The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Professor Stephanie Tang joins Susan Guthrie Esq. to explain what “in the best interests of the children” really means and why it’s not as simple as you think! One of the topics listeners have been reaching out about the most lately is “the best interests of the children” standard in family court. Professor Tang joins Susan to share the various factors that go into determining children's best interests and describes the impact of a judge’s discretion. What seems like such a simple topic is truly the most complicated in family court custody hearings. Stephanie L. Tang is an Assistant Professor of Law at Baylor Law School, teaching Family Law. Before joining Baylor, Professor Tang was a Partner at a family law firm in Chicago, where she specialized in all areas of family law. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Stephanie Tang Stephanie L. Tang is an Assistant Professor of Law at Baylor Law School, teaching Family Law. Before joining Baylor, Professor Tang was a Partner at a family law firm in Chicago, where she specialized in all areas of family law. She obtained multiple certifications as a mediator, fellow with Collaborative Divorce Illinois, and a Certified Financial Litigator with the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators. Professor Tang received a B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies with Honors from Northwestern University in 2012. She then graduated from University of Illinois College of Law in 2015, Magna Cum Laude with pro bono notation. Professor Tang is the current Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council. Learn more about Stephanie: https://www.baylor.edu/law/facultystaff/index.php Stephanie’s Best Interests of the Child and the Expanding Family article: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4390144 Read Stephanie’s other scholarly papers: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2508965 Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-tang/ Stephanie on Instagram: http://instagram/com/FamilyLawProf Stephanie on Twitter: http://twitter.com/FamilyLawProf ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ___________ HOLLIS HARDIMAN Regardless of where you are in the divorce process, Hollis can provide the insights and tools to make informed decisions and secure your financial future. Schedule your complimentary consultation with Hollis by emailing hhardiman@meritfa.com. Be sure to tell her you heard about her on Divorce & Beyond. ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten...

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes the Founder of Divorced Girl Smiling, Jackie Pilossoph, to talk about how to cope when your ex moves on in a hot minute. In this episode, Susan and Jackie discuss what happens (and how to cope) when your ex moves on immediately following the divorce. It could be a shock or devastating, even if you were the one who initiated the divorce. Jackie Pilossoph is the creator and editor-in-chief of Divorced Girl Smiling, celebrating its 10th anniversary, which comprises a website, podcast, mobile app, and a list of divorce professionals you can trust! A former broadcast news journalist and features reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Pilossoph was also the author of Love Essentially, her weekly column in the Chicago Tribune. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guests: Jackie Pilossoph Jackie Pilossoph is the creator and editor-in-chief of Divorced Girl Smiling, the media comprises a website, podcast, mobile app, and a list of divorce professionals you can trust! A former broadcast news journalist and features reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Pilossoph was also the author of Love Essentially, her weekly column in the Chicago Tribune. She was also a Huffington Post Divorce Blogger for five years. Pilossoph holds a Masters's degree in journalism from Boston University, and oh, she's divorced. Jackie’s website: http://divorcedgirlsmiling.com Jackie’s books, including Divorced Girl, Smiling. My Ex Moved On Immediately: 3 Seconds After We Got Separated In Fact: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/my-ex-moved-on-immediately-3-seconds-after-we-got-separated-in-fact/ My Ex Is Getting Married And It Hurts Like Hell. How To Handle It: https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/my-ex-is-getting-married-and-it-hurts-like-hell-how-to-handle-it/ Jackie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcedgirlJP Jackie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcedGirlSmiling Jackie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorced_girl_smiling/ Jackie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-pilossoph-0851814/ ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ___________ THE DIVORCE PLANNER The #1 regret I hear from people who've gone through a divorce is that they didn't PREPARE in advance. Divorce has no do-over, so planning early in the process is a GAME CHANGER. The Divorce Planner's divorce prep products have helped THOUSANDS of people throughout the U.S. and Canada save TIME and MONEY during a divorce. Their digital divorce prep products guide you through HOW to build resilience, tackle your BUDGET with easy-to-use financial planning tools, and STREAMLINE your essential document collection, bringing you CLARITY and CONFIDENCE moving forward. Recommended by divorce attorneys, mediators, AND financial advisors, The Divorce Planner's digital downloads...

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq, welcomes Rosemarie Ferrante to discuss what a “no-fault divorce” means and why it’s a good thing! No fault divorce exists for a reason and benefits society in many ways. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have no-fault laws. However, some conservative states, such as Texas, are pushing to repeal them. Rosemarie Ferrante joins Susan Guthrie, Esq. for an important conversation about no-fault grounds for divorce, what it means, and what the impact would be if it were removed from the law books. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guests: Rosemarie Ferrante Rosemarie Ferrante is a family attorney who has been practicing exclusively family law for over 25 years. She focuses her practice on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and the collaborative divorce processes. Rosemarie’s goal is to make a positive impact on the divorce process by giving couples the resources and tools they need to help their family transition smoothly through the restructuring of their family. Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT to provide public education and awareness and support to those contemplating divorce. In partnership with Hollis Hardiman, CDFA, she offers education, support and wellness workshops for individuals not only contemplating divorce, but also for those going through the process, as well as those seeking post-divorce information. The workshops are presented by herself and Hollis and various esteemed mental health professionals and are offered throughout Fairfield County, CT and online. Rosemarie is Vice President of CCND, The Connecticut Council for Non Adversarial Divorce, the statewide non-profit professional organization of Connecticut mediators and collaborative divorce practitioners. She is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). She is a founding chapter leader of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), the first national organization that unites professionals who serve clients going through all stages of the divorce process. Her bar association memberships include the American Bar Association (Family Law section), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), including the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Family Law sections, the Danbury Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association. Rosemarie is a frequent guest on podcasts where she discusses the benefits of an integrative divorce process in which a team of interdisciplinary professionals best suited for the individual family guides the family through the divorce process to ensure a positive post-divorce co-parenting and financial life. She co-edited a book on divorce in Connecticut, “Divorce and Separation, Connecticut Edition” available on Amazon. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1993 and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1996, where she was Primary Notes & Comments Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review. She was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1996 and the New York Bar in 1997. Rosemarie’s website: www.divorcemediationct.com Rosemarie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divorcemediationct Rosemarie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarieferrantedivorceprofessional Rosemarie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcemediationct Mentioned in this episode: Why Divorcing with Respect is Your Key to a Better BEYOND with CCND’s Deborah Noonan and Jennifer Luise Champagne of CCND Divorce and Separation - Connecticut Edition TikTok About Texas Legislation that Seeks to Abolish No-Fault Divorce ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more...

