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 the divorce process so you can sail into your beautiful BEYOND.
Episodes
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
"Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another question." - Carrie Fisher
Whether it is negotiating with the plumber who is going to fix your toilet, your twelve year old over cleaning her room or with your boss for a raise, we negotiate matters big and small every day. The difference is, when we sit down at the table to negotiate our divorce settlement with our soon to be ex-spouse, the emotions are high and the decisions can be some that will impact our lives and our family for years to come. We worry that we aren't up to the task but that is where Professor Andrea Schneider can help. She literally wrote THE book that teaches lawyers how to negotiate. Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers! In fact, Professor Schneider gives negotiation trainings around the world to law school students, corporations, law firms, court systems, and even other faculty and she is here to help you get ready for your divorce negotiation. Host Susan Guthrie and Professor Schneider review all the steps you need to take to arrive at the best settlement that you can, from pre-negotiation preparation to how to get your spouse to agree to what you want. This is essential listening not just for those who are divorcing, but really everyone, because these skills are necessary every day and in every way!
Some Highlights from this episode:
- Find out why you may already have more negotiation skills than you think you do.
- What happens in a negotiation that gives you a signal that you need to pay attention because this is important?
- Why are the steps you take BEFORE the negotiation some of the most important and what are they?
- How do your goals, interests and limits play into your negotiation strategy?
- What does BOBO stand for and why do you need to know?
- How is a bicycle like the negotiation process?
And so much more that will help you to negotiate a divorce agreement that works for you!
More about this week's guest: Professor Andrea Schneider joined the faculty of Marquette University Law School in 1996. She teaches ADR, Negotiation, Ethics, and International Conflict Resolution. She is the inaugural director of the Institute for Women’s Leadership at Marquette University and also serves as the Director of the nationally ranked ADR program at Marquette University Law School.
Professor Schneider is the author or co-author of numerous books and book chapters in the field of dispute resolution. Her most recently published works include Negotiating Crime: Plea Bargaining, Problem Solving and Dispute Resolution in the Criminal Context with Cynthia Alkon (Carolina Academic Press 2019) and Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers (ABA Publishing, 2019) and The Negotiator’s Desk Reference (DRI Press 2017) both co-edited with Chris Honeyman. Another recent book, which she co-authored with her father David Kupfer, is Smart & Savvy: Negotiation Strategies in Academia (Meadows Communication 2017). Her textbooks include Dispute Resolution: Examples and Explanations (Aspen 2009, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014) with Michael Moffitt as well as Negotiation: Processes For Problem-Solving (Aspen 2006, 2nd ed. 2014), Mediation: Practice, Policy & Ethics (Aspen 2006, 2nd ed. 2013) and Dispute Resolution: Beyond The Adversarial Model (Aspen 2005, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed 2019), with Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Lela Love & Michael Moffitt. She also is a co-author of two additional books on negotiation with Roger Fisher, Beyond Machiavelli: Tools for Coping with Conflict (Harvard University Press 1994) and Coping with International Conflict (Prentice-Hall 1997). Professor Schneider also wrote Creating the Musee The Politics of Culture in France (Penn State Press, 1998). Professor Schneider has published numerous articles on negotiation, pedagogy, ethics, gender and international conflict. She currently serves as the co-editor of the ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine and on the Board of Advisors for the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution at UNLV School of Law.
You can reach Professor Schneider at andrea.schneider@marquette.edu and can purchase her book, Negotiation Essentials for Lawyers, by clicking the title or go here: https://amzn.to/2Y9o8o7!
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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 Mediation 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!
Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer that will help you set up your family mediation practice, go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com!
This webinar is focused specifically on the fundamentals of setting up a mediation process for parties facing divorce and other family law issues. Susan Guthrie, one of the leading family law and mediation attorneys in the country, shares her practice tips for providing a superior mediation experience to clients while also meeting your needs as a practitioner.
The program will cover suggestions regarding:
- Establishing Processes and procedures
- Effective Consultations
- Efficient fact and data gathering
- Document preparation
- Establishing Fees and Packages
- Streamlined Use of an Agenda
- Mediation format both online and in-person
- and MORE!
Efficiency, client satisfaction, technology and troubleshooting will be reviewed with an eye to making practitioners aware of technology that can be implemented to assist both mediator and clients.
All live webinars will include a live Q & A with Susan at the end of the webinar for those who wish to stay online.
Best of all? Each participant will receive a sample Consultation Checklist and Mediation Agenda for use in their own practice.
This fast-paced webinar program will be conducted in one two-hour session and the LIVE Q & A will follow.
Join us for the first webinar on:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH AT 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET
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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"!!!
