Nationally recognized family law attorney, mediator and award-winning podcaster, Susan Guthrie is to be the voice you can trust on your divorce journey. After guiding countless numbers of people through the perilous world of divorce for more than 30 years, and speaking to a podcast audience of over 5 million listeners, Susan brings you the top-rated The Divorce & Beyond® Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of the more than 3.5 million podcasts in the world, to help you successfully navigate the choppy waters of divorce so you can sail into your beautiful BEYOND.
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
The Divorce Doctor, Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, returns to the Divorce & Beyond podcast! Join Dr. Elizabeth and Susan Guthrie, Esq., for a conversation about the greatest gift that you can give to yourself – forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a topic that everyone, divorce or not, needs to know more about because it is so powerful, yet so misunderstood. When the topic comes up, it can often sound like nails on a chalkboard. But, did you know that there are demonstrable mental health benefits to forgiveness? It has been shown to elevate mood, and guard against anger, stress, or even depression. Also, when you seek to forgive, it can have positive effects on all facets of your life.
Dr. Elizabeth joins Susan for an impactful conversation about how to forgive yourself (and others), let go of resentment, embrace compassion, and create a new beginning. Forgiveness helps you let go of a past that no longer serves you, and helps you move toward a more joyful future.
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce.
Golden Nuggets from Dr. Elizabeth Cohen include:
- Dr. Elizabeth shares the amazing story about forgiveness that inspired this episode
- Forgiving is a process - it’s not linear, it’s not fast; it is work
- Stay away from JADE: Justify, Argue, Defend, and Explaining
- Forgiveness and resentment are not about the OTHER person, they are about YOU. You have the power to shift how you feel about the other person
- We acknowledge there are some things that are not forgivable - such as criminal acts or sexual assault
- You don’t have to forgive a perpetrator - but you may be able to release the power of resentment in your life
- Forgiveness is about your future
This episode is an invitation to give yourself a chance to live anger or resentment free. Listen to give the gift of forgiveness to yourself today!
About this week's special guests: Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14-week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen also offers a monthly membership program. Dr. Cohen is also the CEO and Director of Dr. Elizabeth Cohen and Associates, a group private practice in the heart of New York City serving children, adolescents, and adults.
Get more information on Dr. Elizabeth's Online Program: AFTERGLOW: The Light on the Other Side of Divorce here: https://drelizabethcohen.com/afterglow/
GET HER BEST-SELLING BOOK "The Light on the Other Side of Divorce on AMAZON! You can also purchase the book on the "Beyond Reading" page of the divorceandbeyondpod.com website which has links to ALL of Susan's recommended reading!
Dr. Elizabeth's Podcast - https://drelizabethcohen.com/podcast/
Dr. Elizabeth’s Website: http://www.drelizabethcohen.com
Dr. Elizabeth on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thedivorcedoctor
Dr. Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethCohenPhD
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
The Divorce Doctor is in the House: Dealing with the Emotions of Divorce
TOXIC MASCULINITY: The Untold Cost For Men AND Women with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
RelationshipsOne Year of Covid: Dealing with Difficult Anniversaries with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen CohenLight on the Other Side of Divorce from Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
Back-to-School season is coming up which can be difficult for those going through a divorce. This is especially true when alcohol and child safety is a concern. On Divorce & Beyond, my mission includes bringing you the latest insider knowledge and information from top experts with regard to your divorce, especially during these changing times. That’s why I’ve partnered with Soberlink to help create and offer resources to help you navigate the upcoming back-to-school season. Soberlink is a remote alcohol monitoring technology created to help prove sobriety in custody cases.
The system includes a high-tech breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to receive real-time updates from monitored co-parents anytime, anywhere allowing for swift intervention for improved child safety. They have helped hundreds of thousands of people document proof of sobriety in real-time for peace of mind in child custody cases.
Soberlink is currently offering free Back-to-School & Divorce packets that include an expert Q&A with me, Back to School Checklist, Communication tips, and more.
