The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast with Susan Guthrie, Esq.

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Find Me the Money! The Top 5 Ways People Hide Money in Divorce with Top Forensic Accountant, Tracy Coenen on Divorce & Beyond #298 May 01, 2023

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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:

How to determine if a spouse is or is not depositing their full paycheck into the joint bank account
When a spouse is withdrawing cash often or one who exhibits a change in behavior of cash withdrawals
What you need to know about buying gift cards to cover up spending
The secret credit card

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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.
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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!

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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 information:

Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Eye-Opening Insights on How to Do Divorce Right from Top Attorney Beth McCormack, on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, #297 Apr 24, 2023

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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:

What a collaborative approach to divorce entails
The various members of the collaborative divorce team
Beth shares two stories from high-conflict or complex cases which we resolved through collaborative divorce

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About this week's special guest: Beth McCormack

Beth is an equity partner at Beermann LLC here in Chicago, and her practice focuses on:

highly complex family law matters with vast experience in complex litigation,
mediation and collaborative law.
Beth also represents children, when appointed by the court,
Beth appreciates the sensitivity surrounding high net-worth, high-profile, and child-related matters, with each requiring a very different skill set.

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!

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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.

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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The Impact of Divorce on Kids: Insights from the New Film, Split Up: The Teen Years with Christina McGhee and Ellen Bruno on Divorce & Beyond #296 Apr 17, 2023

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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 Yearsprovide 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:

Split and Split Up: The Teen Years document what goes on in the hearts and minds of kids as their families change through divorce
The genesis of the second film Split Up: The Teen Years and why it’s a great guide for parents and professionals
How the two movies can be a comfortable starting point for open conversations with your children
The choices we make as parents can frame, define, and influence the experiences our kids have - we can make the road easier for them
“Your children’s story does not start with your divorce.”

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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

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!

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What Happens When Your Divorce is Only One of the Difficult Things You Have to Manage with Author Laurie James on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #295 Apr 10, 2023

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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:

Grief and grieving the loss of what you had and practicing self-care
Some of the challenges that were compounded during Laurie’s divorce
“If you are divorcing later in life, it is the largest financial decision you will make in your lifetime. Fight for what you believe you deserve.”
What it’s like to get out into the dating world when you’re in mid-life
“Life can be beautiful after; you just have to endure the storm.”

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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

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: SOBERLINK

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!

You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.

Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!

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Turbo-Charge Your Divorce Recovery with Wendy Sterling on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #294 Apr 03, 2023

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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

“Nobody walks down the aisle thinking they need a Plan B.”
The divorce process sucks, but it can be an empowering process too. Wendy shares how her divorce was a gift.
Divorce requires a team, not just legal and financial support but emotional support too.
How Wendy’s mom's ovarian cancer diagnosis came on the same day as her husband asking for a divorce, and how it led to a parallel path in faith and love
Three of the biggest steps to jumpstart your divorce recovery: take responsibility, own it, and practice forgiveness
It’s not about changing your ex; it’s about the change within.

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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"

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

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Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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Living Together, Apart with Vassia Sarantopoulou on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #293 Mar 27, 2023

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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

What it means to "live apart" and its positive and negative effects on a relationship
When living apart is not beneficial to your mental health and the health of a relationship
How to keep a relationship healthy, have open communication, and maintain boundaries without having to live apart

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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

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

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Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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Divorce, Mortgages, and Moving On: What You NEED to Know with Zachary Taylor on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #292 Mar 20, 2023

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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

Some ways mortgage lending and the lending paperwork are different when facing divorce
When it comes to mortgage loans, if you are receiving custodial or alimony support payments, you must prove that you have been receiving them for six months, NOT that you are supposed to be receiving it
Do not wait until the middle of the divorce process or later to meet with a mortgage lender because you can give yourself more options as you negotiate your divorce if you understand what your borrowing power is
“Information is your superpower.”
Common mortgage and financial mistakes people make during divorce and how to avoid them

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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

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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.

Easy, quick online divorce process
We review, file, and serve for you
Expert legal and financial help as you go

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!

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THE SMART DATING ACADEMY

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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:

Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:

Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susaneguthrie/

Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq

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Your Parenting Time Does Not Define Your Worth as a Parent with Lisa McGregor on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #291 Mar 13, 2023

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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

Your perception of the time you have with your child does not equate to your value as a parent
Mindset shifts to help you focus on quality over quantity
Giving yourself permission to feel your emotions helps you to move through them faster
Tips for parents to make the most of the time with their child, as well as, how to utilize your time alone to heal

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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/

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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

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Changing Outcomes for Alienated and Estranged Parents with Coach and Filmmaker, Ginger Gentile on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #290 Mar 06, 2023

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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

Communication is at the core of how you start reversing parental alienation.
The importance of emotionally detaching and establishing a brief, informative, friendly, but firm communication with the co-parent
Why earlier intervention can lead to better outcomes
Focus on your behavior changes and yourself instead of your children's or ex's behavior
“Changes must come from within. It takes time and work.”

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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

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The Map to Conscious Parenting with NY Times Best-Selling Author, Dr. Shefali on The Divorce & Beyond Podcast #289 Feb 27, 2023

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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

Why parents must take responsibility for their growth and transformation to become conscious parents. The focus of parenting needs to be on the PARENT.
A perspective shift for parents to focus on their children's relationship with activities rather than their attachment to the outcome
The importance of integrating our shadow elements and not shaming our children for theirs
The impact of screens and social media on children's development includes a lack of ability to tolerate frustration, decreased attention span, and disconnection from reality and their own feelings.

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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”

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