EP: 096 Anne-Louise DePalo Become Fully ALIVE Through the Divorce Process Divorce forces us to forge a new identity. Like it or not, life is different now, and we can either fight the change or accept and adapt to a new reality. Best case scenario, we use the crisis as an opportunity to change for […]
A Top Hostage Negotiator’s Approach to Divorce with Chris Voss
EP: 095 Chris Voss A Top Hostage Negotiator’s Approach to Divorce Divorce settlements are often compared with business deals. But the analogy falls apart when you consider that business deals give you the option to walk away. Perhaps a better parallel is that of a hostage negotiation, where you have no choice but to work […]
Telling the Story of Your Divorce with Steve Friedman
EP: 094 Steve Friedman Telling the Story of Your Divorce In the midst of difficult life transitions like divorce, it is human nature to reach extreme, self-defeating conclusions: I’m incapable of love! All men are sociopaths! The world is unspeakably cruel! How can we take a closer look at what happened in our relationship and […]
Reclaiming a Sense of Control in the Divorce Process with Sonia Queralt
EP: 092 Sonia Queralt Reclaiming a Sense of Control in the Divorce Process Once you have made the difficult decision to divorce, a sense of urgency sets in. You want to get through the painful process as quickly as possible. Yet it is unwise to make snap decisions when you’re under that kind of emotional […]
Building a Community to Help You Navigate Divorce with Deanna Coyle
EP: 091 Deanna Coyle Building a Community to Help You Navigate Divorce Most people dealing with divorce feel isolated and alone. It’s challenging to find people who really understand what you’re going through and attending events around the divorce process can prove embarrassing. So, where can you go to learn about your options, get recommendations […]
A Non-Toxic Approach to Divorce with Gabrielle Hartley
EP: 090 Gabrielle Hartley A Non-Toxic Approach to Divorce Divorce is a difficult, painful process. But at the end of the day, people pursue divorce because they want to be happier and improve their lives. The experience CAN afford you the opportunity to look inward, rediscover yourself and architect a better future—if you approach divorce […]
The Evolution of Marriage—and Divorce with Stephanie Coontz
EP: 084 Stephanie Coontz The Evolution of Marriage—and Divorce Over the last 40 years, marriage has evolved from an institution based on strict gender roles and specialization to a connection based on friendship and shared interests. Our expectations of marriage have shifted as well, the standards for intimacy rising along with the need to negotiate […]
The Realities of Divorce Law with Jacqueline Newman
EP: 083 Jacqueline Newman The Realities of Divorce Law Our cultural vision of divorce court is very different from reality. We fantasize about justice and imagine that the judge will take our side. But the truth of the matter is that most cases settle, and in those that do make it to trial, the judgement […]
Navigating the Four Stages of Divorce with Liza Caldwell
EP: 078 Liza Caldwell Navigating the Four Stages of Divorce If you’re reading this, you are likely familiar with the first stage of the divorce process, the stage Liza Caldwell identifies as Something is Wrong. The problem with stage one is that you can get stuck there, lost in a vicious cycle with your own […]
The Brain Science Behind Divorce with Dr. David Rock
EP: 073 Dr. David Rock The Brain Science Behind Divorce We know that the strong negative emotions associated with divorce make it difficult to think rationally. But have you ever wondered what happens in your brain when emotion takes over? How does a threat response impact your aptitude for conscious thought? And how might an […]