If you are considering divorce, you have probably been thinking about it for a long time-months or even years. Making the decision to divorce takes time and a lot of thought. But there's something else that might help you make the best decisions for you and your kids: planning. My guest in this episode is NY based divorce attorney, Andrea Friedman, who talks specifically about the kind of planning that will help you make those really important decisions--everything from financial and real estate to parenting plans and lifestyle.

Parenting plans can be tricky. You don't want to have everything set in stone, yet you need to make sure there is structure. My guest in this episode is divorce mediator, Erik Feig, who offers tips on creating healthy parenting plans to benefit both parents and kids. 

Want to know the key to being successful in divorce mediation? According to my guest in this episode, the answer is: setting goals. David Louis is a divorce mediator, who talks about the importance of both the mediator and the participants in setting goals before each session. David also offers tips on how to determine the goals. 

Gray divorce continues to be on the rise. Why? We tell you in this episode. My guest is Divorce, Relationships and Life Coach, Michèle Heffron and we get into what to expect in a gray divorce, as well as tips for those in it or who are about to be in it. Read Michèle's article on the subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/gray-divorce-what-it-is-why-its-different-and-how-to-move-through-it-well/

Are you going through a divorce with teens, college-age kids or young adults? If so, this is a great episode for you, as my guest, Therapist, Fabianna Laby gives us a look into what these kids might be feeling, and how you can make things easier for both them and yourself. 

Financial decisions are so important in divorce, and oftentimes, people make mistakes for two reasons: they make the decisions with their emotions and they don't have the support they need to help them make decisions. My guest in this episode is Julia Shteynberg, Money Coach, who lists the three biggest mistakes she sees divorcing women make, and offers advice on how to correct them. 

Dating is hard for everyone. But it can be even more challenging if you are a high-achieving woman. We are talking about successful, driven, happy, healthy women who are constantly saying how hard it is to meet someone. My guest is Relationship Coach and Hypnotherapist, Mina Yang who has a lot to say to high-achievers on the subject of dating! And hypnotherapy? It's not what you think at all! Follow Mina on Substack: https://minayangtrue.substack.com/

The marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce has everyone excited and happy, but while we hope their marriage lasts forever, the reality is, what happens if it doesn't? My guest is Divorce Attorney, Jeffrey Lance Abood, who talks about prenups, and the importance of mediation in a high-profile, high-asset divorce.  

Sometimes after going through a divorce, people lose sight of what a healthy relationship looks like. Maybe you've been treated so poorly in your marriage, you don't even remember what it feels like to be in a relationship free of toxicity. My guest in this episode is divorce recovery therapist, Juli Walton, LCPC, and she offers a look into what "healthy" is in relationships. We also offer tips for your for your next relationship. Read Juli's article on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships-how-to-recognize-the-difference/

This episode is a comprehensive discussion about child support and the issues that can come up in a divorce case. My guest is divorce attorney, Debbie Cohen, who answers so many questions you might have. Read Debbie's article on this subject here: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/child-support-what-every-divorcing-parent-needs-to-know/