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Join Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP® and her guest, attorney Nicole Levy as they discuss Divorce Mediation. Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing.  Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees. Attorney Levy is a senior associate attorney, divorce mediator, mediation coach, and collaborative law attorney who brings a precise, client-focused approach to the law combining superior legal scholarship with commonsense solutions to address clients' legal concerns. In the courtroom, her depth of legal knowledge, as applied to the facts of each of her clients' cases, provides the backbone for the kind of poised, well-organized legal arguments that Probate and Family Court judges favor. Among her peers, Attorney Levy is known as a focused, strong-willed negotiator with an eye for detail and aptitude for deal-making. Attorney Levy is a statutory divorce mediator pursuant to MGL Ch. 233, § 23C and is a proud member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Visit her online at: https://tinyurl.com/hvkbpjnu. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

In this week's podcast, Jennifer Richmond and Ken Pope speak with Jany Finkielsztein about her immigrant experience and what drove her passion for working in education. Jany's family immigrated from Poland to Colombia during the Holocaust, and one of her grandfather's sayings was, (Outside of packing light and running fast) "nobody can take your education from you." Jany took that to heart and carried her passion for education with her, when safety concerns led her family to immigrate to the United States. As an educator, Jany focused on finding ways to give back to the Hispanic and immigrant communities. However, as the focus of educator professional development began to prioritize activism over learning, she reevaluated her approach. Now working with the CAMERA Education Institute, Jany researches and exposes activists, organizations and curricular materials that present false accounts of Israel and Zionism in K-12 education. In addition, Jany helps to provide educational materials that tackle the anti-Israel bias that has captured much of the American education landscape. No one can take your education away, but we ask Jany: Do we want to preserve the kinds of education that are increasingly contributing to division and polarization among students? Bio: Jany is originally from Bogota, Colombia. She has worked as a middle school teacher, curriculum coordinator and instructional coach across charter, public and independent schools in Massachusetts. She has experience planning and facilitating professional learning opportunities for K-12 teachers. In addition, Jany has been an adjunct faculty teaching pre-service courses for teacher preparation programs at Boston University and Simmons University. Jany is a board member of the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies (MCSS), and the Jewish Affairs Caucus of the National Educators association (NEA). She is currently a senior education analyst at the CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy for Middle East Reporting and Analysis) Education Institute. Resources: One -Pager research based Timely topics: https://www.camera-edu.org/timely_topics/ History of the Jewish People in the Land of Israel - curriculum for schools: https://www.camera-edu.org/5379-2/ The CAMERA Education Institute's (CEI) expert literature program team has curated a list of fiction and non-fiction recommended books for K-12 students that provide accurate information about Israel, its history, current events, Zionism and Israelis: https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-elementary-school/ https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-middle-school/ https://www.camera-edu.org/resources/recommended-books/books-for-high-school/ We also exposethe anti-Israel K-12 books infiltrated into schools to promote the ideology: ProblematicBooks After Oct 7, the efforts to have these types of books in classrooms intensified. To see the scope of the CAMERA Education Institute's (CEI) work: https://www.camera-edu.org/

In this conversation, Jodie N. shares her journey of gambling harms and the work she does in this space. She talks about her first memories of gambling and how it didn't become a problem until later in life. The conversation also touches on the transference of addiction and the importance of addressing underlying issues in recovery. She also highlights the four pillars of recovery: home, health, community, and purpose. Jodie's story serves as a reminder that recovery is possible and that finding purpose can be a powerful motivator in overcoming the challenges of gambling harms. Jodie works for The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health. For more information about the resources available, please visit: https://macgh.org/ **If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.   ~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!  https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/' ~And Birches Health - Online Gambling Addiction Treatment That Works!  https://bircheshealth.com/ ~ The Gambling Clinic - Funded by the Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.  https://thegamblingclinic.com/ ************************************************************************************************************* For more information on the GRIT Act: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf If you'd like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!) #gamblingaddiction #recovery #gamblersanonymous #gambling Helpful links: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here https://800gambler.org/ https://gamban.com/ Online gambling blocking software https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/ https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com Terra Carbert: https://ambitiousaddicts.com/ Brian Hatch: https://endgamblingharm.com/ UK Help: https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings Australia Help: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Canada Help: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling Podcasts: The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA Ambitious Addicts: https://ambitiuosaddicts.libsyn.com/2021 All In: The Addicted Gambler's Podcast: https://addictedgamblerpodcast.libsyn.com/ Support groups:  The BGS Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1520878581449100/ Ambitious Women in Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ambitiouswomeninrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1182930495779649/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/138607691434337/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSelfDiscoverySisterhood

When Brianne Doura-Schawohl joined the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling in the fall of 2013, the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in the United States was five years away and amending the Criminal Code of Canada to pave the way for legal single-event sports betting was eight years away. Since then, Doura-Schawohl has gone on to become a leading voice on responsible gambling and problem gambling in senior leadership roles with the National Council on Problem Gambling, and EPIC Risk Management. In her current role as CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC, she's working with stakeholders across the regulated gambling industry to address the growing concern around problem gambling. On the latest episode of the Gaming News Canada Show, Doura-Schawohl discussed the impact that the fast-moving mobile/online gambling industry in the U.S. is having on people, the influence of gambling advertising and famous brand ambassadors on players, concerns about increased gambling activity among college students, the need for more research into problem gambling, and the responsibility that stakeholders across the industry have to make gambling safer. Doura-Schawohl, who doesn't shy away from advocating for more tangible action on RG, also provided more than a few words of praise to RG efforts in Ontario and across the rest of Canada by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario – when creating the province's regulated sports betting and igaming marketplace – the Responsible Gambling Council and BCLC with its GameSense self-exclusion program that is being used by operators in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Boston sports team won five national championships in the last six years? Hint: it wasn't the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics or Bruins. The answer: the Boston Renegades, a women's football team. While the local women's teams that have been winning championship after championship, they've received much less fanfare than their male counterparts at Fenway or Gillette Stadium. "Sports aren't inherently male, but in so many spaces we've come to accept them as such," said Rev. Laura Everett, author of the blog, Boston Women's Sports. "We have national and world champions playing locally, but they're not getting the coverage they deserve. Whereas so often women's sports teams are expected to prove that they're worthy, when the men's teams are just presumed that they are." But soccer fans may have reason to rejoice — a bid to bring a new national women's soccer team to Boston could materialize in coming years. Some experts hope it could be the catalyst for local women's teams to finally get the respect and higher profile they have earned. "It's exciting to think that women's pro soccer will be back, hopefully, in Boston and exciting because it's a sport and a league, the NWSL, that's really on the rise. It will be great to have Boston be part of that women's sports conversation nationally." GUESTS Shira Springer, sports journalist and lecturer in Managerial Communication at MIT Reverend Laura Everett, executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, author of the blog, Boston Women's Sports

