Divorcing Well
Podcast
Divorcing Well is a podcast focused on sharing legal and other helpful information for those who are going through separation and divorce.
The podcast provides helpful information and support for those who are going through divorce. It includes interviews with experts in law, finance, mediation, real estate, parenting and other areas. It also includes guests who have been through a divorce who wish to share their story to help others.
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By Leanne Townsend
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with Vanessa Vakharia of the Math Guru about tips for divorced parents to ensure that their children thrive with respect to their homework and online learning as they go back and forth between their parents homes.
Often coparents are not on the same page about homework, discipline and rules surrounding studying and learning.
Vanessa provides fantastic tips to ensure that children thrive and that parents work together no matter how much conflict they may have in their relationship.
More about Vanessa:
Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math & science tutoring studio in Toronto.
She is also the author of Math Hacks, a new book that totally makes math fun, stress-free and relatable for young kids and parents, and the host of Math Therapy, a podcast that works through guests’ math trauma.
She has her Bachelor of Commerce, Teaching Degree, and Masters of Math Education. She appears regularly at conferences globally, and on national television and news outlets as an expert in math education.
Her #goals are to be Lady-Gaga-famous and to totally change math culture so that STEM is finally as cool and accessible as basically every single Taylor Swift song ever.
She failed Grade 11 math twice, which was the best thing that ever happened to her. Sidenote but totally relevant:
Vanessa is a founding member of Toronto indie-rock band Goodnight, Sunrise. Mindy Kaling is her idol and Vanessa believes that she should be yours too!
July 1, 2020 | 45:07
By Leanne Townsend
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well I interview Michael Shuster, also know as the Divorce Guy.
Michael is Ontario’s first Real Estate Divorce Specialist, Ontario’s first Certified Divorce Specialist, a Certified Negotiator, author and keynote speaker.
Michael and I discuss what is often the most valuable asset in a divorce, the matrimonial home.
With his extensive background in real estate, Michael provides listeners with many tips and strategies for approaching the sale of the matrimonial home when going through separation and divorce.
Michael’s contact information is below:
Instagram: @the_divorce_guy
Web: www.thedivorceguy.ca
June 24, 2020 | 52:46
By Leanne Townsend
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well I interview Jeanne Foot about the topic of divorce and substance abuse.
Divorce is stressful and often people are inclined to self medicate with alcohol or drugs which can lead to significant problems affecting health, jobs and custody of children.
Jeanne is an internationally certified addiction counsellor and holistic health practitioner with a wealth of experience helping patients with substance abuse issues using a holistic perspective.
Jeanne discusses how to know if a problem is developing, what to do if you are concerned you may have a problem, and healthy alternatives to self medicating.
You can contact Jeanne at:
Web: www.therecoveryconcierge.com
Email: jeanne@therecoveryconcierge.com
June 17, 2020 | 38:44
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode of Divorcing Well, I interview Charlotte Paul, a financial advisor and the leader of Perspective Wealth Management of Raymond James.
We discuss the important topic of divorce and finances. Divorce cuts at the heart of many people’s financial security with often long-term repercussions.
Understanding money and being comfortable with it is extremely import.
Charlotte provides great information and tips about the importance of understanding your family finances and planning for your financial future both during marriage and after divorce.
Charlotte’s contact information:
Web: www.perspectivewealth.ca
Email: Charlotte.paul@raymondjames.ca
June 10, 2020 | 40:58
By Leanne Townsend
In this week’s episode of Divorcing Well I chat with Dr. Ohood Alharbi, a nutrigenomics expert and owner of Personalize My Diet, an online nutrition clinic focused on nutrition consultations tailored to each clients’ DNA.
Divorce is a very stressful time in our lives and so it is important to take care of ourselves by eating properly and being mindful of our nutrition.
Dr. Ohood discusses how stress affects our body and provides great advice on how to make sure you are getting the nutrition that you need during this challenging time.
Below is Dr. Ohood’s contact information:
Web: www.gene.diet
Email: ohood@gene.diet
June 3, 2020 | 37:43
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode I interview mindset coach, Jennie Capati, about the important topic of rebuilding confidence after divorce.
Most people take a hit to their self confidence after their marriage ends and find it challenging to feel confident and empowered in their new life as a single.
