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Hi, My name is Tamir Berkman and in this podcast I'll be getting advice, interviewing experts and supporting men who went through separation, divorce and break up. About me: I'm a divorce coach, guiding men through separation. You can find out more at: h

Divorce Cowboy


    • Sep 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44 EPISODES


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    #44 Harris Vs Trump - A story of conflict (like separation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 11:37


    Disagreement can turn into conflict. In this episode I'll share a way to minimise the conflict, by using "Tactical Empathy" (From Chris Voss). For more visit: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/

    #43 A conversation with my co-parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 25:32


    In this episode I'm talking with Billy, my co-parent about what has worked for us and how we do life. Hi, I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach.

    #42 The "Male Mule"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 10:45


    Men are often shocked by the separation. It's because we're living in a world with a false narrative teaching men to be "Male Mules". Hi, I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach.

    #41 Why women initiate the separation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 14:38


    70%-80% of separations are initiated by women. Here's my take on why. Hi, I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach.

    #40 Separation risk management and anchor statements

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 13:13


    How do you risk manage a separation, and what are anchor statements. Hi, I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach.

    #39 My first equine therapy session

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 8:45


    A few years ago I was going through separation. One of the things I've tried was equine therapy. Guess I liked it as now I'm an equine therapist. Hi, I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach.

    #38 Throwing up the sadness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 8:05


    I share another piece of my journal from June 2020 (Said May in the recording) . How angry and sad I feel. Still on the emotional rollercoaster. Appreciating what I've achieved and how far I came in the last 4 years. I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #37 The people pleaser new default

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 9:52


    I share another piece of my journal from May 2020. How I communicated my boundaries, changed my people pleasing default and found I'm good enough. I'm Tamir Berkman, a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #36 Daniel's story - Before and after the Divorce Cowboy program

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 33:32


    Daniel shares his journey and experience in my program, including: 1. How he was when we first met. 2. What it takes to succeed in the program. 3. Where he's now. My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #35 I'm done people pleasing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 10:50


    Me having enough. Taking ownership. Creating boundaries. Done with people pleasing. My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #34 Happy when you're here, happy when you leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 11:25


    Covid time is bringing me to think about my boundaries. I start thinking about my future and develop an understanding of self-care. My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #33 Dating brings up some uncomfortable truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 8:45


    First connection/date brings up some questions about my ex. How much am I still connected to her? What will I do if she find someone? My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #32 Separation as a gift?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 8:26


    Separation was the most challenging thing I've ever went through. It was also one of the biggest gifts I've recived. My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #31 Lawrence's story - Thriving through separation with the Divorce Cowboy program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 32:02


    Lawrence shares his journey and experience in my program, going from lost to clear, from pain to gratitude, from sadness to excitement in 7 weeks. It was a pleasure working with you mate, great to chat and all the best! My name is Tamir Berkman and I'm a relationship and separation coach for men.

    #30 Three major pitfalls that contribute to a messy divorce:

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 10:00


    Clear communication is essential for an healthy separation. Check your ego, emotions and listening skills. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #29 Five months after separation - Identity crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 11:51


    Expanding on Identity crisis, anger, fight or flight, three pain points of separation, three stages of the work. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #28 Four months after separation - Finding freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 10:45


    Here's how I found my freedom, my abundance and my momentum. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #27 Doing Men's work through MKP (Man Kind Project)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 13:00


    The ManKind Project (MKP) is a global brotherhood of nonprofit/charitable organizations that conduct challenging and highly rewarding programs for men at every stage of life. https://mankindproject.org/ Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #26 Masculine communication technique - Voice your wants and needs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 10:49


    How do I start voicing my wants and needs? How do I talk about my emotions? Here's a script. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #25 Going through separation/divorce? When will you put yourself as a priority?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 11:07


    The truth is that money is just an excuse. Most men that need support are not doing it because they don't put themselves as a priortiy. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #24 What's really happening to you during divorce/separation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 10:06


    In this episode: Separation is an emotional challenge. As a man you were taught out of your emotions. Emotions, are guides and working with them is life chancing. The pain points of separation: #1 Emotional rollercoaster. #2 Drain of drama. #3 Identity crisis. 70% of separations are initiated by women. Understanding the grief cycle. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #23 How to get out of thinking "I'm not good enough"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 11:31


    Hold your beliefs in court and ask for evidence: are they really true or false? Use Socratic questioning to expose and unravel deeply held values and beliefs that frame and support what we think and say. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #22 The seven stages of surviving separation/divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 10:31


    1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Acceptance 4. Responsibility 5. Growth 6. Forgiveness 7. Self love Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #21 How to quit smoking for good with one simple action

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 9:25


    By asking myself: Does it serve me? What is the feeling? What is the thought? What is the opposite from these feelings and thoughts? Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #20 How to develop a personal mission statement and values

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 6:13


    What is your mission? What are your values? Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #19 The 3 pain points of separation/divorce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 8:13


    The three main pain points of separation are: 1. The emotional rollercoaster 2. The blame game 3. The identity crisis Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #18 Men circles and vulnerability as strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 7:21


    Men support and empowerment: MKP Man Kind Project: https://mankindproject.org/ MKP Man Kind Project Australia: https://mankindproject.org.au/ Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can support you:

    #17 Getting support and stepping out of my comfort zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 9:40


    Things I mention in this episode: Book: Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends Men support and empowerment: MKP Man Kind Project: https://mankindproject.org/ MKP Man Kind Project Australia: https://mankindproject.org.au/ Want more? Check out my website.

    #16 How to deal with fear by journaling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 7:35


    Four years ago, I was sitting with my fear. Here's what I wrote… Want more? Want more? Check out my website.

    #15 The 3 stages of growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 7:02


    1. Awareness 2. Work 3. Physical change Want more? Want more? Check out my website.

    Episode #14 - Andy's story and tips from his book: Take the High Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 48:29


    Why we believe that we're right even when being "right" isn't what we need, what does it rally mean to "put your kids first", and what's the biggest advice for dads? In this episode, Andy Heller , a successful businessman, talks about his separation story and the book that came after: Take the High Road. Andy Heller is not a divorce professional such as a divorce attorney, mediator, therapist, co-parenting counselor, or the host of other professionals that support and service those going through divorce. Among his professional accomplishments, Andy co-authored two best selling real estate investment books in the 2000s. While the books were well received, Andy had no interest in writing another book. That decision changed after his own divorce. While navigating through his own divorce Andy read countless support books to help him navigate through the process. While helpful, Andy identified a crucial hole in the self-help space for men and women navigating through divorce. Andy's book “Take the High Road, Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family” is his give back with a stated goal of making the divorce process easier for those who are considering or who are on the divorce path. Several factors make his book truly groundbreaking. First, Andy brings a businessman's objective perspective into his counsel. Andy interviewed attorneys, divorcees, therapists, co-parenting counselors, mediators, special masters, and others to arrive at advice and guidance from the leading industry experts. Andy presents the guidance in 46 strategies, tools, and tips that armed with the experience and counsel of these experts, the readers can themselves, hopefully their former spouses, and most importantly their children land in a healthier place in the months and years after the conclusion of their divorces. Shortly after the launch of his book Andy was asked what he is most proud of upon releasing his book. Andy highlighted the varied glaring reviews from other divorce book authors and expert therapists that serve the divorce community. Such accolades and reviews validated the 8-year project and hours of research that went into the creation of “Take the High Road, Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family”.

    Episode #13 - James's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 66:21


    What's it like "being on the fence", why we believe "others have it all" and being single after separation. In this episode, James Grima , a Life and Business Coach for Men, talks about his personal story through separation. In a genuine, revealing and accurate way, James paints a picture of what's it like being the one initiating the divorce, what was the process he went through before making the decision and why he finally made the choice to leave. Another separation story, showing courage through vulnerability. Why Divorce Cowboy? A cowboy is a man who gets thrown off, gets up, and tries again. Every man who survived separation is a divorce cowboy. Are you that man?

    Episode #12 - How men handle relationships, why men don't get support and what masculinity looks like? With John Oliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 69:22


    In this episode, John Oliffe, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Men's Health Promotion at The University of British Columbia, talks about the insights from his latest research into men and relationships. Talking with hundreds of men that experienced divorce and separation, and listening to practitioners that are involved in this field, John shares insights, anecdotes and his own reflections. A must listen to any men who wants to know more about how men do relationships.

    Episode #11 - Divorce coaching, dealing with grief and how to heal through separation with Gabby McDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 56:09


    In this episode, Gabby McDonald, a divorce coach, and a practitioner at Simple Separation, explains what a divorce coach is, what is the process of working with a divorce coach and why it's so important to self development an future growth. Please check out the website: https://www.simple-separation.com.au/ Or email: gabbydmcdonald@gmail.com Hope you enjoy our conversation. The Divorce Cowboy Podcast is available on Spotify and Apple. open.spotify.com/episode/5thGH3iaqC2zwEiPfLN5Ew Spotify podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/divorce-cowboy/id1579280136 Apple #separation #divorce #mental health

    Episode #10 - Why it's a good idea to avoid going to court - A deep dive into mediation with Marguerite Picard

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 50:22


    Episode #9 Mediation - The healthier, quicker and cheaper way to divorce, with Alina Kleiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 41:43


    When first going through separation it's easy to fall into thinking there's only one way to go about it. In this episode, Alina Kleiman from Bayside Mediation explains about the mediation process, the mindset required and why it's better for everyone, especially the kids! Alina is helping couples separate amicably, evolve the relationship and establish a good co-parenting routine. Please check out their website - https://baysidemediation.com.au/ Hope you enjoy our conversation. The Divorce Cowboy Podcast is available on Spotify and iTunes. open.spotify.com/episode/5thGH3iaqC2zwEiPfLN5Ew (Divorce Cowboy podcast Spotify) podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/divorce-cowboy/id1579280136 (Divorce Cowboy podcast Apple) #separation #divorce #mental health

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #8 - Trev's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 62:48


    A cowboy is someone who falls down, gets up and tries again. The men I interview decided to survive, overcome and thrive after separation, making all of them divorce cowboys. Are you going through a separation? Download your free Separation Survival Guide: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/ Would you like to chat, ask a question, collaborate or be a guest on the show? Email: tamir@divorcecowboy.com.au

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #7 - Paul's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 81:47


    A cowboy is someone who falls down, gets up and tries again. The men I interview decided to survive, overcome and thrive after separation, making all of them divorce cowboys. Are you going through a separation? Download your free Separation Survival Guide: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/ Would you like to chat, ask a question, collaborate or be a guest on the show? Email: tamir@divorcecowboy.com.au Book mentioned in this episode: Wired for Love : How Understanding Your Partner's Brain Can Help You Defuse Conflicts and Spark Intimacy - By Stan Tatkin

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    Divorce Cowboy Episode #6 - Men's Circles (MKP ManKind Project)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 61:39


    MKP (The ManKind Project) is a significant part of my life. During my separation I found this organisation, it's programs and men circles to be so valuable, it became my "church" - A place where I go to share, hold space, grow and be inspired. The experiences and men I have met there changed my life. I was honoured to speak with my friend Peter Lustig, who is shedding some light on what's happening inside the circles, every week. I hope many men will find this episode useful. Links mentioned in this episode: Man Kind Project Australia: https://mankindproject.org.au/ Peter's email: psl@peterslustig.net Are you going through a separation? Download your free Separation Survival Guide: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/ Would you like to chat, ask a question, collaborate or be a guest on the show? Email: tamir@divorcecowboy.com.au

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #5 - Ty's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 49:27


    A cowboy is someone who falls down, gets up and tries again. The men I interview decided to survive, overcome and thrive after separation, making all of them divorce cowboys. Are you going through a separation? Download your free Separation Survival Guide: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/ Would you like to chat, ask a question, collaborate or be a guest on the show? Email: tamir@divorcecowboy.com.au Links mentioned in this episode: Men thriving after separation FB support group https://www.facebook.com/groups/menthrivingafterseparation

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #4 - The Separation Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 47:23


    Download The Separation Survival Guide for FREE: https://www.divorcecowboy.com.au/ This episode is a step by step walkthrough of The Separation Survival Guide which includes: 1. Learn to identify and deal with your emotions. 2. Ask for support and be ok with being vulnerable. 3. Become aware of your escaping and coping actions. 4. Reshape your identity. 5. Stop victimising yourself and blaming others. 6. Learn techniques to achieve calmness and inner peace. 7. Learn to Love Yourself Again.

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #3 - Andy's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 94:35


    These are the stories of men that overcame separation, divorce and break up. It is meant to serve as an inspiration, documenting the emotions, vulnerability and truth. For more information please visit: www.divorcecowboy.com.au

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #2 - Peter's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 82:43


    These are the stories of men that overcame separation, divorce and break up. It is meant to serve as an inspiration, documenting the emotions, vulnerability and truth. For more information please visit: www.divorcecowboy.com.au For more info about the collaborative separation process and Peter's work please visit: https://peterslustig.net/

    Divorce Cowboy Episode #1 - Jonathan's story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 49:54


    These are the stories of men that overcame separation, divorce and break up. It is meant to serve as an inspiration and to document these men emotions, vulnerability and truth. For more information please visit: www.divorcecowboy.com.au

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