Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women

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Episode 164: Mediation: Is it the right option for you? Jun 23, 2023

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You will love today's guest! Lori Barkus of Sustainable Family Solutions sits down with Rhonda to talk about some of the misunderstandings around Mediation. While it can be a great option, you need to be sure you know exactly what the process entails - and what it does not.

Know what mediation is - and what it isn't
What are some key things you should know and do before choosing mediation?
Preparation is KEY!

About today's guest:

Lori Barkus is a cum laude graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. She is admitted to practice in Florida, Colorado, Georgia and the District of Columbia. She also is admitted to practice in the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ms. Barkus handled primarily family law and commercial litigation matters and has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested divorce matters. Through this experience, and through extensive training as a mediator, a collaborative divorce professional and a guardian ad litem, she has learned that a lawyers' most important task in a divorce matter is to encourage clients to seek the most cost-effective solutions to minimize the trauma experienced not only by the divorcing parties but also by their children.

Connect and learn more:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

Check out Lori's YouTube Channel

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.

For Rhonda and her company, the Women's Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn't just about running the numbers. It's about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.

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Episode 163: How to co-parent, even in the most difficult circumstances Jun 16, 2023

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Rhonda is joined by Attorney Lauren Hunt for a conversation about co-parenting and negotiating the big (and little) things in divorce and beyond.

This episode covers:

Communication is key when co-parenting
Is splitting custody 50/50 always the right thing?
Treat co-parenting like a business
Negotiations and boundaries
Navigating the family court system

About today's guest:

Lauren is a divorce attorney who has been in practice for over a decade. Her focus is on

giving parents legal information so they can make informed decisions about

their next steps. Check out her Custody Case Organizer below!

Custody Case Organizer (ck.page)

Connect with Lauren:

Website (get your custody case organizer under the resource tab)

Instagram

Facebook

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 162: Why you should consider Mediation. May 26, 2023

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Attorney and Mediator, Lesa Koski joins Rhonda for an in-depth conversation around Mediation. Mediation is a great option and can provide a safe place for both parties to be heard and understood. Lisa and Rhonda cover:

What mediation is and what it is not
Mediation CAN work, even in difficult circumstances
How to find the right Mediator for you
Assembling the right team is crucial to the outcome

About today's guest:

Lesa Koski

I am an attorney based in Woodbury, MN with over 20 years of experience and have a strong desire to help people through difficult situations. That's why becoming a divorce mediator was the best fit for both myself and my clients. I am here to help you and I know all about what you're going through.

In case we've never met before, let me tell you a little bit about me...

I help you throughout the process of a divorce through mediation. Together we will create your divorce paperwork or mediated agreement. I love sharing my knowledge and coaching people through the process.

Connect with Lesa:

Website

Social Media Links

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 161: How to navigate being a woman of faith contemplating divorce. May 12, 2023

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Rhonda sits down with author and podcast host, Natalie Hoffman for an fascinating conversation about being a woman of faith facing divorce. They tackle some tough questions, but you'll leave feeling empowered and encouraged. If you find yourself feeling confused about your marriage and contemplating divorce - pull up a chair and listen in!

What are some common beliefs women of faith have that hold them back from making a divorce decision?

How can they work to reframe those beliefs in a way that enables them to maintain their faith while also empowering them to make that difficult choice to end their marriage?

Many women of faith believe they are giving up on the power of God if they decide to call it quits and get a divorce. How is this actually not the case at all?

What can women of faith do about the feelings of guilt they might experience over ending their marriage?

How can women of faith respond to their faith communities when they are rejected due to divorce?

What are some of the ways you've seen women transform and thrive after divorce?

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 160: What makes a good divorce? May 05, 2023

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Divorce is never easy, but what if you could take steps to help your kids navigate the process?

Rhonda's guest today is Sarah Armstrong, author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. They discuss ways to make things easier, especially if you've got kids.

Pay attention to small changes that the children will be affected by - kids are observant!
Take the high road - easier said than done, but worth it.
Set a goal to never pack a bag.
Set the intention to delay your emotions

Sarah gives us some amazing real-life examples you won't want to miss!