Jennie discusses tips for rebuilding confidence along with the importance of self love and self care in the divorce recovery journey.
Jennie also gives advice on how to find your post divorce identity and feel beautiful and sexy again.
You can find Jennie here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcempoweredcoach/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHe_WbxS-1_tW2efM7ScGwQ
May 27, 2020 | 38:19
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode, I interview certified life coach, Anita Volikis, who specializes in separation and divorce recovery.
Prior to becoming a coach, Anita practiced family law for over 20 years .
We discuss the role of a divorce coach, how it differs from a lawyer or therapist and why clients can benefit from the use of a coach.
May 13, 2020 | 37:40
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode, I interview Certified Divorce Coach, Heather Tannenbaum, about healing after divorce. We discuss the healing process, how long it takes, tips for getting through it and how to come out the other side and thrive.
Heather discusses tools for healing, how she helps clients get through the process, how to parent when you are suffering yourself, and she provides inspiration for listeners that it is possible to reinvent your self after divorce and step into your full potential.
Heather Tannenbaum is the author of RECONSTRUCTING HAPPY; How to Use Your Divorce As An Opportunity To Create A Better You. Heather’s blogs and articles about co-parenting and not only surviving, but thriving after divorce have been featured in several paper and online magazine publications including Huffington Post. She has also generated content for several divorce and co-parenting websites.
Heather is a CDC Certified Divorce Coach® and runs her own practise where she helps her clients navigate through their divorce by helping them to make sound decisions for their future
May 6, 2020 | 42:10
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode, I interview Bruce Van Stone, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Masters of Education in Psychological Counselling.
We discuss tips and advice for managing the stress of being in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic while going through a divorce. Bruce provides some great strategies for keeping yourself from getting overwhelmed and being well positioned to make important decisions in your divorce without letting your stress level interfere with your judgment.
You can find Bruce:
Bruce Van Stone MEd CCC
Integrated Services Delivery-Counsellor
Fredericton Southside Cluster
262-6723
April 29, 2020 | 48:13
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode I interview life coach, Jennifer Butler, about the importance of reconnecting with yourself after divorce. So many people, especially women, lose their identity in their marriages and when divorce happens they have no idea who they are outside of being a wife or mother.
Jennifer discusses strategies and tips that people can use to reconnect with who they really are so that they can move forward and lead a happy, empowered life post divorce.
Jennifer can be found co-hosting “Deep Chats
Podcast”<https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-chats-podcast/id1493690055> and her writing can be found on JennJoyCoaching<https://jennjoycoaching.com/>, Worthy<https://www.worthy.com/>, ESME<https://esme.com/>, LiveThroughTheHeart<https://www.livethroughtheheart.com/>, Divorced Girl Smiling<https://www.divorcedgirlsmiling.com/> and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/jennjoycoaching>.
If you are ready to transform the patterns and begin living your own best life, email Jennifer at jenn@jennjoycoaching.com>, to set up your free 30-minute session. Download your FREE Roadmap to Love E-Journal<https://www.jennjoycoaching.com/schedule>!!
April 22, 2020 | 38:32
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode I interview psychologist, Dr. Renee Mudrey about how parents can help children cope with divorce. We discuss the dos and don’ts of coparenting through divorce, the harmful effects of parental alienation, how to talk to your child about divorce and how divorce impacts different age groups.
If you are going through divorce and have children, this episode will provide you with important information on helping your children through this challenging time.
April 20, 2020 | 42:41
By Leanne Townsend
In this episode I interview top performing real estate agent, Samantha Graff Benmor of the Graff Girls and we discuss real estate and divorce.
Most couples who divorce end up having to sell their most valuable asset, the matrimonial home. Samantha discusses how to keep emotion our of decision making, how to find the right real estate agent, tips for high conflict couples to work together to sell their home and much more.
You can connect with Samantha:
Instagram: @sammygsgifts and @the_graff_girls
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.graff.39 and https://www.facebook.com/thegrafffgirls/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthagraff/
April 15, 2020 | 34:20
By Leanne Townsend
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I am joined by dating strategist and relationship expert, Nisrien Pichler, to discuss the topic of dating after divorce.
We discuss when to date, the challenges of dating after the end of a marriage, whether to introduce your children to someone you are dating, and much more.
Dating is hard enough these days, but Nisrien provides some excellent advice to help the newly separated and divorced navigate their way back into the dating world.
April 13, 2020 | 38:30
By Leanne Townsend
Divorce is an extremely stressful time in someone’s life, and can definitely result in major burnout.
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I interviewed burnout expert and thought leader, Michael Levitt, the founder and CEO of Breakfast Leadership Inc. Michael and I discuss the symptoms of burnout, the importance of being mindful of its signs and how you can best protect yourself against it when you are going through the challenges of divorce. Michael provides some fantastic insight on the difference between burnout and depression, and he shares his own story of how burnout brought him to his knees.
Michael Levitt is the CEO and founder of Breakfast Leadership, Inc (BreakfastLeadership.com), who works with leaders to reduce stress and prevent burnout, so that they can focus on what REALLY matters Most. Michael is the host of the Breakfast Leadership Podcast, ranked in the top 200 Business and Marketing Podcasts on iTunes, and author of 369 Days: How To Survive A Year of Worst-Case Scenarios.
Michael is also recognized as a top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture, by Thinkers360, and is the co-founder of Pre-Emptive Strike Consulting (PreEmptiveStrikeConsulting.com), and co-author of Pre-Emptive Strike Leadership, which debuted # 1 in Canada on Amazon.ca under Financial Risk Management category.
Michael also has spent over 3 decades serving Fortune 500 companies, small business organizations and leading large medical organizations. Michael's career has spanned from public accounting, IT management, to leading multiple healthcare organizations. Michael has worked with multiple Government agencies, and is certified in Lean Healthcare, and Advanced Health Care System Planning.
Social media links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfastleadership/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfastleadership
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bfastleadership/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bfastleadership/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS08gscC9Ciz4-7nFY9zj5g
April 8, 2020 | 42:09
By Leanne Townsend
In today’s episode of Divorcing Well, I interview Jason Eric Ross, a Licensed Psychotherapist (NY/FL/GA) and co-author of the parenting book entitled “You Can Say NO and Your Child Will Still Love You”.
We discuss the most important divorce topic which is parenting through divorce and how to make the divorce process easier for your children.
Jason addresses how to tell children of various ages that Mom and Dad are separating, how to deal with a spouse who badmouths you to your children, managing parental alienation, co-parenting with an abuser and much more.
This episode provides a wealth of information to guide parents on helping their children cope with divorce.
April 1, 2020 | 44:33
By Leanne Townsend
Separation is challenging but when it involves separating from a narcissist the challenges are much greater.
Join me and my guest, Julie McLachlan, as we discuss tips for leaving a narcissist and maintaining your mental and emotional health. Julie is a survivor of a relationship with a narcissist and shares her personal journey about the challenges of leaving, the healing she has done, and how those of you who feel trapped in the same situation can get out of it with grace and empowerment.
You can find Julie here:
Lifestyle Blog & Boutique
IG: @julesandherlifestyle
www.juleslifestyle.com
Gift Baskets
IG @julesbaskets – gift baskets
www.julesbaskets.com
Rise with grace
@risewithgrace – abuse awareness account
March 30, 2020 | 38:23
By Leanne Townsend
Covid-19 is having a significant effect on our daily lives and how family law is being practiced right now. In the debut episode of Divorcing Well, I chat with fellow family law lawyer, Chantalle Sawision, about the effects of Covid-19 on family law clients.
We discuss the court closures, how custody and access orders are being affected, the financial implications, and much more. We even point out the silver lining of Covid-19 for the way that family law is practiced.
If you are separated or divorced, and have questions about the effects of recent events on your family law matter, you won’t want to miss this episode.
March 24, 2020 | 41:02
By Leanne Townsend
Divorce sucks, but it doesn’t have to be all bad. I am Leanne Townsend, a family law lawyer, and I want to help you divorce well.
Divorcing Well aims to help provide listeners with the tools and knowledge they need to support themselves legally, financially, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.
I want listeners to tune into Divorcing Well because they are looking for the knowledge and inspiration to get them through the rough days, and on the positive days, they will gain the tools that they need to heal and move through the various stages of grief that divorce can bring.
February 6, 2020 | 2:19
"Leanne has both the professional qualifications and real life experience to help women who are transitioning through the challenges of separation and divorce."
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