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Infidelity in a marriage can cause shock and heartbreak. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with TH Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum of exEXPERTS, two friends who both experienced infidelity in their marriage's days apart. They discuss how finding out their spouses' affairs helped them in the long run. TH and Jessica leaned on each other during a difficult time and used their experience to create exEXPERTS to help and empower other women.

Jessica Klingbaum is an Emmy-nominated former TV producer for national networks, including CBS News, FOX, and CNBC, among others. After a prestigious 20+ year career, she left the industry to spend more time with her family and found herself pursuing a passion in essential oils, ultimately becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. She co-founded exEXPERTS in 2020, the premiere online digital platform for anyone and everyone touched by divorce. exEXPERTS’ free resources include a website, podcast called “Divorce, etc…”, articles, and tips and advice through social media channels, all with the mission to educate, support, and empower those like herself who have been affected by divorce. 

Jessica is an eternal optimist who always sees the glass half full. In the little free time she has, she enjoys time with family and friends, snowboarding, traveling and eating as much candy as possible. She has called NYC her home for more than twenty-five years and currently resides in Greenwich Village with her two children. Jessica holds a BA from Brandeis University and a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from New York University. 

T.H. Irwin began her career at a boutique market research firm in NYC and after earning her Masters Degree in Marketing from Fordham Graduate School of Business, she went to advance her career at Arthur Andersen Consulting. After her separation, she pivoted and discovered her talent for creating community-driven media events. In her role as Director of Experiential Events for USA Today, she scaled hyper-local, original events to a national level. In 2020 she co-founded exEXPERTS, a free online resource to help women of all ages navigate their divorce - a community she wishes she'd had during her own divorce journey more than a decade ago.

She loves adventure and the outdoors which she proved on a Kilimanjaro climb, her non-profit work with organizations like the Center for Hope & Safety and United Breast Cancer Foundation, and nurturing her mind and body on a daily basis. She lives in Bergen County with her amazing boyfriend, children and dog Daisy.

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The one question that unites divorcing parents across the world? How to protect the children from the divorce. And believe it or not, it IS possible, as our guest AJ Grossman shares.

Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her guest AJ Grossman discussed a whole host of divorce-related topics, but none more important than how to protect your children during the divorce process - which begs with putting your adult emotions to the side in order to give your children the stability they need to succeed.

A.J. Grossman graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in business administration and at the top of his Florida law school class. He immediately went on to achieve his Master of Laws degree in Dispute Resolution from The Straus Institute at Pepperdine University Law School in California, which is the #1 ranked Dispute Resolution program in the country. As the son of a Navy Officer and the founder of several businesses, he learned quickly about service to others. A.J.’s goal is to help people solve problems, plain and simple. Being in the right place, doing the right thing, at the right time, for a person (or couple of people) in need, drives A.J. to continue growing his legal practice. He focuses his efforts on providing solutions that protect the interests of those who seek amicable resolutions in their lives.

Learn more about AJ and his Florida Divorce Firm, Leap Frog Divorce, here.

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When we become parents, we never imagine spending time away from our children. Divorce changes that, and many of us are left with 50% of our time without them. This week, Jade Sklaver joins Moms Moving On to discuss how she turned her time away from her daughter into a successful business. Jade and I touch on the importance of finding a hobby and your purpose during your time away from your children.

As a University of Florida graduate, Jade Sklaver, founder of StyleChild, majored in Public Relations and pursued many fashion related internships while still in school. After completing rotations at Barney's New York, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, and major fashion PR firms, she had no doubt that was the path she was headed down. Working at a few major labels after graduating, Sklaver found herself being hired by Norma Kamali as her right hand person in design and production. The opening on the team proved to be an invaluable opportunity and would ultimately shape her future. Sklaver gained experience working with factories, fabrics, and design in addition to learning product development and production. After another corporate fashion position, and marriage, Sklaver made her way to South Florida and had her daughter, Liv Jaymes. Liv became the inspiration for what came next: StyleChild. 

