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Episode 166: How to Protect Yourself From Digital Abuse with Adam Dodge

Digital abuse is becoming an increasingly large problem. In this episode, Adam Dodge joins me for a discussion about the ways in which current or former partners may be misusing the internet and tech to harm individuals in unhealthy and abusive relationships. Adam is a licensed attorney whose work is characterized by his dedication to preventing and addressing the ways […]

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Episode 165: In Conversation with The exEXPERTS: Owning Your Divorce Story with T.H. Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum

This week I have the joy of welcoming the exEXPERTS, T.H. Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum, to the show.  They’re best friends who got divorced at the same time 14 years ago but had totally different divorce experiences. In this episode, they share their experience maneuvering through the overwhelming journey of divorce. They also share how they’ve used their own divorce […]

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Episode 164: #TBT: Al-Anon, Addiction, and Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen

This week I am re-airing my episode with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, where we discussed how to cope when your partner has an active addiction. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen helps people get a little more comfortable with something so painful as addiction and divorce. When you’re living with or divorcing a partner who has an active addiction, you may find yourself acting […]

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Episode 163: Covert Emotional Abuse with Annette Oltmans

This week I am talking about covert emotional abuse with philanthropist and passionate human rights advocate, Annette Oltmans. Annette helps bring awareness to covert emotional abuse, a dangerous and common form of Domestic Violence. If you are a victim or think you might be a victim, this is a must-listen episode. Annette’s personal experiences of prolonged emotional abuse in marriage […]

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Episode 162: Listener Q&A:  How Can I Cope with Guilt Post-Divorce? Is My New Relationship Healthy? How Do I Co-Parent When My Ex Has a New Partner? 

After last week’s Q&A episode, I received an outpouring of submissions from listeners with questions about co-parenting, relationships, and life after divorce. So I decided to do one more Q&A episode for you! This week I answer two co-parenting questions: one relates to how open to be with children about the details of your divorce, and the other has to […]

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Episode 161: Listener Q&A: Co-parenting with a Narcissist, Dealing with a Manipulative Co-parent, and Supporting Your Children Through Divorce

Earlier this month I aired a listener Q&A episode which ended up being a favorite of listeners, as well as women in my Facebook group. It’s important to me to cover topics that resonate with you. So, here I am again, with another Q&A episode! This time I answer four questions around the topics of supporting your children through divorce, […]

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Episode 160: Are You a Highly Sensitive Person? with Dr. Amelia Kelley

\Dr. Amelia Kelley returns to the show for a deep dive into what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Dr. Kelley is a trauma-informed therapist. She is a trained Art therapist, HSP Therapist, EMDR-informed therapist, meditation teacher, as well as a Certified Yoga instructor. This episode is near and dear to my heart because I identify as […]

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Episode 159: The Top Eight Symptoms of Narcissistic Abuse with Leanne Oaten

The conflict some women experience in their relationships isn’t always just “run of the mill” conflict. In fact, in many cases it is abuse.  So, how do you know if what you’re experiencing is conflict or something more sinister like narcissistic abuse? Joining me to discuss the top eight experiences of women who are in a narcissistic abusive relationship is […]

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Episode 158: Domestic Violence and the Law with Kelli Blackburn

This week, we are covering all things domestic violence, law enforcement, and the court. Joining me is Kelli Blackburn, a San-Diego County based attorney specializing in high-conflict domestic violence, child custody, and divorce. Together we talk about domestic violence and the legal implications and give a full explanation of what domestic violence is and how it can intertwine with welfare […]

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Episode 157: Conflict in Divorce with Debra Doak

Debra Doak is back on the show, this time to talk about all things conflict and divorce. Debra is a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Family Court Mediator, and the author of High-Conflict Divorce for Women. In this episode, we dissect what it means to have conflict, how (and why) it happens, and what to do when it […]

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