<p>We spend a lot of time worrying about how we'll cope with divorce and co-parenting, but, wait, how are we helping our kids cope with divorce an co-parenting?</p> <p>The notion that kids are resilient and adaptable is great and all, but we have to give them the tools to be able to find their resiliency and adaptability, especially through divorce and co-parenting. We have to help them take the fear out of life's scary moments.</p> <p>This is where <a href="http://kidcopespecialists.com/about-me/">Certified Child Life Specialist Randi Jaffe</a> comes in. Randi has been helping children cope, adjust, and transition to all sorts of life changes for almost 15 years now - and she is as insightful and knowledgeable as she is warm and kind.</p> <p>As the founder of Kid Cope Specialists, Randi hopes to positively influence her community and many others by providing practical and helpful tips for parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals working with kids.</p> <p>Learn more about <a href="http://kidcopespecialists.com/">Randi's services here</a>, and make sure to follow her on Instagram for helpful tips and strategies for your kiddos!</p>

<p>For four years now, author and co-parenting mom Katie Bingham-Smith has written for a multitude of motherhood publications on the struggles of divorce and what it's like to co-parent two tweens and a teen.</p> <p>And now, she's sharing her whole experience with us on the podcast.</p> <p>From how to have the difficult divorce conversation with your tweens and teens to making co-parenting work with new relationships in the mix, Katie talks open and honestly about her entire divorce experience.</p> <p>Katie Bingham-Smith Is a single mom to three teenagers and freelance writer. You can see her work on Scary Mommy, Grown &amp; Flown, Momdotcom, The Girlfriend, Momtastic, as week as many Maine magazines.</p> <p>You can follow her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katiebinghamsmith/">@katiebinghamsmith</a></p>

<p>How to Shelter Your Kids From the Effects of Divorce? "You have to vow to take the high road," Dr. Larry Waldman shares, and most importantly, "you must love your child more than you hate your ex.</p> <p>In this episode of Moms Moving On, we talk about the importance of keeping the divorce drama between the adults only, and protecting our children at any cost - regardless of how high tempers are flaring or how bruised an ego may be.</p> <p>If you want your children to survive divorce without long lasting trauma, it's the only way.</p> <p>Dr. Larry Waldman is a top Phoenix-area psychologist and a 7x author. He conducted a highly successful private practice of 45 years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and adults in a solution-focused manner. &nbsp;He also consulted with family, personal injury, immigration and estate planning attorneys. &nbsp;His BS in Education/Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin; his MS in School Psychology was from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; his Ph.D. in Educational/School Psychology was earned at Arizona State University; and his Diplomate (ABPP) was received in 2003.</p> <p>His latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086R89W2T/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d&amp;tag=onamzmdempsem-20&amp;linkCode=ic6&amp;ascsubtag=amzn1.ideas.1CGYUL6M5EI">Love Your Child More Than You Hate Your Ex</a>, is a must-read for any co-parent new to the divorce game.</p> <p>Learn more about Dr. Waldman, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&amp;rh=p_27%3ADr.+Larry+Waldman&amp;s=relevancerank&amp;text=Dr.+Larry+Waldman&amp;ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1">here</a>.</p> <p><br></p>

<p>Your most requested podcast guest EVER - Former Real Housewife of OC's Meghan King - joins us on the podcast to talk life after divorce, learning to trust after infidelity, and co-parenting three children with ex Jim Edmonds.</p> <p>Divorce after earth-shattering infidelity is hard, but living it publicly? That seems downright impossible - yet our podcast guest has handled her transition into single motherhood after a painful divorce with nothing but class, grace, and realness - <em>and we love her for it.</em> Meghan King, formerly of the RHOC, lived a very painful and very public divorce from ex Jim Edmonds who she now co-parents three young children with - one having recently been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. She's inspiring, hopeful, honest, and all of the things you love her for - and she bared it all for us while on vacation by herself in the jungles of Mexico in between diving, hiking, and even a visit from a raccoon in the forest.</p> <p>Meghan King is a writer, podcaster, and lifestyle inspirer. She’s also a single mom, twin mom, and mom of a son with CP. Meghan is best known for her resilience, positivity, and ability to turn lemons into lemonade after experiencing drastic change and trauma in the public eye. &nbsp;She was also a former cast member on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County. Follow Meghan's incredible journey, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meghanking/">here</a>.</p>