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq., author and divorce mediator Gabrielle Hartley, Esq. returns to the show to share the secret to getting along. You’ll hear just how easy it truly can be! We experience conflict everywhere, including within relationships or at work. Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes returning guest Gabrielle Hartley, Esq., to discuss the five common conflict behaviors exhibited during the divorce process. In this conversation, Gabrielle and Susan help listeners understand what it takes to reframe relationships, work through conflict, and walk away with a greater sense of peace. Gabrielle Hartley is co-chair of the American Bar Association Mediation Committee, a divorce attorney, online mediator, founder of The Private Divorce Solution, and author of "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate." Her new book, “The Secret to Getting Along and Why It’s Easier Than You Think,” is available now for pre-order. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guests: Gabrielle Hartley Gabrielle Hartley is co-chair of the American Bar Association Mediation Committee, a divorce attorney, online mediator, founder of The Private Divorce Solution, and author of "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate." Her new book “The Secret to Getting Along and Why It’s Easier Than You Think” will be released this May. She offers a weekly newsletter, The Conflict Code” and hosts The Better Apart Blog and is a frequently quoted media expert in the peaceful divorce realm (The New York Times, Vice, WNYC, Forbes, Psychology Today,etc.) Gabrielle is former court attorney to NYS Supreme Court Judge Jeffrey Sunshine. While writing her first book, Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate (HarperCollins2019) she realized that we all need to get along better in all facets of our lives. Gabrielle developed the YES Method based on more than 25 years working as a top divorce lawyer and mediator. The Secret to Getting Along was recently selected as a Next Big Idea Club must-read and her Tedx Talk on her strategy has been viewed over 62 thousand times. Gabrielle’s website: www.gabriellehartley.com Gabrielle on Instagram and Facebook: @gabriellehartleyesq Gabrielle’s new book, “The Secret to Getting Along and Why It’s Easier Than You Think”: https://gabriellehartley.com/thesecrettogettingalong/ The Secret To Getting Along is Easier Than You Think TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/gabrielle_hartley_the_secret_to_getting_along_is_easier_than_you_think Check out Gabrielle’s past appearances on Divorce & Beyond: Gabrielle Hartley Has the Secret to Helping Us All Get Along Better, and It Starts with Y.E.S. Is Your Divorce Taking Too Long? BLITZ IT and BE DONE with Gabrielle Hartley The Best Thing to Happen to Divorce in Ages with Very Special Guest Gabrielle Hartley ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed...

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes back Top Forensic Accountant Tracy Coenen to share the ways people hide money in a divorce. You won’t want to miss this one! Tracy Coenen returns to talk about the five sneaky ways your spouse may be hiding money in a divorce. Tracy is a leading forensic accountant and has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years. In this episode, she divulges the five techniques people use to conceal finances to avoid splitting assets, paying support, or dividing possessions. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guests: Tracy Coenen Tracy has been investigating fraud for more than 25 years, but she didn’t always want to be a forensic accountant. With a dream of one day being a prison warden, Tracy went to Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI to get a criminology degree. A class on financial crime investigations reminded her how much she loved Encyclopedia Brown books as a kid. She continued her criminology degree, but added accounting and economics courses so she could sit for the CPA exam… and here Tracy is, finding money in cases of corporate fraud, high net worth divorce, and other financial shenanigans. Fraud Coach: http://fraudcoach.com/beyond Find Me The Money: Take Control, Uncover the Truth, and Win the Money You Deserve In Your Divorce https://amzn.to/3A105ep Take the assessment: Is there financial fraud in your marriage? https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147522699/Epr7xfEb The Divorce Money Guide: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147518094/Epr7xfEb Win Your Divorce: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147528573/Epr7xfEb Win Your Divorce All Access Pass: https://www.fraudcoach.com/a/2147528572/Epr7xfEb Check out Tracy's previous episode: How to Spot the Red Flags of Financial Abuse in Divorce with Top Forensic Accountant, Tracy Coenen Download a free copy of Susan’s newest e-book: Building the Practice of Your Dreams. You’ll enjoy one full month of tips for building a successful practice! Access the e-book today! ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ___________ ALYSSA DINEEN Are you new to online dating, or considering it for the first time since your separation or divorce? If it feels overwhelming or daunting, you're not alone. Alyssa Dineen was in the same position as you after her divorce, and after her own trial and error on the apps, she started Style My Profile to share what really worked with others in the same boat. In fact, Alyssa’s episode from last year, “ Reinvention After Divorce: Make the Rest of Your Life the BEST of Your Life” is one of Divorce & Beyond’s top 10 episodes of all time! She knows what she is talking about! Her most popular offering by far is Profile In A Day, which you can find on her website at www.stylemyprofilenyc.com. With Profile in a Day, Alyssa and her team will: Her clients say time and time again that their new photos and profile are the reason why they met their new partner. Go to www.stylemyprofilenyc.com or follow Alyssa on Instagram at @alyssadineen and be sure to let her know you heard about her on Divorce & Beyond! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the...

Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes returning guest, billion-dollar divorce attorney Beth McCormack as she shares scenarios from cases that show how to do divorce right! This episode is enlightening! Beth takes her role in supporting her clients seriously. She focuses on the entire family unit and is a proponent of collaborative divorce. Rather than hearing an episode that shares the benefits of collaborative divorce, Susan invited Beth to share examples from the many cases she has handled, offering concrete ways in which going collaborative has helped families navigate divorce with thoughtfulness and compassion. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Beth McCormack Beth is an equity partner at Beermann LLC here in Chicago, and her practice focuses on: As one of the most influential attorneys in Chicago, Ms. McCormack has naturally become a mentor to many professionals in the legal community. Her peers consistently nominate her as a Best Lawyer, Super Lawyer, and Leading Lawyer. Most recently, Beth was named top 50 women Super Lawyers. Her work ethic and community involvement have earned her accolades within the legal community, and beyond, Find our more about Beth: https://www.beermannlaw.com Email: BMcCormack@beermannlaw.com Instagram: @bethfmccormack Check out Beth’s previous appearances on Divorce and Beyond: Lessons from a Billion Dollar Divorce Attorney GAL AMC OMG – Demystifying the Role of Guardian ad Litem and Attorney for the Minor Children Part One and Part Two Mentioned in this episode: Download a free copy of Susan’s newest e-book: Building the Practice of Your Dreams. You’ll enjoy one full month of tips for building a successful practice! Access the e-book today! ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ___________ HOLLIS HARDIMAN, CDFA Merit Financial Advisors Hollis Hardiman is a certified divorce financial analyst and wealth manager who can provide guidance and support throughout the divorce process. Hollis is highly trained and experienced in analyzing all aspects of divorce finance, including property division, spousal and child support, estate planning, and investment tax considerations. She works closely with you and your legal team to ensure you receive a fair settlement considering your financial needs and goals Regardless of where you are in the divorce process, Hollis can provide the insights and tools to make informed decisions and secure your financial future. Schedule your complimentary consultation with Hollis by emailing hhardiman@meritfa.com. Be sure to tell her you heard about her on Divorce & Beyond! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR...

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes back Ellen Bruno and Christina McGhee to share some of the deeply impactful takeaways from the new film Split Up: The Teen Years. You won’t look at your kids’ divorce experience the same way after this one. Parents often wonder, “How is this divorce going to affect our kids?” Split and Split Up: The Teen Years provide a platform for children to share their experiences. Joining Susan for a conversation about the making of and takeaways from Split Up: The Teen Years are Ellen Bruno and Christina McGhee. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guests: Ellen Bruno and Christina McGhee Ellen Bruno is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in San Francisco. With a background in international relief work, Ellen’s films have focused on issues at the forefront of human rights. Christina McGhee, MSW, is an internationally recognized divorce parenting expert, speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed book PARENTING APART: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids and the founder of divorceandchildren.com. Mentioned in this episode: Download a free copy of Susan’s newest e-book: Building the Practice of Your Dreams. You’ll enjoy one full month of tips for building a successful practice! Access the e-book today! Split Films How Kids REALLY Feel About Divorce: A Conversation with Ellen Bruno, the Award-Winning Filmmaker Behind SPLIT Divorce and Children Topic Episodes on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers. Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and...

This week, Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes Laurie James, author of Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go, to talk about how her divorce wasn’t the only hardship she had to endure during her divorce journey. In this episode, Laurie shares openly about the path she took from feeling alone most of her life to finding belonging following a very tumultuous time in her life. She walks listeners through managing her parent’s care and caregivers and coming to terms with the ending of her marriage. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Laurie James Laurie James is a mother, divorcée, turned author, and relationship coach. She also oversaw her parent's care for 14 1/2 years. Laurie’s book, Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go is about her eight-year journey when she was sent down an unwanted path after her mother had a heart attack and her husband’s lawyer delivered some shocking news. Sandwiched between caring for her parents, managing caregivers, raising four daughters, and a crumbling marriage, she had to reevaluate everything she thought she knew. It’s her story of finding belonging after spending much of her life feeling alone. Laurie is a free spirit and a lover of nature, skiing, sailing, and her adopted husky Lu. Laurie’s website: https://www.laurieejames.com Date Differently in Midlife: https://www.laurieejames.com/course Laurie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie.james Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting Go Mentioned in this episode: Download a free copy of Susan’s newest e-book: Building the Practice of Your Dreams. You’ll enjoy one full month of tips for building a successful practice! Access the e-book today! From Grief to Joy: What Happens When Adele Crashes Your Divorce Party with Rebecca Feinglos ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to...

