The Moving On Method® Podcast

Dating after divorce can be hard - harder if you're not clear on what to avoid this time around. Expert dating coach, Bela Gandhi, from the Today show and Steve Harvey shared some amazing ways to ensure you're breaking unhealthy dating patterns as you set out to date after divorce.

We covered everything from the top red flags to look fo when dating after divorce, to narcissists, love bombing, and even how to look your best for zoom dating during covid. You'll LOVE Bela's refreshing take on finding love again.

Bela is the founder of the Smart Dating Academy and she's helped thousands of people find love through 1:1 coaching and her popular "love lab" workshops. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people, and what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages (and children)! The Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her "The Fairy Godmother of Dating!"

Bela has been connecting people all of her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for Akzo Nobel, a large multinational corporation. Bela has two degrees from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Finance & German), and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children.

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What often keeps a woman stuck in an unhappy marriage? Money - the fear of not having enough, the fear of not being able to live independently, and the fear that her ex will "take everything."

Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan are doing some very important (and impressive) work in the divorce space - they're helping women answer these questions and understand their finances and create a clear plan of action for being able to take that next step into their independence. I learned SO much from chatting with them and I know you will, too.

Through their professional and personal experiences, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan founded My Divorce Solution and have created a unique and comprehensive process that greets divorce in a whole new way – a way that empowers those who experience this major life transition. Our mission is simple: to help people move through the divorce process with financial clarity and confidence so they can make the rest of their lives the best of their lives.

Click here to learn how you can take control of your finances and move on confidently into this next phase of your life.

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After finding herself wearing some serious stepmama shoes just a few years back, Jamie Scrimgeour, a former Child Protection Worker, realized very quickly that there just wasn't enough resources for women who needed help learning how to do the stepmom thing. Fast forward a few years, three stepkids, and one biological child later, and Jamie is working with women all over the world to help them stepparent with ease and confidence.

In this episode we talk about:

How to overcome some of the more common challenges of stepparenting

How to not take the little things personally

Understanding your role in the mix of ex wives and their children

Advice for enjoying it all

Jamie is a proud wife, mother and stepmom who has always been passionate about supporting others in living the best life possible. With a BA (Hons) in Psychology and a diploma in Social Services, prior to taking time off to welcome her daughter into the world, Jamie enjoyed her career in Child Protection. 

Upon becoming a stepmom, she was disappointed at the lack of positive, solution-focused support for stepmoms. This motivated Jamie to start her own method of supporting stepmoms. In her blog, podcast and videos Jamie talks candidly about all things motherhood, step-motherhood, entrepreneurship and living a KICK-ASS Life. 

Jamie is on a mission to inspire women to thrive amongst the tough stuff in life - whatever that may be. 

Jamie’s content has reached stepmoms internationally and has been featured on popular blogging websites including The Huffington Post Divorce, About.com, Mum.info and the Motherish.

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For the last 2020 episode of Moms Moving On, I wanted to go out with a truly inspiring bang, which is why I invited this amazing single mom of 3 on for a chat. Sheva Ganz not only left her marriage, she left an entire country and religion behind in pursuit of finding her own values and true moral compass.

She is now a single mom coach, therapist, and reparenting coach, and I am so excited for you to hear her story!

Sheva believes in every individual's innate capacity to heal, and seek a path towards discovery and transformation, lined with dignity, respect, trust, creativity and open-minded exploration. She specializes in the following areas:

- Divorce Issues

- Parenting

- Coping Skills

- Trauma Resolution, and more!

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"I don't think I'm going to be able to handle this," most women tell me at the start of their divorce process. And I can totally sympathize. Dealing with anxiety during your divorce process takes special attention, care, and strategy, and our guest on this episode helps with all three.

Day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment - that's how Dr. Erika Velez guides her clients when it comes to handling their anxiety and fear related to the divorce process. Dr. Erika has joined us for a second time to help listeners unpack all that is worrying them about the divorce process after what has been a truly challenging year.

Dr. Erika Velez has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Child Psychology. Her passion lies in helping people understand themselves and take control of their lives, teaching (and learning), and has enjoyed working as an adjunct professor at Barry University and Albizu University in Miami, FL.

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The divorce process can be a lengthy one, so what does that mean for the children in the meantime. Who will they be with? When? WHERE?!

This is where temporary parenting plans become a game changer. A temporary parenting plan or custody agreement contains information about where your child will live and how you and the other parent will care for your child during the divorce proceedings. A temporary plan lasts until the divorce is finalized and the permanent parenting plan is in place. But wait, there's more, and this is why I invited family law attorney Lauren Hunt on the podcast to share her knowledge on the benefits of a temporary parenting plan.

Lauren is an Attorney / Mediator in New York State and has practiced exclusively in the field of Family / Matrimonial Law for over a decade. She understands that family problems must be resolved quickly, cost-effectively, and in a way that addresses the client’s short- and long-term needs. Lauren works to craft individualized solutions that are practical, realistic, and account for each client’s unique facts.

Her practice includes direct representation in a wide variety of family law matters and she also maintains a state-wide mediation practice. Whether the matter is resolved in court or at the mediation table, Lauren works with her clients to ensure that their voices are heard and values understood. She truly enjoys the work she does and the clients that she has had the privilege to represent.

Lauren was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Family Law from 2014-2020 and has received several other awards in recognition of her professionalism and advocacy in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law.

Lauren's other involvements in the legal and non-legal community include: serving on several committees for the New York State Bar Association, sitting on the Board of the Shaker Heritage Society, and volunteering her time as both a foster parent and pro bono legal counsel for a local dog rescue.

Her greatest treasure in life, though, is her family. In her downtime, she can be found exploring a new hiking trail with her husband and son, cooking up big Sunday breakfasts, and dancing to “Baby Shark” for the millionth time with her son – Jack. 

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The divorce process does not have to be an ugly one, even when it involves parentage and financial decisions. That's where today's guest, divorce attorney and family Mediator Alison Spirito, comes in. 

As a divorce attorney, Alison realized very quickly the benefit of ditching the divorce battle and focusing on coming to an agreement designed completely by the couple looking to uncouple. It's called mediation, and it's far less scary than it sounds. 

Worried that you can't make it to the mediation table because of covid? Have no fear - online mediation is a common speciality for Alison, providing a comfort and convenience for the couples she works with.

Alison Spirito is a divorce & family mediator and attorney in Los Angeles, California. She helps families stay out of court and create sustainable settlement agreements that actually work for them. She enjoys working with parents, learning about their children and financial goals, and educating them on their options so they can make informed decisions that are right for them and for their families.

Alison is an executive committee member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Barristers/Young Attorneys Section, where serves as a liaison to the Family Law Section.  Alison is also co-chair of the South Bay Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

Alison believes that court-free approaches are the future of resolving family disputes and has written several articles published on the benefits of mediation and collaborative divorce, co-parenting, the mental health of children in divorce, and why millennials are drawn to the mediation and collaborative approaches. Learn more about Alison, here.

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Divorce can be a tricky process, of course, but what happens if your spouse has substance abuse issues or is battling mental health struggles and you fear leaving them because you don't want them to have time alone with the kids? That's where Rebecca Amster Cantor, Esq. MS comes in.

What sets Rebecca apart when dealing with this topic is that fact she is both a family lawyer and a marriage and family therapist. Her wisdom, strategy, and compassion for the children and families involved in the divorce process put her at the top of her game. What's more, her attitude towards divorce is extremely refreshing.

Rebecca was raised in Philadelphia, PA, where she learned to love cheesesteaks and Italian water ice.  Always a high academic achiever, Rebecca attended Cornell University, graduating in 1997 with a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies.  Trading snowstorms for tropical breezes, Rebecca moved to Miami to attend the University of Miami School of Law, graduating a proud member of the Cane family in 2000.

Always interested in children’s issues, Rebecca opened her own law practice in 2003, concentrating on the needs of children in Family Court.  She rapidly began building her caseload and her reputation as a strong voice for children as a Guardian ad litem in Dissolution cases.

Rebecca returned to school and received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.  Ever the academic achiever, Rebecca was the first student in Nova’s MFT program to receive a 100% on the Comprehensive exam.

Rebecca’s practice, as always, remains very focused on meeting the psychological and emotional needs of children, and of families in Family Court.  Rebecca finds great joy and personal satisfaction in helping families seek new function and practical solutions so that parents can move on from the fatigue of litigation and move forward to enjoying their children every day.

When she is not working, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her own two children, training for long-distance races, and Zumba classes. You can learn more about Rebecca and her practice, here.

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Healing after divorce is not a linear process. Healing after divorce can sometimes feel impossible.  That's why I interviewed Author and podcast host Karen Millon  to talk about what true healing after a divorce looks like, and the secret to her own amazing divorce - even after leaving her marriage of 17 years for another man.

Karen, after 17 years of marriage, found herself in a predicament - she had fallen in love with another man, and knew she had to end her marriage in order to be truly happy. She boldly tells the tale of her divorce journey in this episode, and what led her to writing her first book, "An Amazing Divorce: What you Can Do For Yourself, For Each Other and for The Children to Achieve it."

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Karen Millon is a successful business entrepreneur where among several accomplishments she was the Co-founder and President of LifeLike BioTissue, Inc. in Canada. At the end of the winter of 2013, while traveling for work, and completely out of the blue, she met her soulmate. He was her perfect match in every single marker, but there was just one problem… she was married to a good man with two small children. In a matter of one day, she made the difficult decision to leave her husband of 13 years (18 years together). This story had the potential to become another cliché marked by betrayal, anger, and hostility. But instead, she and her ex-husband created something amazing.

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Dana Michelle and her positive attitude about divorce, co-parenting, and life in general brings a breath of fresh air to this episode of Moms Moving On, and there's no way you can avoid feeling inspired by her!

About Dana Michelle Davenport, Esq.: Dana Michelle is the host of radio and television talk shows Dana Being Dana, new television show Finding Common Ground and Co-founder and Director of The Homecoming Challenge, a non-profit alumni giving campaign. A full-time practicing attorney and mother of two, Dana Michelle divorced in 2015 and unleashed a new lease on life.

About Dana Being Dana: Dana Being Dana is a half-hour talk show airing monthly on Naperville Community Television, Channel 17, via simulcast and on-demand video at NCTV17.com and via Podcast on iTunes, Google Play Store, Sound Cloud and Stitcher.  Dana Being Dana is also a weekly radio show live on Facebook andintellectualradio.com.

Dana Being Dana is a show about the human connection, and engages viewers by encouraging, connecting, and inspiring others to live their very best lives. Ultimately, Dana Being Dana serves our community by spreading love.  The show covers topics that matter to real people, and focuses on the core of what makes us human. Dana Being Dana is an inviting, inspirational, and even humorous platform to discuss friendships, family, relationships, music, mental health (how do you spot a narcissist?), and raising children. The show’s monthly messages challenge viewers to consistently show-up in their daily lives, support their circles, and celebrate differences.

About Finding Common Ground: Finding Common Ground is focused on important current events and how they impact our diverse population. We are many voices of one community, often with strong opinions on every side of an issue. Here, through courageous conversation in the interest of discovering collaborative solutions, we hope to find our common ground.

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