Request your free packet today at www.soberlink.com/susan
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Ready to dive into the next installment of our Bonus Divorce & Beyond Headlines Round Up Monthly episode? Of course we had to touch on the cheating scandal surrounding Adam Levine that just broke yesterday. We also share some insights into Valerie Bertinelli's sale of her wedding rings and shoes and the finalization of Dancing with the Stars, Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence's divorce. The ongoing ugly custody battle between Jesse Williams and his ex rounds out our cases as the battling exes are at it again. Susan shares the latest on these cases as well as some insights that might apply to your divorce. Think you have nothing in common with these celebrity divorces? Think again! Stars are people too!
This month, Host and Leading Divorce Attorney, Susan Guthrie reviews some of the top stories from recent headlines and news about divorce, parenting, relationships, adultery and cheating, post-divorce co-parenting, high-conflict and more and shares some insights and lessons that you can learn from, and use, in your journey though divorce and BEYOND!
Get a behind the scenes look at some celebrity splits, high profile break ups and the stories behind the headlines from the Voice You Can Trust.
In this month's Headline Round-up Susan discusses:
- Everything to Know About Adam Levine’s Cheating Scandal: The Accusations, His Statement and More.
- Valerie Bertinelli Selling Rings, Shoes She Wore in 2011 Wedding to Tom Vitale: 'Bad Memories Attached'
- Dancing With the Stars ’ Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence Settle Divorce
- 'I Have Stayed Quiet For Far Too Long': Jesse Williams' Ex-Wife Says She Has 'Receipts' Ready After Actor Accuses Her Of Custody Games
Listen in and you will never look at the Headlines and Divorce the same way again!
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Podcast Transcript Available: https://share.descript.com/view/lKy0j15kEyr
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 20,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
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Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Top financial expert Olivia Summerhill joins Susan Guthrie, Esq, on The Divorce & Beyond podcast. Together they discuss how to dig up the “buried treasure” of divorce and find those hidden or forgotten assets! This is the episode that will pay you back for listening!
Many people have items in their homes that are taken for granted. When was the last time you took an inventory of what you own? There might be items you never considered that end up being marital assets.
Financial expert Olivia Summerhill returns to the podcast to share insight, information, and tips on how to search for the buried treasure of divorce. She invites you to hop on board her treasure-hunting boat and cruise the shoreline (and beyond) to find not only hidden assets but assets that may have been overlooked or forgotten.
Susan and Olivia also discuss why you should disclose all assets and liabilities before and during divorce, and explore how working with a professional divorce team can help you find valuable items sitting around or in plain sight.
Olivia Summerhill, CFP, CDFA, CMC founded a financial consulting firm dedicated to helping women maintain their lifestyles and thrive post-divorce by educating and empowering them financially. Although Olivia's niche is celebrity and ultra-high net worth clients, she works with clients in diverse financial situations through her extensive pro bono work.
Some of the Golden Nuggets from Olivia include:
- Forgotten or hidden assets are usually right in front of you! Take photos around your house to jog your memory of what you have or were given
- Easily forgotten assets can include IRAs, season sport event tickets, gift cards, and even airline miles!
- Why you should know if there is equity in your home
- Today, there is more opportunity to hide assets AND more resources to help you find them
- What to know about cryptocurrency as a possible hidden asset
- Trust your “Spidey” sense! You know more than you think you do.
- What you need to know and consider about bank accounts for your children
- Be aware! Who may be involved in actively hiding assets
- Why you want to disclose all assets before and during divorce
This is an episode you’ll want to listen to more than once. Tune in to hear valuable information about how to uncover easily forgotten or hidden assets!
About this week's special guests: Olivia Summerhill
Olivia Summerhill is the founder of a financial consulting company called The Summerhill Firm. She helps affluent women maintain their lifestyles and thrive post-divorce by educating and empowering them financially.
Her niche serves famous and high-profile women who need help navigating the financial complexities of divorce. Having a decade of experience in wealth management and private banking, Olivia dedicates her time to protecting women. She consults with financial advisors and works with their clients to help them avoid divorce mistakes.