Today on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes Wendy Sterling to discuss her book “Divorce Sucks: Now What?” Together they help to turbo-charge your divorce recovery. In this episode, returning guest Wendy Sterling shares how her own divorce was a gift and how the divorce process, while difficult, can also be an empowering journey. Wendy is an international best-selling author, leading Divorce Empowerment Coach & Healer, and the founder of The Divorce Rehab™. If you're going through a divorce or know someone who is, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration to help you move forward with confidence and hope. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Wendy Sterling Wendy Sterling is an international best-selling author, leading Divorce Empowerment Coach & Healer, and the founder of The Divorce Rehab™. She helps women who are having trouble moving forward and are tired of feeling stuck in pain, fear, resentment, anger, and guilt to find joy, self-worth, and freedom. Wendy is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), an Advanced ThetaHealer®, and a Certified Sound Healer. She hosts her own podcast, The Divorced Woman’s Guide, and has been featured on NBC, The List, Daily Blast Live, and Good Day LA. Wendy’s website: http://www.wendysterling.net/ Divorce Sucks: Now What?: http://divorcesucksnowwhat.com/ The Divorce Women’s Guide Podcast: https://wendysterling.net/podcast/ Wendy on Instagram/TikTok: @divorcerehabwithwendy Wendy’s 5-Steps For Divorce Recovery: https://divorcerehab.activehosted.com/f/41 Mentioned in this episode: Co-Parenting: The Quicksand of Divorce and How to Get Unstuck - A Special Bonus Episode with Wendy Sterling "Why Divorce Rehab Just Might Be the Kick in the A$$ You Need with THE Divorce Recovery Specialist, Wendy Sterling" ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! _______ THE SMART DATING ACADEMY Learn more about working with Bela Gandhi and the team at The Smart Dating Academy at https://smartdatingacademy.com. Isn't it time to get psychotically optimistic about finding the lid to your pot?! Don't forget to check out The Smart Dating Academy Podcast with Bela Gandhi while you are there and get your weekly dose of dating and love insights, tips, and inspiration! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold-standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their careers. Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST...

Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes returning guest Vassia Sarantopoulou to the Divorce & Beyond podcast! Together, Susan and Vassia explore the pros and cons of living apart and the vital need for healthy boundaries to protect our relationships In this episode, Susan and Vassia discuss the deeper reasons behind the decision to live together, apart; and how to maintain a healthy relationship when doing so. They also delve into the benefits of living apart, such as clear distinctions in the division of labor and personal space. However, they also highlight that living apart may not be beneficial for mental health and the overall health of the relationship. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode of Divorce & Beyond to gain insights on living apart in relationships and how to maintain a healthy connection with your partner wherever you reside. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Vassia Sarantopoulou Vassia Sarantopoulou is the Founder, CEO and Head Psychologist of AntiLoneliness, a company offering mental health services in The Netherlands and also worldwide. She is also a Mental Health Educator, promoting Inner Peace, Mental Strength and Healthy Relationships with others and with our Self. Through AntiLoneliness and her team of psychologists, she offers individual, couples or groups sessions to those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, loneliness, relationship issues, transition/change, expat life. She is trained in (Group) Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, among other approaches (CBT, ACT, CFT), and she is a member of NIP (Dutch Institute for Psychologists), ICEEFT (International Center of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy) and ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy). She is an advocate of a life without mental health stigma, with an abundance of kindness and with an undying openness to self-awareness and self-growth, and that’s what she promotes through her services and online courses, and also through her collaboration with universities, companies, and organizations. Website: https://www.antiloneliness.com/ Vassia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vassia-sarantopoulou Vassia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/antilonelinessproject Vassia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antiloneliness/ Vassia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AntiLoneliness Podcast listeners: Get a 30% discount off on Vassia’s relationship courses with the code PODCAST at https://www.antiloneliness.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Loneliness & Divorce: Why Alone and Lonely Aren’t the Same Thing with Vassia Sarantopoulou, Creator of Antiloneliness.com Overcoming the Trap of Perfectionism with Vassia Sarantopoulou The Wife Left, but They’re Still Together Audible: Did you know you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible? If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels: Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks! Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast, she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that. Tune in, listen, and tell Susan what you think – you can find the podcast on all your favorite podcast outlets, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, and...

Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes Zachary Taylor to the Divorce & Beyond podcast! Learn the facts that you need to know when you are facing divorce and have to deal with one or more mortgages. It’s more complicated than you think, and in this case, knowledge is power. Did you know mortgages can be one of the most important factors in your divorce? Knowing what to expect will help you move through your divorce (and beyond) with clarity and understanding. In addition, if you have the right mortgage broker, you can make agreements that benefit everybody. Guest Zachary Taylor is a mortgage lender with 30 years of experience. Over 25% of his business involves people in some phase of the divorce process. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Zach Taylor Zachary Taylor is a mortgage lender with 30 years of experience. Over 25% of his business involves people in some phase of the divorce process. Zach knows the divorce guidelines and can access programs from his company (Change Home Mortgage) and programs from dozens of other banks, lenders, and Wall Street investment firms. This allows him to achieve his main goals for his clients: Get them the best rate, and one that fits their situation, that can be approved, and that can be closed within the required time-frames. The division of real estate property in a divorce can be challenging to navigate. Contacting Zach as early in the process as possible helps people to have a more seamless experience. He will determine if you can do a buyout or will have to sell. He will also determine if you can buy a new property based on your “post-divorce” situation using the buyout or sale proceeds. This can save time and prevent unexpected difficulties during the settlement process. Zach has experience helping people who are going through divorce to better understand and determine the issues involving property and mortgages. Zach shares a common mission with the other professionals in the Carlsbad Hub: to provide information and support so that people can feel confident and have peace of mind with the decisions they make in the divorce process. Zach wants to be a valued resource, whether or not a new mortgage is needed, and can also help address issues about credit as well. Included in Zach’s 30 years of lending experience is a 98% close ratio from 2008 to the present, which happens to be the tightest lending environment ever! He has closed over 2,000 transactions. His background includes underwriting and approving loans. For 16 years, he was Managing Broker, and Partner is a successful local mortgage company. He is a licensed California Real Estate Broker and passed the Federal and State Mortgage tests with all background checks required for the NMLS license. He is a graduate of U.C. San Diego with a B.A. in Economics. Phone Zach: 619-813-7908 Email Zach: zach@zachtaylormortgages.com Mentioned in this episode: The Nightmare of Shared Expenses for Co-Parents and the Simple Tech Solution That Solves it with the Co-Founder of DComply, Marco Munoz Laura McGee - Mediation Services - Southern CA AnnualCreditReport.com ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! _______ THE SMART DATING ACADEMY Learn more about working with Bela Gandhi and the team at The Smart Dating Academy at https://smartdatingacademy.com. Isn't it time to get psychotically optimistic about finding the lid to your pot?! Don't forget to check out The Smart Dating Academy Podcast with Bela Gandhi while you are there and get your weekly dose of dating and love...