While pregnant with Liv and yearning for a passion project, Sklaver started building the foundation for what is now StyleChild, a kid's shoe company specializing in functional and stylish shoes at affordable prices. The business started with reselling cute and trendy "no label" sneakers and as popularity grew, Sklaver knew she needed a brand of her own to stand behind. After a major life change, Jade decided to take a leap of faith and commit to work directly with the factory to design, manufacture, and produce sneakers under her own label StyleChild. Since then, StyleChild has grown into over 25 exclusive styles, retails in stores all across the country and in Canada and has a highly trafficked website. Most recently, Jade and her small team opened a by-appointment (virtual and in-person) showroom and warehouse in Boca Raton, Florida which has given her customers a personalized shopping experience - especially important during the pandemic. Dedicated to being the best mother and entrepreneur, Jade feels passionate that others can have that same work-life balance and do something they love. She recently launched a Kicks Starter affiliate program that allows other mothers to start their own business selling the StyleChild label in specific markets. 

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Do you find yourself feeling "stuck" in an unhealthy relationship because of the unknowns? This week, Britt Frank joins Moms Moving On to help debunk the mental health myths that keep people in relationships for far too long. Britt touches on:

Britt Frank is a therapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling STUCK and SICK.

Her work focuses on empowering people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies. When we know how things work, the capacity for CHOICE is restored and life can and does change. 

Whether she’s leading a workshop, teaching a class, or working individually with private clients, Britt’s goal is to educate, empower, and equip people to transform even their most persistent and long-standing patterns of thinking and doing.

Britt received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her master’s degree from the University of Kansas. She is a licensed psychotherapist, trauma expert, trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also an award-winning adjunct instructor and has taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work.

Britt struggled for more than two decades with chemical/behavioral addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, OCD, trichotillomania, crazy-making relationships, and complex PTSD. After finding her way out of that mess (with a lot of help and a brief stint in a religious cult), Britt changed careers, went back to graduate school, and became a therapist.

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When she’s not hanging from the ceiling practicing aerial arts or cuddling with her Shih Tzu Oscar, Britt is a featured mental health expert on podcasts, blogs, and television. Click here to see a list of her media appearances.

Check out Britt's 'Science of Stuck' here.

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We understand how overwhelming finances can be during and after divorce. This week, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Melanie Johnson, joins Moms Moving On to cover all the bases when it comes to financial education for divorce.

In this episode Melanie shares how to educate yourself on:

Melanie Johnson began her career in 2005, where she was President and CEO for her own company, Athena Financial Group, a comprehensive, independent wealth management firm. She is the founder of Divorce Financial Solutions, where she offers professional guidance and expertise required to make an informed and educated financial decision for those going through a divorce.

She originated the workshop, Second Saturday – What Everyone Need To Know About Divorce in Austin. Run continuously each month since 2006, it has helped thousands of women (and some men) deal with the legal, financial and psychological issues of divorce. Melanie and her team have donated countless hours to help teach and empower those going through a transition.

Melanie Johnson became an advisor with Beck Capital Management, LLC in 2011. She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ (CDFA™), where she completed specialized training in the financial issues of divorce and graduated from Texas State University. Melanie has authored articles for legal, business and financial trade journals and has been quoted about financial planning and post-divorce in financial issues in magazines and newspapers.

Melanie frequently serves as a guest lecturer on investment, money management and divorce-related topics to organizations such as the Austin Association of Marriage & Family Therapist, Hill Country Collaborative Law Group, Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas and other women’s organizations.

Melanie loves spending time with her family and being outdoors. She has lived in Austin, Texas all her life, but enjoys traveling whenever she can. Melanie is the mother of four children ages 17 to 32.

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We all know the stigma around divorce and the unnecessary guilt it can put on those going through it. Nicole Centeno joins Moms Moving On to discuss letting go of feeling like you are letting your family down when going through divorce. We chat about equal parenting responsibility, healing after divorce, the hardships of being a single mom and much more.

Nicole Centeno is a French Culinary Institute-trained chef, cookbook author, mother and the founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon, a meal-delivery platform that offers 50+ ready-to-eat, plant-based meals. A Condé Nast alum, Nicole has always been passionate about food; well before founding Splendid Spoon, Nicole immersed herself in the culinary world where she worked at pop-ups, catered and taught cooking and nutrition courses at Columbia University It wasn’t until her first pregnancy in 2012, when Nicole decided to leave her corporate career to pursue food full-time. Like many of her peers, Nicole realized how unattainable it was to achieve a wellness-driven lifestyle with a demanding career and the day-to-day demands of being a working parent. This inspired her to launch Splendid Spoon and is the genesis of Splendid Spoon’s mission to offer accessible, nutritious and delicious plant-based fare to everyday Americans.

Today, Nicole and her team believe that the refrigerator is the ultimate medicine cabinet. Splendid Spoon is committed to providing the tools, food, and community resources for you to make plant-based habits attainable and feel your best, available online at splendidspoon.com. Nicole holds a bachelor of science degree from Boston College and is a graduate of the Classic Culinary program at the International Culinary Center in NYC. She is the author of Soup Cleanse Cookbook (Rodale, August 2016) and was named one of Observer’s 10 Wellness Entrepreneurs to watch. Nicole lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her sons, Grover, Caleb and daughter, Charlotte. 

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Can you believe back to school is right around the corner? As exciting as this time of year is, if you are a co-parent, you can understand the challenges that come along with it. Whether you are entering your first school year post-divorce or have been doing this for years, we know that each new school year brings different challenges than the last.

On this episode of Moms Moving On, I sit down with co-parenting coach and former teacher Jay Skibbens to discuss all things back-to-school, including splitting school supplies, connecting with your child's teacher, managing expectations with your co-parent, focusing on the process and much more.

Jay Skibbens is a single parent life coach with an incredibly powerful and interesting story. He has been coparenting for 7+ years and has 2 amazing sons. He coaches parents 1:1, in groups and has created Single Parenting on Purpose, a place for single parents and co-parents to learn and grow together. Follow Jay on Instagram at @jayskibbens

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When it comes to working through emotions, it can be hard on children to understand and regulate their feelings during the divorce process. Pediatric Occupational Therapist Linda Matthews joins the podcast to discuss how parents can help their children during divorce and when making the transition between homes.

Linda explains that children only need one parent who is promoting a positive and safe space for them when going from one house to another. We dive into teaching your children healthy boundaries, internal regulation of emotions, and much more.

Linda Matthews, of HealthykidsOT, has been serving children and families for over 25 years in both Miami and New York City. She provides services in schools and homes to serve children in their natural environments and to best support their changing needs. Linda believes in play based learning and utilizes play to target a variety of skills, including sensory regulation, social and emotional growth, reflex integration, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills, in addition to cognitive, visual and handwriting development. What sets Linda apart from others is that she not only addresses traditional “Occupational Therapy” related skills but utilizes a whole child approach, addressing the gut, mind, and body as a whole to facilitate success and fulfillment. She is passionate about working together with families and sharing knowledge, in order to empower children to progress in all areas of development.      

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  www.healthykidsot.com

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As moms, we know the most important thing we can do is to set the example of a healthy and loving relationship. Jill Gulotta, a real mom moving on, joins the podcast to discuss her personal divorce story and the moment she realized she needed to show her two sons that what was being shown in her marriage wasn't healthy.

JIll is a life coach, Registered Dietitian and soon to be therapist as she is currently working on completing her master's in mental health counseling. She started her private practice in nutrition 5 years ago and saw first hand the struggles of women going through divorce and how it was impacting their health. 

It was through this work and her own personal experience with divorce and disordered eating which led her to start her coaching business helping women transition through divorce in the healthiest, happiest way possible.  Jill helps women reclaim their independence and confidence, rebuild their self-esteem and repair their mental, emotional and physical health. 

She is a single mom of two amazing little men who she is raising just outside New York City. 

You can follow Jill on Instagram @jill.gulotta

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When it comes to healing after divorce, some might think that blocking out the negative feelings; the anger, the pain, the grief, the sorrow - will make the process less arduous. This couldn't be further from the truth, our podcast guest Dr. Jen Wolkin shares.

The feelings you push to the surface don't just magically disappear, which is why Dr. Jen Wolkin is giving us permission to feel all of the feels so that you can heal from divorce - in a really healthy way.

Jennifer Wolkin, PhD is a New York City based licensed clinical neuropsychologist, writer, speaker, and mental health advocate.

Dr. Jen runs a private practice with an appreciation that our mind, body, brain, and spirit are intimately intertwined and impacted upon by one another. She draws from such tools as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, the creative arts (including music), and biofeedback training.

She is currently pursuing her master’s in creative writing with a poetry focus.

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