<p>Understanding your triggers can mean the difference between a peaceful life well-lived and living in a constant state of anger and resentment. Does your ex seem to trigger you in all the worst ways, all of the time? Same, or at least this used to be the case, before I really did the work to honor my traumas and truly understand what had the power to trigger me. Like with anything else, when it comes to understanding your triggers, knowledge really is power.</p> <p>That's why I had Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Ilene Cohen - 3x award-winning author, and mom - join us to talk about all things related to feeling triggered, how to stop feeling so triggered, and how to make sure your triggers don't ruin your post-divorce and co-parenting life. Trust me, this is good stuff.</p> <p>Dr. Ilene S. Cohen, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, author, and mother of two animated young girls. She is one of the most respected voices in the psychology of people-pleasing and navigating the difficulty of living an intentional life while trying to maintain fulfilling relationships. She is the author of 5 books, all of which have received awards and 5-star ratings from her readers. These include her most famous book, When It’s Never About You, and her new book, Anxious for Answers. She’s a regular contributor to Psychology Today, with dedicated readers numbering in the millions. Her books and therapy practice are fueled by a passion for helping people achieve their goals, build a strong sense of self, and lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. As president of her family’s foundation, Dr. Ilene oversees various initiatives geared toward creating better opportunities for those in need.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctorilene/">Follow Doctor Ilene's super-inspiring Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://doctorilene.com/resources/">Check out her books</a> (I've read all three)</p> <p><a href="https://doctorilene.com/contact/">Get in touch with Doctor Ilene</a></p>

<p>She founded the wildly popular Boss Mom community. Her business continues to thrive and grow and affect the lives of thousands of women. Somewhere in there, she got divorced - but that didn't throw her off course - it simply changed her and fueled her fire even more.</p> <p>Dana Malstaff is a boss in every sense of the word, and in this episode, she's sharing with us how she has handled her recent divorce and continued on thriving, despite the transition into a whole new life with two children in tow.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dana Malstaff is the founder and CEO of <a href="http://boss-mom.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Boss Mom</a>, a community of passionate moms and entrepreneurs. Dana is a mother but also a brand and content strategist, podcaster, author, speaker and coach. Learn more about this amazing woman,<a href="https://boss-mom.com/"> here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>How the hell am I going to survive after divorce? Can I do this? Can I take care of myself? And what about co-parenting? If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, you've come to the right place, because Maria Hunt, the brains behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unicornmoms/">popular Instagram account Unicorn Moms</a>, shares her story and more.</p> <p>Maria is a single mama of two boys living in California. After leaving the corporate world, she founded Unicorn Moms, an online and real world social community conceived and created to give and get the real-scoop on anything and everything “Mom,” from the miraculous benefits of coconut oil to the number of shots it takes to ovulate. "It’s truly a movement of moms who fully support one another; we do not allow “judgeiness,” “mean-moms,” or negativity. More than just moms talking about mom-stuff, we also love to meet, have fun and laugh! We have grown to over 300K across all social media and have state wide groups as well. <a href="https://unicornmoms.com/index.php/about/about-ums">Come and join our community.</a>"</p>

<p>Talking to our kids about divorce is important - but also, slightly confusing and overwhelming, if we're being honest. That's why we're chatting with Chicago-based Family Law Attorney Eva Matela Kogut of Kogut &amp; Wilson.</p> <p><em>In this episode of Moms Moving On, we're talking about:&nbsp;</em></p> <p>- How to broach these important conversations with our kids</p> <p>- How to get on the same page with your ex when it comes to the kids</p> <p>- What to say to your family</p> <p>AND MORE!</p> <p>&nbsp;Eva is an award-winning family law attorney who is committed to helping people achieve the best possible results in their personal circumstances. She is available to address how unique family challenges may be resolved and what each path may look like by educating on the different approaches available in order to best meet a family’s unique needs.<br> <br> Eva is trained in litigation, mediation and collaborative divorce, the latter of which is a process she believes is often a great alternative to the traditional divorce process. You can learn more about Eva, <a href="https://kogutwilson.com/attorney_profiles/eva-matela-kogut/">here.</a><br> </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