Susan's Family Mediation Training Webinar: To find out more about Susan's BRAND NEW Divorce & Family Mediation Primer go to the website www.learntomediateonline.com!
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.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Motherhood. The word alone is emotionally charged and the role of a mother has been prescribed and defined for centuries as the primary caregiver and nurturer, but over the years, society has layers so many more labels and strictures on the role. What makes a good mother? Why must there be a definition and why is there such stigma if a mother does not fit the societal norm?
Our guest this week, Susan Eckstein, is a non-conforming mother who bravely shares her story of breaking the mold and redefining motherhood in a way that worked best for her family and that allowed her to show up as her best self for her children. Along the way, she faced shame, both internal and external, and pain as others, particularly women, dismissed and condemned her decisions. Susan has come forward to tell the tale of her journey in order to help other mothers, who face difficult decisions about parenting their children in the way that allows both mother and child to thrive. This is a story that needs to be told and we all need to listen.
Highlights from this episode:
- What factors led to Susan's decision that her boys should live with their Dad?
- How did the phrase "keep the keys" help the family to restructure in a healthy way?
- Who were the worst critics of Susan's decision to be a non-custodial mother?
- How did a business coach help Susan to find her way out of her struggle with shame?
- How can you throw out society's scorecard for motherhood to show up as your best self for your kids?
This is the story no one will talk about but Susan bravely shares her journey so that we can all be better parents and live happier lives. Listen.
More about this week's guest: Susan Eckstein is an empowerment coach and speaker helping divorced moms lead with their values so they can define motherhood for themselves. Susan leads her clients through a life-changing empowerment process where they challenge their stories, change their beliefs, step into their badassery and show up more powerfully for their children. After becoming a non-custodial mother following her divorce, Susan felt ashamed for years. However, once she stopped measuring her worth against what society says is a gold-star mother, she empowered herself and created her own unique relationship with her two boys. Susan now helps other divorced moms release their shame, reconnect to their power and define motherhood for themselves. A former mindset coach, personal trainer and triathlon coach, Susan has coached hundreds of men and women to successfully compete in their dream athletic events, including triathlons, marathons and adventure races. She is also a three-time Ironman Louisville finisher.
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Find out More About Susan's New Program: The Empowered Path Past Divorce
Susan's Special Gift for Listeners: A FREE 30 minute consultation call! Email Susan at susan@thesusaneckstein.com and mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast!
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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 May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Often we are our own worst enemies when it comes to living fully and finding love that lasts. On this episode of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, Susan Guthrie has a revealing conversation with Junie Moon, THE Love Coach who works with women, men and even couples to help them to work through the shadows of the past to find NEXT LEVEL LOVE!
Whether you are working through a divorce, recovering from a breakup or just tired of being alone, the path to love is fraught with disappointment and fear for many. We continue to choose the wrong partners and this "broken picker" leaves us afraid that we will never find that relationship where we are loved and valued for who we truly are. Coach Junie Moon, a certified Shadow Worker and Love Coach, has been there herself, and she knows that your path can be different. That you can find that love and you can have a successful and fulfilling personal life. Susan and Junie take you through the discussion you need to have with your "inner critic" in order to turn it down and move forward and transform your life to one of deep fulfillment and joy!
Some Highlights from this Episode:
6:15 Susan and Junie share insights into why it is so painful to let go of the past.
8:00 Find out why you keep making the same relationship mistakes over and over again.
9:35 What are the "gremlins" that sabotage our love?
10:45 How can you inner critic actually be your friend?
14:20 Why is it important to date yourself?
23:00 What do incidents from your childhood have to do with your love life?
23:20 What is shadow work and how does it help you to go back to go forward?
28:20 After awareness, what comes next to lead to transformation that sticks?
Learn more about this week's Special Guest: Junie Moon, The Love Coach, helps women in midlife experience Next Level Love. She has been called the Inner Critic Tamer and helps women lower the volume of negative thoughts so they can fully embrace this precious stage of life with confidence, ease and excitement.
Junie’s an award-winning international speaker, Best-selling author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud, director/producer of the film Shed the Shame, host of the podcast Midlife Love Out Loud and a Certified Shadow Work® Facilitator.
Junie's Special Gift: Get your FREE COPY of Junie's "Midlife Love Guide to Successful Dating", 7 Steps to Magnetize Mr. Right at www.coachjuniemoon.com/loveguide.