This week Susan Guthrie, Esq., invites Lisa McGregor back to the show! In this episode, Lisa shares lessons from her personal journey to becoming the best parent that she can be and why it has nothing to do with how much time she has with her child. There is so much we can all learn from this episode! Lisa McGregor is Co-Parenting Coach who is helping women embrace their new role of part-time parenting. Shared parenting can come with a mixture of emotions, including the fear of being eliminated from your child’s life. Together, Susan and Lisa discuss how parenting time does not quantify your value as a parent. Lisa offers some insightful advice about creating awareness about part-time parenting and shifting your mindset in how you externalize and internalize your worthiness, value, and your child’s time with you. Embraced, celebrated, and experienced differently. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Lisa McGregor Lisa McGregor is Co-Parenting Coach who is helping women to embrace their new role of part-time parenting. For nearly two decades, Lisa has motivated women to help them improve their lives by learning to love their bodies through diet and exercise. The first 17 years of her career were spent in the fitness industry. Still, after going through a divorce in 2017 and struggling to accept this unplanned chapter of part-time parenting, she felt called to show how she could embrace this journey and began to see this adjustment as a gift. Lisa quickly garnered a community of women who resonated and were ready to use their own co-parenting journey as a catalyst to a richer life. Lisa empowers Moms to leverage their time away to turn less into more. Lisa has shared her story on several podcasts & across multiple social media platforms and helps women put it all into action as a Life & Hypno Breath Work Coach. Lisa’s website: https://theunplannedchapter.com/ Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunplannedchapter Lisa on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunplannedchapter The Unplanned Chapter Blog: https://medium.com/@theunplannedchapter The Unplanned Chapter Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theunplannedchapter/ Mentioned in this episode: It’s All About #GettingtheGift with Lisa McGregor Parenting Plans Aren't for Parents: How to Create a Plan that Works For Your Kids with Top Parenting Expert, Christina McGhee ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan _______ THE SMART DATING ACADEMY Learn more about working with Bela Gandhi and the team at The Smart Dating Academy at https://smartdatingacademy.com. Isn't it time to get psychotically optimistic about finding the lid to your pot?! Don't forget to check out The Smart Dating Academy Podcast with Bela Gandhi while you are there and get your weekly dose of dating and love insights, tips, and...

This week on The Divorce & Beyond podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq, welcomes back Ginger Gentile as she shares her tried and true tips for alienated and estranged parents. Parental alienation is a silent epidemic affecting families all over the United States (and beyond). Whatever term you choose to use to describe it - parental alienation, estrangement, or parental interference - emotions of alienated and estranged parents are fraught with fear. Often, the experience can be isolating. Parents feel as though there is no recovery, no coming back from this, or they simply don’t know what to do. In this episode, Ginger Gentile joins Susan to help parents work to reunite with their children after divorce or separation. Together they discuss specific ways to manage emotions and behaviors that will eventually create lasting change and work to heal alienated parents’ relationships with their children. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Ginger Gentile Ginger Gentile is on a mission to save children from the trauma of high-conflict divorce. Her first film on this topic, ERASING DAD, was filmed in Argentina and resulted in joint-custody legislation being enacted. Her latest film, ERASING FAMILY, currently streaming on all major platforms, exposes the trauma children suffer when a loving parent is erased from their lives. This problem affects 22 million families in the US alone. In her time serving as the Executive Director of the National Parents Organization in 2019, she added six new state affiliates and garnered national press attention for the Shared Parenting Report Card. Now, she is coaching parents suffering from parental alienation to help them reunite with their erased children GingerGentile.com/consulting Her program for replicating the success of reunited families will soon be a podcast, course, and book. Ginger’s website: Reversing Parental Alienation Ginger on Instagram @ErasingFamily Mentioned in this episode: Erasing Family: Exploring Parental Alienation with Filmmaker, Ginger Gentile ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! THE SMART DATING ACADEMY Learn more about working with Bela Gandhi and the team at The Smart Dating Academy at https://smartdatingacademy.com. Isn't it time to get psychotically optimistic about finding the lid to your pot?! Don't forget to check out The Smart Dating Academy Podcast with Bela Gandhi while you are there and get your weekly dose of dating and love insights, tips, and inspiration! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote speaker, business and practice consultant, coach and trainer. You can find out more about Susan and her services here: https://neon.page/susanguthrie Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 25,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides...