Maybe you know her as the beautiful woman who first stepped onto the NJ housewife scene back in 2016. Or maybe you're intrigued by her amazing ability to stay out of the drama that doesn't involve her. Or maybe you're drawn in by her fierce loyalty and badass sense of humor.  For us divorced mamas though, it's always been her fierce commitment to co-parenting and putting her kids first that has kept her on our short list of favorite Bravo housewives. Her kids being the reason, she says, for choosing to let her ex-husband live with her despite his infidelity that ruined their marriage. "Someone's always gotta be the bigger person in divorce," Dolores shared. And that might be the best co-parenting advice we've received yet.  Dolores Catania is a mother, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and the living embodiment of a modern-day housewife. She has worked tirelessly to ensure a cohesive family unit with her two children and ex-husband turned business partner, Frank. With her daughter, Gabrielle, studying in veterinary school and her son, Frankie, away at college aspiring to be an investment banker, “Dolo” keeps herself more than busy with work, her many rescue pets and by fueling her passion for helping the community. Staying true to her humble beginnings, she earned the key to her hometown of Paterson, NJ for her deep commitment to improving the city. Her involvement with organizations such as St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Maimonides Breast Center, Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team, Angels for Animals Network, multiple local women’s and children’s shelters helps her live out her motto of “everyone has something to give.”

<p>The dating app profile picture - how much is too much? The dating app profile bio - less is more or tell all? How do I get past the fear of putting myself back out there again? In this episode of Moms Moving On, psychotherapist-turned-dating coach Melanie Hersch helps answer all of those online dating questions that so many divorced mamas and more.</p> <p>Melanie Hersch is a psychotherapist turned dating coach who teaches singles how to rewire the unconscious patterns that have been preventing them from having the love they want.</p> <p>Melanie believes that dating and relationships are some of the most powerful catalysts for personal growth. Her approach isn't focused on how to 'get' the person you want... but on how to become the person who easily attracts love in. Her unique approach blends psychology, spirituality, and energetics to help her clients increase their self esteem, know their worth, and easily attract healthy love into their lives!</p> <p>Her work has been featured in Oprah's O Magazine.</p> <p><a href="https://www.goodatyou.com/">Click here</a> to learn more about Melanie!</p>

<p>New motherhood can be a scary world for some - even scarier if you're also facing divorce at the same time. Jen Schwartz, the postpartum depression warrior behind Motherhood Understood, joins us to chat about dealing with some pretty heavy emotions many women face as they ease into motherhood and divorce at the same time.</p> <p>Jen Schwartz, also known as “the medicated mommy,” is the founder and CEO of Motherhood Understood, a platform, community, and&nbsp;story-sharing hub for women affected by pregnancy and postpartum mental health issues that she created after surviving postpartum depression and anxiety with the birth of her son, and realizing just how many mothers suffer in silence like she did. She built Motherhood Understood to provide women and their families with education, resources, connection, and support so that no mother has to experience a mental health illness in isolation and all mothers get the help they need to feel well and thrive in motherhood. Jen is a professional speaker, writer, moderator, consultant, spokesperson, and thought-leader committed to shining the light on the darkest of places, where maternal mental health taboos have been hiding out, trying to make mothers believe they are not enough and all alone. In addition to running Motherhood Understood, a highly-engaged community of over 93,000 women, Jen recently launched Maternal Mental Health in Minutes, an educational video library breaking down pregnancy and postpartum mental health illnesses and their treatments. Her work and expert commentary can be found all over the mommy blogosphere and on popular websites such as Forbes, Healthline, The Mighty, Romper, Motherly, The Bump, Happiest Baby, and more.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Jen <a href="//www.instagram.com/motherhoodunderstood">here.</a></p>

<p>For years, Dr. Jenn Mann, author, psychotherapist, and host of Vh1's Couples Therapy, has helped couples figure out how to heal, how to move on, or how to heal AND move on.</p> <p>In this episode, she's sharing tips on when to salvage the relationship, when to let it go, and how to communicate through it all - even as co-parents. You'll love her honest advice - especially about how to drag a man to the couples counselor's couch!</p> <p><a href="http://doctorjenn.com">Dr. Jenn Mann</a> is one of the most well known psychotherapists in the country. Most known as the host and therapist for VH1’s long standing hit shows Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn, she has appeared as a guest expert on hundreds of other shows including: The Today Show, The Early Show, Dr. Oz, Wendy Williams, The Doctors, The Maury Show, Steve Harvey, Access Hollywood, The Insider, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. She has a weekly column in In Style Magazine called “Hump Day with Dr. Jenn” where she gives sex and relationship advice. Dr. Jenn is the author of many best selling advice books including: The Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn’s Guide to Improving Communication, Connection &amp; Intimacy, SuperBaby: 12 Ways to Give Your Child a Head Start In the First 3 Years and The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy Confident Kids which have collectively spent five weeks on the best seller list.</p>

