Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode of Dirty Laundry, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Hershberg to talk about Ozempic, weight loss after 40, and what it really means to “glow up” after divorce. Dr. Hershberg is a family doctor, weight loss expert, and author who shares both her personal story and professional advice.We talk about the pressure women feel to look good after having kids or going through a breakup, the truth behind GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, and how hard it can be to feel confident in your body again. Dr. Hershberg explains her Good Diet Plan, why water-rich foods matter, and how to eat in a way that works long term—not just for fast results.She also opens up about her own divorce, infertility struggles, and how she started over as a single mom. This episode is all about real talk—how to take care of yourself, feel good in your skin, and find your confidence again, no matter where you're starting from.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textShould I get a divorce? Wondering if you should stay or leave your marriage? This episode covers divorce advice for women, co-parenting with a narcissist, and signs your marriage is over.It's our 100th episode and we're diving into the question so many people ask: Is my marriage really over? From cheating and emotional burnout to divorcing a narcissist or starting over as a single mom — we've heard it all. This one's all about the hard truths, the unexpected laughs, and the reality of what happens when a relationship ends.We also talk about what to do before divorce, how to survive divorce emotionally, and the toxic relationship signs you should never ignore. If you're stuck, scared, or searching for answers, this is for you.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textWe're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Danielle, the creator of Openly Committed. In this episode, we dive deeper into open relationships, the myths perpetuated by social media, and the raw truths about love, parenting, and emotional risk. Danielle shares what it's really like to navigate non-monogamy, how social media shaped her views on divorce, and why honesty—not tradition—is the true cornerstone of lasting partnership.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week on the DL we are really spilling the tea and asking all the questions about an open relationship from expert Danielle of Openly Committed.Jealousy? Rules? Falling in love? Is an open marriage a precursor to divorce? These are just the iceberg tip of the conversation - so stay tuned for part two next week ;)Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textLeaving a toxic relationship doesn't always mean the abuse ends. In this episode, Lindsay Abernathy — host of Bitch is a Bad Word — breaks down what post-separation abuse really looks like and how to deal with it. From co-parenting with a narcissist to dealing with constant messages, she shares real stories and strategies that help you stay grounded.Lindsay opens up about her own experience in family court, why no-contact boundaries are a game changer, and what she's doing to build a safe space for women through her podcast and community.

Send us a textThis week the A team is joined by Lindsay Abernathy, actor, podcast host, and domestic violence survivor. Lindsay sits down to share her story, her mission, her hope - that survivors can find a safe place to share and heal together.After a move from Canada to California for love and career, Lindsay soon found herself disappearing into her relationship. Now, a DV advocate, Lindsay is using her voice to amplify others and create a community of Besties so no one is left behind.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week A+A sit down with Sean Valentine of OV Family Law to discuss how you can opt for a lawyer to represent you in your divorce, and still remain amicable with your ex.In this episode, Sean explains how focusing clients on their goals, picking up the phone and chatting with opposing counsel, and limiting the number of nasty lawyer letters gets the best results for his clients. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Alex sits down with Lisa Shaw of Lifestyled By Lisa, a fashion stylist on a mission to build confidence in her clients via their wardrobe.Lisa has been in the fashion industry for 20+ years, and combined her love of style with a Life Coaching certification to build back her clients' confidence after life transitions - be it divorce, postpartum, new relationships or jobs.Amanda was missed on this episode, but we know you'll love the conversation between Lisa and Alex, and bonus: the cameo by producer Ryan Furnish.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Alex and Amanda chat with fellow Canadian Chantal Contorines, an expert on co-parenting with a narcissistic ex.Tune in and learn how to take back your power, assert control over what you can, and let go of all the things you can't. This is a powerful episode you do not want to miss, but please be warned, it does contain conversations around abuse and intimate partner violence.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textFor this week, the A team are interviewing each other - pour a cup of something and sit back while the team behind your favourite podcast spill the tea on who they are and why they do what they do!You'll learn about their pet peeves, their guilty pleasures, but also about their thriving private practices, Midtown Mediation and Forest Hill Mediation.This is the perfect episode to listen to if you're thinking about working with either of our hosts on your own separation journey. Buckle up, this episode is a real hoot!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Amanda and Alex sat down with Samantha Boss, better known as The Ugly Side of Divorce, and chatted about the realities of co-parenting with a high-conflict ex.  Learn about specifics you must include as non-negotiables if you plan on successfully co-parenting, or, more than likely, parallel parent.Samantha works with clients one-on-one, hosts a master class and creates personalized parenting plans, all found at samanthaboss.com.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Alex and Amanda sit down with their hero, the one and only Dr. Landau.Dr. Barbara Landau is a renowned mediator, lawyer, psychologist, and author with decades of experience in conflict resolution. A trailblazer in family mediation, she has dedicated her career to helping families navigate separation with dignity and fairness. Dr. Landau is a sought-after speaker and author, sharing her expertise on dispute resolution, family law, and the psychology of conflict.After decades of supporting families and witnessing the inequities in Family Law, Dr. Landau founded Separation Pathways, a charity dedicated to breaking down barriers to accessibility and creating a clearer, more equitable path forward for those navigating separation.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week the A team sits down with Coach, Author, Podcaster, and creator of the Moving on Method, Michelle Dempsey.After her own divorce, Michelle turned her focus on how she could help others in a similar situation, on a similar path. Michelle supports healthy coparenting, and passionately believes that she can help separating families create a life that their kids don't have to heal from.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textA+A sit down with the brilliant and vulnerable, Breanne of The Diary of a People Pleaser - another amazing example how one brave woman can support, empower and educate the masses, all while on her own growth journey.Turns out Alex always knew she was a people pleaser, Amanda, on the other hand, discovered she has tendencies in the middle of the episode - are you a people pleaser?Listen in to find out!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week, Amanda and Alex sit down with the Tina Swithin of One Mom's Battle, to talk about the brutal realities of the family court system. After fighting to protect her own daughters from an abusive ex, Tina became an advocate, author, and relentless force for change exposing how the system prioritizes parental rights over child safety.This conversation will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about divorce and custody battles. If you're a parent, a survivor, or just someone who cares about protecting kids, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.Follow Tina at One Mom's Battle and learn more about her mission to reform the system.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week the brilliant and hilarious Jennifer Muscatel uses her platform @singlemomsociety_ to not only bring humour to divorce generally, but more specifically to point out the flaws of Family Law and how the court system is setting families up for failure.Her no BS approach will leave you both laughing and thinking, and the A team sits down with Jen to hear the personal stories behind her drive and motivation and building her successful online brand.If you want more of Jen, check out her podcast, Single Mom Society, and learn all about her single mom advocacy. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Amanda and Alex sit down with Toronto local, Amy Tseng, who shares her incredible story of overcoming adversity.She was newly pregnant when he walked out, and Amy realized that she could either be the victim of her own story, or rise up and rewrite the ending. So this single mom decided to build both a booming business, Dermedix, and a beautiful life for her and her daughter - on her own.Here to inspire and motivate other single mom's, this is an episode you don't want to miss! PS - for all our DL listeners, Amy is generously donating a bring a friend deal for her med spa: buy a syringe and your friend gets one for free! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week Alex and Amanda sit down with the incredibly stylish entrepreneur Skye Katz of Skye Flowers Luxury Floral Design.Skye shares openly about her struggle with sobriety and how an intervention from family and friends got her into rehab. From rock bottom she rose to build a thriving business with two Ontario locations, all while raising three kids and maintaining a solid partnership with her husband of over two decades.Now, many years later, Skye wants to ditch the shame associated with sobriety and motherhood and support women in her community.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week the gals sit down with sleep expert Alanna McGinn of Good Night Sleep Site to get the inside scoop on all things sleep.Listen in to know if you should be sleep training your infant, how many hours your teen needs each night, and how you can prioritize your sleep during your divorce.A good night sleep is restorative, healing, and necessary for hormone management and growth, but how the heck do we get it? Alanna comes packed with tips to help you get the sleep you not only need, but deserve.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textThis week the A team sit down with the brilliant legal mind behind instagram sensation @LegallyNikNikki, a single mom and solicitor in the UK, has committed her career to advocating for those exiting toxic marriages and supporting their efforts both in court and beyond.Today Amanda and Alex get to the heart of a question they are asked constantly: can you really ever co-parent successfully with a toxic ex? Tune in to find out what Nik has to say, as well as her tips on parallel parenting, how to support kids during transition and what battles to pick when you're up against someone willing to weaponize their children just to "win".Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textPrepare yourself for the most beautiful and nurturing conversation of 2025. The A team is delighted to be chatting with their soul sisters, Helen Tansey and Mt Meikle of the Helen and Mt Podcast. Helen, a portrait photographer and mastermind behind her company Sundari Photography, and Mt, a fashion stylist and founder of La Closette are on a mission to change the narrative around aging.Empowered by their professional experience of making women look and feel their best, they took to the microphone to share their own personal experiences around aging, relationships, parenting and oh so much more! Essentially, they are Amanda and Alex but with a 20 year head start! It is such a sweet and hilarious conversation that you can't not love.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textBuckle up DL fam, it's the highly anticipated part two of celebrated entrepreneur and executive, Natalie Westlake.Jump right back into Natalie's story with her take on parenting, the step-mom (monster?) and maybe even another love story in the works. Natalie leaves listeners with some advice, anecdotes about her own divorce journey and how she wished she'd ask for help more along the way.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Send us a textWelcome back DL fam! For the first episode of 2025, the A team is dropping part one of an amazing story. For the first time, Disruptive Marketer and Entrepreneur Natalie Westlake openly talks about her divorce, her time at Lululemon and about starting a sex toy shop with her dad!After working for Lululemon for nearly 20 years, Natalie made the move over to the stunning jewelry shop Bluboho (where the team recorded from!), and simultaneously launched 8850, an online sexual wellness boutiqueThis is an episode you don't want to miss, welcome back the the DL.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

The much anticipated part two of our episode on eating disorders with Dr. Mafrici and Dr. Foster of the Toronto Psychology + Wellness Group.Listen in while the A team address how parents can support their adolescents during those difficult years, manage eating at two different homes, and most importantly this time of year, survive eating through the holidays.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week the A team is joined by another bestie duo! Dr. Nina Mafrici and Dr. Michele Foster join in studio to chat all things disordered eating and mental health. Founders of the Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group, Dr.'s Mafrici and Foster specialize in the growing field of adolescent and teen wellness. On today's episode, the good Dr.'s share strategies for supporting our kids as they navigate friend groups, social media, the Ozempic effect and of course, the holidays... and for some families all of that and two separate homes! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

If this is your first holiday alone, or maybe the last you'll be in your marriage, or are just one of the millions of people who struggle with the holidays, this is the episode for you.Today the A team sit down with Megan Sheldon, a grief doula and co-founder of a ritual app with her husband called Be Ceremonial. Using a "create your own adventure" style experience, members can custom design a ritual to support them through the grieving process.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

On today's episode, Amanda and Alex sit down with psychotherapist Lauren Larusso, and get into the nuance of an affair. After having her world blown apart by her husband's extramarital affair, Lauren found her practice gravitating towards helping others experiencing the same type of betrayal. Lauren has gone on to build an Instagram community of over 115k followers, in addition to helping others through her therapy practice and the many courses she offers.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

A leading beauty expert, an entrepreneur, podcast host and a spiritual goddess, Amanda and Alex sit down with Stephanie Gee of Gee Beauty to discuss the do's and don't's of skin care, what true self care looks like, and how to handle the tween demands for bougie products.Steph shares her own skin care journey, and her struggles and insecurities reminding us that celebs are regular people just like us.Curious about what the inside of a family business looks like? Want to know where to splurge on products and when to save? Wondering about how to talk to your kids about skin care? Then this is the episode for you!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Pop the corn and pour yourself a drink because the A team is headed to Hollywood this week!Alex and Amanda are joined by E News personality, Adam Havener. You may remember him from such shows as The Hollywood Reporter, American Music Awards, and Billboard. This week, he spills all the tea on what the heck is going on with celeb divorces! Pull up a chair, you don't want to miss this one. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Just in time for election week, the A team is bringing you a behind the scenes peek at what divorce looks like for our neighbours down south.Joined by Heather B. Quick, owner, CEO and attorney at Florida Women's Law Group, who is on a mission to educate and empower women experiencing divorce through her practice, and via her own podcast, Women Winning Divorce. Listen now to hear Heather's story on why she went into Family Law, why she only represents women, and what divorce means in the United States.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Happy Halloween from the A team! Leaning into this spooky day, enjoy some real life scary stories about divorces gone terribly wrong!From newsworthy tales to Alex's own real life divorce story, you'll want to grab a drink from the cauldron and turn the volume up.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

As mediators, Amanda and Alex know that there are two sides to every story, and that is why they are delighted to chat with Ginger Gentile this week!Ginger is a documentary filmmaker who experienced the difficulties of the family court system first hand. Her documentary, Erasing Family, sheds a light on Parental Alienation, often used a means of abuse in our courts, and shows the other side of the court battle: the side where the kids lose out. The film, however, is one of hope, where children are reunited with their erased parents and relationships are rebuilt after years, and sometimes decades, apart.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

An exciting episode for those of you struggling to keep your cool during your divorce, or, quite frankly, in any sort of human interaction! As we know, where there are people, there will be conflict. This week's special guest, Hesha Abrams, discusses her new book "Holding the Calm" and gives the A team and listeners tangible tools to master conflict resolution to take back their power. These tools are great not only for romantic partnerships, but also work well at the office, with your kids, your in-laws or anyone else you may interact with on a daily basis!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Join the A team this week as they chat with Nikki Tucker, divorce financial analyst, corporate banker, creator of the FIIRM approach. Nikki advocates for women, and both empowers and educates them as they navigate their divorce. With her easy demeanour and down to earth strategies for maximizing financial clarity while minimizing divorce costs, you're in great hands with this brilliant mind!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Divorce can happen at any age, so why limit yourself after the dust has settled?Tune in this week to hear all about expert dating coach, Laurie Gerber, discuss the do's and don't's of dating after 50. Laurie gets vulnerable as she shares her own story of a near divorce and how she reinvested in her relationship and helps others find the loves of their lives.Want more? Laurie has generously donated a free webinar "3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments" for all our Dirty Laundry listeners:Learn✓How to be Ready to Date Like You Mean It in 30 Days or Less✓The #1 Ingredient to Finding A Suitable Companion without Repeated Disappointment✓Essential Elements to Effective Communication even about the Most Awkward Topics✓PLUS: The Key to Finding Your Soulmate in Way Less Dates!Register today!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

How wild is Monica's story? If you missed last episode, pause now and go back - for this two part-er, you need to hear the story from the beginning!Amanda and Alex welcome back Monica Neish of Neish Hair, for part two of her incredible life's story. From model to mother, Monica share's how scary it was to find out that the father of her children was not the man she thought he was. So stop what you're doing and listen, you do not want to miss the conclusion of her incredible journey.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Welcome back! It's season three and have we got a story for you!On the first episode of the much anticipated third season, Amanda and Alex welcome Monica Neish of Neish Hair, a stylist and hair extension master! Monica has travelled the world to hone her craft, and in those travels, found herself pregnant in a foreign country engaged to a man who was more than what met the eye. Tune in for a whirlwind story of love, fear, passion, strength and above all, what it means to be a mother. A story so grand, it had to be told in two parts...Don't forget, if you want to watch this episode, head over to our YouTube channel.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

As the A team says goodbye to Season Two and hello to a much needed summer vacation, the hosts reminisce about their favourite episodes.If you're interested in listening to those episodes mentioned in full:Ash/The Gamer Educator: S2 E1Should I Stay or Go: S2 E9Dame Jasvinder Sanghera: S2 E8Dogs and Divorce: S2 E15Blended/Step Families: S2 E21 & S2 E37Narcissism: S2 E30Religion and Divorce: S2 E19 & S2 E34Addiction and Therapy: S2 E35 & S2 E39 & S2 E40Or go back and start at the beginning, you won't regret it!Also, if you're looking for extra support this summer, don't forget about The DL Community, you'll always find Alex and Amanda over there!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

We all know that in relationships, there will be conflict - you will inevitably end up fighting...but there is productive fighting, and destructive fighting.Today's guest, Cinnie Noble, is the conflict resolution guru and she not only teaches clients how to deal with conflict better, but she was also Alex's teacher!If you want to learn now to listen better, manage your emotions in conflict, stay open minded and manage any and all conflict in your relationships - personal or romantic - this is the episode for you!Bonus: Cinnie is gifting our listeners with a chapter of her book "Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide You" to help you all fight better! Use password: getfreechapter and enjoy! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Ooooh this is a good one! As a pair that believe(d?) in therapy, couples' and otherwise, Amanda and Alex got into the nitty gritty on its efficacy with Therapist Dawn Wiggins this week.Dawn talks to the ladies about EMDR, tapping, homeopathy and more, all of which can support talk therapy. A multi-disciplinary approach is what Dawn specializes in, and the tips and info she shares on this episode are invaluable!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Addiction affects more than just the person with the affliction, and that's why this week on the DL Alex chats with Michelle from JACS Toronto, an organization determined to provide barrier-free access to addiction support.JACS is a non-profit organization offering education, group therapy as well as individual therapy - all at no or low cost and are supported by donations. The pay-what-you-can model means they can help more people struggling with addiction, and the families, parents,  schools, and communities that are impacted.Anything from teens addicted to technology, vaping, sports betting to adults struggling with sex addiction, gambling, substance abuse and more. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week's episode is all about "out with the old, in with the new" with organizational experts Danielle and Amalia from Perfectly Put. Divorce is a time of transition, often resulting in inadvertent purging when simply dividing household contents with your ex, but the experts believe that we should lean into to the purge and embrace new found organization!Amanda and Alex wonder, is home organization the newest form of self-care? An organized home as an organized mind? Tell us what you think!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week the A team is joined by Jamie Simkins, a registered therapist,  stepmom coach, and blended family expert. We all know how hard parenting is, then you add in new partners, step kids, exes and co-parents! Jamie gives listeners some tips about navigating life as a step mom, how to co-parent with your new partners' ex, when therapy may be a good option and overall how to prioritize yourself. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

The team is delighted to be joined this week by Elizabeth Naumovski of Empowered Television, an award-winning Bay Street alum on a mission to make finance accessible and empower women to take charge of their money. Currently, Elizabeth is host of her own tv show, a platform to provide women an opportunity to share their experience and expertise.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week Amanda and Alex sit down with Eric Pierni, Psychotherapist and Founder of Men Therapy Toronto, an exclusive therapy clinic for men.  Eric found a need in the market for a clinic with men's mental health at the forefront. Eric's clinic offers individual therapy as well as group work, and specializes in sex and porn addiction.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Buckle up listeners, the DL team has an episode for you!This week, Alex and Amanda are honoured to sit down with Jessica Frew, host of The Husband in Law podcast, which she records with her ex husband and second husband. Jessica shares her divorce journey, what it is like co-parenting after her husband came out, getting remarried and battling all that stigma while a member of the Mormon (LDS) Church. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

One of the best parts of this podcast is bringing relatable, honest and vulnerable stories to the world. Through storytelling, people feel less alone, less isolated, less "othered".This week the A team sit down with real life super mom Maria, who shares her struggles through divorce, the realities of an untenable parenting plan, and what happens when you agree to things out of fatigue not intention.Happy Mother's Day from the DL to those that are moms, that those that struggle with their relationship with their mom, with their mother-in/out-laws, that journeyed hard to become a mom, to the step moms and surrogate moms, the moms of rainbow babies and especially to those moms coparenting. We see you, we are you, we love you. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

A DL first! Amanda Silver takes on the guest solo. While Alex was taken out by the norovirus,  Amanda was given carte blanche to interview Shanny, matchmaker extraordinaire! And boy did she deliver!Enjoy this episode where Shanny gives us the scoop on all things dating after divorce and all the hot tips you need to know to get back on the dating horse! Guess what, dating apps are not for everyone and thankfully, you have other options.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week is an incredibly important episode and the A team is beyond lucky to sit down with Suzanne Zaccour, Director of Legal Affairs for NAWL (the National Association of Women and Law).NAWL, together with over 250 other organizations, has petitioned for the removal of "Parental Alienation" from the Family Courts as it is incredibly ineffective and only serves to re-victimize and punish those trying to get out of abusive relationships. This episode lifts the lid off the term “alienator”, bringing it all back to what is best for the kids.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

This week's episode has been the most requested by our listeners - how do you divorce a narcissist?The ladies sit down with Clinical Psychologist and author, Kerry McAvoy, to answer all your narcissist-related questions:  How do you spot one? What are the red flags? What exactly is gaslighting? How do narcissists parent, much less co-parent? These Q'S and so much more on this episode of Dirty Laundry.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

Alex and Amanda sit down this week to discuss all things transitions. We see it every day, not just in divorce, but the real question is how can we help our kids with these transitions?Transitions for kids can look like: going to a new school, a new home, maybe even a new neighbourhood. It could also look like going to summer camp for the first time, to a first sleepover, taking transit or walking to and from school alone. Transitions for children of divorce, however,  can look different: it might be a new parenting schedule, going from one home to the other, afterschool care for the first time, maybe more time at a grandparents' house or maybe even just something small like not having all their "stuff" at both parents' homes. Whatever it is for your kids, tune in for some helpful tips and tricks to ease the burden or transition (for you and the kids!).Loved the episode and need more support? Check out the DL Community!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas.Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.