smerling’s Website:
    https://drksmerling.com/
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    Ackerman Institute for the Family:
    https://www.ackerman.org/
    National Institute for Psychotherapies:
    https://nipinst.org/
    27 min
  • Why There Are No Winners in Divorce Court With Raiford Dalton Palmer
    Are you dreaming of having your day in divorce court? Of exposing your spouse’s misbehavior to a sympathetic judge? Of winning the case and being rewarded financially?
    Then you are going to be sorely disappointed. The truth is, the court system cares little about your spouse’s wrongdoing. And the cost of litigation (in terms of money and mental health) far outweighs any potential reward.
    So, what do you need to consider before you file for divorce?
    Rayford Dalton Palmer, JD, AAML, serves as Managing Shareholder at STG Divorce Law, a top family law firm based in the Chicagoland area. Raiford’s team has expertise in complex divorce cases, specifically those involving business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Raiford is also the author of the bestseller I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money and Minds.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Raiford joins Katherine to explore the common myth that court is the best way to resolve a divorce and explain why there are no winners in a litigated divorce. He describes a divorce lawyer’s responsibility to provide clients with a sober analysis of potential outcomes and help people set realistic expectations around the divorce process. Listen in for Raiford’s insight on choosing among litigation, mediation and the collaborative process and learn how to bring a business mindset to divorce for the best possible result long term.
    Topics Covered
    What inspired Raiford to write I Just Want This Done as resource for divorce
    Why it’s crucial to know your goals and set realistic expectations for the divorce process
    The common myth that court is the best way to resolve a divorce case
    Why there are no winners in a litigated divorce
    A divorce lawyer’s responsibility to provide clients with a sober analysis of potential outcomes
    How the justice system was not set up to deal with family issues
    Why a spouse’s misbehavior almost never impacts the financial outcome of a divorce
    Bringing a business mindset to the divorce process
    Why Raiford recommends working with a divorce coach and lawyer
    Choosing among litigation, mediation and the collaborative divorce process
    Connect with Raiford Dalton Palmer
    I Just Want This Done:
    https://www.ijustwantthisdone.com/
    STG Divorce Law on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/stgdivorcelaw
    Raiford on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/raifordpalmer
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money and Minds by Raiford Dalton Palmer, JD, AAML:
    https://www.ijustwantthisdone.com/
    26 min
  • The Blueprint for a Better Divorce With Paulette Rigo
    Technology makes it easy for divorcing couples to express their anger and frustration without thinking. They engage in text warfare and even post disparaging comments on social media.
    But if the goal is to divorce with dignity, the way you communicate matters. So, what can you do to be less reactive and work through the entire process in a measured way?
    Paulette Gloria Rigo is the founder of Better Divorce Academy, a platform dedicated to helping people create an optimal divorce experience. Paulette is also a Certified Divorce Coach, Mediator, Transition and Recovery Coach, Career Transition Specialist and author of the Amazon bestseller, Better Divorce Blueprint: Divorce Made Smoother, Easier and Better for You and Your Family.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Paulette joins Katherine to explore the contemplation phase leading up to a divorce and explain how to decide whether divorce is right for you. She describes what a successful divorce looks like and offers insight into the most common mistakes women make in the early stages of divorce. Listen in for Paulette’s advice on choosing the right divorce process and learn how to communicate with your soon-to-be ex in a way that mitigates conflict and maintains your dignity.
    Topics Covered
    How to decide if divorce is right for you
    What steps to take in the pre-divorce contemplation phase
    Why Paulette’s own divorce turned into an 8-year litigated experience
    What a successful divorce looks like
    Conducting yourself in a way you feel good about throughout the divorce process
    The common mistakes women make in the early stages of divorce
    Why you should never send a text or post on social media when you’re angry
    The BIFF strategy for communicating with a soon-to-be ex
    The role trust plays in a successful mediation
    How to choose the right divorce process
    Connect with Paulette Rigo
    Better Divorce Academy:
    https://betterdivorceacademy.com/
    Better Divorce Academy on Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/betterdivorceacademy/
    Paulette on Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/paulettegloria
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    Better Divorce Blueprint: Divorce Made Smoother, Easier and Better for You and Your Family by Paulette Rodrigo:
    https://www.amazon.com/Better-Divorce-Blueprint-smoother-easier/dp/1925638707
    Thriving in Chaos Project Podcast:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriving-in-chaos-project-with-paulette-rigo/id1450562748?uo=4
    Bill Eddy:
    https://www.highconflictinstitute.com/
    26 min
  • What Differentiates a High-Profile Divorce With Harriet Newman Cohen & Martha Cohen Stine
    When the marriage of a high-profile, celebrity couple comes to an end, there are complexities that make it very different from your average divorce. On the other hand, a divorce is a divorce—regardless of the net worth of the people involved.
