The Hour GLASS Podcast

In this unusual interview, Host David Glass, is initially skeptical as to how someone could bulldoze their way through the divorce recovery process, but soon agrees it might actually be possible. Psychologist and divorce coach, Dr. Valerie Sher, who talks about her center’s Naked Divorce program talks through the stages of the 21-day program (or seven-day retreat or three-month version, depending on a client’s needs) to help viewers understand why a laser-fast approach to plowing through the grief and intensity of divorce is truly possible. She shares why it is not one client out of their thousands of them have never asked for a refund. “Cacooning, Metamorphosis and Release are explained along with a “Clarity Call,” keep Glass deeply interested as he offers up a series of important questions.

Author and former therapist, Christine Gallagher, spends her time during this unusual interview with Glass talking about her prior work as a “Divorce Party” planner—a therapeutic approach she wrote about a number of years ago to help her clients get through the divorce process. Her book, The Divorce Party Handbook, lets viewers know how to plan such a party, what activities to engage in during it and how to keep such an affair upbeat and cathartic. On a more serious note, Gallagher alleges that a “divorce breakup ceremony” (a party) could be one of the most significant ways to mark such a milestone in one’s life, just like a birthday or graduation party. Glass urges her to share some of her divorce party stories and she does. TheHourGLASS podcast viewer just might find Gallager’s suggestions, and those of Glass, one more positive way to move on.

Interval House Crisis Center Operations Director, Christine Delabre, takes Host Glass and the viewers behind the scenes to understand the step-by-step process of entering a shelter and what to expect as they work through the process of gaining strength and support for permanently getting out of an abusive relationship. Offering services since 1979, offers its services world-wide. Delabre explains why the Center has become a “model” for other shelters throughout the country. She also tells Glass that many of those they have rescued go on to become “advocates” and “give back” as speakers, support systems for others and to help affect change. Glass’s questions are comprehensive and specific as he gets Delabre to share her vast experience in the field of abuse victim shelter assistance.

In this informative segment, highly skilled prosecutor, Michele Anderson, talks about the filing of a Domestic Violence case and what victims should know to protect themselves. She also discusses Domestic Violence in general—her work in that area. One of the most interesting parts of Anderson’s interview is her story about the case she tried where the jury and judge threw the book at the abuser. His sentence surprised many. Glass has the opportunity to ask prosecutor Anderson lots of questions from the vantage point of a prosecutor. This episode is a must-see!

Host David Glass shares some statistics while fierce and seasoned criminal defense attorney, Alaleh Kamran, talks consequences and punishments for those who engage in Domestic Violence. She explains misdemeanors vs. felonies and details the process once a case is filed. Glass queries her about specifics and Kamran spells them out. She talks loss of rights of the abuser; she talks about the guidelines for the D.A.’s office; how to file against a perpetrator; she lays it all out in a way that should deter any domestic abuser from committing a crime. Host Glass asks about the three strikes law in California and Kamran breaks it all down from sentencing to deportation to national database fingerprints.

Viewers have the rare opportunity to hear directly from a victim of a husband’s narcissistic behavior toward her. Tina Swithen, who has authored a book series, Divorcing a Narcissist, tells it like it was! Glass invites Swithen to tell the story of her 7-1/2-year marriage to her narcissistic husband. She does. She shares how, after trying to make her way through the family courts with a host of insurmountable obstacles, she set out to help others at the effect of a narcissistic partner. Her blog, “One Mom’s Battle” (which Christie Brinkley follows) has helped hundreds and her work is ongoing. Swithen lets the viewer in for a first-hand account and offers some sage advice.

Shirin Peykar, a practicing psychologist at Sherman Oaks Therapy and Wellness, talks about the difficulty in recognizing a person’s narcissism until well after one is in the relationship. She also talks about why a person is attracted to a narcissist and then Glass queries her as to why it is so hard to cut off a relationship with a one. Peykar runs it all down. Peykar talks about the cycles of a narcissist, their lack of “apology,” unstable changes, and the victim subjugating his/her needs to accommodate the narcissist.  Glass covers a lot of ground in this unique interview addressing a problem that the two agree is pervasive in a good many relationships these days.

Long time therapist and co-director of Park Presidio Counseling Center for 25 years, Claudia Sinay-Mosias serves up some cold, hard facts on narcissism—a subject on which she is regarded as one of the top experts in the country. She explains Axis II of the mental health disorder, the mental state of a narcissist, and offers up some solid tips on how to deal with one. She deftly hits on the difference between pathological narcissistic disorder and narcissistic psychosocial disorder. She also talks about the deep insecurity of the narcissist and his/her/their need for control of others. Sinay-Mosias captures former psychologist Glass’s attention with every insight and revelation. There is no question as the interview wraps that Sinay-Mosias knows her way around this complex personality disorder. She speaks to every aspect of it.

In this episode, we’re going to discuss when and how to restart your sex life. We’re also going to look at what constitutes a habit—how to get rid of the bad ones and develop positive new ones. We’re going to consider starting off the new year  by getting in shape!

This show is based on my book, Moving On: Redesigning Your Emotional, Financial and Social Life After Divorce, by celebrity divorce attorney, David Glass, who is a regular contributor on “Good Morning America”, “Associated Press TV”, “CNN” and other major networks, this dynamic podcast offers insightful commentary, impressive guests, and access to a variety of helpful resources.  

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