Nationally acclaimed family law attorney, mediator and award-winning podcaster, Susan Guthrie is the voice you can trust on your divorce journey. After guiding countless numbers of people through the perilous world of divorce for almost 35 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.
Episodes
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
We often look for peace and happiness from external sources but that path leads to disappointment. In fact, that is often a path to further hurt and trauma. On this episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie speaks with Kundalini Yoga Expert, Dya Kaur about the inward path to healing and your new future through yoga, meditation and yes, even a little bit of sex.
Trauma informs our lives in so many ways and can stay in our soul for years after the incident or experience that hurt us. Divorce is often one of the most traumatic experiences that we can undergo and so many individuals have enormous difficulty in moving past that hurt. Leading Kundalini Yoga expert, Dya Kaur of Wanderlust Yoga in Los Angeles, joins Susan on this episode, which was taped in person in California, to share her wisdom and insights from years of teaching the technology of kundalini yoga, meditation, and spiritual life coaching to help people to move past their trauma to heal, live fully and embrace a new future.
Some Highlights from this Episode:
- Learn how the technology of kundalini yoga and meditation give us access to our true nature.
What is kundalini yoga? How is it different from other yoga forms? - How does being more neutral empower us in a painful situation?
- How does elevating our own consciousness help elevate our circumstances?
- Why is the experience of a kundalini class more impactful than a more intellectual self help approach?
- Why is giving yourself authority so important to self transformation?
Living life dragged down by the emotional storms of your past will only rob you of your future. It's time to deal with, and heal from, that old trauma and move forward into your healthy, happy and beautiful new life. Listen to this episode now!
Note: This show was taped at the beginning of the year. The advent of COVID delayed it's release so I am excited to announce that Dya's podcast, Sexual Alchemy with Dya Kaur, is now available! We apologize that the dates referenced in the episode have now passed.
Libby ( Dya Kaur) Hudson Lydecker was given her spiritual name by the master of kundalini yoga, Yogi Bhajan in 1998 meaning “Princess of wisdom, compassion and strength.” Dya Kaur has been teaching kundalini yoga to adults and children for over 13 years. Her passion is empowering people to live their happiest and most enlightened lives through the technology of kundalini yoga and meditation. She is a Spiritual Life coach and runs transformational yoga retreats in inspiring locations. She is honored to be one of the leaders of Guru Singh’s Teacher Training which is the largest kundalini teacher training in the world. She teaches group classes at Yoga West in LOS ANGELES and Wanderlust in Hollywood and is available for private kundalini or coaching sessions in person or remotely by appointment. “I don’t believe in miracles, I rely on them.“ Yogi Bhajan.
You can contact Dya through her website: www.dyakauryoga.com
You can listen to Dya's new podcast, Sexual Alchemy with Dya Kaur, HERE!
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device!
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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
The movie "Marriage Story" garnered a great deal buzz and won a number of awards but is it accurate? Is that what divorce really looks like? On this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with Law Professor, Carolyn Kaas, to reveal not only what the movie got right, but more importantly, what it got OH SO WRONG! If you are worried this is your future, be sure to listen today!
The award winning movie, "Marriage Story" created quite a stir in the world of divorce and captured multiple award nominations for not only the film, but also the actors. In fact, Laura Dern won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her portrayal of a divorce attorney reportedly patterned on celebrity divorce attorney, Laura Wasser. But just how accurate is the depiction of divorce in the movie? On this week's episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Professor Carolyn Kaas, who will be incorporating the movie into her curriculum for the future lawyers of America as a teaching tool of what to do, and more importantly, of WHAT NOT TO DO. Susan and Professor Kaas bring you the insider view of where the movie hits the nail on the head, and where it veers far off the factual path. If you are facing divorce and are worried that the movie is a crystal ball of your future, find out what you can do to be sure that your divorce unfolds differently and learn from the teachable moments that Professor Kaas will be using to help launch the future of the legal profession!
Highlights from the Episode:
- What about this movie does Professor Kaas feel makes it the "perfect teaching tool?"
- How does putting on the "glasses of trial prep" right from the beginning hijack your divorce process?
- How does their approach to the process change as many divorce attorneys practice longer and longer in the field?
- Is the "2nd Happy Halloween" ending of the movie a realistic portrayal?
- Is there a different function for a lawyer than to be a "weapon or a shield?"
- What is the worst part about the mediation "fail" in the movie?
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! Be sure to listen - you'll want to watch the movie again with new eyes once you have listened to this episode!
Learn More About Professor Kaas and Quinnipiac University School of Law: Carolyn "Carrie" Kaas is an Associate Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law. She currently serves as Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Co-director of the Center on Dispute Resolution, and also directs two of the law school's eight academic concentrations: Family Law and Civil Advocacy & Dispute Resolution. Kaas’s primary clinical teaching is the externship courses, and her doctrinal teaching is in the areas of family law and in dispute resolution, including mediation and interviewing and counseling.
Kaas has long been active in the national clinical legal education community. Her 2015 book, Building on Best Practices, which she co-edited and for which she served as a contributing author, arose out of her work with this community. Kaas is active in the Family Law and Dispute Resolution national academic and practice communities as well.
Kaas serves on a number of national and state boards and committees, including Connecticut Legal Services, Connecticut Mediation Association, Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce, and the Non-Defensive Voice. She is active on the Connecticut Bar Association Standing Committee on Professionalism, the Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellows Education and Program Committee, and the ABA Committee on Law Student Competitions.
Two of Carrie's four children are graduates of Quinnipiac Law, and her husband, Glenn, is a retired state prosecutor. Carrie and Glenn are happy grandparents of three grandchildren... and counting.
For more information on Quinnipiac School of Law visit their website: https://www.qu.edu/schools/law.html.
For more information on the Conflict Management Institute mentioned in the episode, and Susan and Carrie's workshops, visit the Center for Conflict Management here: https://www.qulawdisputeresolution.org/conflict-management-institute
Professor Kaas can be reached by email at: carolyn.kaas@quinnipiac.edu
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device!
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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
On this week's episode, which is Part Two of a Special Two-Part Episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, continues her conversation with Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond, the authors of "Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together" which shares their journey through marriage, divorce and finding a different kind of love.
"Our Happy Divorce" - Now that you have listened to Part One of this interview (If you haven't heard it yet, click here) , I know that you too must be a huge fan of Nikki and Ben's story and there is so much more to hear! In Part One, we heard their unusual path to create their own definition of divorce and how they measured every decision that they made by the phrase "What's best for Asher?" Now, in Part Two, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond share the details of their journey after the divorce was final and they both moved into new relationships and a new relationship with each other. As Ben says in the episode, "if Nikki and I can do it, then anyone can do it!" Find out how they made it all work and hear how things are now, 13 years down the road. You will be inspired - Listen now!
Highlights from this episode:
Nikki and Ben hit a major roadblock soon after the divorce was final - find out what that was and how they handled it.
How have Ben and Nikki continued to measure everything by "What's best for Asher as they moved into their new lives?"
How did Nikki and Nadia meet for the first time, and what role did Asher play in the introduction?
What did Chad do that won Ben over?
Why is the last chapter of the book so significant?
Ben and Nikki forged their own path through divorce and created a new and lasting love, relationship and family. Listen to this episode to find out how you can do the same!
More about Nikki and Ben: From weeknight dinners and homework sessions with their son to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond have created a tight-knit, enviable family. They work and play well together, from the smallest daily tasks to the biggest life events—and it only took a divorce to get them there. Though their marriage has been over for nearly a decade, they still share a happy life with each other and their son Asher, along with their new amazing spouses and children.
Nikki knows how being supported by a strong, loving family can influence the way a person navigates life, love, marriage, and motherhood. Having grown up as a member of the iconic San Francisco 49ers football family, she was thrown into the limelight at a young age. The values her family instilled in her have helped shape who she is today, and she continues to live by them.
Ben intimately understands the detriment divorce can cause in the lives of children. The example of his parents’ divorce instilled in him a deep commitment to do better by his own kids. Ben is an investor, board member, philanthropist, golfer, and sports enthusiast. But above all, he is a dedicated father and family man who understands the importance of putting his ego aside and his children first.
You can find out more about Our Happy Divorce, Ben and Nikki at www.ourhappydivorce.com
Follow Our Happy Divorce on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Buy the Book on Amazon or on the website www.ourhappydivorce.com.
You can also reach out to Ben and Nikki for a FREE COPY of the book - just mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast! The best way to reach them is to DM them on Instagram at @ourhappydivorce.
Read the Our Happy Divorce Guest Blog on Gabrielle Hartley's Better Apart website!
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!!
For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
On this week's episode, which is Part One of a Special Two-Part Episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, speaks with Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond, the authors of "Our Happy Divorce: How Ending Our Marriage Brought Us Together" which shares their journey through marriage, divorce and finding a different kind of love.
"Our Happy Divorce", I love this book, I truly do, and not just because it has a happy ending. I love it because it tells a truthful tale of one couples' journey through the pain of divorce, which started out as many do, with anger, hurt and a "shark attorney", but but then reveals how they pulled back and found a different path that allowed for forgiveness, hope and a new kind of love. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond share the details of how they created a new life, a new definition of family and came to love each other again, just in a different way. Make no mistake, this was not an easy path, but they share the actual steps that helped them to get there. This is so important, that it just had to be a special two-part episode so that we could cover it all. Find out why I say that this book should be required reading for all couples contemplating divorce and LISTEN TODAY!
Highlights from this episode:
Find out what role the "shark attorney" played in the Happy Divorce.
How did Ben and Nikki clean up their side of the street so that they could move forward?
What impact did Ben and Nikki's very different childhoods have on their Happy Divorce?
Why does Ben say that "nothing good comes from living in the past?
What was the one overriding principal that Nikki and Ben measured every decision by and still do?
Ben and Nikki found a way to avoid the worst of divorce and successfully restructure their family. Listen to this episode to find out how you can do the same!
More about Nikki and Ben: From weeknight dinners and homework sessions with their son to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond have created a tight-knit, enviable family. They work and play well together, from the smallest daily tasks to the biggest life events—and it only took a divorce to get them there. Though their marriage has been over for nearly a decade, they still share a happy life with each other and their son Asher, along with their new amazing spouses and children.
Nikki knows how being supported by a strong, loving family can influence the way a person navigates life, love, marriage, and motherhood. Having grown up as a member of the iconic San Francisco 49ers football family, she was thrown into the limelight at a young age. The values her family instilled in her have helped shape who she is today, and she continues to live by them.
Ben intimately understands the detriment divorce can cause in the lives of children. The example of his parents’ divorce instilled in him a deep commitment to do better by his own kids. Ben is an investor, board member, philanthropist, golfer, and sports enthusiast. But above all, he is a dedicated father and family man who understands the importance of putting his ego aside and his children first.
You can find out more about Our Happy Divorce, Ben and Nikki at www.ourhappydivorce.com
Follow Our Happy Divorce on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Buy the Book on Amazon or on the website www.ourhappydivorce.com.
Read the Our Happy Divorce Guest Blog on Gabrielle Hartley's Better Apart website.
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!!
If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!!
For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
On this week's episode, Susan Guthrie, nationally recognized family law attorney and mediator, speaks with Transformation Coach, Victoria McCooey about the necessary steps to take in order to safely leave an abusive relationship with a narcissist or other high conflict personality.
Statistics say that the time of leaving an abusive relationship is actually one of the most dangerous times for a victim of abuse. this can be especially difficult when your ex is a narcissist! Transformation coach, Victoria McCooey, knows this from her own personal experience of separating from an abusive relationship and her years long high conflict divorce from her ex. She helps women (although this information is equally relevant for abused men) to plot their escape, regain their personal power and move beyond the abuse. Full of necessary information on creating a nest egg, having access to vital documents and information and tips for what you can do today, Victoria and Susan help you to make your plans for your own GREAT ESCAPE!
Highlights from this episode:
How to identify if you are you in an abusive relationship.
Find out why the time of leaving is the most dangerous time for victims.
How are you actually stronger than your abuser?
What are the key first steps in plotting your escape?
What other considerations do you need to take into account when leaving?
There is help! - be sure to take all the necessary steps to make your exit a safe and final escape to your new life beyond abuse!
More information about today's guest: Victoria McCooey is a Transformation Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Creator of The Reclaim Your Power System™. She works with women who are in controlling or otherwise abusive marriages to help them stand up to their abuser and regain control of their lives. Her articles have been featured on notable websites including Dr. Laura, HitchedMag, Thrive Global, Professor’s House, Wellness, DivorceForce, Ezine Articles, IveMovedOn and many others. She’s appeared on the Narcissist Abuse Support Channel, Women of Strength TV, Divorced Mommy Podcast, Unleash Your Mojo Online, Financially Ever After, and You Be You & I’ll Be Me. Through her writing, speaking and private coaching, Victoria has helped hundreds of women (and some men) acquire the skills, mindset shifts and courage necessary to stand up to an abusive partner and to create a better, more joyful new life for themselves and their children. You can learn more about Victoria and her coaching programs at victoriamccooey.com. Listeners of Divorce & Beyond can book a FREE session with Victoria by clicking here: victoriamccooey.com/calendar
Email Victoria at Victoria@victoriamccooey.com
Book a free session with Victoria here: victoriamccooey.com/calendar
Follow Victoria on Instagram @victoria_mccooey
Watch Victoria's videos on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aVzstmYuZFqzX6sWRjVIw
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety. Visit www.soberlink.com for more information and use code "BEYOND20" to receive $50 off a device!
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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
In this episode, Susan Guthrie, top family law attorney and mediator, speaks with Nikki Bruno, the Creator of the Epic Comeback to discuss the all-important issue of emotional abuse, what it is, how to end it and how to stage your own EPIC COMEBACK after an emotionally abusive relationship.
"Invisible" or emotional abuse is a pervasive and insidious problem but can be hard to identify and even harder to recover from because the effects are emotional and long-lasting. Nikki Bruno is an empowerment coach who works closely with victims of emotional abuse to help them to recover and find their way again after an emotionally abusive relationship. In fact, Nikki's own experience with emotional abuse and a high conflict divorce, let her to create her Epic Comeback program and she shares her insights and insider tips with listeners to help them to identify the abuse, set boundaries to end the cycle and to heal and recover after the abuse ends. This is an extremely important topic as the effects of emotional abuse can be as severe and long-lasting as those from physical abuse, with the only difference being that emotional abuse leaves invisible scars. If you or someone you know is a victim of emotional abuse, be sure to listen to this episode!
Some HIGHLIGHTS from this Episode:
What are some of the most common types of emotional abuse?
What is the difference between abuse and an insult or nasty comment?
How do you set boundaries to end emotional abuse?
What are the effects of emotional abuse in divorce?
How can litigation and the court system be used as a weapon by an abuser?
What are the stages of an Epic Comeback from abuse?!
Susan and Nikki cover all this and more in this very important episode so LISTEN TODAY!
MORE ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Nikki Bruno, post-divorce women’s empowerment coach, is the founder and CEO of The Epic Comeback™, as well as a 20-year veteran of the publishing industry and a published author. Her experience of reclaiming her power after a high-conflict divorce inspired her to help others do the same. Bruno is a thought leader on high-conflict divorce, verbal and emotional abuse, intuition, and mompreneurship. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Princeton University, a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and coaching education and training from iPEC. A single mom of two, Bruno loves scuba diving, traveling, salsa dancing, and helping women (re)discover how incredible they are.
To find out more about Nikki and her coaching program, The Epic Comeback visit her website: www.theepiccomeback.com
Nikki's Free Gift for Listeners: You can click on the link to sign up to receive Nikki's FREE 4-Part Video Series, "How to Reclaim Your Life after a High Conflict Divorce."
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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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:
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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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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 AND COUNSEL.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
In this SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE, Susan Guthrie, speaks with the founder of Love, Strength and Grace, Shannon McGorry about the emotional and physical stress we are all suffering from and feeling as we struggle with the upheaval and disruptions in our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can bring order out of the chaos!
IS YOUR LIFE IN LIMBO?! We all feel like our lives are entirely disrupted and entirely on hold as we face the many disruptions of our lives due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Not only are we completely removed from our usual routines and patterns, but we have no idea how long this will go on or what life will look like on the other side. We are all truly stuck in LIFE LIMBO! Shannon McGorry is a life and divorce empowerment coach who joins Susan on this special episode to share needed and helpful information on how to deal with the fear and distress so many people are living with these days. This is the stuff you need to hear TODAY so that you can bring order to the chaos and peace to the upheaval. Your life may be changing rapidly and the future may be uncertain but Shannon is here to help you regain control and and to best care for yourself and those you love. This episode is the beacon of hope that you have been looking for. Listen.
Some Highlights from this Special BONUS EPISODE:
- Find out how you can step-by-step address your fears.
- What are some simple steps you can take to bring order to the chaos?
- How does the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions impact your situation?
- Why does Shannon say "Habits combat circumstances?"
- How can you deal with the feelings of loss and grief you may be feeling?
- What words of hope can you hold onto through this time of limbo?
Susan always says "Challenges Create Opportunites" and this episode will help you to take this mantra and make it your own!
More about Shannon McGorry: Shannon is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in Divorce and Life Empowerment.
Expertise, Prioritization, Clarity, and Accountability are the principles of Shannon’s practice. Shannon empowers her clients to show up confident, well informed, and educated as they make decisions and take consistent, intentional action in support of their future reality.Shannon obtained her coaching certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, and she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
She is a woman of faith, a mom of two daughters, a yoga enthusiast, a huge fan of the beach, of being outside, and of laughter. Shannon is available for private coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements via her website, http://www.lovestrengthandgrace.com.
You can book a FREE consult with Shannon to get support solidifying your strategy to combat your circumstances and life in limbo by clicking here: TALK TO SHANNON.
We will provide a link to Shannon's article for Thrive Global referenced in the episode as soon as it goes live!
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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals:
LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! Learn more at www.learntomediateonline.com or reach out to Susan directly at susan@learntomediateonline.com. Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast receive $50 off the cost of the one-on-one training so be sure to mention that you heard about it here!
FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 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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Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information:
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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!
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 also 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 Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
In this episode, Susan Guthrie, top family law attorney and mediator, and the former host of Breaking Free: A Modern Divorce Podcast, chats with Trina Leckie, Host of the popular breakup BOOST Podcast who shares her sought after advice and truisms about dating, breaking up and being single in the 2020s and BEYOND!
When you are trying to recover from a breakup, be it divorce or a split from your significant other, we all need a best friend's shoulder to cry on and Trina Leckie, host of the very popular breakup BOOST Podcast, is your go-to-guide for getting through these tough times. Trina is known for her tough love and practical advice and she has a lot to share on how to move beyond that breakup and much more about dating in the age of apps, romance and how to be alone as you navigate the world of 21st century relationships.
Some HIGHLIGHTS from this Episode:
Where has all the romance gone and can you still find it?
What is "stacking dates" and why are people doing it these days?
What does it mean if your date "ghosts" you?
Find out what Trina's #1 Rule after a breakup is and why it's the key to healing quickly.
What does Trina mean when she says "you are single, not alone?
If you are newly single in the 2020s this is your roadmap to dating and love in the new age so LISTEN TODAY!
MORE ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Trina Leckie is the host of the popular breakup BOOST podcast where she provides straightforward, no-nonsense advice for all of your breakup, relationship, and dating issues. Her goal is to REVOLUTIONIZE the way people deal with heartbreak to enable them to heal their hearts at a faster rate and get them back in the dating saddle. She also provides personalized coaching for anyone struggling, seeking guidance, or just needing someone to talk to.
You can find Trina's podcast, breakup BOOST HERE and be sure to follow her on Instagram (@breakupboost) and Facebook (@breakupboost)!
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:
Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!!
FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!!
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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
In this bonus episode, Susan Guthrie, is joined by her friend and colleague, leading divorce attorney/mediator, Gabrielle Hartley, and they discuss online dispute resolution options for families and individuals that find themselves without in-person options due to the challenges that the current COVID-19 Pandemic raises with court closures, social distancing and more! You have options online!
There are many instances where people feel that they have few to no options when it comes to trying to resolve disputes with their co-parent or ex. This is made even more difficult when, as we face court closures and other difficulties in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, where families are struggling to find order and resolution while under the stress of the situation. Parenting plans are disrupted, jobs and lost and support payments are being missed and much more but the courts are closed for many. Host Susan Guthrie, one of the top family law attorneys and mediators in the country and an online mediation expert, sits with friend and colleague, leading attorney, Gabrielle Hartley, to discuss their online mediation, coaching, arbitration and parent coordination services and the online options that are available to those who are looking for a way to move forward. This episode has the information you need to hear to cope with some of the stresses of the day!
Some Highlights from this Special BONUS EPISODE:
- What is mediation and how can it help you today?
- How do you mediate online?
- What if mediation doesn't work but you need a decision?
- How can a parent coordinator help?
- What is co-parent counseling and why might it be a good idea?
All of these services are available ONLINE and IMMEDIATELY so take a listen to this episode today!
More about Gabrielle Hartley, Esq., is leading divorce attorney, wellness and strategy coach, author and speaker and online mediator. For the last 25 years, she has served couples in reaching reasonable resolutions for her cases both in person and online. She is well-known for keeping 99% of her cases at the negotiation table and out of the courtroom.
With extensive experience in and out of the courtroom, her agreements are arrived at swiftly and are both clear and comprehensive. She founded The Better Apart Method, authored Better Apart; The Radically Positively Way to Separate (HarperCollins 2019).
She committed to keeping the toxicity and damage in her cases to a minimum. Her work has been endorsed by Gwyneth Paltrow and featured across media channels such as People Magazine, The New York Times, U.S. News and World Report, Vice, The New York Post, Yoga Journal,Vice Mind Body Green, Thrive Global, The Hampshire Gazette, and The Brian Lehrer Show. She is a regular expert guest and blogger featured NBC television (Mass Appeal) and radio as well as dozens of podcasts and blogs around the world.
Gabrielle trains divorce professionals in The Better Apart Method Online Certification and mediates with divorcing clients online around the country and world. You can find more information about Gabrielle and her services on her website at www.gabriellehartley.com.
Get the BETTER APART FREE Ultimate Divorce Survive & Thrive Kit mentioned by Gabrielle by clicking here!
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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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Susan's Online Mediation Training Program for Professionals:
LEARN TO MEDIATE ONLINE: As one of the leading online mediation experts in the country, Susan Guthrie has created a simple and efficient online training program that allows mediation professionals to quickly and easily add an online platform to their practice! The two hour online program covers the basics of conducting mediations through an online platform like Zoom, and reviews the ethical and practical considerations that arise in this format. You even receive a copy of, and the right to use, Susan's Online Mediation Guidelines and Ground Rules to make your online mediations even easier for mediator and clients alike! Learn more at www.learntomediateonline.com or reach out to Susan directly at susan@learntomediateonline.com. Listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast receive $50 off the cost of the one-on-one training so be sure to mention that you heard about it here!
FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!!
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 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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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
Susan on Instagram
Susan on Twitter
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter
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!
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 also 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 Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
In this episode, Susan Guthrie, top family law attorney and mediator, speaks with one of the country's leading divorce financial professionals, Heather Locus, CPA, CFP, CDFA (look at all those initials!), who shares essential financial factors to consider when negotiating your divorce settlement.
Getting a divorce can be one of the scariest experiences that we will ever go through, and much of that fear is worry about finances. When you take everything that you are your spouse have and split it two ways, it's inevitable that there will be less to go around. Heather Locus, CPA, CFP, CDFA, one of the country's leading divorce financial professionals knows the fear and uncertainty that people feel when it comes to their money and divorce and she helps people navigate those choppy waters every day. Heather shares her insights and top tips for you to be aware of as you negotiate your divorce settlement including alimony, property division, retirement assets, taxes, health insurance and more. If you are facing divorce, do not negotiate anything without listening to this episode first!
Some HIGHLIGHTS from this Episode:
Find out what ostrich syndrome is and why it can be so costly.
Why is alimony the scariest word in divorce?
Why is flexibility the key to negotiating the best settlement?
How do you create your divorce bucket list?
Hear Heather's insights on focusing on the NEXT CHAPTER so you can move BEYOND!
All this and much, much more so be sure to listen today!
MORE ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST: Heather Locus, CPA, CFP, CDFA is passionate about helping people make complex decisions. As an owner of Balasa Dinverno Foltz, LLC, a national independent private wealth management firm, Heather is head of their Divorce Practice Group, and founder of their Women’s Service Team, she solves problems by balancing the emotional and behavioral components of financial decisions with the tax and legal issues.
Since taking the right steps at every turn matters, Heather empowers divorcing men and women to make sound decisions throughout all the phases of divorce. Often as the first divorce professional people talk to, she helps families hire the best-fit attorneys, mediator or other professionals needed. Heather and her team assist in key decisions such as whether to settle or continue negotiations, then fully implement separating assets and managing the investments to fund a full life post-divorce. Heather uses her technical knowledge and first-hand experience to guide people through this unsettling situation to create a full life as they redefine it. She authored The Next Chapter: A Practical Roadmap for Navigating Through, and Beyond, Divorce and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com
A Forbes “America’s Top Women Advisor,” Heather is also a six-time “Five Star Wealth Manager” according to Chicago Magazine, was named an “Influential Women in Business” by The Business Ledger, a “Top 200 Wealth Advisor Mom” by Working Mother, and an Investment News “Woman to Watch”. She has contributed to various publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, Family Lawyer Magazine and Divorce Magazine on topics ranging from how to protect an estate during a divorce to key financial considerations before signing a divorce settlement or prenuptial agreement. Through presentations including “The Financially Responsible Woman: Five Strategies for a Full Life” and “When I Do Becomes I Don’t: Five Strategies for a Financially Responsible Divorce, Heather educates women and men on how to transition through new phases of their life with confidence and peace of mind.
You can reach Heather by email at hlocus@bdfllc.com. The firm's website is www.bdfllc.com where you can find more information about Heather, BDF and the free resources that she mentioned on the podcast.
Heather's Free Gift: The first three listeners who reach out to Heather by email at hlocus@bdfllc.com and put "The Divorce & Beyond Podcast" in the subject line will receive a copy of Heather's book, "The Next Chapter: A Practical Roadmap for Navigating Through, and Beyond, Divorce!"
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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. She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee 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. Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform. Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com.
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For Divorce Professionals: As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions! Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online! Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!
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THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:
Gabrielle Hartley, the Creator of the Better Apart Method: Leading divorce lawyer, coach and mediator, Gabrielle Hartley's book book "Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate" is a runaway best-seller and now she has created the Better Apart Master Class, available for download online, which provides powerful tools to help you get clear, feel better and reclaim your life! For a limited time you will receive a mini consultation with Gabrielle herself when you sign up for the Master Class. Listeners of the podcast receive $25 off the price of the Master Class with code "BEYOND25"!!!
FAYR, the BEST Co-Parenting App on the Market! What makes FAYR different? At FAYR it's not just about efficiency and ease (though they love those). They also help you create a better co-parenting experience by providing tools for: constructive communication, argument diffusion, and emotional support. For information on our FAYR, the ONLY co-parenting app recommended by Susan Guthrie and The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, visit their website at www.fayr.com. Don't forget to use the code "SUSANG18" for 20% off!!
LIMITED 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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Don't forget to check out the Divorce & Beyond Podcast website at www.divorceandbeyondpod.com where you can find all of our episodes, links to sponsors and special offers and SIGN UP FOR THE FREE NEWSLETTER and Receive a Special Welcome Video from Susan!
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 @Susan Guthrie
Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq
Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw
Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond
Divorce & Beyond on Twitter @DivorceBeyond
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!
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 also get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.
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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.
Disclaimer: No representation is being made that any strategy shown will or is likely to achieve results similar to those shown in this presentation. BDF does not provide legal, tax, insurance, social security or accounting advice. Clients of BDF should obtain their own independent tax, insurance and legal advice based on their particular circumstances. The information herein is provided solely to educate on a variety of topics, including wealth planning, tax considerations, insurance, estate, gift and philanthropic planning.
Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Future performance of any investment or wealth management strategy, including those recommended by Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC (BDF), may not be profitable, suitable for you, prove successful or equal historical indices. Historical indices do not reflect the deduction of transaction, custodial or investment management fees, which would diminish results. Any historical index performance figures are for comparison purposes only and client account holdings will not directly correspond to any such data. BDF clients must, in writing, advise BDF of personal, financial or investment objective changes and any restrictions desired on BDF’s services so that BDF may re-evaluate its previous recommendations and adjust its investment advisory services. BDF’s current written disclosure statement discussing advisory services and fees is available for review at www.BDFLLC.com or upon request.