This week on The Divorce & Beyond podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes NY Times Best-Selling Author Dr. Shefali as she shares insights from her newest book, “The Parenting Map” Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist and NY Times best-selling author of three books, including Conscious Parenting and The Awakened Family. She joins Susan to discuss her latest book, The Parenting Map, and the importance of integrating all aspects of ourselves into our parenting. You’ll also hear why Dr. Shefali emphasizes the need for parents to work on themselves to support their children fully. The conversation touches on the impact of social media on children's development and the importance of being present and attentive as a parent in a world filled with constant stimulation and comparison. Dr. Shefali offers insight and practical advice on how to best navigate conscious parenting and create deeper connections with our children. Topics and Golden Nuggets include **************************************** About this week's special guest: Dr. Shefali Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in integrating Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family. Her latest book, The Parenting Map: Step-by-Step Solutions to Consciously Create the Ultimate Parent-Child Relationship, will be available wherever books are sold on February 28, 2023. You can also preorder it now. Connect with Dr. Shefali: Dr. Shefali’s website Dr. Shefali’s new book, “The Parenting Map” Dr. Shefali on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali Dr. Shefali onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali Dr. Shefali onTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorshefali Dr. Shefali onYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefali ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer. Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND! Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ______________ REDISCOVER YOU Rediscover YOU created by the team at THRIVE POST DIVORCE. It’s a 5-lesson master class that’s like a book but more interactive with engaging activities, instructional videos and a complete journal. Step by step, you will learn to identify your strengths, define your core values, develop new habits and build a future focused plan for the next great chapter of your life! Visit ThrivePostDivorce.com/Register. Enter code "Susan50" for a 50% discount! ______________ THE SMART DATING ACADEMY Find out more about working with Bela Gandhi and the team at The Smart Dating Academy at https://smartdatingacademy.com. Isn't it time to get psychotically optimistic about finding the lid to your pot?! Don't forget to check out The Smart Dating Academy Podcast with Bela Gandhi while you are there and get your weekly dose of dating and love insights, tips and inspiration! ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE! https://divorcebeyond.com/Sponsorship-Info ******************************************************************* MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is a sought-after keynote...

This week on the Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes Rebecca Feinglos as she shares her story of overcoming grief following her divorce and the iconic moment when Adele crashed her Las Vegas Divorce Party. You won’t want to miss this episode! Grief is a messy and complicated emotion. And while that is the focal point of this episode, it will be one of the happiest episodes you will hear! After the death of her father in 2020 and her marriage ending, Rebecca Feinglos found herself overwhelmed by grief. So, in 2021, she founded Grieve Leave to document and share her journey and help others navigate their grief with humor and compassion. In this episode, Susan and Rebecca discuss the importance of acknowledging grief and how to navigate it with self-compassion. When we see that grieving doesn’t only have to be about crying - we can move forward, find joy, and even celebrate it too. Rebecca Feinglos blogs her personal experiences and shares tangible resources and actionable tips for dealing with relationship grief and divorce (with a healthy dose of humor baked in). Most recently, Rebecca went viral for throwing a “divorce party” in Vegas and bringing Adele to tears on stage. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Rebecca Feinglos Rebecca Feinglos is a grief educator, advocate, and the founder of online blog and digital community Grieve Leave. After ending her marriage during the fallout of her parents’ deaths, Rebecca quit her job to take a year-long sabbatical to grieve, founding Grieve Leave as an outlet to document her own journey with grief. The Grieve Leave community has grown to one of thousands, where Rebecca blogs her personal experiences and shares tangible resources and actionable tips for dealing with relationship grief and divorce (with a healthy dose of humor baked in). Rebecca can be found on social media @rfeinglos. You can keep up with her Grieve Leave journey at www.GrieveLeave.com. Mentioned in this episode: Mosten Guthrie Academy: The Mosten Guthrie Academy has a full slate of mediation and collaborative trainings and study groups scheduled for 2023! In fact, our first advanced training is on February 15th! Visit MostenGuthrie.com to check out all the different ways that you can study and train with us in the coming year and join the Mosten Guthrie family. As a special for Divorce and Beyond listeners, if you put in the code DB50 when you register, you'll get $50 off the cost of a training or study group. ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ________ Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts...

This week on The Divorce & Beyond podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes back Intuitive Healer Holly Hughes! Listen in to hear the antidote to the Valentine’s Day blues and how to manage the unrealistic expectations of the Hallmark Holiday! Valentine’s Day can be hard when you are going through a divorce. In this episode, Susan Guthrie and Holly Hughes discuss tactical ways and tips to honor your feelings and not fall victim to the commercialism or beliefs of what the holiday should or needs to be about. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Holly Hughes Holly is an award-winning author, speaker, and intuitive healer who infuses her unique personal style, intuitive gifts, and personal healing stories to guide clients through a step-by-step process to help them claim their voice, passions, and self-worth. She helps heal your broken heart so the pain from your past stops limiting your future. Find out more about Holly: https://hollyhugesintuitive.com Get a Holly’s Book: Real, Not Perfect: How to Become Your Happy Authentic Self Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-hughes-b759a9136/ DM Holly on Instagram for more information on setting up an intuitive session with her: https://www.instagram.com/holly_hughes_intuitive/ Mentioned in this episode: It’s Time for Some Radical Self-Care to Get You Through Your Divorce with Intuitive Healer, Holly Hughes Mosten Guthrie Academy: The Mosten Guthrie Academy has a full slate of mediation and collaborative trainings and study groups scheduled for 2023! In fact, our first advanced training is on February 15th! Visit MostenGuthrie.com to check out all the different ways that you can study and train with us in the coming year and join the Mosten Guthrie family. As a special for Divorce and Beyond listeners, if you put in the code DB50 when you register, you'll get $50 off the cost of a training or study group. ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan ________ Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that. Tune in, listen and let Susan know what you think – you can find the podcast on all your favorite podcast outlets including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, and more. You can also simply visit the website to listen: MakeMoneyMediating.Podbean.com ________ HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way. Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce. They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a...