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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 May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
It is no secret that divorce can be ruinously expensive, but what if you don't have access to the money needed to process your divorce or even to pay your living expenses while going through the process? Enter "The Fairy Godmother of Divorce", Nicole Noonan, the Founder and CEO of New Chapter Capital, Inc. a pioneer in Divorce Funding! Nicole and NCC offer funding options for those who are facing a divorce but cannot access their assets or funds in order to navigate the process. The costs of divorce go way beyond the attorney's fees and filing fees (although those are significant!) but consider also the cost of expert witnesess, business and property evaluators, financial specialists and just paying the ongoing expenses of your lives! New Chapter Capital offers a streamlined process for helping qualified people get access to funds in order to meet their financial obligations and needs while divorcing and to have the ability to get the best team possible to help resolve the divorce issues. THIS IS A GAMECHANGER for many and is something that those who are facing divorce AND those who are divorce professionals all need to know about! Be sure to LISTEN!
Highlights from this Episode!
- What expenses other than attorney's fees might you need when filing for divorce?
- How long does it take to find out if you can fund your divorce?
- Why do you need an attorney to apply for funding?
- Will funding work for couples in mediation?
- What are the costs of funding your divorce?
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE so be sure to listen and discover what New Chapter Capital can do for you!
Learn more about this week's guest: Nicole Noonan, Esq., CEO of New Chapter Capital Inc., specializes in divorce funding. She formerly served as President of Novitas US.
She is a nationally recognized divorce expert and pioneer of divorce funding. Crowned the “Fairy Godmother of Divorce” by the New York Post.
Recognized by New York Magazine as New York’s Women Leader’s in the Law 2014. She has been seen on Good Morning America, Bloomberg TV, WLNY’s “The Couch” and WPIX. She also been featured in The Huffington Post’s Women in Business, American Banker, The Economist, Forbes Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and The New York Times.
Nicole holds a BA from Boston College and a JD from Seton Hall University School of Law. She clerked for the Hon. Douglas M. Fasciale, J.S.C., Nicole is an active member of the New Jersey Bar Association, American Bar Association, New York Women's Bar Association and the Westchester Bar Association. She sits on the Seton Hall University Stillman School of Business Leadership Council. Additionally, she is a certified New York Mediator.
Twitter NicoleNoonan5
Linkedin linkedin.com/in/nnoonan
Facebook @divorcefinance
NICOLE'S SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS! Just for listeners of The Divorce & Beyond Podcast, you can schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation with NICOLE HERSELF to discuss your options for financing! To set up your free consultation, please email Nicole directly at nn@newchaptercapital.com!
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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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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 May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
The wedding vows say "'til death do us part" but divorce changes everything and that means everything has to change - including your estate planning! In this week's episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz, leading Trusts & Estates Attorney, about all of the issues and factors that are affected when the marital relationship ends.
Estate planning includes your Last Will & Testament and those decisions about who gets all your stuff after you die, but there is so much more involved in pulling together a proper plan and not all of it is just about what happens when you die. Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz has been helping individuals and families to structure their estate planning for almost 25 years and she shares all of the many factors that go into an all-inclusive plan, including disability, guardianship, healthcare matters and yes, who will get your estate when you pass away. Whether you have a plan in place already, or have never created an estate plan, it is all upended when there is a divorce and there are critical actions to take both DURING the divorce and AFTER! This is a must listen episode for everyone who is contemplating divorce, is going through divorce or who has recently finalized their divorce. LISTEN TODAY!
Highlights from this Episode:
- What are the things to think about in Estate Planning when you are starting a divorce?
- What happens to your prior estate planning documents when your divorce is finalized?
- Why is executing a new Power of Attorney so important even before the divorce is done?
- What is your legal status once the divorce is filed? Are you still married?
- How does life insurance factor in to an estate plan and what happens to those policies when you get divorced?
- How does estate planning make the lives of your loved ones so much easier?
More About This Week's Guest: Attorney Rebecca Wallenfelsz is a partner at Chapman and Cutler in the Trusts and Estates Department, and has been practicing law since 1997. Rebecca has extensive experience representing individuals and institutions in estate planning and trust and estate matters. Rebecca’s experience in estate planning matters includes drafting a variety of wills, trusts and premarital agreements, and in planning for and minimizing estate, gift and generationskipping transfer taxes and related income taxes, including taxes related to retirement plan assets. Her practice includes more sophisticated estate planning devices, such as family limited partnerships, grantor-retained annuity trusts, sales to defective grantor trusts and split-dollar agreements. For the charitably inclined client, Rebecca has planned for, or assisted in creating, directed funds, charitable remainder trusts and private foundations. In addition, she reviews and prepares fiduciary tax returns, private foundation information returns and estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax returns.
You can reach out to Rebecca at wallen@chapman.com or by telephone at 312.845.3442. She is liscensed to practice law in both Illinois and Wisconsin.
You can find attorneys who practice in the area of estate planning by contacting the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
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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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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 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.