<p>In the media recently, we've seen endless news updates about Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's impending divorce, due largely in part to his struggles with Bipolar Disorder. Making the decision to divorce is difficult enough, but what happens when you are considering leaving a marriage where there are mental health issues present? That certainly adds a whole other level of difficulty and stress to the decision.</p> <p>That's why I invited on my friend and top Florida family law attorney Lauren Grondski of the Law Offices of Lauren Grondski for an in-depth chat on how to get divorced when a spouse has mental health issues. We covered best practices, how to handle co-parenting, and which resources to consider when going through the divorce process with a spouse who has mental illness.</p> <p>Lauren Grondski is the owner and founder of Law Offices of Lauren Grondski, P.A. She is a Family Law Attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. In addition, Lauren dedicates herself as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for children in the legal system.</p> <p>Lauren specializes in Family Law, representing clients and mediating cases in a wide array of matters. Whether someone is going through divorce or separation, Lauren Grondski has become synonymous with handling some of life’s most unpleasant bumps in the road with complete compassion, care, and understanding. Learn more about Lauren and how you can connect with her, <a href="http://www.grondskilaw.com/meet-lauren#bio">here</a>.</p>

<p>It's not hard to view your divorce as the "worst thing in the world," especially when everyone around us tends to treat divorce like an ugly, horrible life change. This is where our podcast guest. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, thrives most - in helping women find the light on the other side of divorce.</p> <p>Learn, heal, grow is her mantra and we're getting a healthy mix of all three in this episode of Moms Moving On.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University. As part of her graduate training, she treated clients at the world-renowned Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders in Boston, MA.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen was the recipient of the prestigious American Psychological Foundation Research Award for her doctoral research. Following her time at BU, Dr. Cohen completed her pre-doctoral internship at Bellevue Hospital Center and the New York University Child Study Center. &nbsp;After completing her training, she was asked to become the Director of the CBT program at Bellevue’s Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen has been featured in the Wall Street Journal,&nbsp;&nbsp;NBC News, Women’s Health, Huff Post, Thrive Global and, Good Housekeeping.</p> <p>Learn more about Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, AKA, the Divorce Doctor, her new book, and her amazing online course, <a href="https://drelizabethcohen.com/">here</a>.</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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!"</p> <p>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 &amp; German), and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children.</p> <p>Learn more Bela and her Smart Dating Academy programs, here!</p>

<p>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."</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Through their professional and personal experiences, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan founded <a href="https://mydivorcesolution.com/about/">My Divorce Solution </a>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.</p> <p><a href="https://mydivorcesolution.com/about/">Click here</a> to learn how you can take control of your finances and move on confidently into this next phase of your life.</p> <p><br></p>

<p>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.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>How to overcome some of the more common challenges of stepparenting</p> <p>How to not take the little things personally</p> <p>Understanding your role in the mix of ex wives and their children</p> <p>Advice for enjoying it all</p> <p><br></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jamie is on a mission to inspire women to thrive amongst the tough stuff in life - whatever that may be.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about Jamie, and her exclusive Stepmom Community <a href="https://www.thekickassstepmomproject.com/membership">here</a>!</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>She is now a single mom coach, therapist, and reparenting coach, and I am so excited for you to hear her story!</p> <p>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:</p> <p>- Divorce Issues</p> <p>- Parenting</p> <p>- Coping Skills</p> <p>- Trauma Resolution, and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>To learn more about Sheva Ganz, check her out, <a href="https://www.arecreativelife.com/about">here.</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>​</p>

<p>"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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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&nbsp;in Miami, FL.</p> <p>You can connect and learn more about Dr. Erika, <a href="https://www.drerikav.com/about">here</a>, and be sure to follow her amazing Instagram account, <a href="//www.instagram.com/themindfulcorner">here.</a></p>