This week on The Divorce & Beyond podcast, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes back Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss their thoughts on empowerment versus bashing and the impact of a victim mentality. Michelle Dempsey-Multack is back on the show! We know Michelle from her other Guest Appearances on Divorce and Beyond and especially because she is the creator and Host of the Moms Moving On Podcast, the best-selling author of Mom’s Moving On, AND now the creator of the Moms Moving On Method Coaching Training Program. Michelle joins Susan for a conversation about two of today’s most notable music artists who recently released what may be referred to as “breakup songs.” In January, Shakira released “BZRP Music Sessions #53” and Miley Cyrus released “Flowers”. Together, Susan and Michelle explore how the songs and situations may be similar in some ways but different in others and the lessons and insights that we all can learn to apply to our own lives and situations! Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Michelle Dempsey-Multack Michelle Dempsey-Multack MS, CDS, is a writer, mom, coach, certified divorce specialist (CDS), speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. She graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in journalism and communication and then earned a double master's degree in education from Adelphi University. She hosts the weekly podcast Moms Moving On and writes regularly for Parents, Scary Mommy, and others. A former New Yorker, she now lives in Miami with her husband, daughter, and stepdaughter. Website: https://www.momsmovingon.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichelledempsey Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3uaT6fF Mentioned in this episode: Audible: Did you know that you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible? If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels: Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks! Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships Mosten Guthrie Academy: The Mosten Guthrie Academy has a full slate of mediation and collaborative training and study groups scheduled for 2023! In fact, our first advanced training is on February 15th! Visit MostenGuthrie.com to check out all the different ways that you can study and train with us in the coming year and join the Mosten Guthrie family. As a special for Divorce and Beyond listeners, if you put in the code DB50 when you register, you'll get $50 off the cost of a training or study group. ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Your Divorce Squad Are you considering or going through a divorce and have lots of questions, but not a lot of resources? Join Your Divorce Squad's Ultimate Divorce Webinar on Friday, February 3rd! In one hour you'll go from "I don't know?" to "I've got this!". Meet Your Squad: divorce prep specialist Alex Beattie, parenting plan expert Samantha Boss, divorce recovery coach Leah Marie Mazur, and financial coach Eboney Byrne. These four sought-after divorce coaches have teamed up to make helping women save time and money during divorce easy and affordable! During the webinar you'll be able to ask each coach questions, learn mistakes to avoid, get tips and tools to make your divorce journey easier, gain clarity, and more. Space is limited, so sign up today! Learn about the event and register at www.yourdivorcesquad.net. Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top...

In this special Bonus Episode, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes back the founders of The Divorce Coaches Academy, Debra Doak and Tracy Callahan, who share their insights into the biggest mistakes people make in divorce and how a good divorce coach is the antidote! Divorce coaching is on the rise and for a good reason, they are invaluable in helping you get through but how do you know who to hire? Well, you can start with a certified divorce coach. Someone who has the training and the background to help guide you on your path. Debra and Tracy, both experienced divorce coaches and mediators, are dedicated to helping divorce coaches be the best that they can be to help them ensure that each and every client going through divorce gets the support that they need. To that end they joined together to found the Divorce Coaches Academy (DCA) and are just launching their brand new, innovative 40-Hour Divorce Coaching Certification Course. With an alternative dispute resolution approach to coaching, individuals who complete this training will be ready and able to provide the best services possible and to help their clients navigate divorce in the best way possible. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About The Divorce Coaches Academy and Their 40-Hour Certification Training: If you’re looking to expand your practice offerings, divorce coaching may be a great fit for you. Divorce Coaches Academy™ is introducing a revolutionary approach to divorce coaching and is now accepting applications for the March Cohort of Certified ADR Divorce Coach training. Divorce coaching is recognized by the ABA as a method of alternative dispute resolution and DCA™ believes that those who engage the services of a certified, professional divorce coach are more likely to show up as credible, decision-ready clients who have the skills to engage in productive conversation, self-advocate, present proposals, negotiate, and get to agreement. Divorce Coaches Academy™ is the only organization that trains and certifies divorce coaches who are focused on and grounded in the principles of ADR and has been at the forefront of embracing the shift from litigation to mediation and other ADR processes to help families navigate divorce and co-parenting. DCA™ is committed to providing the formal education and training you need to add effective divorce coaching skills to your toolbox. Working at the individual level, you can have a positive impact on the lives of clients and their families as a trusted resource and compliment to the divorce team. No other divorce coach training program provides the ADR foundation, conflict resolution skills, structured coaching framework, and professional mentorship you need to confidently step into the world of professional divorce coaching. DCA’s revolutionary training program includes a hybrid of video, workbook, and live learning plus mentor coaching and is: If you’ve considered adding divorce coaching to your practice or your skill set, you can learn more at https://www.divorcecoachesacademy.com/pages/divorcecoach ******************************** Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that. Tune in, listen and let Susan know what you think – you can find the podcast on all your favorite podcast outlets including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, and more. You can also simply visit the website to listen: MakeMoneyMediating.Podbean.com ********************************************************************* SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!...

