Divorce Source Radio

This week, Stacy is joined by friend and single mother, Deirdre Coupe Hopkins as she reflects on her divorce and the role money played in this chapter of her life.

After leaving her alcoholic ex-husband, Deirdre raised all four children on her own. With the help of education, family and community, she ultimately gained her financial independence. Deirdre always lives her life with the glass half full mentality and continues to do so 25 years later.

Deirdre Coupe Hopkins | E: [email protected]

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

Top New York City divorce coach, Liza Caldwell, joins Stacy to discuss how to navigate her proven approach of the 4 stages of divorce. In this episode, Liza opens up about how going back to school and how being a role model for her children were major turning points in her life. Whether you are contemplating, navigating or recovering from divorce, Stacy and Liza dive into how to overcome the challenges and fears associated with this transition.

Liza Caldwell | W: www.sasforwomen.com P: (917)485-1323 E: [email protected]

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

Financially Ever After is a Divorce Source Radio production. For more programs related to divorce and life after divorce, visit: www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

This week, Stacy chats with successful business woman, caring mother, and friend, Kathy Ellman, as she shares her story of divorce. Stacy and Kathy reflect on her first marriage, the lessons she learnt and how she was able to find love again. She reveals how communication is key in maintaining her relationship, shared finances and teaching the value of money to her three sons.

Show Contact Info:

Kathy Ellman | W: www.bayardad.com P: (917) 848-6280 E: [email protected]

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

Financially

David Feder, a therapist specializing in helping people recovery from infidelity not only believes that the majority of people can save their marriage and keep their families intact, they can SURVIVE infidelity and THRIVE! David brings his expertise to DSR where in this podcast he speaks about his own 12 Pre-Requisites to Recovery that Participating Partners and Hurt Partners require in order to successfully recover. David believes that following the pre-requisites for a successful recovery increases the likelihood for a successful recovery and the possibility of having a relationship that thrives. Something we all want.

Of course there are mistakes that people may make and David highlights his Five top Recovery Hurdles for us. Lemony Snicket, a writer, musician and novelist said, "What might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may be the first steps of a journey". David suggests that "if you are currently suffering from infidelity, follow my 12 Pre-Requisites for Recovery and begin your journey. You may be pleasantly surprised. Infidelity can be an opportunity to jump start your relationship, it does not have to be an ending." We hope you will tune in.

For more information on David visit www.CloseConnections.ca

Stacy and Jennifer Kouzi, a top matrimonial and family attorney, discuss mistakes you might make when going through divorce, tips for making custody battles go as smoothly as possible and understanding the difference between legal and physical (residential) custody. Ever wondered what your judge is thinking? In this episode, you will gain insight on how judges view your statement of net worth, in order to better prepare yourself for the courtroom.

Show Contact Information:

Jennifer Kouzi | W: http://www.kkallp.com/ P: 212-921-5526 E: [email protected]

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

This week, Financially Ever After welcomes Marcia Butler, author of The Skin Above My Knee. Marcia shares how listening to music starting at the age of 4 saved her life and was ultimately the reason she survived an abusive childhood. Marcia Butler's difficult childhood experiences led her to pick men that were not good for her, later in life. Three divorces later, Marcia talks about the tools she used to survive divorce and for thriving in her new single life.

Show Contact Information:

Marcia Butler | W: http://marciabutlerauthor.com/

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

Award-winning financial advisor, Stacy Francis, debuts her "Financially Ever After" podcast and interviews life, career and grief coach, Nesreen Mahmoud. Together, they discuss the grief involved in the divorce process, financial mistakes to avoid and how best to take care of yourself in order to move forward in this new chapter of your life in a positive way. You will receive access to a wellness tracking sheet, learn about the Ostrich effect and hear a sneak preview of episodes to come.

Show Contact Information

Nesreen Mahmoud | W: http://www.harborlightcoaching.com/ P: 917-830-6863 E: [email protected]

Free gift for podcast listeners (wellness tracking sheet): www.harborlightcoaching.com/everafter

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: [email protected]

Mediation is a non-adversarial approach to divorcing outside of the court system. Join us as Andrea Vacca explains who is a good fit for mediation, how it differs from other avenues for divorcing and takes us through a typical mediation case from beginning to end. You will be sure to know if this is the right fit for you and if so what to expect as you enter the mediation process.

For more on Karen McMahon and Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com.

In this podcast David Feder introduces his new show, BEYOND INFIDELITY. You will remember David as Divorce Source Radio's expert on infidelity and his previous very successful show, MY LIFE AFTER AN AFFAIR.

In this podcast David tells you that during the next year, BEYOND INFIDELITY is going to focus on what recovery is and what it looks like. As a listener you benefit because each podcast will provide you with guidance, direction and tips of what you can do at a grass routes level to manage the challenges that you have to manage each and every day.

Nobody will be left out on BEYOND INFIDELITY as David plans to address the more common issues that both groups face, regardless of whether you are the Hurt Partner, or the Participating Partner. In each podcast David and his expert guests will speak about a new set of issues and emotions and David in particular will cover what he has coined, "recovery hurdles". There is no doubt that as a result of listening to David's monthly podcast, you will feel better equipped to move forward in your recovery from infidelity.

With David's blend of his road map to recovery, education and coaching you will recover. It is true that recovering from infidelity is hard work but David has a way that makes it both achievable and attainable, so please tune in.

David tells us that "you will recover from infidelity, the question is how"? Join him in his new show, BEYOND INFIDELITY, to find out.

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For more on Journey Beyond Divorce visit: www.JourneyBeyondDivorce.com.