Among numerous other designations in finance, Olivia is a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified Divorce Specialist, and Certified Money Coach.
Olivia is often highlighted in Forbes, US News, MSN, and other media. She hosts a money coaching podcast called 'Divorce for Wealthy Women.' And currently, she is training for an Ironman to raise money for a non-profit that helps women take control of their finances.
*** GET Olivia’s Buried Treasure: Hidden and Forgotten Assets Worksheet! ***
Website: https://www.summerhillfirm.com/
Divorce for Wealthy Women Podcast: https://www.summerhillfirm.com/resources/
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Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
What Impact Does Your ”Standard of Living” REALLY Have On Your Divorce with Top Divorce Financial Expert, Olivia Summerhill
Your Favorite Guest Experts Share Their Most-Memorable Divorce Cases Part Two
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
ACCESS THE EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://share.descript.com/view/RvNDCPi5Kg5
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Divide & Thrive Divorce Planner
Divorce is hard. Divide & Thrive makes planning for one EASY.
The #1 regret I hear from people who've gone through a divorce is that they didn't PREPARE in advance. There is no do-over in divorce, so planning early in the process is a GAME CHANGER.
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Their PROGRAM guides you through HOW to set divorce goals, tackle your BUDGET with easy-to-use financial planning tools, STREAMLINES your essential document collection, and SIMPLIFIES asset cataloging.
Recommended by divorce attorneys, mediators, AND financial advisors, the easy-to-use planner helps you address the emotional AND business sides of divorce, and create your best next chapter.
Check out www.divideandthrive.net for reviews and a peek inside the planner. Use the code SUSAN22 for 20% off!
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
It’s Divorce with Respect Week! Attorney Deb Noonan and Therapist, Jennifer Luise Champagne of CCND join Susan Guthrie, Esq. to share insights into why divorcing with respect is essential to your BEYOND!
As families move through the divorcing process, parents are often focused on their emotions over their soon-to-be ex. Respect and kindness are the furthest things from their minds. Yet, the reality of divorce is that it’s not just about what is happening today. It’s also about looking toward the future. How you divorce today will have so much to do with how you live your life beyond divorce.
Leading divorce professionals from The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce join Susan for this impactful conversation about respect, integrity, and divorce. Deborah Noonan, JD, is an experienced family law attorney who for the past 20 years has limited her practice to divorce mediation and Collaborative Divorce. Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA, is a licensed professional counselor whose career has been devoted to the emotional and parenting issues of divorce.
Respectful insights from this episode include:
- Deb and Jennifer share their thoughts about what a respectful divorce looks like
- The challenges of maintaining respect during divorce
- Re-establishing integrity with your ex-partner and co-parent after separation
- Some helpful interventions or tools for when parties are having a hard time remaining respectful
- What you can expect from Divorce with Respect week from CCND, including online events and workshops
Respect can be in short supply throughout the divorce process. But, it is possible to obtain. Listen to this episode to hear how to divorce in a respectful and dignified way!
Access Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/003WnBcyxZ0
About this week's special guests: Deborah Noonan, JD, and Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA
Deborah Noonan, JD is an experienced family law attorney who for the past 20 years has limited her practice to divorce mediation and Collaborative Divorce. After spending a number of years litigating divorces, and witnessing firsthand the harm contentious divorces cause families, especially children, Deborah decided to focus her family law practice on alternative methods of dispute resolution. As a mediator and collaborative attorney, Deborah works with clients to assist them in working out a settlement agreement in a cooperative and mindful problem-solving process that places great emphasis on reducing conflict, keeping children the focus, and empowering the parties to control the outcome of their divorce. Deborah helps clients create quality solutions to meet their and their family’s individualized needs, bringing outside professionals, such as therapists and divorce financial specialists, into the process to promote a more holistic result. Deborah has had extensive mediation and Collaborative Divorce training and has presented on both topics at seminars and conferences.