<p>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?!</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>Learn more about working with Lauren, <a href="https://laurenhuntesq.com/about-lauren/">here.</a></p> <p>Follow her on the 'gram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenhuntesq/">here</a>.</p> <p><br></p>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Alison Spirito is a divorce &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.&nbsp; Alison is also co-chair of the South Bay Bar Association’s Family Law Section.</p> <p>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, <a href="https://mcgs-law.com/">here.</a></p> <p><br></p>

<p>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.</p> <p>What sets Rebecca apart when dealing with this topic is that fact she is both a family lawyer <em>and </em>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.</p> <p>Rebecca was raised in Philadelphia, PA, where she learned to love cheesesteaks and Italian water ice. &nbsp;Always a high academic achiever, Rebecca attended Cornell University, graduating in 1997 with a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. &nbsp;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.</p> <p>Always interested in children’s issues, Rebecca opened her own law practice in 2003, concentrating on the needs of children in Family Court. &nbsp;She rapidly began building her caseload and her reputation as a strong voice for children as a Guardian ad litem in Dissolution cases.</p> <p>Rebecca returned to school and received her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. &nbsp;Ever the academic achiever, Rebecca was the first student in Nova’s MFT program to receive a 100% on the Comprehensive exam.</p> <p>Rebecca’s practice, as always, remains very focused on meeting the psychological and emotional needs of children, and of families in Family Court. &nbsp;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.</p> <p>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, <a href="https://www.amsterfamilylaw.com/about-us">here.</a></p> <p><br></p>

<p>Healing after divorce is not a linear process. Healing after divorce can sometimes feel impossible. &nbsp;That's why I interviewed Author and podcast host Karen Millon &nbsp;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.</p> <p>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 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Divorce-Yourself-Children-Achieve/dp/1649700962">first book</a>, "An Amazing Divorce: What you Can Do For Yourself, For Each Other and for The Children to Achieve it."</p> <p>More about Karen:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Listen to Karen's podcast, Healin with Karen Millon, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healin-with-karen-millon/id1507209764">here</a>.</p>

<p>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!</p> <p><strong>About Dana Michelle Davenport, Esq.:</strong>&nbsp;Dana Michelle is the host of radio and television talk shows Dana Being Dana, new television show Finding Common Ground and&nbsp;Co-founder&nbsp;and Director of The Homecoming Challenge, a non-profit alumni giving campaign.&nbsp;A full-time practicing attorney&nbsp;and mother of two, Dana Michelle divorced in 2015 and unleashed a new lease on life.</p> <p><strong>About</strong> <strong>Dana Being Dana:&nbsp;</strong>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.&nbsp; Dana Being Dana is also a weekly radio show live on Facebook and<a href="http://intellectualradio.com/" target="_blank">intellectualradio.com</a>.</p> <p><em>Dana Being Dana</em>&nbsp;is a show about the human connection, and engages viewers by encouraging, connecting, and inspiring others to live their very best lives. Ultimately,&nbsp;<em>Dana Being Dana</em>&nbsp;serves our community by spreading love.&nbsp;&nbsp;The show covers topics that matter to real people, and focuses on the core of what makes us human.&nbsp;<em>Dana Being Dana</em>&nbsp;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.</p> <p><strong>About Finding Common Ground:&nbsp;</strong>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.</p>

<p>If you haven't already gotten to know Author and Coach Shaunna Lee, you'll not only get to know her well now, you'll also fall in love with her attitude and perspective on co-parenting and divorce. &nbsp;Shaunna has been married and divorced 3 times, and co-parents with two exes, so she sure knows a thing or two about making the best out of co-parenting life and letting go of anger and resentment in order to focus on her kids. Shaunna also has a kick-ass sense of humor and recently authored one of the most beautiful divorce books - <a href="https://www.shaunnalee.com/so-youre-divorced-so-what">check it out!</a></p> <p>Shaunna has helped single moms walk through heartbreak and loss to create a new plan for starting again. &nbsp;She transforms their chaotic, frazzled and stressful lives into mornings where they wake up excited about what they get to do. &nbsp;She helps them discover more freedom, control and flexibility in a life that feels easy and fun!</p> <p>Learn more about Shaunna,<a href="https://www.shaunnalee.com/about-me"> here.&nbsp;</a></p> <p><br></p>