Buy Sarah's book HERE.

About Sarah:

Sarah Armstrong, good divorce proponent and author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce, is vice-president, global marketing operations, at Google and proud mom of Grace, who graduated from high school in 2021 and is in her sophomore year of college. Sarah is a mentor to other women in business and longtime volunteer at various nonprofit organizations, including the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and local soup kitchens.

Prior to joining Google, Sarah was a partner at McKinsey & Co. and worked at The Coca-Cola Company in global marketing for twenty years, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries. Sarah started her career at Leo Burnett (Chicago) in Media. Sarah's work has been recognized around the world, resulting in her being named one of Ad Age's "Women to Watch" and included in Ad Age's Book of Tens ("Top Ten Who Made Their Mark in 2009").

Sarah was raised in Birmingham, Michigan with two younger brothers and happily married parents (for over fifty years and still going strong). She attended Georgetown University, as a scholarship athlete, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Business Administration with a major in marketing. She was a four-year starter on the Georgetown University Volleyball Team.

Sarah loves traveling the world and has been fortunate to travel to 55+ countries. She enjoys exploring new cities with Grace whenever possible. Sarah lives in San Francisco.

Website: https://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 159: What if you choose joy? Apr 28, 2023

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Rhonda's guest today is Life Mastery Coach, Donna Tashjian. They discuss ways to move past the pain of divorce to a place of peace and empowerment. We know you will be inspired and encouraged! They cover:

Choose joy - joy is not happiness
You can find healing through trauma - forgiveness is not an emotion
Look for the gifts - gratitude can change everything

About today's guest:

Donna Tashjian is the founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization. She is a Life Mastery Coach, an ordained minister, a podcaster, and an author. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. She empowers you to master life, spirit, soul, and body. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years.

She has developed powerful programs and workshops to help you through life's transitions and pain to achieve your goals or dreams. She also produces a podcast called "You Were Designed for Greatness" and has written 3 books.

Her clients say she has a knack for turning fear into excitement and exposing lies so the truth can shine through.

Website: https://www.ivibrantliving.com/ Free book available on home page

EMPOWERING HABITS LINK: https://www.ivibrantliving.com/empowering-habits-2/

Connect with Donna:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnatashjian/

Facebook

Vibrant Living page

https://www.facebook.com/VibrantLivingInt

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/drtashjian/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMFNossw9VN2QwDtVitzKg

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 158: Is keeping the house worth it? Apr 13, 2023

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Don't miss this episode if you're contemplating keeping your house in your divorce. Join Rhonda and Jeff Landers for this in depth conversation on keeping the house - is it a good idea? What factors should you consider? Learn what the 6-36 rule is and how it plays a pivotal part in planning for your future.

Gather all of the information.
Evaluate your particular situation (things are not black and white!).
Get to a place where you can move forward.

Do not fall for a false sense of financial security!

Jeff's new book: Divorce House Sense

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About today's guest:

Jeff Landers is a seasoned real estate/mortgage and divorce expert with over 40 years of combined experience.

Jeff earned his BA degree in psychology from Columbia University and studied law at Pace University School of Law before becoming a divorce financial advisor. He is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™), Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP™) and licensed real estate and mortgage broker.

In 2010, Jeff founded Bedrock Divorce Advisors, LLC, working exclusively with women going through a financially complicated divorce. Dealing with the marital home is almost always a major issue in any divorce. Jeff's strong background and know-how has guided many hundreds of women all over the U.S. through the complex process of selling their marital home or buying out their spouse and refinancing the mortgage, so they can keep and remain in their homes.

To focus exclusively on the marital home, Jeff also founded Next Act Properties, Inc., which provides real estate and mortgage solutions for divorcing and divorced people (NextActProperties.com).

Jeff has written 7 published books with 15,000+ copies sold nationwide focusing on the marital home and the financial aspects of divorce, as well as contributing articles regularly to Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, DailyWorth, More.com, Lawyers.com, and many other online publications.

Be sure to pick up his latest book: Divorce House Sense

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Connect with Jeff:

Website: https://nextactproperties.com/

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jefflanders

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NextActProperty

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Episode 157: Coercive Control: How to Find the Answers You Seek Apr 07, 2023

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Rhonda and Clinical Therapist, Jennifer Parker discuss a topic we've been addressing a lot recently: Coercive Control. Today's episode covers:

Ways to recognize you are being controlled
How to get the help and support you need
Why isolation is your worst enemy

Grab a copy of Jennifer's book: Coercive Relationships: Find the Answers you Seek

About today's guest:

Jennifer Parker obtained her Masters degree in Social Work at Wisconsin-Madison.She has over 35 years of mental health therapy experience and specials in intimate partner abuse survivors. Jennifer's work with victims builds resiliency by helping understand who is responsible and address issues that interfere with creating the lives they want.

Jennifer's book, Coercive Relationships: Find the Answers You Seek, includes knowledge from her training and research, as well as insights she gained from survivors on their healing journeys. Her accomplishments include a curriculum for IPV group work, workshops, professional newsletter articles, expert witness testimony, a blog, participation in a community DV and Sexual Assault task force, and awards from state and local agencies. Jennifer's blog focuses on topics of interest to survivors, professionals, or family and friends concerned about someone.

Her mission is to enhance therapist and other professionals' knowledge about intimate partner abuse by imparting effective practices through her workshops, webinars, and publications.

Connect with Jennifer:

Jennifer Parker Therapy, Training, & Consultation LLC

Book links: https://linktr.ee/jennifercparkermssw

Website: http://jennifercparkermssw.com

Blog signup: https://madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com/blog

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferCParkerMSSW

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferc.parker/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/jennifer-parker-therapy-training-consultation/

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 156: 5 Ways to Get the Most from your Budget Mar 24, 2023

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Budgeting. No one wants to talk about it, but it's essential - especially if you're contemplating divorce.

Rhonda sits down with Chuck Howard, Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University to discuss the importance of creating a budget and then establishing a routine to continuously track and re-evaluate it.

Listen in as Chuck gives us 5 easy steps to move to successful budgeting:

Set your budget - look at what's coming in and going out of your bank account.
Set aside time to track your spending against the budget.
Think about atypical expenses that creep up and make a plan for those.
Take in an outside view - ask for help from someone who can give you an objective, broader perspective.
Don't be too hard on yourself!

Do you have questions about setting up a budget? Reach out and let us know! We have resources that can help.

About today's guest:

Ray Charles "Chuck" Howard is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Texas A&M University. In his research, Chuck asks questions like why do consumers overpredict their future income and underpredict their future expenses? He then designs simple solutions for these problems that help people improve their financial well-being. Chuck's research has earned awards from the Society for Consumer Psychology, the Society for Judgment and Decision Making, and the Behavioral Insights Group at Harvard University. Chuck earned his PhD in Marketing from the University of British Columbia, and his BA in Economics and Finance from Ryerson University.

Connect with Chuck on LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/in/chuck-howard-98310444

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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Episode 155: 4 Ways to Get Narcissists to Do What You Want Mar 17, 2023

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Rhonda sits down with Dr. Melissa Kalt to discuss practical things to implement when dealing with a narcissist:

Examine your motives
Be aware of the narcissist's behavior patterns
Give narcissistic supply for the purpose of negotiating
Extracting the trauma

They delve into each of these steps in a way that will make you feel empowered and encouraged.

You won't want to miss a minute of this one - get ready to take notes!

About today's guest:

Dr Melissa, a Trauma Expert and Master Healer helps Soul-driven leaders solve their "unsolvable" problems. She helps brilliant, creative, empaths identify the hidden narcissists impacting their lives, identify the impact they have on their lives, then rise above the trauma and chaos, becoming antifragile.

Grab your free Clarity Guide here: narclesslife.com

Connect with Dr. Melissa:

Website: https://melissakaltmd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissakaltmd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissakaltmd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMelissaKaltMD

Your host is Rhonda Noordyk, CFEI, CDFA®, CEO of The Women's Financial Wellness Center

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