Website: http://divorcemediatect.com
The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce: https://gooddivorcect.com
CCND’s Divorce with Respect Week: https://gooddivorcect.com/divorce-with-respect-week/
Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA is a licensed professional counselor whose career has been devoted to the emotional and parenting issues of divorce. Over the past 35 years, she has focused her work with parents as they address the changing needs of their family; coaching parents as they share the decision to divorce with their children, creating parenting plans for the time of separation, and addressing communication challenges that impact parents and their children. Jennifer has received extensive training in mediation and collaborative divorce, as well as in co-parenting and parenting coordination. She is in private practice with offices in Shelton and on the shoreline in Madison and is an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law. Jennifer is the current president of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce and belongs to several collaborative practice groups within the state.
Website: http://www.jenniferluisechampagne.com
The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce: https://gooddivorcect.com
CCND’s Divorce with Respect Week: https://gooddivorcect.com/divorce-with-respect-week/
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
Parent Coordination Primer Part One of a Two-Part Episode with Attorney/Mediator, Carolyn Kalos
Parent Coordination Primer Part Two: Navigating the Process with Carolyn Kalos on Divorce & Beyond #241
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Divide & Thrive Divorce Planner
Divorce is hard. Divide & Thrive makes planning for one EASY.
The #1 regret I hear from people who've gone through a divorce is that they didn't PREPARE in advance. There is no do-over in divorce, so planning early in the process is a GAME CHANGER.
Divide & Thrive's divorce planner takes the guesswork out of what to do. Their planner has helped THOUSANDS of people throughout the U.S. AND Canada save TIME and MONEY during divorce, and have PEACE OF MIND.
Their PROGRAM guides you through HOW to set divorce goals, tackle your BUDGET with easy-to-use financial planning tools, STREAMLINES your essential document collection, and SIMPLIFIES asset cataloging.
Recommended by divorce attorneys, mediators, AND financial advisors, the easy-to-use planner helps you address the emotional AND business sides of divorce, and create your best next chapter.
Check out www.divideandthrive.net for reviews and a peek inside the planner. Use the code SUSAN22 for 20% off!
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
This week, Tina Swithin, author of Divorcing a Narcissist: One Mom’s Battle, re-joins Susan Guthrie, Esq. on The Divorce & Beyond podcast. Tina shares her 10-year journey to protect herself and her daughters from an abusive ex-husband and her mission to help other women do the same!
In this episode, Susan highlights the value of Tina’s books, work, and journey. There are so many lessons to be learned from her ten-year battle in a high-conflict divorce. One of the most enduring lessons was how hard it was to protect her children’s safety and best interests in the family court system. But with tenacity and creativity in bringing proof about her ex-husband to the court, she was able to finally end her court battle and have a positive outcome.
Tina Swithin is the author of Divorcing a Narcissist (series), founder of One Mom’s Battle, and the High Conflict Divorce Coach Certification Program. Tina continues to champion children’s rights through her family court advocacy. Tina is working to raise awareness of the issues in the family court system and to educate the general public on post-separation abuse and narcissistic abuse. Tina is remarried and resides in San Luis Obispo, California with her husband and two daughters.
Golden Nuggets and takeaways from this episode include:
- It only takes one person to create a high conflict case
- Children are often the abuser’s pawns during a divorce
- Some of the most challenging times for Tina were when she had to learn the system, play nice while trying to maintain boundaries, and have her voice heard
- In family court, it’s not what you say, but what you can prove. Tina shares how she was able to prove one of her ex’s lies while they were both under oath
- The paradigm of being the safe parent and handling the sometimes explosive feelings and emotions your children express in your presence
- The power is in understanding the narcissist’s patterns so that you can manage their behaviors
Tune into this episode to hear Tina’s amazing journey and for examples of how you can promote child safety advocacy in custody decisions!
