During and after divorce, finances can feel intimidating. There are countless women who have never invested their own money, never had a financial plan done, and never had a budget. There is no shame in that and it's never too late to learn! My guest in this episode is Financial Advisor, Craig Richman, who offers financial tips for divorced women. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/budgeting-and-investing-for-divorced-women/ 

Disclosure: Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®. Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.

If your ex is difficult, disrespectful and/or toxic, that makes it pretty hard to co-parent with him or her. But Divorce Coach and co-parenting coach, Cherie Morris says there IS a way and in this episode, she shares her advice and tips. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/difficult-disrespectful-and-toxic-how-to-coparent-with-this-person/

If you are selling your home after divorce, you might be feeling all kinds of emotions you didn't expect: sadness, fear, resentment, and at the same time a tinge of excitement. My guest in this episode is Maci Chance, real estate agent for Live. Laugh. Denver, and certified divorce professional. Maci experienced firsthand the emotions of selling her marital home. This episode is inspiring and touching, and will give you so many wonderful tips if you are selling your home during or after divorce. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/selling-the-house-after-divorce-letting-go-and-moving-forward/

What is possible after divorce? A happy, healthy life! That's what I talk about in this episode with my guest, divorce coach, Julie Danielson. Julie and I, who both went through a divorce, discuss ways to heal through divorce. We also talk about getting yourself in a good place to start dating, figuring out if you would actually date yourself, and debunking that myth: I'm too old, no one's going to want me. 

If you have mediation coming up, or if you are in the process of mediation, this is a great episode for you! My guest is divorce mediator and negotiation coach, Melissa Wheeler Farag. Melissa offers 10 tips to help you negotiate successfully and walk away with a settlement you feel really good about. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/mediation-and-negotiation-10-tips-for-success/

Co-parenting isn't always easy, especially if there's a lot of anger and resentment between parents. But we have some tips that could change your life! GREAT episode with my guest, divorce mediator, Michael Cohen, who went through a divorce and because of the litigious nature of it, dedicated his career to helping people co-parent in a healthier way. Learn more: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/the-benefits-of-healthy-co-parenting/

Michèle Heffron has some life lessons in this episode--wisdom she obtained from her divorce experience that she wants to share with you! The first is: the importance of feeling worthy and the second is helping you find your healing journey. Learn more: https://micheleheffron.com/?p=2296

If you're newly separated (like I was several years ago) you probably don't know what divorce mediation is, or what goes on in the sessions. My guest in this episode is divorce mediator and parenting coordinator, Brian James. Brian and I offer insight on what to expect when you enter divorce mediation, and why we both think it's such a productive way to get divorced. Learn more: https://celandassociates.com/

What do you do if your spouse doesn't want a divorce? Even worse, what if he/she won't even acknowledge that the divorce is happening? Can you get divorced without the other person participating? My guest in this episode is divorce coach, Karen Covy, J.D. Karen offers advice for you if you are in this situation. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/when-your-spouse-doesnt-want-a-divorce/

When people tell me they are going through a divorce, I always recommend they do two things: get into therapy and hire a divorce coach. Both are so beneficial but in very different ways. My guest in this episode is Juli Walton, LCPC and therapist, who explains what each one offers. Learn more here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/understanding-the-difference-between-a-life-coach-and-therapist/