This week, Susan Guthrie, Esq., welcomes best-selling author and attorney Kerrie Droban to the Divorce & Beyond Podcast. Kerrie helps you dive into the scary world of divorcing a sociopath or worse, a psychopath. Who better than a criminal law attorney who has been there herself to help you get through? There’s a great deal of information about narcissism available today. In this episode, we go beyond narcissism as Kerrie joins Susan to talk about the rise of the sociopath, anti-social personality disorder, and more. Together they get to the crux of divorcing a sociopath including what to expect and how to protect yourself. Kerrie Droban is an award-winning author and criminal and family attorney residing in Arizona. With numerous appearances and interviews on national television and radio shows, she has established herself as an expert on the pathology of the criminal mind, motorcycle gangs, and a mentor to new and aspiring true crime writers. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Kerrie Droban Kerrie Droban is an award-winning author and criminal & family attorney residing in Arizona. With numerous appearances and interviews on national television and radio shows, she has established herself as an expert on the pathology of the criminal mind, motorcycle gangs, and a mentor to new and aspiring true crime writers. Kerrie received a Master's degree from The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars, and a Master of Fine Arts and Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona. She has been a keynote speaker at gang task force conferences and a national speaker at various writing conferences across the country. She has also appeared on national television on CNBC’s “American Greed: A Widow’s Web,” A&E’s “Gangland: Behind Enemy Lines,” the American Heroes Channel’s “Codes and Conspiracies,” “Investigation ID,” and the Discovery Channel’s “Deadly Devotion.” Kerrie’s website Kerrie law firm Kerrie’s books Mentioned in this episode: Audible: Did you know that you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible? If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels: Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks! Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Divorce Super Squad Are you considering or going through a divorce and have lots of questions, but not a lot of resources? Join Your Divorce Squad's Ultimate Divorce Webinar on Friday, February 3rd! In one hour you'll go from "I don't know?" to "I've got this!". Meet Your Squad: divorce prep specialist Alex Beattie, parenting plan expert Samantha Boss, divorce recovery coach Leah Marie Mazur, and financial coach Eboney Byrne. These four sought-after divorce coaches have teamed up to make helping women save time and money during divorce easy and affordable! During the webinar you'll be able to ask each coach questions, learn mistakes to avoid, get tips and tools to make your divorce journey easier, gain clarity, and more. Space is limited, so sign up today! Learn about the event and register at www.yourdivorcesquad.net. Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that. Tune in, listen and let Susan know what you think – you can find the podcast on all your favorite...

This week on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, host Susan Guthrie, Esq. welcomes back returning guest Alex Beattie. Alex shares her secret sauce for a successful divorce and an even more successful BEYOND! Alex Beattie returns to the show to talk about divorce and why you should focus on the future rather than constantly examining everything that happened in the past. She also shares an insightful exercise that will help you set intentions as you go through the divorce process. This episode and her exercise will empower you to plan for your beyond. After navigating her own split, Alex Beattie co-created the Divide & Thrive Divorce Organizer to give people a low-cost way to take control of the divorce process and guide them during a time of uncertainty. Today, Alex is the Founder of The Divorce Planner and Creator of Your Divorce Squad, where she helps people plan in advance of divorce so they save time and money and have peace of mind throughout the process. Topics and Golden Nuggets include: **************************************** About this week's special guest: Alex Beattie After navigating her own split, Alex Beattie co-created the Divide & Thrive Divorce Organizer to give the consumer a low-cost way to take control of the divorce process and guide them during a time of uncertainty. Today, Alex is the Founder of The Divorce Planner and Creator of Your Divorce Squad, where she helps people plan in advance of divorce so they save time and money and have peace of mind throughout the process.. As a creative producer with twenty plus years of experience, Alex Beattie has developed and produced series and feature films for Showtime, NBC, Paramount, Starz, FOX, Amazon, and more. Your Divorce Squad The Divorce Planner Alex on Instagram @the.divorce.planner Mentioned in this episode: How to Get Your Act Together so that You Can Tackle Your Divorce with Alex Beattie Audible: Did you know that you can now listen to The Divorce & Beyond podcast on your favorite audiobook platform, Audible? If you are like me and love your audiobooks along with your podcasts, this is a great time to check out Audible memberships – they have two levels: Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus You can get a free trial of Audible Plus and if you decide to subscribe to Audible Premium Plus you will also get up to two free audiobooks! Check it out today and it makes a great gift too: Audible Gift Memberships ********************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they are not drinking during parenting time. Soberlink’s real-time alerts, facial recognition, and tamper detection ensure the integrity of each test, so you can be confident your kids are with a sober parent. With Soberlink, judges rest assured that your child is safe, attorneys get court-admissible evidence of sobriety, and both parents have empowerment and peace of mind. Pull back the curtain on the mysteries of parenting time and trust The Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology™ to keep you informed and your kids safe and secure. To download the addiction and children resource page that I developed with Soberlink, visit www.Soberlink.com/Susan Make Money Mediating Podcast Susan recently launched a new podcast called the Make Money Mediating Podcast! In this new podcast she shares not only her own tips and insights into building a successful business or businesses, but Susan welcomes some of the top experts in all related fields to share their wisdom to help you build your dream business and achieve success however you define that. Tune in, listen...