About this week's special guest: Tina Swithin
Website: http://tinaswithin.com
Books: https://www.onemomsbattle.com/tinas-books
Instagram: http://instagram.com/onemomsbattle
Twitter: http://twitter.com/onemomsbattle
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onemomsbattle
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaswithin
National Safe Parents Organization: https://www.nationalsafeparents.org/
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
How One Mom‘s Battle is Changing the Face of High Conflict Divorce with Tina Swithin
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
Back-to-School season is coming up which can be difficult for those going through a divorce. This is especially true when alcohol and child safety is a concern. On Divorce & Beyond, my mission includes bringing you the latest insider knowledge and information from top experts with regard to your divorce, especially during these changing times. That’s why I’ve partnered with Soberlink to help create and offer resources to help you navigate the upcoming back-to-school season. Soberlink is a remote alcohol monitoring technology created to help prove sobriety in custody cases.
The system includes a high-tech breathalyzer device with facial recognition that allows you to receive real-time updates from monitored co-parents anytime, anywhere allowing for swift intervention for improved child safety. They have helped hundreds of thousands of people document proof of sobriety in real-time for peace of mind in child custody cases.
Soberlink is currently offering free Back-to School & Divorce packets that include an expert Q&A with me, Back to School Checklist, Communication tips, and more.
Request your free packet today at www.soberlink.com/susan
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Susan Guthrie, Esq. is joined by Freedom Warrior and Divorce Coach Amy Polacko on this episode of The Divorce & Beyond podcast. Together they discuss critical information you need to know about the dangers that exist as you look for love.
Amy Polacko is on a mission to teach women about the dangers of online dating and about the devastation toxic relationships can cause. The goal of this episode is to help listeners avoid toxic relationships, know the signs if you are in one, take steps to escape the toxicity and get to a place of healing. Susan and Amy also discuss how to be your own investigative reporter when dating; including resources and strategies, you can use to research new potential partners and spot red flags.
Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior committed to helping women live life on their own terms during/after a toxic relationship or divorce. As a divorced single mom, she is passionate about coaching women one-on-one and founded the empowerment group Strong Savvy Women to provide support, inspiration, and guidance to single women. Amy is also an award-winning journalist who sheds light on women's issues including divorce, domestic abuse, coercive control, and singlehood.
Golden Nuggets from this episode include:
- There is a growing awareness of toxic personalities and relationships depicted in today’s media
- Gaslighting: what it is and what it looks like in relationships
- Amy shares several red flags of a toxic relationship or personality
- Distinguishing between love bombing versus someone trying their best
- The importance of being your own investigative reporter when dating online
- Why boundary setting is an essential step in protecting yourself
- If you need some love bombing in your life, “Love bomb yourself.”
This episode will help you avoid toxic people, use your intuition, and be your own pitbull investigative reporter in love and in life!
About this week's special guest: Amy Polacko
Amy Polacko is a Freedom Warrior - and is committed to helping women live life on their own terms during/after a toxic relationship or divorce. As a divorced single mom, she is passionate about coaching women one-on-one and founded the empowerment group Strong Savvy Women to provide support, inspiration, and guidance to single women. Amy is also an award-winning journalist who sheds light on women's issues including divorce, domestic abuse, coercive control, and singlehood.
Her recent journalistic work has appeared in The Washington Post, Newsweek, NBC News THINK, and Ms. Magazine. After graduating from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, Amy worked as a newspaper reporter for Newsday and was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team covering the TWA Flight 800 crash. She then transitioned to television journalism, working as a writer and producer in New York City. Amy was an award-winning on-air reporter in Fargo, ND, where she traveled to Kosovo for a series on the North Dakota National Guard, and in Philadelphia, where she covered the national D.C. Sniper story. She also headed up an investigative reporting unit in Albany, NY, where she uncovered consumer scams, crime, and government corruption as part of her I-Team Investigations -- one of which exposed a loophole in the state's sex offender registry.
Amy has spoken publicly on women's issues, empowerment and entrepreneurship at Yale University, the Women's Forum in Ridgefield, CT, the Women's Center of Greater Danbury, CT, the Hayvn co-working space for women, the Believe Inspire Grow national empowerment organization for women, and many other groups both virtually and in person.
