Welcome to the Other Side

Having nagging fears during the divorce process is normal; what's optional is how long we let them linger. In this short episode, we talk about the impact of fear on our bodies & on our ability to think clearly, and I share a concrete (paper & pen) strategy for neutralizing your fears.

Find the 10 Questions and the full show notes here: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/116

Mortgages, refinancing, and transferring home ownership can be one of the most complicated pieces in dividing assets in a divorce. But not if you have someone on your team who knows the ins and outs of lending & divorce, like Mihaella Bayla.

She's on this episode to teach us what we need to consider when deciding who keeps the family home, how to structure spousal support so that we can refinance, and why the departing spouse may choose to stay on the mortgage for a while.

Check out the full show notes at:

https://meggluckman.com/podcast/115

What if just a bit of math could improve how you feel about co-parenting?

From figuring out school costs to planning a return to work, I'll show you how simple math can make big challenges feel more manageable, and make co-parenting feel a little bit easier.

So, grab your calculator and tune in to discover the power of trading math for struggle in your co-parenting problems!

// For more info on Meg's co-parenting coaching practice, visit https://meggluckman.com/

It's a double-coach episode! Meg pulls in some real-life parent questions about co-parenting that she & coach Jill Kaufman answer for you.

Here's what they tackle:

Happy Listening!

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/ask-the-coaches-with-jill-kaufman

If problem-solving and decision-making with your co-parent post-divorce could use some support, mediation might be just the right option.

Join me and my guest, Mediator and Attorney, Elisa Ford, to talk about:

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To learn more about Meg's divorce & co-parent coaching for individual parents, visit https://meggluckman.com/

What if the differences between our co-parenting homes are good for our kids?

Asking ourselves this question can help shift our perspective from seeing differences in co-parenting as negative to considering them as potentially beneficial for our kiddos.

The question encourages us to collect evidence on the positive aspects of diversity in parenting styles and to look for where they foster empathy, adaptability, and understanding in our children.

Check out this short & sweet episode to see if asking yourself one question might shift how you feel about co-parenting (even just a smidgen).

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Divorced dad and relationship and infidelity coach, Luke Shillings, is on this week to talk about all things after-the-affair.

Luke generously shares his personal experience and the helpful strategies he's identified as he's helped so many people navigate this unwanted experience.

We talk about the 5 stages most people go through while healing from infidelity (independent of whether you stay in your relationship or not).

We also discuss how to co-parent during this healing time and Luke shares his personal story.

No two people have the same story in navigating infidelity. Still, we can all look for where we have agency and control so that we can feel more empowered navigating this new life.

Enjoy!

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Podcast name: 'After the Affair' with Luke Shillings 

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To learn more about Meg's 1-on-1 coaching practice for divorced parents, especially those looking for less stress around co-parenting, visit https://meggluckman.com/

New Resource Alert!

Get ready for a helpful episode where I introduce a tool for anyone facing an upcoming divorce or co-parenting meeting.

I've noticed many people feel nervous before these meetings, worrying about what might happen or if they'll get what they want.

But fear not! I've got 5 QUESTIONS that will help you feel calm, confident, and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

Whether you're meeting with a lawyer, financial advisor, or co-parent, these questions are super easy to use.

By answering them, you'll feel empowered and in control as you tackle these important discussions.

So, let's dive in and explore these questions together, and don't forget to download the PDF from my website to keep them handy for your next meeting!

5 Questions to help you prepare for any divorce or co-parenting meeting.

More resources and information about coaching with Meg at https://meggluckman.com/

📚 Any good story has a beginning, middle & end.  

Your divorce story is no different.  

In this week's podcast episode, I'm sharing a concept from a favorite book of mine: Bruce Feiler's book Life Is In the Transitions. 

Bruce traveled across the country interviewing over 100 people who had gone through major, identity-shifting life changes and found many common themes with how folks navigated the transition.  

One theme was the phases that we go through as we shift from our old lives to our new. He named these the Long Goodbye, the Messy Middle, and New Beginnings. 

Using this naming during and after our divorce can help us cope with uncertainty, bring us more peace, and give us a sense of what's coming.  Tune in for actionable advice on navigating divorce with resilience and grace, inspired by Feiler's wisdom. 

Happy listening!

// For more info about Meg's divorce & co-parenting coaching visit https://meggluckman.com. There you can find free resources to help support you during and after divorce, and sign up for a complimentary consult call to see how coaching can help you create the co-parenting relationship and life beyond divorce that you crave.

In this week's NEW episode of Welcome To The Other Side we learn about flipping between the "spouse mind" and the "parent mind" in order to best support our kids. 

Drawing from invaluable wisdom shared by Karen Bonnell (author and co-parenting expert), I unpack the divorce emotional rollercoaster of resentment, blame, and grief you might experience WHILE striving to prioritize stability for your kiddos. 

I’ll share helpful examples of age-appropriate communication so that you can ensure kids feel safe and supported during divorce's turbulent times. 

Discover how to shift gears from blaming to nurturing, for your benefit and your kids'. Tune in and embrace the spouse-parent mindset shift. 

Happy listening!

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For support navigating divorce, life after divorce or challenging co-parenting relationships, check out Meg's coaching for individual parents: https://meggluckman.com/

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