Wise & Worthy, Thriving After Divorce

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Welcome to a New Season of Wise & Worthy Jan 17, 2024

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As we head into a new year, our podcast is starting a new chapter as we relaunch it under a new name—Wise & Worthy: Thriving After Divorce. And we are also welcoming our new host, Karen McMahon. In this new podcast chapter, we hope that Wise & Worthy will broaden the scope of topics as it continues to be a great resource for our audience.

The State of Divorce With Karen Covy and Karen McMahon Dec 26, 2023

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In this episode I am joined by divorce consultant, author, and recovering divorce attorney Karen Covy, and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, and divorce coach, Karen McMahon. Between the three of us is decades of experience working with couples either going through divorce or considering divorce, with a range of backgrounds. Together we dissect just a handful of findings from the survey and share our thoughts on the state of divorce.

The Impact of Divorce on College Planning With Brad Baldridge Dec 12, 2023

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This week I sat down with College Funding Specialist and financial expert Brad Baldridge. Brad has a wealth of experience helping families determine the best course of action in planning their finances for college. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss how best to financially plan for college and how to navigate the process while being divorced.

It Only Takes One To Transform A Marriage with Larry Bilotta Nov 28, 2023

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This week’s guest is relationship expert, author, and speaker Larry Bilotta. In Larry’s work his focus is to help bring couples back from the brink of divorce, and come back stronger than before. He contends that it only takes one person to transform a marriage and in this episode he shares the key to changing your outlook and saving a troubled marriage by improving your awareness and becoming more mindful.

Divorce: The Growth Opportunity You Never Wanted with Alex Boianghu Nov 14, 2023

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In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, I sat down with Alex Boianghu, a licensed therapist, mediation coach, yoga instructor, and professional consultant. Alex has over 30 years of experience working with couples and individuals to achieve their goals and improve themselves holistically. Together we discuss how divorce is an opportunity for self-improvement, and we break down how therapy can help you assess the health of a variety of different kinds of relationships.

Co-Parenting: How To Get Along With Your Ex With Shaunna Lee Oct 31, 2023

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Co-parenting is a never-ending job. While your responsibilities to your children may technically decrease after the age of 18, you are never done being a parent. Maintaining this parental relationship, while working in tandem with your ex can be a tricky line to walk. There is an abundance of room for miscommunication, hurt feelings, and misunderstandings.

Shaunna Lee is an author, life coach, and self-proclaimed Start Again Queen. After going through three divorces, and raising four children, she is the expert when it comes to co-parenting while also focusing on achieving your life’s work. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss how to get along with your ex while co-parenting, and why it is beneficial to your relationship with your children.

Staying Together For The Kids With Kate Anthony Oct 17, 2023

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Deciding whether or not to stay together for the sake of your children can be an extremely difficult decision. There are usually dozens of different things to consider, from health and safety risks to the sheer logistical convenience of being married, and everything in between.

This week’s guest is divorce coach, podcast host, and author, Kate Anthony. Kate specializes in helping women who are wrestling with the question of whether or not to stay in an unhappy marriage. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss reasons why someone may want to stay in an unhealthy relationship for the sake of their children, and important factors to consider before making the decision.

How to Date While Having Children With Sandy Weiner Oct 03, 2023

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Getting back into the dating scene post-divorce can be a stressful experience when children are involved. When do you introduce them to the kids? How involved are the children with finding someone? What if the kids don’t like your new partner? These are just a few of the questions that are likely to come up, and there is not a one-size-fits-all solution. These questions can be daunting and may even paralyze you from dating again.

Sandy Weiner is the founder of Last First Date and is a renowned TEDx speaker, dating and relationship coach, author, and podcast host. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss the ins and outs of dating post-divorce while having children. There can be several factors at play and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, so we are going to break down some of the concerns we hear most often!

Handling Parenting Style Differences with Nina Cruz Sep 19, 2023

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Rarely do ex-spouses agree on how to best parent their children post-divorce. During the relationship there may have been agreements made that both parties agreed to, but living separately means those might no longer apply. These differences in parenting style often lead to disagreements and conflict, so what happens then?

Nina Cruz is based in Sydney, Australia, where she works as a Parent Coach, Social Worker, and Meditation Coach. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle we discuss how parenting style differences may show up in your life, how to cope with those differences, and best practices for addressing those differences with your kids.

Creating A Plan For Financial Freedom with Leah Hadley Sep 05, 2023

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"Budget" can sometimes feel like a scary word, or perhaps it just feels overwhelming. During divorce, it is important to come up with a plan that will help you reach financial freedom, as the reality of your financial situation changes. Financial freedom can mean different things to different people. Primarily, it is about having control over your finances and being able to manage your money by decisions you make as opposed to operating out of necessity.

Leah Hadley is a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert, committed to providing personalized compassionate financial guidance through life transitions. In this episode of Divorce & Other Things You Can Handle, we discuss what financial freedom looks like, how you can get started, and share helpful tips on saving money.

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