The Young Jurks live with two guests from MassCOSH, Massachusetts Council for Occupational Safety and Health discussing an upcoming NIOSH (the feds) Health Hazard Evaluation at Trulieve Holyoke. Our guests are Nancy Lessin and Elise Pechter. MassCOSH.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theyoungjurks/support

My guest on today's episode is Laurie Israel. Laurie Israel is the author of The Generous Prenup. She is an attorney, consultant, and mediator, concentrating her practice on both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Many of my clients have had questions about how to handle finances when remarrying on partnering again after divorce, so I was excited to bring her on the podcast to talk about prenups and how they could be useful.And for those just considering a divorce, she explained how marital mediation or arbitration may be more effective than divorce court.Our conversation revealed that what is commonly assumed about prenups and what is talked about in the media and celebrity divorces isn't the truth at all. Laurie pulled back the curtain on prenups and laws around money, contribution and shared her views about generosity and its role in relationships. Enjoy the episode!“What else is marriage, but being considerate to each other?...that's the key to it, really caring about another person.”“A lot of people are encouraged by the media, and what they're reading to make money more important, and protecting your money more important than your marriage…that's the problem.”“There's a lot of pushback on my views by younger people like millennials, and they say…why shouldn't we have a plan for our marriage? You know, why should we take the risk? But the problem is that these people have not experienced what a long term marriage is. And they also don't understand what the laws about marriage and divorce and estates are.”If you want to start making serious progress in your dating journey TODAY, sign up for a coaching consultation call.Click here to ScheduleGet my FREE PDF Download: 50 Green Flags of a Healthy RelationshipFeatured on the Show: Laurie Israel Laurie Israel is an attorney, consultant, and mediator, concentrating her practice on both prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She works as a consultant and mediator nationwide. She previously practiced for 35 years in the areas of tax law, divorce, collaborative law, estate planning, probate of estates and trust administration, as well as mediation and, in Massachusetts, providing counsel for couples entering into prenuptial agreements. Laurie is one of the initial practitioners and developers of the field of marital mediation, the practice of using mediation to help couples solve marital problems and improve their marriages. Laurie is a former board member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Her writings include articles on divorce, mediation, marital mediation, and prenuptial agreements. Laurie's FacebookLaurie's TwitterLaurie's Website Laurie on Mediate.comLaurie on HuffpostLaurie Israel in The Cut (New York Magazine) Why You (Probably) Shouldn't Get a Prenup (Correction: On the podcast, Sade misnamed the publication as the New York Times instead of the New York Magazine)

WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy speaks with Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, about problem gambling, and what safeguards the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has in place to prevent addiction.

What is adult family mediation? Join us on this episode where we welcome guest Halee Burg, an Affiliate Mediator with Elder Decisions®, a division of Agreement Resources, LLC. Sometimes families get stuck. We can't agree and we don't know how to move forward. Adult family or elder mediation is an effective method of making difficult family decisions. Mediators are highly skilled, neutral, conflict resolution experts who do not provide advice or "take sides" but, instead, facilitate purposeful and directed conversations in which family members are encouraged to express their interests and concerns. Three key takeaways from this episode: First, mediation is one of the least adversarial methods to resolve disputes. It is a method of facilitated negotiation. There are other options, including arbitration and litigation, that leave the ultimate decision up to a third party. Second, the process may not be a quick one. It is a future-orientated, problem-solving process. While this method is designed to be short-term, it doesn't necessarily mean a resolution will come quickly. Third, mediation is not the same as therapy, but it can feel therapeutic. The goal of mediation is to come to a resolution with solutions and actionable plans for moving forward but the process itself often feels helpful and productive. Agreement Resources, LLC - Adult Family and Elder Mediation About Halee Burg: A former practicing attorney who now focuses solely on mediation, to give back and help ensure broader access to mediation, Halee participates in community and court mediations through a number of greater Boston community mediation programs. As an active member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, the Academy of Professional Family Mediators, the National Association of Divorce Professionals, and the New England Association for Conflict Resolution, Halee continually expands her knowledge of the field, regularly participates in dialogues with colleagues about best practices and approaches, and develops relationships with professionals in related fields whose expertise helps support clients as they work to make informed decisions. A graduate of the University of Rochester (BA, Psychology, summa cum laude) and the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley (J.D), Halee discovered she also enjoyed being on the other side of instruction, and regularly teaches adult education classes regarding divorce in Massachusetts. When not helping people become unstuck, Halee keeps busy pursuing her other passions – photographing beautiful landscapes, getting lost in a good novel, traveling, cooking, golfing, or spending special time with friends and family. If you have questions about this topic or other issues related to being in the sandwich generation, please email us at podcast@2sisters-sla.com. To schedule a free initial phone call with a Senior Care Consultant at 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, click here. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information at https://2sisters-sla.com/ © 2022 Michelle Woodbrey and Alyson Powers

Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!Born in New York City on July 9, 1936, June Jordan attended Barnard College. She was an activist, poet, writer, teacher, and prominent figure in the civil rights, feminist, antiwar, and LGBTQ movements of the twentieth century.Her numerous books of poetry include The Essential June Jordan (Copper Canyon Press, 2021), We're On: A June Jordan Reader (Alice James Books, 2017), Directed by Desire: The Collected Poems (Copper Canyon Press, 2007), Kissing God Goodbye: Poems, 1991-1997 (Anchor Books, 1997), Naming Our Destiny: New and Selected Poems (Thunder's Mouth Press, 1989), Living Room: New Poems (Thunder's Mouth Press, 1985), Passion: New Poems, 1977–1980 (Beacon Press, 1980), and Things That I Do in the Dark: Selected Poetry (Random House, 1977).Jordan also authored children's books, plays, the memoir Soldier: A Poet's Childhood(Basic/Civitas Books, 2000), and the novel His Own Where (Crowell, 1971), which was nominated for the National Book Award. Her collections of political essays include Affirmative Acts: Political Essays (Anchor Books, 1998) and On Call: Political Essays (South End Press, 1985).Of her career, Toni Morrison writes, "I am talking about a span of forty years of tireless activism coupled with and fueled by flawless art." Jordan received a Rockefeller Foundation grant, the National Association of Black Journalists Award, and fellowships from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where she founded Poetry for the People. Jordan died of breast cancer on June 14, 2002, in Berkeley, California.From https://poets.org/poet/june-jordan. For more information about June Jordan:Previously on The Quarantine Tapes:Mona Eltahawy about Jordan, at 02:30: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-069-mona-eltahawyAja Monet about Jordan, at 02:45: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-050-aja-monetDavid Ulin about Jordan, at 28:15: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-085-david-ulin“Poetry is a Political Act”: https://www.colorlines.com/articles/poetry-political-act“June Jordan”: ​​https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/june-jordan“June Jordan reads ‘Poem for a Young Poet'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sN_4FB3ito

Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!Born in New York City on July 9, 1936, June Jordan attended Barnard College. She was an activist, poet, writer, teacher, and prominent figure in the civil rights, feminist, antiwar, and LGBTQ movements of the twentieth century.Her numerous books of poetry include The Essential June Jordan (Copper Canyon Press, 2021), We're On: A June Jordan Reader (Alice James Books, 2017), Directed by Desire: The Collected Poems (Copper Canyon Press, 2007), Kissing God Goodbye: Poems, 1991-1997 (Anchor Books, 1997), Naming Our Destiny: New and Selected Poems (Thunder's Mouth Press, 1989), Living Room: New Poems (Thunder's Mouth Press, 1985), Passion: New Poems, 1977–1980 (Beacon Press, 1980), and Things That I Do in the Dark: Selected Poetry (Random House, 1977).Jordan also authored children's books, plays, the memoir Soldier: A Poet's Childhood (Basic/Civitas Books, 2000), and the novel His Own Where (Crowell, 1971), which was nominated for the National Book Award. Her collections of political essays include Affirmative Acts: Political Essays (Anchor Books, 1998) and On Call: Political Essays (South End Press, 1985).Of her career, Toni Morrison writes, "I am talking about a span of forty years of tireless activism coupled with and fueled by flawless art." Jordan received a Rockefeller Foundation grant, the National Association of Black Journalists Award, and fellowships from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She taught at the University of California, Berkeley, where she founded Poetry for the People. Jordan died of breast cancer on June 14, 2002, in Berkeley, California.From https://poets.org/poet/june-jordan. For more information about June Jordan:Previously on The Quarantine Tapes:Mona Eltahawy about Jordan, at 02:30: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-069-mona-eltahawyAja Monet about Jordan, at 02:45: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-050-aja-monetDavid Ulin about Jordan, at 28:15: https://quarantine-tapes.simplecast.com/episodes/the-quarantine-tapes-085-david-ulin“June Jordan”: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/june-jordan“A June Jordan Portfolio”: http://www.junejordan.net/a-june-jordan-portfolio.html

Hello All!The Massachusetts Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children invited us to participate in their 2022 virtual State Conference.  The topic of this year's conference is Intersectionality and it caused us to think (and talk) a lot about how ableism is alive and well in schools and education.  Coined in 1989, the term began in the legal and academic realm but has been adopted by education theorists.  Check out this link for an article on the history of the big ideas inherent in Intersectionality:https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/5/20/18542843/intersectionality-conservatism-law-race-gender-discriminationHere's an article from 2020 on the specific and more recent interpretation of intersectionality as it relates to disability:https://disabilityphilanthropy.org/resource/intersections-between-racism-and-ableism/We were thrilled and honored to be part of MCEC's conference and hope that the discussion is thought provoking. Joining a professional organization is something you can do to impact change in our field. It is also part of our ethical responsibilities as members of the profession. Check out Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC)'s website here:http://www.masscec.org/

Welcome back to S2 part 2. Robin, Abby and Angela are back from the holiday break and have a round table discussion of the current hot topics. We are looking forward to the rest of the year - our first episode coming up is a special episode for the Massachusetts Council of Exceptional Children (MCEC)'s annual virtual conference. We are thinking about the big ideas of Intersectionality especially where it connects to evaluation, IEP development and discipline. Lots to think about and work on!Let jump into the rest of Season 2!Also - stay tuned for an upcoming episode created just for the Massachusetts Council for Exceptional Children (Mass CEC) 2022 Virtual conference focusing on Intersectionality at the end of the month.Angela, Robin and Abby

He's been sitting there for decades, watching over Providence. Nibbles Woodaway, a.k.a. the "Big Blue Bug", is a giant termite on top of his company's building, and he never fails to make a statement. Brian Goldman, the CEO of Big Blue Bug Solutions, joins Nichole to talk about Nibbles' history and the repairs that need to be done to keep him standing for years to come. Reverend Laura Everett is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and she's starting a new art project using old, trashed, and worn-out masks. Nichole talks with Rev. Everett about the motivation behind the project, her "Mending Church", and the intricacies of using textile arts to meditate and process the trauma of the pandemic.

In this episode, we're joined by Madelaine Claire Weiss (MBA, BCC, LICSW). Madelaine is a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, Life Coach who helps high achievers master their minds so they can maintain and enjoy satisfaction and success in all areas of their lives, without burning out. She is a co-author in the Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan, and author of Getting to G.R.E.A.T: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life...Based on Science and Stories. She is a former group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate chief organizational development officer, and associate director of the Anatomical Gift Program at Harvard Medical School where she spoke before the Joint Committee on the Status of Women. As a corporate trainer, Madelaine delivered programs for many law firms and such diverse organizations as Harvard Medical School, Harvard Law School, Legal Services Corporation, the National Association of Realtors, DC Academy of General Dentistry, AARP, the American Bar Association, and the Bureau of National Affairs. Madelaine has been featured on NBC, Fox TV, Bold TV, W4WRadio, Talk4TV, Speakers Without Borders: a wide variety of podcasts including The Partner Podcast, and Major, Lindsey, & Africa's Erasing the Stigma, and has written for such publications as Thrive Global, Authority Magazine's Editors List, UpJourney, Marriage dot Com, the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation Quarterly, and My Perfect Financial Advisor. In this episode, we explore: not staying too long going over the past staving off burnout how to discipline the mind to be present life is a series of decisions we make how to put yourself in control of the mind getting to GREAT process why you have to be uncomfortable to learn confidence doesn't equal comfortable imposter syndrome and loads more. You can connect with Madelaine via Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or via her website Follow our host Hannah @hannah.stainer on Instagram or Twitter. Follow our podcast @psykhecoaching on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or connect with us via our website where you can download your gratitude journal by signing up to our mailing list. Support the podcast by sending us a coffee via Ko-Fi If you've loved this episode as much as we have please do share it on social media and tag us in your post. And we always love to hear what you think so please rate and review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks for listening! Hannah & the Psykhe Podcast team x --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/psykhe/message

Guests on this episode are Amy Gabrila and Ray Fluette, two supervisors with Massachusetts GameSense, a program licensed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and operated by the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health. Amy and Ray's workplaces are actually inside of two Massachusetts casinos. In this episode, they share how GameSense educates casino patrons and community members on myths and facts of gambling games, shares ways to play responsibly, and helps them access resources when gambling starts to cause problems. Learn more about the Massachusetts GameSense program at: https://gamesensema.com/

Brianne is the Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development for EPIC Risk Management. If you have a gambling addiction and wonder who is fighting on your behalf for treatment and prevention, Brianne is in your corner. She had worked for the Massachusetts Council as well as The National Council on Problem Gambling prior to joining EPIC. We were just thrilled to speak with her! Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Share Your Story - leestreetpod@gmail.com Please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps those still struggling to find us!

This conversation with Gabrielle Hartley, author of "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate," is not our usual health conversation. However, we felt the health factors around marriage stress were important to address during this pandemic. Divorce lawyer Gabrielle Hartley walks us through some of the best and worst decisions that can be made at this time, especially for couples who are experiencing stress yet unable to move apart because of financial or other constraints imposed by the pandemic. Gabrielle Hartley is a leading elite divorce strategy and wellness coach, mediator, attorney, consultant, speaker, and author.Gabrielle is known for her unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she has developed over twenty five years. She keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table, as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them.After growing up in New York City, Gabrielle attended Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School. She served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.Click here to learn more about Gabrielle and her book, Better Apart.

Host Arun Rath speaks with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Council of Churches executive director Reverend Laura Everett about the disparities that have been exposed and exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Arun also hears from local musician Dan Blakeslee about how artists who make their living playing live shows are making it through the crisis.

Host Arun Rath speaks with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu and Massachusetts Council of Churches executive director Reverend Laura Everett about the disparities that have been exposed and exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Arun also hears from local musician Dan Blakeslee about how artists who make their living playing live shows are making it through the crisis.

Eight years ago, when the legislature approved casinos in the Bay State, opponents worried that more opportunities to gamble would be difficult for people with compulsive gambling habits. Everett's Encore Boston Harbor resort is now set to open in just under two months. It's the state's third casino, with more to come. How is this impacting people addicted to gambling? Do more casinos put others at risk of developing gambling addictions? Guests: Dr. Debi LaPlante - Director of Cambridge Health Alliance's Division on Addiction Marlene Warner - Executive Director of Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Ed Talbot - Executive Director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, a 24/7 help line and a list of other resources can be found at the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling's Get Help page. For listeners outside of Massachusetts: National Problem Gambling Helpline.** You can find UTR on the web at ​https://www.wgbh.org/news/under-the-radar-with-callie-crossley Subscribe to our show wherever you get your podcasts. "Under the Radar with Callie Crossley" is produced by Fransizka Monahan and engineered by Dave Goodman. Melissa Rosales is our intern. Our theme music is FISH AND CHIPS by #weare2saxys', Grace Kelly and Leo P. Under the Radar is a production of WGBH.

This week I am joined by the fabulous, Gabrielle Hartley, Esq. Gabrielle is a leading divorce attorney and is the author of Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate. Gabrielle founded the positive divorce movement and is known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom.  With her book, Better Apart, she has created a complete Bible on how to get through your divorce in the most positive and elegant way possible. And I just love that word, elegant. Can you imagine your divorce being described as elegant? Her book is the first of its kind to combine the life-changing and healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond divorce. I cannot recommend her book highly enough.  Gabrielle joins me to talk about the five elements of the Better Apart Method. She answers the question, “Can divorce really spark joy?” and talks about how to create an elegant divorce for you and your children.  Show Highlights The positive divorce movement can spark the change we need in the world of divorce (3:10) Can divorce really spark joy? (4:02) Clearing the emotional clutter can help regulate your response to common divorce triggers (6:03) If you struggle with responding versus reacting, give yourself the permission you need to make space in your body first (8:20) Creating an elegant divorce for you and your children (13:50) Many of the relationships we have are dictated, partially, in how we interact with those people; plus understanding we are not responsible for others behaviors or choices (16:46) The five elements of the Better Apart Method and some exercises to put them into practice: patience, respect (respecting the process and yourself), peace (noticing the neutral), clarity (where we go from blame game to active visionary), and forgiveness (forgiving yourself will provide emotional freedom). (18:52) In order to move forward, we need to take a big step back; plus how reflective listening and marriage counseling can help you even if you do decide to divorce (37:24) Learn More About Gabrielle: Gabrielle Hartley Esq. , is a leading divorce attorney, mediator, case closer, author and speaker.  She founded The Positive Divorce Movement and is the creator of The Better Apart Method. She is known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom.    Her new book, Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate (Harper Collins) is the first book of its kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce. Better Apart was named “the conscious uncoupling how-to” by People Magazine.  She been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, The New York Post,Yoga Journal,  Mind Body Green, The Hampshire Gazette, The Brian Lehrer Show.  She is a regular guest and blogger featured on local television and radio as well as dozens of podcasts and blogs around the world.    Gabrielle is on the faculty of The American Bar Association (ABA) Mediation Institute and is a sub-committee chair at the ABA Dispute Resolution Section.  She is also a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, The Hampshire Bar Association and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation.  Gabrielle is committed to wellness and technological innovation in the divorce space. She serves as advisor to the FAYR co-parenting application.   She is former Court Attorney to Judge Jeffrey Sunshine.    Gabrielle maintains a private law, mediation and coaching practice in Northampton, Massachusetts and in New York City where she offers live and online consultation and mediation.  Work with Gabrielle at gabriellehartley.com.  Links:Gabrielle’s websiteBetter Apart Masterclass - Listeners Use Code BETTER30 for $30 offGabrielle on InstagramGabrielle on LinkedInGabrielle on Facebook Resources:NEW! The Ultimate Divorce Survival GuideShould I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group

Author Gabrielle Hartley "Better Apart | Can one really divorce gracefully?!" on Crackin' the Kid Code Podcast #103Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney, mediator, speaker and author. She is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. Gabrielle keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them. Gabrielle served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons. Find out more at GabrielleHartley.com. Visit Grace At The Baby SpotVisit Atara At Curlee GirleeBuy Curlee Girlee and pre-order Curlee Girlee’s Got Talent 

Gabrielle Hartley is a leading divorce attorney, mediator, coach, author and speaker.  Her new book, Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate (Harper Collins) is the first book of its kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce. Better Apart was named “the conscious uncoupling how-to” by People Magazine.  She has also been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, The New York Post, Yoga Journal, & Mind Body Green.  Gabrielle is the founder of Better Apart Divorce Coaching, Co-Parenting and Mediation Services as well as live and now online class for individuals and professionals working with divorce. She speaks around the nation on radical self care. In her practice, she is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. Gabrielle is committed to smashing the divorce stigma.  She served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation.  She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.  Work with Gabrielle at gabriellehartley.com

melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com   Gabrielle Hartley is a leading divorce attorney, mediator, coach, author and speaker.  Her new book, Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate (Harper Collins) is the first book of its kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce.    Better Apart was named “the conscious uncoupling how-to” by People Magazine.  She has also been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, The New York Post, Yoga Journal, & Mind Body Green. Gabrielle is the founder of Better Apart Divorce Coaching, Co-Parenting and Mediation Services as well as live and online class for individuals and professionals working with divorce. She speaks around the nation on radical self care.  In her practice, she is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. Gabrielle is committed to smashing the divorce stigma. She served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.   In this show we discuss Her personal story Her book, Better Apart Self care Mediation and coaching services Co Parenting Peaceful conflict resolution Healthy divorce BYE Divorce retreats And much more!   Connect with Gabrielle Website TwitterFacebook Instagram Instagram (for Better Apart) LinkedIn   Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on Twitter Connect with me on Instagram   Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes   Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!                   

This week, join Alyssa McNamara Reed and Kirk reed with their guest Amy H. Martell, of Whole Family Law and Mediation for a discussion of financial and other issues related to divorce. https://www.wholefamilylaw.com/ Amy H. Martell attended Wesleyan University and Lesley University as an undergraduate, obtained her master’s degree in music therapy from New York University, and earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law.   She brings a rich history of experience to her legal practice, including two years of service as a judicial law clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, and a prior career as a music teacher and music therapist.   Amy is trained as a collaborative attorney and mediator, and is deeply committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes mindfully, creatively and with minimal court involvement.   She also brings personal experience to her family formation work; both of her children were conceived through ART with a known donor, and she celebrates opportunities to help other families create their unique domestic constellations.   Amy is a member of the Massachusetts and Plymouth Bar associations, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.   She is an avid local food enthusiast, a dedicated zen student and a lazy musician.  She lives with her wife, their two young children and a gaggle of egg-laying chickens. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

This week, join Alyssa McNamara Reed and Kirk reed with their guest Amy H. Martell, of Whole Family Law and Mediation for a discussion of financial and other issues related to divorce. https://www.wholefamilylaw.com/ Amy H. Martell attended Wesleyan University and Lesley University as an undergraduate, obtained her master’s degree in music therapy from New York University, and earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law.   She brings a rich history of experience to her legal practice, including two years of service as a judicial law clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, and a prior career as a music teacher and music therapist.   Amy is trained as a collaborative attorney and mediator, and is deeply committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes mindfully, creatively and with minimal court involvement.   She also brings personal experience to her family formation work; both of her children were conceived through ART with a known donor, and she celebrates opportunities to help other families create their unique domestic constellations.   Amy is a member of the Massachusetts and Plymouth Bar associations, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.   She is an avid local food enthusiast, a dedicated zen student and a lazy musician.  She lives with her wife, their two young children and a gaggle of egg-laying chickens. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/

In today's episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk with my dear friend Suzanne Dubus, Chief Executive of The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center for the past 22+ years. A survivor of domestic violence herself, Suzanne understands what an abusive relationship is like and how challenging it can be to leave. She believes that safety should not simply be placed on the survivor's shoulders, but rather the responsibility for establishing a safe community belongs to the community itself as a whole. We'll talk with Suzanne about both the personal and universal effects of violence and how you can help others in a Domestic Violence situation or how you can get help yourself. What you will learn on this episode: Survivor Services that are provided (5:50) Is this a learned behavior?  (10:36)  Forgiveness and healing process (13:01) Why do we stay for so long? (15:08) Why do we give our power away? (22:32) Suzanne's visit to Boston (27:40) Victim training session and its effects (32:36) There is nothing like someone else that can understand (39:16) Violent Language (42:34) This does not only affect the people involved (44:00) If the fear does not have a place to go - it becomes dangerous (47:27) How you can help or how can you get help? (51:34) Suzanne joined the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center in 1995 and has served as its chief executive since 1997.  She is credited with developing and administering domestic violence programs that are informed by the needs of survivors and are comprehensive and effective. In a White House ceremony in October 2010, Vice President Joseph Biden recognized the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center's Domestic Violence High-Risk Team Model, when he said, “We need to replace what we have been doing and replicate this kind of success.” Recognized as an expert in the field, Dubus was named a Champion of Change by the White House in October 2011; and most recently, the 2016 Woman of the Year by Delamano, Inc.  She was invited to attend the first summit on The United State of Women, representing an important moment for women and girls domestically and internationally, as well as for all proponents of gender justice and equality. She currently serves as a member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council on Sexual and Domestic Violence; the Massachusetts Council on Family Serving Agencies; past president of the board of Jane Doe, Inc., the statewide coalition of domestic violence and sexual assault programs.  Dubus lives in Exeter, NH with her family.   SUZANNE DUBUS MEDIA LINKS: Suzanne Dubus Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannedubus/ Suzanne Dubus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scdubus Suzanne Dubus Twitter: @scdubus JGCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanne.g.center/ JGCC Twitter: @JeanneGeigerCtr Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.  She's a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She's also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY. KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast and is currently at work on her memoir.   You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB:...

Eight years ago, when the legislature approved casinos in the Bay State, opponents worried that more opportunities to gamble would be difficult for people with compulsive gambling habits. Everett's Encore Boston Harbor resort is now set to open in just under two months. It's the state's third casino, with more to come. How is this impacting people addicted to gambling? Do more casinos put others at risk of developing gambling addictions? Guests: Dr. Debi LaPlante - Director of Cambridge Health Alliance's Division on Addiction Marlene Warner - Executive Director of Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Ed Talbot - Executive Director of the New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, a 24/7 help line and a list of other resources can be found at the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling's Get Help page: https://masscompulsivegambling.org/get-help/ For listeners outside of Massachusett, National Problem Gambling Helpline: https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/national-helpline-1-800-522-4700/ Later in the show… Every family has an origin story. But chances are you haven't seen one like playwright Qui Nguyen's. Inspired by the lives of his parents who met in an Arkansas refugee camp after the fall of Saigon, Nguyen's rap-infused romantic comedy "Vietgone" is an unexpected recounting of the realities faced by the Vietnamese refugees who came to the U.S. to make a new start. Guests: Michelle Aguillon — Director of Company One Theatre's production of "Vietgone." Quentin Nguyen-duy — Actor with Company One Theatre, playing the role of Quang in "Vietgone."

We are delighted to speak with Chien-Chi Huang, Founder of the Asian Breast Cancer Project and Executive Director of Asian Women For Health. She is a trailblazer, a champion for communities of color, and a passionate patient advocate. Her work around gambling addiction, mental health, and breast cancer impact the lives of countless Asian families throughout the Commonwealth. In this podcast, she also shares her family’s experience with colorectal cancer and her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor. _________________________________________ Chien-Chi Huang is the Founder of the Asian Breast Cancer Project and is presently the Executive Director of Asian Women for Health. Previously, she was the Asian Community Program Manager at the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling. She has spearheaded several new health initiatives addressing the unique issues and challenges facing the Asian American community, including: the Asian American Problem Gambling Outreach efforts, Asian American Women’s Mental Health Symposium (now AAPI Mental Health Forum), and the Immigrants and Refugees Mental Health Network. A deft community organizer and trainer, Chien-Chi has provided capacity building, technical guidance and network enhancement to community-based organizations and providers serving Asian Americans in the Commonwealth. Chien-Chi is the recipient for the Cheryl Kramer Passion Award in 2011, the Trail Blazer award in 2012, the Janice McGrath Survivor of the Year Award in 2013, the honoree of the one hundred by Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center in 2014, GK 50, the most influential people of color in Life Science and Healthcare in 2017, as well as the Community Hero Award by ABCD in 2018. Under her leadership, Asian Women for Health is among one of the 6 recipients for the Peter Lee Healthy Communities Awards in 2013, with 12 nominations from partners and allies at the state-wide Ounce of Prevention Conference. Chien-Chi is a breast cancer survivor and proud patient advocate. She came as an international student from Taiwan in 1989 and now resides in Somerville with her husband and two children.

  Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney, mediator, consultant, speaker and author. She is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. Gabrielle keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them. Gabrielle served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation.  She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.   On this episode we talk about:   How to manifest a graceful divorce The Five essential steps Why ALL lawyers need this book Co-Parenting from other states A major theme in the podcast was forgiveness   This is a very unique book and one that if you or someone you know is going through a separation or divorce: this is a needed book.   I really wish I had this book when I went through my first (and last) divorce. You can find Gabrielle on the social: Instagram @gabriellelhartley Website: gabriellehartley.com   Mentioned in the intro was episode 110: http://blendingthefamily.libsyn.com/ep-110-tommy-visits-the-podcast-couples-corner     Tommy Maloney is the Executive producer and host of the podcast Blending The Family where you can find on Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, ITunes, IHeart Radio and Spotify. Tommy is a TEDx speaker and a Mindset Coach.     Tommy has also spoken at Ignite Fort Collins and Keynote Speaker at Everything Dad Convention.    The author of the books "25 Tips For Divorced Dads.” “Why not you, Why Not Me” and His new book “My Dad’s Advice At 5:04 AM” is coming out in the Fall of 2019. Tommy enjoys a good red blend while writing or hiding from the family.     A dad to Betsy, Becca, Connor, Duke and husband to Ann. To contact Tommy: tommy@BlendingTheFamily.com

Gabrielle Hartley is an attorney, mediator, speaker and author. She is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. Gabrielle keeps 99% of her cases out of the courtroom and at the negotiating table as she effectively supports her clients to create a healthy, uplifted post-divorce life for them. Gabrielle served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.   We’re getting real about: Figuring out what you are willing to let go of in your divorce so you can get what you really want Incorporating mindfulness into your divorce What you should ask your attorney or mediator during your divorce Keeping emotion out of your divorce Knowing when your marriage is over Being better together when you’re apart       Click here to pre-order your copy of Jen’s new book, “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Staying Married”.

We love to gamble. It’s estimated that more than 80 percent of American adults gamble each year, that may include everything from playing a slot machine at a casino or buying a lottery ticket at a local 7-11. Some find it easy to walk away from the table. But for others, those games of chance may turn into an addiction. Recent research has found that between 2.5 and 3 million adults in America suffer from compulsive gambling, an unstoppable need to gamble regardless of the personal and financial toll. A recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which has opened the way for sports betting in most states has many experts concerned that we may see even more people develop gambling problems. Marlene Warner is Board President for the National Council on Problem Gambling and the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling. You will want to hear what she has to say in her interview with Woman Around Town’s Editor Charlene Giannetti. 

In this episode (part 2 of 2), we sit down with Laura Everett.  She serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and is the author of the book Holy Spokes: The Search for Urban Spirituality on Two Wheels. Most of our conversation addresses the question of church vitality, spiritual maturity and what's going to happen to denominations.  This is a two part Interview.

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Everett.  She serves as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and is the author of the book Holy Spokes: The Search for Urban Spirituality on Two Wheels. Most of our conversation addresses the question of church vitality, spiritual maturity and what's going to happen to denominations.  This is a two part Interview.

Have you ever considered that riding a bicycle might not be just a good way to exercise and get around town, but it might also be a good spiritual practice?  Biking in the city may seem difficult and even treacherous to some, but author and ecumenist Laura Everett believes biking might be a key to unlocking a new awareness of God in the city. Today we will talk with Laura Everett, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, and author of “Holy Spokes,” a treatise on finding God in the things we often see as ordinary and profane.  Forgive me if I’m a little too enthusiastic about this topic: I’m an avid bicyclist and a city-dweller, and I’m excited to hear Laura sharing my enthusiasm and taking it to the next level.  As you will hear, finding God in the city is as easy as riding a bike

Amy is trained as a collaborative attorney and mediator, and is deeply committed to helping clients resolve their family law disputes mindfully, creatively and with minimal court involvement. Here Amy shares why you may want to consider mediation over traditional legal representation for privacy, long-term financial savings, mental health, child-friendly agreements, mental and emotional health, and to create a stronger foundation for success moving forward. Amy attended Wesleyan University and Lesley University as an undergraduate, obtained her master's degree in music therapy from New York University, and earned her J.D. as an Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar from Boston University School of Law. She brings a rich history of experience to her legal practice, including two years of service as a judicial law clerk to the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts, of counsel work for Jennifer DiGregorio and Associates. Her prior career as a music teacher and music therapist, and a tenure as bartender at No. 9 Park, one of Boston's finest restaurants. Amy also brings personal experience to her family formation work; both of her children were conceived through ART with a known donor, and she celebrates opportunities to help other families create their unique domestic constellations. Amy is a member of the Massachusetts and Plymouth Bar associations, the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Massachusetts Council of Family Mediators, the South Shore Women's Business Network, and she is proud to be a board member and local practice group leader for the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. She is an avid local food enthusiast, a dedicated zen student and a lazy musician. She lives with her wife, their two young children and a gaggle of egg-laying chickens. Mentioned in this episode…. *The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict http://amzn.to/2j0gryV   *Living Successfully with Screwed Up People - http://amzn.to/2jmmTyr   Whole Family Law & Mediation http://www.wholefamilylaw.com/   Emma Johnson's Like a Mother Podcast Episode on Shared Parenting https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-shared-parenting-is-moral/id965256300?i=1000379640346&mt=2 *I'm an Amazon affiliate and may receive a small percentage if you make a purchase through my link. This is one way to cover the overhead of this podcast. Thanks!

Gambling addiction can have dangerous, secretive, and life threatening consequences, but there is treatment out there. We're joined by Mack M. who will share his story of gambling addiction and recovery, Margot Cahoon, from the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, and Dr. Rob Hunter and Christine Odegaard, two of the top gambling addiction treatment specialists in the country.

Jay is the author of 20 books, including two prize-winning novels (The Stolen Jew and Before My Life Began), two prize-winning non-fiction books (Imagining Robert and Transforming Madness), and three collections of award-winning stories. His stories and essays have appeared widely (in The Atlantic, Tikkun, GQ, Sport, The American Scholar, Newsweek, The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, and others), and have been reprinted in more than 50 anthologies, including Best American Short Stories and The O. Henry Prize Stories. His screenplay for The Hollow Boy, which premiered on American Playhouse, has won many honors, including top prize at the Houston International Film Festival. He is the recipient of numerous other awards, including fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Massachusetts Council on the Arts, and is the only author to have won six consecutive Syndicated Fiction Prizes. Open Heart: A Patient's Story of Life-Saving Medicine and Life-Giving Friendship appeared in the autumn of 2003, an award winning documentary film based on Imagining Robert has been appearing nationally on PBS stations since 2004. His novel, 1940, published in 2008, was long-listed for the Impac Dublin International Literary Award. Jay was Professor and Writer-in-Residence for many years at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and has taught at other universities, including Columbia, Stanford, and Freiburg (Germany). He now lives and writes in New York City, where he teaches in the Graduate Writing Program of the Columbia University School of the Arts.

Carol Strohecker directs the Center for Design Innovation (CDI), a multi-campus, advanced-technology research center of the University of North Carolina (UNC) system. In this capacity she serves multiple roles, including Professor at Winston-Salem State University and Chief Research Officer of the UNC School of the Arts. She is also a co-Principal Investigator of the internationally expanding network for Sciences, Engineering, Arts, and Design (SEAD), created in 2011 through funding from the US National Science Foundation. Previously, Dr. Strohecker led the Everyday Learning research group at Media Lab Europe, the European research partner of the MIT Media Lab. Prior to joining MLE, she worked in the United States at Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories and in the Human Interface Group of Sun Microsystems. Dr. Strohecker earned the PhD of Media Arts and Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1991 and the Master of Science in Visual Studies from MIT in 1986. She has served MIT’s Program in Media Arts and Sciences as a Lecturer and as a Presidential Nominee on the MIT Corporation Visiting Committee. She continues to serve boards and advisory committees for the international research and design community. In addition to four US patents for her collaborative work in interactive media tools and methods, Dr. Strohecker’s awards include fellowships with the Artists Foundation of the Massachusetts Council for the Arts and Humanities, the US National Endowment for the Arts, and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.

Mediation is a good way of resolving family and relationship conflicts because it is flexible, efficient, compassionate, and private. It allows parties in conflict to be in control of their own process and outcome, while giving them the support and information necessary to reach fair and acceptable agreements. A good mediator helps clients solve problems respectfully and effectively in a way that improves your life today, tomorrow and into the future by increasing understanding of each other’s point of view and building a new foundation for satisfying and successful communication. Join me and my guest, Kate Fanger, as we discuss this important topic for those experiencing conflict in relationships and within families.Kate Fanger is the sole proprietor of Kate Fanger Mediation, in Somerville, MA, where she provides family mediation services including divorce mediation, marriage mediation, elder mediation and communication coaching for parents and teens. She is a board member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, and a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, as well as a Massachusetts attorney in good standing. Kate is a mediator at heart. Her training includes law school, professional mediation trainings, step-motherhood (currently with two teenagers), motherhood, and life in general. Kate is also a large-scale consumer of art and craft supplies.

Mediation is a good way of resolving family and relationship conflicts because it is flexible, efficient, compassionate, and private. It allows parties in conflict to be in control of their own process and outcome, while giving them the support and information necessary to reach fair and acceptable agreements. A good mediator helps clients solve problems respectfully and effectively in a way that improves your life today, tomorrow and into the future by increasing understanding of each other’s point of view and building a new foundation for satisfying and successful communication. Join me and my guest, Kate Fanger, as we discuss this important topic for those experiencing conflict in relationships and within families.Kate Fanger is the sole proprietor of Kate Fanger Mediation, in Somerville, MA, where she provides family mediation services including divorce mediation, marriage mediation, elder mediation and communication coaching for parents and teens. She is a board member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, and a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, as well as a Massachusetts attorney in good standing. Kate is a mediator at heart. Her training includes law school, professional mediation trainings, step-motherhood (currently with two teenagers), motherhood, and life in general. Kate is also a large-scale consumer of art and craft supplies.

Dr Timothy Fong, MD & Chien-Chi Huang: Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA and Asian Community Program Specialist for the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling

Gabrielle Hartley is a leading divorce attorney, mediator, coach, author and speaker. Her book, Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate, is the first book of its kind to combine the life changing, healing wisdom of mindfulness, meditation and yoga with practical advice and legal wisdom to get the reader through and beyond the divorce. Better Apart was named “the conscious uncoupling how-to” by People Magazine. She has also been featured throughout media channels including The New York Times, The New York Post, Yoga Journal, & Mind Body Green. She is known for a unique, non-toxic approach to divorce that she developed over two decades in practice. She served as court attorney for Judge Jeffrey Sunshine in NYC matrimonial court and is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. Gabrielle brings her spirit, smarts and energy to every life she touches. She provides a robust array of resources (webinars, live classes, one to one coaching, workshops, key notes and connection to other professionals and resources) for people who are ready to feel better through and beyond divorce. Gabrielle will help you move beyond feeling victimized by your relationship or situation, learn to manage your emotions around your ex's manipulations (or irritations) and start to feel better. She currently resides in Northampton, MA with her husband and three sons.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The greatest challenges that most couples face during divorce.Five essential elements to cultivating an elegant divorce.How to deal with an ex who isn't interested in an elegant divorce.Connect with Gabrielle:GabrielleHartley.comBetter Apart: The Radically Positive Way to SeparateFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInDon’t Miss A Single Episode:Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.Leave a quick review on any of the podcast apps to tell people what you think about the show.Take a screenshot of the podcast and post it on Instagram or Instagram Stories. Tag us @insporising. We’ll repost and give you a shoutout!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspiration-rising/donations