    So, how is a high-profile divorce similar to any other divorce? And how is it different?
    Harriet Newman Cohen and Martha Cohen Stine are the mother-daughter team of attorneys behind Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, a family law firm based in New York City. Harriet has served on the New York State Commission on Child Support and the Foster Care Commission of the City of New York, and Martha is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the Board of Directors of the New York American Inn of Court. Both Harriet and Martha have been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of NYC’s Top 50 Female Lawyers.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Harriet and Martha join Katherine to discuss the heightened issues around publicity and confidentiality associated with celebrity divorce. They explore the opportunity to develop a creative settlement for high-net-worth families and explain why the language of such an agreement should be as clear as possible in any divorce. Listen in for Harriet and Martha’s experiences in divorce cases involving a female breadwinner and find out why equitable distribution isn’t always equal, especially in a high-profile divorce.
    Topics Covered
    How a high-profile divorce is similar to and different from the average divorce
    The heightened issues of publicity and confidentiality associated with a celebrity divorce
    Why the language of a settlement agreement should be as clear as possible in any divorce
    The opportunity to develop a creative settlement agreement for high-net-worth families
    Harriet & Martha’s experiences in cases where a woman was the sole income earner
    Harriet & Martha’s take on the prejudice against stay-at-home dads in the court system
    Why equitable distribution is not necessarily equal in a high-net-worth divorce
    Connect with Harriet Newman Cohen & Martha Cohen Stine
    Cohen Stein Kapoor LLP:
    https://www.csklawny.com/
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    Resources
    Scenes from a Marriage:
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12682218/
    26 min
  • Creating a New Identity After Divorce With Christine Pittman
    For most stay-at-home parents, identity gets wrapped up in their kids. So, what happens when they divorce? How do former stay-at-home moms and dads figure out who they are on their own?
    Christine Pittman is the Founder of Cook the Story, one of the top-ranked food blogs in the world. She moved from Canada to the US in 2010 with her now ex-husband and started her food blog as a hobby while she was a stay-at-home mom. In the divorce process, Christine grew the blog into a thriving business, and today, her recipes reach 2M-plus monthly readers, helping them spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the table.
    On this episode of the podcast, Christine joins Katherine to share her experience in the adjustment period after divorce and describe how building Cook the Story supported her in the process of divorce recovery. She offers advice on letting go of control when your kids are with your ex, challenging us to pick our battles and model good behaviors for our children. Listen in for insight on introducing a new partner to your kids and learn how to look at divorce as an opportunity to discover who you are and what you want out of life!
    Topics Covered
    How Christine’s food blog became a full-time business through her divorce
    Leveraging creative pursuits to support the process of divorce recovery
    Christine’s experience with figuring out who she was on her own in the adjustment period after divorce
    Christine’s advice around letting go of control when your kids are with your ex
    Why Christine suggests picking your battles with your ex
    How Christine thinks about modeling good behaviors for her children
    Why Christine’s new partner avoids disciplining her children
    How Christine and her ex-husband are working to be on the same page when it comes to discipline
    How Christine, her new partner and her ex-husband navigate holidays
    Christine’s insight on how divorce can be an opportunity for self-discovery
    Connect with Christine Pittman
    Cook the Story: https://cookthestory.com/
    Cook the Story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookTheStory
    Cook the Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookthestory/
    The Time Management Insider Podcast: https://cookthestory.com/tmipodcast/
    Connect with Katherine Miller
    The Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/
    Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/
    Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1
    The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246
    Call (914) 738-7765
    27 min

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Divorce Dialogues helps people navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and perspective. Through thoughtful conversations with experts and practitioners, the show explores the emotional, financial, legal, and relational realities of divorce, so listeners can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence.