Divorce Doesn't Suck

Meet Gabriella MartinelliGabriella E. Martinelli is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and founder of Ever After Wealth®. With 21 years of experience in divorce finance, including 16 working alongside top attorneys, Gabriella helps individuals and professionals navigate the financial complexities of divorce  with clarity and confidence. She makes complex financial topics easy to understand, offering real-world strategies that empower listeners to take control of their financial future.WEBSITE: https://www.everafterwealth.com Email:  gabriella@everafterwealth.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/EverAfterWealth/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everafterwealth/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/everafterwealth

Happy Ever After! She's back! Join me in welcoming the incredible Kate Anthony for her 4th appearance on Divorce Doesn't Suck! This time, she's sharing her Happy Ever After Story—and trust me, you won't want to miss it. Kate is the host of the NYT-recommended Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, a certified coach, and a powerhouse advocate for women navigating divorce—especially moms coming out of toxic or abusive relationships. She's been where you are, and she's here to help.Find Kate here:Web: kateanthony.comIG: @thedivorcesurvivalguideFB: Your Divorce Survival Guide with Kate AnthonyFB: Should I Stay or Should I Go? with Kate AnthonyTikTok: @ thedivorcesurvivalguid

LOVE LESSONSHeidi B. Friedman, an environmental attorney and divorced mother of two, set out on a mission to find true love. Determined to understand the complexities of relationships, she immersed herself in research, embraced dating, and committed to doing whatever it took to find the right partner. Over a decade, she went on 104 dates (not with 104 different men!) and interviewed numerous couples, uncovering invaluable love lessons along the way. Written over 15 years, Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True Love chronicles Heidi's journey—everything she learned, every challenge she faced, and ultimately, how she found lasting love with the man who is now her husband.Heidi shares the invaluable lessons she's learned to help women, men, and even young adults navigate their own journeys to true love. While there's no official handbook for choosing the right life partner, her book comes remarkably close, offering wisdom, insights, and real-world guidance for anyone seeking a meaningful and lasting relationship.Book: Love Lessons: 104 Dates and the Stories That Led Me to True LoveFollow HeidiHeidi Friedman|Love Lessons Author (@lovelessons104) • Instagram photos and videosinstagram.com

Life Planning and Navigating Financial TransitionsMeet Phil WeissPhil Weiss, the founder of Apprise Wealth Management. Beginning his career in 1987 as a tax professional at Deloitte & Touche, Phil has accumulated over 25 years of experience in personal finance and investment management. He holds esteemed credentials as a CFA, CPA, and RLP®. I talked with Phil about:•Navigating Financial Transitions for Women •The Importance of Life Planning for Women •Influence of Financial Role Models •Retirement and Tax Planning for WomenLearn more about Phil here:Facebook: AppriseWealth Instagram: phweiss11 Tiktok: apprisewm YouTube: philipweiss9408

Kathy Boufford is a dedicated and skilled family law attorney with many years of experience as a trial advocate and mediator. She is a partner at Bellenot & Boufford, LLC.  She's also the author of “Divorce Matters”, where she discusses the practical issues to consider at the outset of a divorce. Her book explains how to find the right professional to help you with your divorce and walks you through how to prepare for your case, detailing all the elements you may be required to produce. Kathy's book is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.Find out more about Kathy and her book:www.bbesq.com/divorce-matters

Maura Eliza is is a traditional naturopath, who developed her signature method for helping women heal divorce trauma so they can share their stories without crying. She loves to teach women that feeling better is closer than they think and their experience can help them discover self love.Maura began her journey in natural health because doctors didn't have answers for my digestive issues. Along the way, I learned that emotions affect the physical body too. After her divorce, she knew that it was essential to heal emotionally in order to battle the adrenal fatigue she had been experiencing. She learned about German New Medicine and found out that symptoms are a "START HERE" sign for your personal growth.Listen in to here and learn more about the connection between symptoms (even chronic symptoms and diagnosis) and relationship chaos. Our bodies are always trying to help us, but we don't always understand what the body is saying.Learn all about her signature "The Vibrant Way"Learn more about Maura here:Instagram: @flex.health.with.mauraTheVibrantWay.com

Lucy Price is a Break-up recovery and Relationship Coach who helps individuals heal from heartbreak, get over their exes, and create fulfilling lives. Lucy specializes in guiding clients through the emotional challenges of breakups, teaching self-love, and helping them rebuild confidence and clarity for the future.Lucy joins me to share her story and how she decided to choose herself and choose happiness. She shares her process to help you get over your ex and heal from heartbreak so that you can move forward. We talk about how to know you are ready to start dating again and get clear on what you want in a relationship and how to rebuild self-worth, self-love, and confidence after a breakup and more.Connect with Lucy:@lucy.m.price - IG, TikTok

Ashley Milus is a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach who helps people navigate significant losses and life changes, including the death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, and other major transitions. Inspired by her own journey through loss, Ashley specializes in guiding clients through their healing process with a compassionate and holistic approach. She helps people process their emotions, feel deeply supported, rediscover their sense of self, and move forward with renewed strength. Connect with Ashley:https://www.instagram.com/ashleymilus https://insighttimer.com/ashleymilus https://www.ashleymilus.com #divorce #healijg #loss  #Griefsupport #Somatichealing #griefrecovery #griefawareness #somaticcoaching #traumainformed #nervousystem

Emily Hyland shares her full circle story of marriage, divorce, business partners, loss, grief, finding yourself again, teacher, yoga, the power of writing, and her new full circle and her forever husband. Emily is a poet, restaurateur, educator, and mindful movement teacher. Her debut collection, Divorced Business Partners, came out in October 2024. Her second collection, Post-Mastectomy Poems, is forthcoming with Cornerstone Press, an imprint of the University of Wisconsin Press in September 2026. Hyland's poetry has appeared in The Brooklyn Review, Frontier Poetry, and The Hollins Critic, among others. She earned her MFA in poetry and her MA in English education from Brooklyn College. Her cookbook, Emily: The Cookbook, was published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, in 2018. Hyland is the eponymous co-founder of the international restaurant groups Pizza Loves Emily + Emmy Squared Pizza. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she writes and teaches at Yogasource, a beloved local studio that she co-owns and directs.wendy sloaneWed, Apr 9, 10:06 AM (12 days ago)to meMeet EmilyEmily Hyland is a poet, restaurateur, educator, and mindful movement teacher. Her debut collection of poetry, Divorced Business Partners, explores the complex nature of a relationship's evolution from marriage through ugly divorce into unexpected kinship. Emily Hyland's debut collection, Divorced Business Partners: A Love Story-not unlike Emily's own. It follows the tender, brutal, routine, awkward and aching unraveling of a marriage. While building what would become a successful restaurant. It maps the disintegration of the couple's primal bond.how does grief find us in the smallest moments? What is family when it's broken? We talk about the power of writing and her process to find her way to a better relationship with her ex. Emily shares her full circle story of marriage, divorce, business partners, loss, grief, finding yourself again, teacher, yoga, the power of writing, and her new  full circle and her forever husband. This is NOT to be missed. Follow Emily:@emilyhylandemilyhyland.com emmysquaredpizza.com pizzalovesemily.com

Meet Jeffrey Landers: I spoke to Jeffrey Landers, CDLP, CDFA  about his company, Divorce House Sense, LLC and his new book, Divorce House Sense: How To Keep Your Marital Home So You Can Move On, Not Out. The book will help divorcing people nationwide who want to keep their marital home. In addition to discussing his book he also shared his personal story of being married for 34 years and now divorced. You can find Jeffrey here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefflanders/ https://www.facebook.com/jeff.landers.9210/

Meet Terry Crawly ... Representative of the Better Sleep Council, registered Nurse and certified clinical sleep educator who specializes in sleep health and wellness. She is also a spreaker, educator, and author on sleep. Terry is the co-founder of a Four-bed sleep disorders clinic and much more. Terry educates a wide variety of audiences on the critical importance of sleep to physical and psychological health, growth and development, safety, optimum functioning, productivity, peak performance, and quality of life.For more information:https://www.instagram.com/bettersleeporg/?hl=en;https://www.facebook.com/BetterSleepOrg/

Meet Scott Woehrer...Scott was married for 25 years and found the love of his life six years ago who inspired his book "Good Morning, My Queen: How to Keep Up with Your Spiritually-Evolving Partner Before You Lose Her Forever. Scott shares his journey and roadmap for men to rise in consciousness alongside their partners - before it's too late.The journey of his first marriage and finding the love of his life.We talk about why women are outgrowing their relationships and how men can rise to meet them.The importance of men's groups.Practical steps men can take to deepen emotional and spiritual intimacy and all about his new book and so much more.Connect with Scott:FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094346751206&mibextid=ZbWKwLIG: https://www.instagram.com/scottware111/

Meet Tami Wollensak, New American Funding, VP Divorce Mortgage Specialist. Tami is a licensed Senior Loan Officer with over 28 years of experience. She helps divorcing homeowners with the division of the marital home. Tami can work with women in all 50 states and a call to her is FREE.Find Tami Here:@tamiwollensakcdlpwww.takeorleavethehouse.com

Rachel Sobel is an award-winning writer, author, speaker, do-over wife, mom to two girls, short-order cook, laundress, lunch packer, boo-boo kisser and chauffeur.  She was awarded Romper's 2020 People's Choice Award at Mom 2.0 and is a two-time finalist for Parenting Blogger of the Year in the South Florida Blogger Awards. She's the creator and cohost of the lifestyle podcast, Friends Without Benefits, with co-host Dale McLean, the in-arena host of the Miami Heat and host of their 2023 All Star Game.  She has work published in two anthologies, including Jen Mann's New York Times Best Seller, I Just Want to Hang Out with You. Rachel has written for HuffPost, Romper, Today Show Parents, PopSugar, ScaryMommy, Filter Free Parents, MommyNearest, Insider, She's Got Issues and more. She has appeared on NPR, The Doctors, The Tamron Hall Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show.Connect with Rachel:Web: whineandcheezits.comIG: @whineandcheezitsFB: @whineandcheezitsYT: @rachelsobel1882

Marla Mervis-Hartmann is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, and coach specializing in body confidence, food freedom, and self-love. As the creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, and the bestselling book BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body. Marla empowers people to transform their relationships with food and their bodies through self-compassion and spiritual practices. Featured on TEDx Salinas and in major media outlets like ABC, NBC, and FOX, she integrates expertise in Reiki, integrative somatic trauma therapy, and women's wellness to help people move from despair to hope and thrive in their lives.  Connect with Marla! Web: Love Your Body, Love Yourself IG: @loveyourbodyloveyourselfalwaysFB: Love Your Body, Love YourselfYT: @MarlaMervisHartmannTEDx Talk: The Secret Ingredient to Feeling Good in Your BodyBook: Love Your Body Love YourselfFree Gift! Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating 

Hubert Johnson has 16 years of experience as a Tax Attorney and he's the founder of Guardian Tax Law. He's taught graduate tax law and lectures and he teaches professionals how to handle tax issues. Hubert will be your Guardian against the IRS or State Tax Agencies. You don't have to go it alone! He and his team will give you peace of mind by working hard to permanently resolve your tax issues.  Connect with Hubert for expert and actionable financial and tax advice:Web: guardiantaxlaw.comFB: Guardian Tax LawIG: @guardiantaxlawLI: Guardian Tax LawYT: @guardiantaxlaw 

Cindy DiTiberio is the author of the bestselling Substack newsletter The Mother Lode, a feminist exploration of motherhood, marriage, and divorce.  She is also a bestselling collaborator and ghostwriter, editor, and publishing consultant, and she's at work on her own book, Ghost. Connect with Cindy:Substack: The Mother LodeIG: @cindy.ditiberioFB: Cindy DiTiberio

Meet Jill Dunn, a modern-day cupid who's revolutionizing the dating scene through her thriving matchmaking service, Jillin' It. After her own journey through divorce in 2016, Jill transformed her search for connection into a mission to help others find love. Starting with vibrant speed dating events that quickly became the talk of the town, she expanded into full-service matchmaking, combining her natural talent for bringing people together with her event planning expertise. Beyond matchmaking, Jill is a relationship coach who walks the walk. Having navigated the singles scene herself, she's developed coaching programs that blend practical dating wisdom with personal growth strategies. Her approach? Creating genuine connections in a world where meaningful relationships can feel increasingly out of reach. Connect with Jill!Web: jillinit.comFB: Jillin' It: Your Love LiaisonIG: @jillin.it

Jennifer Lee is a Divorce Doesn't Suck sponsor and the founder of Modern-Wealth. She has almost 30 years (45 years if you count going into the office with her father as a child) of expertise in the financial services industry. She's the author of “Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose-Then Leave a Legacy.”She helps women navigate the financial challenges they face during and after divorce, and the gives them the tools and strategies to face them with confidence. Jennifer encourages women to avoid becoming a financial ‘ostrich' (sticking their head in the sand to avoid difficult decisions) and instead empowers them to take the emotion out of finances and get their financial ducks in a row for the future.Connect with Jennifer for information and advice you can use to protect yourself and your finances as you navigate through, and after, divorce:Web: Modern-Wealth.comWeb: squeezethejuicebook.comIG: @modernwealthloveletterLI: Jennifer LeeYT: Modern-Wealth