Website: www.freedomwarrior.info
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwarriortribe/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomwarriortribe/
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
Tindler Swindler
Bad Vegan
Inventing Anna
How One Mom‘s Battle is Changing the Face of High Conflict Divorce with Tina Swithin
TinEye Reverse Image Search
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Divide & Thrive Divorce Planner
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Ready to dive into the next installment of our Bonus Divorce & Beyond Headlines Round Up Monthly episode? Wondering what's up with Sly's Divorce? The ongoing custody war between Olivia and Jason? How about the fact that Kanye just lost his 5th divorce attorney? These are just a few of the headlines that she unpacks for you this month. Think you have nothing in common with these celebrity divorces? Think again! Stars are people too!
This month, Host and Top Divorce Attorney, Susan Guthrie reviews some of the top stories from recent headlines and news about divorce, parenting, relationships, gray divorce, post-divorce co-parenting, high-conflict and more and shares some insights and lessons that you can learn from, and use, in your journey though divorce and BEYOND!
Get a behind the scenes look at some celebrity splits, high profile break ups and the stories behind the headlines from the Voice You Can Trust.
In this month's Headline Round-up Susan discusses:
- Breaking TODAY: Sylvester Stallone and Wife, Jennifer Flavin announce divorce after 25 years of marriage
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Olivia Wilde wins first custody battle against Jason Sudeikis
- Ben and Jen’s New PreNup 2.0: Is There a Cheating Clause Like the First Time?
- Kelly Clarkson Reflects on "Rough Couple of Years" After Brandon Blackstock Divorce
- How Kim Kardashian’s Lawyer Responded After Kanye West Lost Yet Another Lawyer in the Divorce Case
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FBI not expected to reopen Brad Pitt case after explosive Angelina report
- 'Love Is Blind' 's Danielle Ruhl and Iyanna McNeely Have Girls Night with Costars After Divorce News
Listen in and you will never look at the Headlines and Divorce the same way again!
Episodes and Articles Mentioned:
- Susan's Interview with Divorce Journalist, Ilyssa Panitz in Authority Magazine from Medium.com on the Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis custody action
- Ilyssa Panitz on Divorce & Beyond: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive in Your Divorce
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Podcast Transcript Available: https://share.descript.com/view/WJMsLbCpDyD
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 20,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
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Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
America’s Favorite Parenting Expert is back on the show! Christina McGhee re-joins host Susan Guthrie on The Divorce & Beyond podcast. Together they discuss the top tips for managing a difficult co-parent!
Parenting even under the best of circumstances is challenging. When you add into the mix a co-parent who is uncooperative or high conflict, it’s downright exhausting. So, what can you do? Christina has some wonderful tips about how to maneuver a co-parenting situation where your co-parent is non-existent or uncooperative.
Christina shares ways to work through the feelings of hopelessness and exhaustion. Plus, she talks about how to get to a place of being in control of yourself and your emotions so you can be an empowered, consistent, engaging, and confident parent to your children.
Christina McGhee is a speaker and divorce parenting expert who believes divorce doesn't have to equal devastation for families. She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book, “Parenting Apart: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids.”
Some topics that Christina and Susan discuss:
- What Christina means when she says “When there’s no “Co” in Co-parenting…”
- Instead of staying focused on fixing the co-parent, lean into your co-parenting values and work on yourself
- Radical acceptance: Adjust your expectations and accept things the way they are…for now. “It may not get easier, but how you manage it makes a difference.”
- Ask yourself: How is your response going to impact your children?
- Talk about the problem, not the person. “Making the other parent look small will never make you look big.”
- Don’t forget about the power of one!
Tune into this episode to hear tips and strategies that will keep your children at the center of your divorce and to learn how to cope with a difficult co-parent!
About this week's special guest: Christina McGhee
Christina McGhee is a speaker and divorce parenting expert who believes divorce doesn't have to equal devastation for families.
While splitting up is undeniably hard, with the right kind of information and support, she thinks parents can be children's absolute best resource as life changes.
As a coach with 20+ years of experience, Christina is dedicated to providing parents with the tools and practical support they need to get it right for their kids.
She is also the author of the highly acclaimed book, Parenting Apart: How separated and divorced parents can raise happy and secure kids.
As a child of divorce and as a bonus mom (aka step-mom), Christina gets plenty of opportunities to practice what she preaches.
Together she and her husband have four “adultish” children (2 bonus, 2 bio), an ever-growing community of rescue dogs/cats, and an obscene number of chickens. You can nd out more about her at divorceandchildren.com
Website: www.divorceandchildren.com
Co-Parenting Specialist (CoPS) Certification Training with Mosten Guthrie Academy: https://mostenguthrie.com/co-parenting-specialist
Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/divorceandchildren
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divorceandchildren
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Divide & Thrive Divorce Planner
Divorce is hard. Divide & Thrive makes planning for one EASY.
The #1 regret I hear from people who've gone through a divorce is that they didn't PREPARE in advance. There is no do-over in divorce, so planning early in the process is a GAME CHANGER.
Divide & Thrive's divorce planner takes the guesswork out of what to do. Their planner has helped THOUSANDS of people throughout the U.S. AND Canada save TIME and MONEY during divorce, and have PEACE OF MIND.
Their PROGRAM guides you through HOW to set divorce goals, tackle your BUDGET with easy-to-use financial planning tools, STREAMLINES your essential document collection, and SIMPLIFIES asset cataloging.
Recommended by divorce attorneys, mediators, AND financial advisors, the easy-to-use planner helps you address the emotional AND business sides of divorce, and create your best next chapter.
Check out www.divideandthrive.net for reviews and a peek inside the planner. Use the code SUSAN22 for 20% off!
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
In this special Bonus Episode, Susan Guthrie is joined by popular guest, Jenny Stevens, who shares tips from her 20 years as a school counselor at one of the top private schools in the country (and a divorced mom herself) to help you set your kids up for success as they go back to school!
The transition from the fun days of summer back to the structure and regimen of the school year can be a jolt for kids and when you add the stress of a family going through divorce or separation, this can be a tough time for all involved, but especially for the children.
Jenny shares truly insightful and practical steps that parents can take in advance, and throughout the school year, to make everything much easier and truly enjoyable for kids. She covers everything from moving up bedtime a few weeks before the first day of school, to having some dedicated spaces for backpacks, homework and even after school snacks. There are golden nuggets galore and your kids will thrive as they head back to school from their two homes!
Jenny Stevens, spent almost 20 years support children and families as a Licensed Clinical School Counselor (LCSC) and currently has a private practice as a therapist and coach for those who are navigating major life transitions and challenges. As a divorce mother herself, making sure that kids thrive in their home and school life is her passion and this episode is everything that you, and your kids, need to succeed!
*** Don't forget to share your new school year traditions with us! We will be sharing your great ideas on social media to help other families going through divorce, separation and navigating two homes. Send your ideas and insights to divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com! ***
Transcript of the Episode: https://share.descript.com/view/W0y5S2kPOJA
About this week's special guest: Jenny Stevens
Jenny Stevens, LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) spent 20 years working with adolescents and families as a school counselor. In 2021, Jenny launched Create Change Consultants to provide counseling for individuals navigating major life events, such as divorce, or those looking to create change within their lives.
Jenny knows firsthand the challenges of major life changes. From attending nine schools in the span of twelve years, losing her father at the age of nineteen, learning as an adult how to cope with her mother’s fading mental health, and going through her own divorce, Jenny has tremendous insight into dramatic change and how to cope.
As a therapist, Jenny brings a warm, inviting and unique style to interactions with her clients. She cares deeply about helping and supporting her clients to make the changes they have always wanted, but didn't possess the motivation and inspiration needed to do so. In addition to her private practice, Jenny works with Vesta Divorce to provide support through complementary events, education and trainings to those navigating the divorce process, including children.
Reach out to Jenny and contact her through her website: www.createchangeconsultants.com
Follow Jenny on Instagram: @createchangeconsultants
Also mentioned in this episode:
Singing Single Bells This Holiday Season? Surviving the Solitary Season with Jenny Stevens
How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings with Jenny Stevens
Soberlink is currently offering free Back-to-School & Divorce packets that include an expert Q&A with me, Back to School Checklist, Communication tips, and more.
Request your free packet today at www.soberlink.com/susan
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is the Vice Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 22,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Susan Guthrie is joined by Jan Barefoot, the Barefoot P.I., to discuss how a private investigator may be the secret weapon you need for your divorce!
This episode aims to help listeners understand what a private investigator (P.I.) does in a divorce. We often think about hiring a P.I. solely to find out if a spouse is having an affair. Yet, there is so much more they can do to help bolster the divorce case, including gathering information or creating a safe space for your next move.
Ultimately a private investigator can help you by confirming your gut instincts, unburdening emotional turmoil, and allowing you to gain clarity on how you want to proceed with your divorce.
Jan Barefoot founded Barefoot Professional Investigations in 1986 to provide targeted investigative services to clients in the southeastern United States. Jan’s unique interest in investigations was spurred by her experience working within the legal industry and a keen ability to uncover details. Jan’s passion is to impact the lives of Clients from favorable verdicts in capital murders cases to restoring spouses whose families have been wronged.
Jan and Susan cover these Golden Nugget topics:
- How a P.I. can be helpful to someone going through a divorce
- What a private investigator does when performing surveillance services
- Jan explains that when you are involved in a custody dispute there is information a P.I. can gather for your case
- Understanding the complexities of today’s digital world, digital forensics, and divorce
- Best practices for background checks when newly dating or even highering childcare services
You won’t believe all of the ways a P.I. can help you in your divorce. Listen to this eye-opening episode!
Transcript of the Episode: https://web.descript.com/b09b7409-c195-4375-9eed-f6543fbe9dce/063d6
About this week's special guest: Jan Barefoot
Charlotte native Jan Barefoot founded Barefoot Professional Investigations in 1986 to provide targeted investigative services to clients in the southeastern United States. Jan’s unique interest in investigations was spurred by her experience working within the legal industry and a keen ability to uncover details. Jan’s passion is to impact the lives of Clients from favorable verdicts in capital murders cases to restoring spouses whose families have been wronged.
Her approach to private investigations has always been simple: deliver on commitments and provide unparalleled customer service. By nature, private investigation work is often quite sensitive and can be extremely challenging to all involved parties. Jan knows how critical it is to operate with respect, discretion, and professionalism. Over three decades later and after investigating over 200 murder cases and nearly 3,000 domestic cases, her investigators and staff continue to carry that torch. Jan holds a degree from King’s Business College and worked as a legal assistant for several years before moving to the investigative industry. She is an active member of the National Association of Legal Investigators, Intellenet, and the World Association of Detectives and enjoys continuing to grow and learn from the investigative community and industry colleagues.
Website: https://barefootpi.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/barefootpi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-barefoot-71275262/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barefoot.pi
Also mentioned in this episode:
Rainbows For All Children
How One Mom‘s Battle is Changing the Face of High Conflict Divorce, with Tina Swithin
If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel! Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Divide & Thrive Divorce Planner
Divorce is hard. Divide & Thrive makes planning for one EASY.
The #1 regret I hear from people who've gone through a divorce is that they didn't PREPARE in advance. There is no do-over in divorce, so planning early in the process is a GAME CHANGER.
Divide & Thrive's divorce planner takes the guesswork out of what to do. Their planner has helped THOUSANDS of people throughout the U.S. AND Canada save TIME and MONEY during divorce, and have PEACE OF MIND.
Their PROGRAM guides you through HOW to set divorce goals, tackle your BUDGET with easy-to-use financial planning tools, STREAMLINES your essential document collection, and SIMPLIFIES asset cataloging.
Recommended by divorce attorneys, mediators, AND financial advisors, the easy-to-use planner helps you address the emotional AND business sides of divorce, and create your best next chapter.
Check out www.divideandthrive.net for reviews and a peek inside the planner. Use the code SUSAN22 for 20% off!
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MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST:
SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country. Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.
Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 18,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online. Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.
Follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
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We'd really appreciate it if you would give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!
You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!!
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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM