Divorce Dialogues

Divorce Dialogues

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Divorce Dialogues episodes

  • How to Start Forgiving Your Ex After a Divorce with Everett Worthington
    Forgiveness is hard, especially in the aftermath of a divorce. We don’t want to let our ex ‘get away with’ what they did to hurt us. But most of us realize that carrying resentment, anger and bitterness doesn’t benefit us in any way. So, how can we begin to let go of our negative emotions and forgive a former partner?
    Commonwealth Professor Emeritus Dr. Everett Worthington is a leader in the field of forgiveness research, religion and spirituality in clinical practice, and the hope-focused approach to marriage and family counseling. His interest in forgiveness began in the mid-1980’s when he was counseling couples professionally, and he started studying the topic scientifically in 1990. Dr. Worthington is the author of 30-plus books and more than 350 academic articles and chapters on the subject, and he is on a mission to promote forgiveness in every willing heart, home and homeland.
    On this episode, Dr. Worthington joins Katherine to explain why our drive for fairness and justice makes it difficult to forgive and walk us through several strategies for lessening the injustice gap. He weighs in on the two types of forgiveness, discussing how to gradually lessen our negative emotions toward an ex we must continue to interact with. Listen in to understand Dr. Worthington’s academic and personal motives to study forgiveness and learn to leverage his REACH Model to forgive someone who’s hurt you.
    Topics Covered
    The conflict between our desire to forgive and drive for justice
    Dr. Worthington’s take on forgiveness happening ‘inside one person’s skin’
    Strategies for lessening the injustice gap
    Accept and distance self emotionally
    Turn over to God
    Forbearance (choose not to engage)
    Forgiveness
    Dr. Worthington’s insight around the two types of forgiveness
    Decision to treat as human being
    Gradual lessening of negative emotions
    The factors that influence how long it takes us to forgive
    Dr. Worthington’s advice on limiting contact with an ex to avoid reinjury
    How Dr. Worthington’s work with couples inspired his study of forgiveness
    The personal tragedy that inspired Dr. Worthington’s life mission
    The REACH Forgiveness Model + DIY workbook for learning forgiveness
    Connect with Dr. Everett Worthington
    Dr. Worthington’s Website: http://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/
    Dr. Worthington on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everett.worthington
    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
    Professor Michael McCullough: https://www.facebook.com/everett.worthington
    Dr. Worthington’s DIY Workbooks on Forgiveness: http://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/diy-workbooks
    26 min
  • Using Mindfulness Tools to Navigate Divorce with Joree Rose
    Communicating with an ex is ripe with triggers, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by our emotions and react in a volatile way that we’re not proud of after the fact. But there are mindfulness tools to help us pause in the moment, observe what we’re feeling, and respond in a skillful way.
    Joree Rose is the licensed marriage and family therapist behind the Bay Area Mindfulness and Therapy Center, a practice that offers mindfulness and meditation classes as well as private therapy for individuals and couples. She is also the host of Journey Forward with Joree Rose and the author of Squirmy Learns to be Mindful and Mindfulness, It’s Elementary. Joree leads mindfulness retreats around world, and her work has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Inc. Magazine and mindbodygreen, among many other media outlets.
    On this episode, Joree joins Katherine to discuss how mindfulness can help us respond rather than react in the divorce process. She shares her practical approach to starting a simple meditation practice and explains how she leveraged mindfulness tools like naming your emotions to navigate her own divorce. Listen in for Joree’s insight around using the breath or external grounding when you’re triggered and learn to choose a skillful response rooted in compassion for yourself—and your ex.
    Topics Covered
    How mindfulness helps us respond rather than react to conflict
    How deep breaths afford us access to our executive function
    How naming her emotions helped Joree navigate her own divorce
    Joree’s practical approach to getting started with meditation
    The STOP acronym for learning to practice mindfulness
    The myths around what it means to meditate successfully
    Joree’s boundaries re: communication in the divorce process
    Why you’re not responsible for managing other’s emotions
    Reframing the message behind what your inner critic tells you
    How to leverage external grounding to return to the moment
    Using a mantra to cultivate self-compassion during a divorce
    Connect with Joree Rose
    Joree’s Website: https://joreerose.com/
    Joree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joreerose/?hl=en
    Joree on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joreerose33/
    Journey Forward with Joree Rose: https://joreerose.com/podcast/
    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
    Squirmy Learns to Be Mindful by Joree Rose: https://joreerose.com/podcast/
    Mindfulness, It’s Elementary by Joree Rose: https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Its-Elementary-Joree-Rose/dp/1598502220/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1580235668&refinements=p_27%3AJoree+Rose&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Joree+Rose
    27 min
  • Learning to Move On After Midlife Divorce with Fiona Eckersley
    Divorce is difficult enough. But if you’ve been married for many years and your identity is wrapped up in your role as a partner and parent, the process can be even more fraught. What makes midlife divorce particularly challenging? And how do you move on from a relationship that defined you for so long?
    Fiona Eckersley is the Confidence Coach and Divorce Recovery Expert behind Find Your Fabulous, a coaching practice that helps women in their forties and beyond heal after divorce. She is also the creator of the Fabulous and Thriving Midlife Divorce Program and author of the Amazon bestseller Fearful to Fabulous: Unlock Your Power, Move On, and Thrive After Midlife Divorce.
    On this episode, Fiona joins Katherine to discuss the particular challenges associated with midlife divorce. She explains what it means to unlock your power in the aftermath of divorce, offering strategies for quieting negative self-talk and recognizing the truth of who you really are. Listen in for Fiona’s 7-step process for moving on after midlife divorce and learn why it’s crucial to do the inner work before you repartner.
    Topics Covered
    The particular challenges that come with midlife divorce
    What it means to unlock your power after a divorce
    Quieting negative self-talk with the truth of who you really are
    How Fiona’s experience with midlife divorce informs her work
    What Fiona did to build a support system after divorce
    The destructive coping mechanisms Fiona sees in her work
    Fiona’s 7-step process for moving on after midlife divorce
    Stop focusing on what life was supposed to be
    Face the financial realities
    Eliminate bad habits
    Release anger and reframe emotions
    Replace negative self-talk with positive dialogue
    Examine how relationships have changed
    Establish goals and create a pathway
    Why it’s crucial to do the inner work before we repartner
    Connect with Fiona Eckersley
    Find Your Fabulous: https://findfabulouswithfiona.com/
    Schedule a Call with Fiona: https://callfabfiona.as.me/schedule.php
    Free Download of Fearful to Fabulous: https://fabwithfiona.lpages.co/book-title-free-gift/
    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
    Fearful to Fabulous: Unlock Your Power, Move On, and Thrive After Midlife Divorce by Fiona Eckersley: https://www.amazon.com/Fearful-Fabulous-Unlock-Midlife-Divorce-ebook/dp/B07NF9ZDVV
    26 min
  • An Investigator’s Role in the Divorce Process with Philip Segal
    Curious what your soon-to-be ex-spouse isn’t telling you? If you suspect that your former partner is hiding assets, but you don’t want to hire a forensic accountant until you’re sure, it may be time to talk to an intelligence firm. So, what role does an investigator play in the divorce process? And who are they best equipped to help?
    Philip Segal is the Managing Member of Charles Griffin Intelligence, a fact-finding firm that helps clients uncover assets, conduct due diligence, and locate witnesses. Staffed by lawyers, Charles Griffin draws on a global network of investigators to help other lawyers, corporations and individuals who are contemplating or in the midst of litigation. Philip is also the author of The Art of Fact Investigation: Creative Thinking in the Age of Information Overload.
    On this episode, Philip joins Katherine to discuss his role in gathering facts for a divorcing client, explaining how he goes about finding concealed assets. He speaks to how his work differs from that of a forensic accountant and describes how to maintain confidentiality in working with an investigator. Listen in to understand Philip’s process for conducting an asset search and learn who SHOULD and SHOULD NOT hire a firm like Charles Griffin Intelligence.
    Topics Covered
    Philip’s role in gathering facts to get a person’s story
    How Philip goes about finding concealed assets
    How an investigator differs from a forensic accountant
    Finding indicators of offshore wealth in onshore dealings
    The degree of bank secrecy here in the US
    Our emotional investment in money during divorce
    The typical profile of a Charles Griffin client
    How to maintain confidentiality in working with a PI
    Philip’s process for conducting an investigation
    Client questionnaire
    Fresh search of public record
    Present client with memo
    Strategic phone calls or subpoenas
    Who SHOULD and SHOULD NOT hire Charles Griffin
    Connect with Philip Segal
    Charles Griffin Intelligence: https://charlesgriffinllc.com/
    Call (212) 332-2845
    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 Divorce Asset Hunter: https://www.divorceassethunter.com/
    The Ethical Investigator: https://www.ethicalinvestigator.com/
    The Art of Fact Investigation: Creative Thinking in the Age of Information Overload by Philip Segal: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Fact-Investigation-Creative-Information-ebook/dp/B01C37Z0LQ
    26 min
  • A Me-First Approach to Dating After Divorce with Bernadette Smith
    So, you’re ready to start dating again after divorce, but you don’t want to make the same mistakes as last time. How can you do an autopsy on your marriage to understand what worked and what didn’t? How can you get clear on who YOU are and what you’re looking for in a partner? How can you find a compatible connection and then establish a loving relationship that lasts?
    Bernadette Smith is the creator of Compatible Connections, a boutique coaching firm that specializes in helping divorced women become confident, conscious daters. With 10-plus years of experience as a certified dating and relationship expert, Bernadette is dedicated to helping every woman she works with find the love of her life after divorce.
    On this episode of the podcast, Bernadette joins Katherine to explain how she defines compatibility and what you can do to screen for it before a first date. She shares the importance of getting clear on who you are and what you want in a relationship, offering insight on how to partner with yourself FIRST. Bernadette also addresses online dating, giving her top tips for avoiding scams and discussing how she supports clients every step of the way. Listen in to understand how to identify the character traits you want in a partner and learn how regular relationship checkups can keep your partnership growing!
    Topics Covered
    The definition of compatibility and how to screen for it
    The value in doing an autopsy on your marriage
    Why it’s crucial to get clear on your reason for dating
    Bernadette’s insight on partnering with yourself first
    Bernadette’s approach to regular relationship checkups
    What I love about you is…
    When you … I feel …, and I would like …
    Identifying the character traits you want in a partner
    Good connecting questions to ask potential partners
    How Bernadette supports clients in online dating
    Bernadette’s advice around online dating
    Never give phone number to stranger
    Create separate email address
    Bernadette’s take on the basis of a loving relationship
    Respect, honesty, trust and communication
    Connect with Bernadette Smith
    Compatible Connections: https://compatibleconnections.biz/
    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
    Burner App: https://www.burnerapp.com/
    Google Voice: https://voice.google.com/u/0/about
    27 min
  • Developing a Financial Plan for Divorcing Couples with Ivy Menchel
    It’s never really just about the numbers. Money is emotional, and our feelings about finances reflect what’s going on inside. This is especially true for divorcing couples making major money decisions that will impact the rest of their lives. So, how can we navigate those emotions and design a financial plan that makes sense for both parties?
    Ivy Menchel is the Founder and President of Family Wealth Planning Partners, a firm that specializes in divorce financial analysis. She leverages her 25 years of experience in financial services to support matrimonial attorneys, divorce mediators and their clients in assessing their options for fair and equitable settlements. Ivy is committed to empowering divorcing couples to make sound financial decisions for today—and into the future.
    On this episode, Ivy joins Katherine to share her experience as an adult child of divorce, describing how the circumstances influenced her work as a financial planner. She explains the advantage of having a financial neutral in the divorce process and speaks to the relationship between our emotions and money. Ivy also weighs in on the concept of financial infidelity in the divorce setting and the necessity of reassessing wants versus needs as a marriage ends. Listen in for Ivy’s insight around creating a financial plan in the aftermath of divorce and learn why it’s crucial for couples to communicate about money!
    Topics Covered
    How experiencing her parent’s divorce inspired Ivy’s work
    The relationship between our emotions and money
    Why Ivy needs to know what money means to her clients
    The benefit to having a financial neutral in the divorce process
    The role of a financial neutral in the divorce process
    1. Data gathering
    2. Planning based on goals
    3. Explore options that work for both
    4. Divide assets + set up new accounts
    Why divorcing couples must reassess wants vs. needs
    The concept of financial infidelity in the divorce setting
    Why it’s crucial for couples to communicate about finances
    Connect with Ivy Menchel
    Family Wealth Planning Partners: http://www.familywealthpp.com/
    Call (212) 244-4702
    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
    Ivy’s Course on Financial Communication: http://ivymenchel.com/menu/committed-to-last
    The Romantic Prenup: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/the-romantic-prenup
    25 min
  • Get Closure with Your Ex & Divorce with Dignity with Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil
    To divorce with dignity, couples need closure. Until we’ve said goodbye to the relationship, we simply can’t let go of the blame and shame of the breakup and reach a peaceful resolution. But what does that look like? How can we work through the grief early on, so that we don’t end up having very expensive arguments in an attorney’s office?
    A relationship expert with four decades in private practice, Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil is widely recognized as one of America’s best couples therapists. She is the bestselling author of several books, including Make Up, Don’t Break Up: Finding and Keeping Love for Singles and Couples and Adultery: The Forgivable Sin. Dr. Bonnie has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show and Oprah, and her work has been featured in The New York Times and New York Magazine, among many other publications.
    On this episode, Dr. Bonnie joins Katherine to explain why it’s crucial to say goodbye to an old relationship before you can say hello to a new one and describe how children express what couples suppress in the divorce process. Dr. Bonnie also shares the top mistakes divorcing couples make, describing how she helps couples leave WITHOUT blame or shame. Listen in for Dr. Bonnie’s insight on getting closure when your ex won’t cooperate and learn why the temporary pain of an intentional goodbye is so much better than playing out the emotional battle in a lawyer’s office!
    Topics Covered
    Dr. Bonnie’s insight that children express what couples suppress
    Why it’s crucial to say goodbye to your old relationship
    Getting closure with your ex before you enter the lawyer’s office
    How to get closure and leave WITHOUT blame or shame
    The top mistakes people make in the divorce process
    1. Sidestep conflict (peace at any price)
    2. Avoid ex-spouse
    3. Brady Bunch expectations
    4. Badmouth, criticize ex
    Why the temporary pain of closure is preferable to avoidance
    How to get closure for yourself if your ex refuses to cooperate
    The magic in connecting with your ex in a different way
    Why Dr. Bonnie sees adultery as the forgivable sin
    Navigating the ‘power struggle’ stage of a romantic relationship
    Connect with Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil
    Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil’s Website
    Call (212) 606-3787
    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
    Free Chapter of Dr. Bonnie’s Book: http://doctorbonnie.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Adultery-Ch-16.pdf
    Dr. Bonnie’s Stepmom Course: http://doctorbonnie.com/drbonnieStepmomCourse/
    Make Up, Don’t Break Up: Finding and Keeping Love for Singles and Couples by Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil and Harville Hendrix: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Up-Dont-Break-Finding/dp/1605503606
    Adultery: The Forgivable Sin by Dr. Bonnie Eaker-Weil: https://www.amazon.com/Adultery-Forgivable-Bonnie-Eaker-Weil/dp/1587768151
    27 min
  • How to Divorce a Narcissist with Dr. Karyl McBride
    Will I ever be good enough? If you’re married to a narcissist, chances are you’ve struggled with this question. But the truth is, it’s impossible to please a narcissist, and you may need to leave the relationship. So, what can you do to prepare for the divorce process? Is there any way to avoid a high-conflict divorce? How can you protect your children and offer them the empathy they can’t get from a narcissistic parent?
    Dr. Karyl McBride is a marriage and family therapist with 30-plus years of experience in public and private practice. An expert in the realm of narcissism and trauma recovery, Dr. McBride is a regular contributor at Psychology Today and the author of Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers and Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. McBride joins Katherine to discuss narcissism, describing the narcissist’s characteristic lack of empathy and need to win and explaining why they nearly always have high-conflict divorces. She speaks to the way children of narcissists are used as pawns in the divorce process and explores how to counter narcissism by parenting with empathy. Listen in for Dr. McBride’s insight around preparing to divorce a narcissist and learn how to recover from a difficult relationship with a narcissistic parent or spouse.
    Topics Covered
    The lack of empathy that is characteristic of a narcissist
    How narcissists use charm to manipulate in the dating phase
    Why narcissists nearly always have high-conflict divorces
    How victims of narcissists present in the divorce process
    How children of narcissists are used as pawns in divorce
    When older kids start to recognize narcissism in a parent
    How the other parent can counter narcissism with empathy
    Giving children a voice by way of reintegration therapy
    Why children of narcissists suffer from crippling self-doubt
    What happens when families with a narcissist stay together
    Dr. McBride’s advice for preparing to divorce a narcissist
    • Gather team of support
    • Pre-therapy to identify triggers
    Connect with Dr. Karyl McBride
    Will I Ever Be Good Enough: https://www.willieverbegoodenough.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
    Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Dr. Karyl McBride: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Ever-Good-Enough-Narcissistic/dp/1439129436
    Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family by Dr. Karyl McBride: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Ever-Free-You-High-Conflict/dp/1476755728
    25 min
  • Connecting with Your Kids as a Divorced Dad with Tommy Maloney
    Divorce is difficult enough, but it’s particularly tough when you feel like you’re losing your kids. How can you maintain the connection with your children when your time with them is limited? How do you make memories whether or not you live in the same household?
    Tommy Maloney is the cofounder of Blending the Family, a platform dedicated to helping divorced parents navigate dating and remarriage. He is also the author of 25 Tips for Divorced Dads and the host of the Blending the Family Podcast. A well-known speaker and parenting coach, Tommy is on a mission to provide resources for divorced dads and help them realize it’s okay to ask for help.
    On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Tommy joins Katherine to share the experience of his own divorce and offer advice around cherishing the time you have with your kids. He explains why men have a difficult time asking for help and why it’s crucial to review your parenting agreement with a professional before you sign. Listen in to understand Danny’s mission around showcasing positive examples of fatherhood and learn how to stay connected with your kids, even if you don’t live with them anymore.
    Topics Covered
    Tommy’s take on the lack of resources for divorced dads
    How Tommy’s divorce informs his current coaching work
    Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
    Why men have a hard time admitting they’re struggling
    Reviewing your parenting agreement with a professional
    Tommy’s regrets re: taking time with his son for granted
    Staying connected with your kids after you move out
    The themes of Tommy’s book My Dad’s Advice at 5:04AM
    The value in showcasing positive examples of fatherhood
    How to respond if your ex-spouse criticizes your parenting
    Connect with Tommy Maloney
    Blending the Family: http://blendingthefamily.com/
    Blending the Family Podcast: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.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
    25 Tips for Divorced Dads: How to Create Special Memories and Grow Your Bonds with Your Children by Tommy Maloney: https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Divorced-Dads-Tommy-Maloney/dp/0983238103
    Why Not You, Why Not Me? by Tommy Maloney: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Not-You-Me-writtings-ebook/dp/B01JMVGNIK/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1563565712
    Tommy’s TEDx Talk: My Dad’s Advice at 5:04AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azG2K47iz4Q
    Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/
    25 min
  • Couples Counseling BEFORE the Wheels Come Off with Rachel & Kyle Wright
    52% of married people don’t consider themselves happy. Yet, we don’t reach out for support until something is really wrong. Why are we settling for happy enough? What if we sought couples counseling early on and learned how to build truly fulfilling relationships?
    Rachel and Kyle Wright are the founders of Wright Wellness Center, a relationship coaching practice designed to change how our culture treats relationships, sex and mental health. WWC offers a catalog of masterclasses, online programs, resources and coaching, affording couples the education and support necessary to build strong, sustainable relationships. Today, Rachel and Kyle join Katherine to explore the value of proactive approach to relationships—rather than a reactive one.
    The Wrights offer insight around finding love post-divorce, discussing why it’s a good idea to take a hiatus from dating after the breakup of a serious relationship. Rachel and Kyle also weigh in on how to accept that you see things differently from your partner without getting stuck in a paradigm of right versus wrong. Listen in to understand why you should reach out for counseling as soon as you commit and learn how the Wrights can give you and your partner the tools for an incredible life together!
    Topics Covered
    How Rachel and Kyle help couples be proactive vs. reactive
    The Wright’s mission to change how culture treats relationships
    Why you should start couples counseling as soon as you commit
    Overcoming the shame around going to couples therapy
    How the media tends to glorify dysfunctional relationships
    How to communicate through the transition of feeling in love
    Rachel and Kyle’s advice for finding love post-divorce
    • Look inward first and reconnect with self
    • Reflect on where could have done better
    Why the Wrights recommend a hiatus from dating after divorce
    Accepting how you see things differently (not right or wrong)
    The issues Rachel and Kyle like helping couples with most
    The Wright’s relationship assessment and next best step call
    Connect with Rachel & Kyle Wright
    Wright Wellness Center: https://wrightwellnesscenter.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
    Conscious Uncoupling: https://www.consciousuncoupling.com/
    The Gottman Method: https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/
    27 min

About Divorce Dialogues

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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.