Becky Whetstone, PhD, is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Life Coach specializing in marriage crisis counseling. Her resilient spirit has been shaped by personal crisis, and sheoffers intelligent, thoughtful decision making and action taking for people in crisis.  Dr. Becky developed Managed Separation (MS), an intervention guiding separated couples with purpose and timelines. Inspired by her own marriage crisis, Dr. Becky created tools to help couples navigate turmoil. A former journalist, she has an upcoming book, I (Think) I Want Out, aiming to reduce marital chaos and foster healthy relationships.  Connect with Dr. Becky!IG: @doctorbeckyFB: America's Marriage Crisis ManagerLI: Becky (The Marriage Crisis Manager) Whetstone, Ph.D.X: @doctorbeckyMedium: Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. Marriage and Family TherapistBook: I (Think) I Want Out

Scott Levin is a highly regarded divorce mediator and family law attorney based in San Diego, California. Known as the Chief PeaceKeeper and founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, he specializes in helping couples achieve amicable divorces without the need for court battles.  With over 20 years of experience, Scott combines his legal expertise and certification as a Divorce Financial Analyst to guide clients through fair and efficient asset division. He's been recognized with numerous awards, including the San Diego Metro Magazine's Best Attorney and Super Lawyers honors.  His innovative approach has helped 90% of clients reach settlements within two months, earning him hundreds of 5-star reviews.Connect with Scott:Web: sandiegofamilylawyer.netFB: @ChiefPeacekeeperIG: @sandiegodivorcemediationYT: @sandiegodivorcemediationLI: Scott F. Levin

Meet Aprille, a seasoned legal consultant and paralegal with over 30 years of experience specializing in family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and probate. She's also got her master's in industrial Organizational Psychology, and she brings that expertise to the negotiation table. Her education and experience in psychology transform how she guides clients through family transitions.She tackles every divorce case - from peaceful splits to complex battles - while ensuring children's needs stay front and center.Beyond the courtroom, she equips female entrepreneurs with airtight contracts and estate plans. Her unique blend of legal and psychological insight creates a fresh approach to family law.Connect with Aprille! Web: aprillebarkerparalegal.comIG: @aprillejamesonFB: @aprillejamesonbarkerLI: Aprille Barker 

Russell Knight is a divorce lawyer who reads, writes, and thinks about divorce and family law A LOT. He's written 700+ articles about Illinois family law, been published numerous times by the Illinois State Bar Association and is frequently quoted regarding family law in NBC News, Parent's Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Newsweek, and many more.He and his firm are dedicated to guiding clients through their divorces, in and out of the courtroom. They're dedicated to getting their clients back in control.Connect with Russell:Web: rdklegal.comFB: Law Office of Russell D. KnightIG: @divorceattorneyknight

For more than 30 years, Corinna Wood has supported thousands of women on their journeys of healing and wholeness—including founding and running the largest herbal conference in the U.S. Drawing from her background in herbalism and the knowledge of the natural world, combined with feminism and spiritual psychology, she's created unique, earth-based, woman-centered tools for inner growth and healing. According to the ‘godmother of herbalism' Rosemary Gladstar, “Corinna has created a holistic approach to healing from the inside out that leads us home to the sacred center of self.” She's a popular guest on a variety of podcasts, including: Mountain Rose Herb Radio, Voices of the Sacred Feminine, Herbs with Rosalee, and Crone Power Interviews.  Connect with Corinna:Web: CorinnaWood.comIG: corinna.wood.wisewomenstudiosFB: Corinna Wood, Holistic Women's WisdomFB: Along the Wise Woman Path 

Olivia Dreizen Howell is the co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, the first and only platform for everything you need to begin again, including after divorce or breakup, moving, career changes, stepping into your truth, or starting again after grief. After her own divorce in 2019, Olivia had an 'aha moment' when she realized that we celebrate weddings and babies with a registry, but in the moments we really need to restock our lives, we need support. That support comes in the form of both items for our homes as well as the experts who become our hype team. That's how Fresh Starts Registry was born (and it's been featured in Forbes and The Wall Street Journal)! Olivia knew that if we could shift the narrative to celebrate and support people through brave life decisions, it would empower them on their fresh start journey. She believes that when you change the things around you, the things around you change. Olivia is a certified life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and NLP. She is also the co-host, producer, and editor of A Fresh Story. Connect with Olivia for inspiration, tips, and advice about beginning again.IG: @freshstartregistryFB: Fresh Start RegistryLI: Fresh Starts RegistryX: @FreshStartsHere 

Thy-An Tran is a Divorce Coach and Director of Marketing and Advertising at Soberlink, a long-time partner of Divorce Doesn't Suck. She's here to share game-changing insights about how Soberlink's revolutionary real-time monitoring system is helping parents navigate custody arrangements with confidence and clarity. With over 500,000 users and trusted by 10,000+ legal professionals, Soberlink's court-admissible technology has become the gold standard for proving sobriety in custody cases. Whether you're a parent, legal professional, or someone battling alcohol dependency, this episode reveals how Soberlink is creating safer parenting time and bringing peace of mind to families in transition.  Don't miss Thy-An's powerful insights on winning the war against alcohol addiction and rebuilding trust during divorce. Connect with Soberlink:Web: soberlink.comIG: @soberlink.storiesFB: @soberlinkX: @soberlink

Ed Vargo is co-founder and president of Burning River Advisory Group and enlightenHer, a community focused on empowering women through financial mentorship.  He's passionate about helping women build long-term financial plans, especially during life transitions like divorce, retirement, and beyond.  His dedication stems from his personal experience: Ed's mother, an immigrant from South Korea, lost custody of her children after divorce, due to financial instability. This experience has driven Ed to empower women to gain the financial knowledge they need to navigate divorce with confidence, ensuring they never face such hardship.  Ed knows that women can't be fully empowered unless they're financially empowered. Connect with him! Web: enlightenher.comIG: @enlightenherofficialLI: enlightenHer 

Nicole Katz is a Yoga Therapist and founder of The MAT with Nicole Katz.  She helps people connect to the truest, most joyful version of themselves. For more than 20 years, she's helped people heal physically, emotionally, and mentally through the practice of yoga therapy.  With extensive training in both yoga and therapeutic modalities, Nicole specializes in supporting individuals during major life transitions, including divorce. She believes that yoga therapy provides a powerful toolkit for navigating this challenging time with greater ease, resilience, and self-discovery.  Connect with Nicole!  Web: thematwithnicolekatz.comIG: @thematwithnicolekatzFB: @thematwithnicolekatz LI: Nicole Katz

Meet Aprille, a seasoned legal consultant and paralegal with over 30 years of experience specializing in family law, civil litigation, estate planning, and probate. She's also got her master's in industrial Organizational Psychology, and she brings that expertise to the negotiation table. Her education and experience in psychology transform how she guides clients through family transitions. She tackles every divorce case - from peaceful splits to complex battles - while ensuring children's needs stay front and center. Beyond the courtroom, she equips female entrepreneurs with airtight contracts and estate plans. Her unique blend of legal and psychological insight creates a fresh approach to family law.Connect with Aprille! Web: aprillebarkerparalegal.comIG: @aprillejamesonFB: @aprillejamesonbarkerLI: Aprille Barker

Steven Nullman brings 20 years of expertise to South Florida's most complex divorce cases. Since founding his Miami firm in 2008, he's mastered every angle of family law - from high-stakes trials to delicate custody negotiations. Named a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, he handles contentious divorces across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. His dedication shows in the courtroom and behind the scenes, where he crafts strategies that protect his clients' futures.In this episode, he reveals how two decades of family law shapes his approach to winning difficult divorce cases. Connect with Steven! Web: nullmanlaw.comX: @nullmanlaw

Desiree Simone is a Personal Development Coach and the insightful host of the “Growth on the Rocks” podcast. With a passion for personal development and a flair for engaging conversation, Desiree talks about the intricacies of life, love, libations, and personal growth. She explores the sometimes-bumpy journey of self-improvement, mixing a dash of humor and a splash of real-world wisdom, creating a cocktail of inspiration for listeners who are navigating their own paths to success.  Connect with Desiree for inspiration and advice about making your passions reality:Web: desiree-simone.comIG: @iamdsimoneX: @iamdsimone 

Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She created the Quantum Pattern Protocol, using her expertise in quantum biology and neuroscience, to help women tap into their unconscious minds to uncover and heal the root causes of their psychological and emotional blocks. Having gone through a divorce, a failed business, and several broken promises, Riana craved a stable life for herself and her daughter. So, she figured out how to make it happen. She created the exact kind of future she wanted, and now, as a teacher and coach, she has helped hundreds of successful, ambitious women get unstuck, heal from trauma, and create lives and relationships they truly love. She has been featured on many platforms, including The Mamahood Blog and podcasts including Is Manifesting Bullshit and InspiHER'd and the popular radio program Fifty Shades of Bullshit. Connect with Riana for valuable advice about how to go from “goal setter” to “goal getter.”Web: RianaMalia.comFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568074675116IG: @rianamalia.officialLI: @RianaMaliaEmail: info@rianamailia.com

Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker for more than 30 years. She's on a mission to help women navigate the emotional journey of divorce. She writes about divorce, parenting and group therapy and her book, Unhitched: Thriving Before, During and After Divorce, published by Simon and Schuster will be out in January, 2026.  Oona has treated hundreds of women who are navigating the emotional journey of divorce. Recognizing the immense need for additional divorce support groups, last year she founded the Beacon Group Fellowship, a training program to teach mental health providers how to lead these groups.  For tips and advice from women, for women who are navigating divorce connect with Oona:Web: oonametz.comIG: @oonametzFB: @womennavigatingdivorceLI: Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP 

It's Episode 4 of our new series, Mapping Your New Path Forward, featuring our partner, Needle Cuda Divorce and Family Law!In this episode, Attorney Melissa Needle shares insights about how to prepare for your initial consultation with your divorce lawyer. Your first meeting with a divorce attorney isn't just a consultation. It's your chance to take control of your future. Attorney Needle talks about gathering financial information, being ready to discuss your marriage history, being prepared with questions for your attorney, and many other ways you can make your first meeting as productive as possible. There's a lot you can do to start your new chapter confidently and in control. For the expert advice and informed guidance you need to protect yourself, your children, and your assets, connect with Needle Cuda Divorce and Family Law.Web: NeedleCuda.comLI: Needle Cuda Divorce & Family Law 

Jessica Hill is an entrepreneur, professional Certified Coach, Fair Play Facilitator, and mother of two, who has dedicated her career to supporting mothers.  Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Jessica started The Parent Collective to equip parents with the education and support they need to thrive during the many transitions in parenthood. The Parent Collective brings together expectant parents with similar due dates in the same city, building support systems when it matters most.  She helps reconnect moms to their purpose by helping integrate pieces of themselves they may have lost along the way and guiding them toward a more joyful and easeful way forward. For expecting moms and families who are looking to find their people in parenthood, connect with Jessica and The Parent Collective:Web: www.theparentcollective.comIG: @theparentcollectivetpcFB: The Parent Collective 

A board-certified sex therapist, with her Master's in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family, and her doctorate in Clinical Sexology, Dr. Lisa Paz is a Clinical Sex and Marriage Therapist. A frequent guest expert on national TV and radio shows, Dr. Paz's expertise is in couples, individual, and sexual health therapy.  Dr. Lisa helps people navigate issues that pertain to intimacy, marital conflict, infidelity, fertility issues, communication problems, sexual dysfunctions, desire disorders, and much more. She also helps couples boost their already healthy relationships, offering ideas, techniques, and strategies to maintain or rekindle live affairs.  For advice about how to take your connections to the next level, connect with Dr. Lisa on social media!Web: DrLisaPaz.comIG: @DrLisaPazFB: Dr. Lisa Paz

For 25 years, Dale Allen has shared the healing energy of the sacred feminine through her work: In Our Right Minds, which has been widely acclaimed at universities, conferences, corporations, theaters, and expos across the U.S. and Canada, from Kauai to Dubai, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and the Parliament of the World's Religions.  Her new book, In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity's Natural Balance, is an international best-seller.  The film version has been awarded in 19 Independent Film Festivals worldwide. In Our Right Minds is a sweeping journey covered efficiently and clearly, illuminating the history and relevance of the Goddess archetype, as well as its connection to our right-brain intelligence. In Our Right Minds garners praise for being well-researched, organized, clear, level, balanced, without blame, and inclusive of all the human family.  Dale's YouTube Channel features nourishing content and The Dale Allen Podcast ranks in the top 10% globally.  To learn how to empower yourself by opening the door to your feminine wisdom and imagination, connect with Dale!FB: @daleallenFB Page: In Our Right Minds | Dale AllenIG: daleallen_inourrightmindsYT: daleallen-inourrightmindsLI: Dale Allen 

Riana Malia is an accomplished transformation coach with over 20 years of experience in Evolved Neurolinguistic Programming (ENLP), Quantum Time Release (QTR), and Advanced Trauma-Aware Coaching. She created the Quantum Pattern Protocol, using her expertise in quantum biology and neuroscience, to help women tap into their unconscious minds to uncover and heal the root causes of their psychological and emotional blocks. Having gone through a divorce, a failed business, and several broken promises, Riana craved a stable life for herself and her daughter. So, she figured out how to make it happen. She created the exact kind of future she wanted, and now, as a teacher and coach, she has helped hundreds of successful, ambitious women get unstuck, heal from trauma, and create lives and relationships they truly love. She has been featured on many platforms, including The Mamahood Blog and podcasts including Is Manifesting Bullshit and InspiHER'd and the popular radio program Fifty Shades of Bullshit. Connect with Riana for valuable advice about how to go from “goal setter” to “goal getter.”Web: RianaMalia.comFB: @RianaMaliaIG: @RianaMaliaLI: @RianaMaliaEmail: info@rianamailia.com

Jennifer Lee is the founder of Modern-Wealth and has almost 30 years (45 years if you count going into the office with her father as a child) of expertise in the financial services industry. She's the author of “Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose-Then Leave a Legacy.” She helps women navigate the financial challenges they face during and after divorce, and the gives them the tools and strategies to face them with confidence. Jennifer encourages women to avoid becoming a financial ‘ostrich' (sticking their head in the sand to avoid difficult decisions) and instead empowers them to take the emotion out of finances and get their financial ducks in a row for the future.  Connect with Jennifer for information and advice you can use to protect yourself and your finances as you navigate through, and after, divorce:Web: Modern-Wealth.comIG: @modernwealthloveletterLI: Jennifer LeeYT: Modern-Wealth 

It's Episode 3 of our series, Mapping Your New Path Forward, featuring Kevin C. Brown of  Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law!In this episode, Attorney Kevin C. Brown from Needle | Cuda talks about prenuptial agreements in high-net-worth divorces. And you'll be surprised how many people have them, and at the age of the people getting them!Attorney Brown will unravel with complexities of high-net-worth prenuptial agreements. So, whether you're considering a prenup, have been given a prenup, or are simply curious about wealth-protection strategies, you won't want to miss a minute of this episode.  For the expert advice and informed guidance you need to protect yourself, your children, and your assets, connect with Needle | Cuda Divorce and Family Law. Web: NeedleCuda.comLI: Needle Cuda Divorce & Family LawFB: Needle Cuda Divorce & Family Law 

Nicole Kobis is a Partner and Divorce and Family Law Attorney at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. She has over ten-years' experience representing individuals as they navigate the challenges of divorce, including custody, spousal support, child support, equitable distribution, and domestic violence. She served as law clerk in the New Jersey Superior Court, where she gained a unique perspective into the judicial system, providing valuable insights to her clients. Nicole is also frequently appointed by the Court as a Guardian ad Litem for children in contested custody matters and as an attorney for alleged incapacitated individuals in guardianship proceedings. Connect with Nicole and Lindabury McCormick for advice about navigating the divorce process, from filing to finalization. Web: Lindabury.comFB: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.IG: @Lindabury_LawLI: Nicole KobisLI: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.YT: Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.X: Lindabury McCormick

Jason Scriven is a Men's Divorce Coach who helps men build a new life, strong and free after divorce. He's the creator of the Divorce 101 Newsletter and the Scriven Program. He divorced after 27 years of marriage, left his family home, lived with his parents, and lost his job – all in 6 months!  For the past 10 years, he's been in his clients' corner, making sure they show up for themselves and holding them accountable. Connect with Jason for the tools and support you need to get through the difficult times in your life. Web: ScrivenProgram.comIG: @Divorce101_YT: @ScrivenProgramX: @TheJasonScriven

What happens when a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist gets divorced?For Dawn Wiggins, it led to a transformation where she emerged as a fully empowered woman, trauma expert, and integrative healer.  She's the founder of My Coach Dawn, a divorce coach who feels confident and proud of how she moved through her divorce. She uses her own experience to help other people unlock the recipe for healing. To learn how to let go of your illusions and discover who you really are and what you really want, connect with Dawn!Web: MyCoachDawn.com 

Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman and co-host of The Power of the Ask podcast for Savvy Ladies. A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals. Named to the Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022, as well as a Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer for 2022, a Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2023, a 2021 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, among many other awards. Connect with Lisa for practical tips about securing your financial future after divorce:Web: mzwnylaw.comWeb: savvyladies.orgLI: @LisaZeidermanIG: @LisaZeidermanFB: @LisaZeiderman

Barbara Ballinger is an award-winning writer who has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, House Beautiful, the New York Times, and more. She's the author of two popular books, Suddenly Single After 50 and Not Dead Yet, and she's the co-founder of Life Lessons at 50 Plus. She's an expert on what it's like to be on your own again after 50, and all the challenges and possibilities that come with this new chapter in your life. Have you found yourself suddenly single after 50? Connect with Barbara for support, advice, and a way forward. Web: LifeLessonsAt50Plus.comFB: Life Lessons at 50 PlusX: @lifelessonsat50

Susan Shofer is a High Conflict Divorce Coach and CDC Divorce Coach with a specialty in parental alienation that comes from experience. A former corporate private investigator, she brings years of courtroom experience to her clients. She's the co-founder of Messy Divorce Solutions (with Randi Fine) and the author of three books on Amazon: Burner Phone: Running from Monstrous Dates; The Divorce Recovery Ladder; and No One Wins: When Your Minor-Aged Child Rejects You, Circumvent, Defy, Diffuse, and Possibly Eradicate Parental Alienation.  For insight into your relationships, plus expert guidance and support, connect with Susan:Web: SusanShofer.comIG: @SusanShoferYT: Susan Shofer, Certified Divorce CoachLI: Susan ShoferPinterest: Susan Shofer | Your Divorce Coach

Liz Pharo is the visionary CEO behind Divorce.com, which she launched with the mission of transforming the divorce process. Inspired by her own respectful divorce, she wanted to revolutionize the way people approach separation. Her aim is to foster a more compassionate divorce process with less conflict and less financial burden. Divorce.comoffers couples access to divorce services at a traction of the cost of a traditional divorce and breaking down the stigmas surrounding divorce.  For advice about how to streamline the path to divorce and avoid unnecessary conflict and cost, connect with Liz!Web: Divorce.comFB: @divorcedotcomIG: @divorcedotcom 

For 25 years, Dale Allen has shared the healing energy of the sacred feminine through her work: In Our Right Minds, which has been widely acclaimed at universities, conferences, corporations, theaters, and expos across the U.S. and Canada, from Kauai to Dubai, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and the Parliament of the World's Religions.  Her new book, In Our Right Minds: On the Sacred Feminine, the Right Brain and Restoring Humanity's Natural Balance, is an international best-seller.  The film version has been awarded in 19 Independent Film Festivals worldwide. In Our Right Minds is a sweeping journey covered efficiently and clearly, illuminating the history and relevance of the Goddess archetype, as well as its connection to our right-brain intelligence. In Our Right Minds garners praise for being well-researched, organized, clear, level, balanced, without blame, and inclusive of all the human family.  Dale's YouTube Channel features nourishing content and The Dale Allen Podcast ranks in the top 10% globally.  To learn how to empower yourself by opening the door to your feminine wisdom and imagination, connect with Dale!FB: @daleallenFB Page: In Our Right Minds | Dale AllenIG: daleallen_inourrightmindsYT: daleallen-inourrightmindsLI: Dale Allen

Laurie Gerber meets women where they are. She protects their experiences, speaks honest truths, and cheers them on to be the best version of themselves—all while keeping their spirits high. Laurie got her start when she engaged with a life coach who changed her life, top to bottom. After a “near divorce” experience of her own, and using the Handel Method® to rebuild her relationship, she knew she wanted to use what she learned to help others.  She's an expert in the field of life and relationship coaching, with more than 20 years of experience coaching thousands of individuals and couples. And she created the ultimate online relationship course, Master the Art of Love. Connect with Laurie for secrets to making the dating experience easier, and how to find and maintain healthy love:Web: LaurieGerber.comIG: @lauriegerber_ coachFB: Master the Art of LoveTikTok: @lauriegerber_coachLI: Laurie Gerber 

Andrea Javor is a Chicago-based marketing executive and writer with clips in HuffPost, The Washington Post, Business Insider and Coveteur. She is passionate about personal growth, particularly after pivotal life changes, and has found the very best version of herself on the other side of two divorces.Connect with Andrea for advice on self-investment and finally finding a new life on the other side of divorce.IG: @AndreaEJavorX: @AndreaEJavorFB: @AndreaEJavorLI: Andrea Javor 

Chris Hudspeth, Part 2!  He's a Financial Planner for the Risk Averse. He's the founder of Retriever Financial and helps divorced women protect and grow their money. Chris's story is so great, and his advice is so helpful, we're doing part 2! He was raised by a single mother who didn't have the luxury of thinking about retirement, and he saw how she struggled financially at the end of her life. That's what inspired him to become a financial planner who specializes in retirement planning for single mothers. By helping single mothers plan for a safe, dependable retirement, he honors his mom. Connect with Chris if you're a woman with questions about money and saving for retirement:LI: Chris Hudspeth