Divorce Coaches Academy
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Artificial Intelligence and Divorce Coaching: Will AI Take Our Jobs or Help Us Do Them Better?
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Feeling uneasy about AI crowding into divorce work? We felt it too—so we sat ...
The Most Dangerous Sentence in Divorce
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The phrase “I just want this over with” shows up every December like clockw...
Roadmap To A Sustainable ADR Divorce Coaching Practice
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Wondering if a sustainable divorce coaching practice is really possible—or ho...
Reframing Conflict in Divorce Coaching: From Pathology to Pragmatism
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When the words “narcissist” or “toxic” hit the table, the conversation ...
Preparing for Divorce Month: Coaching for an Exit Strategy
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The holidays promise cheer, yet for many families they amplify tension, unmet e...
When Men Divorce: Exploring the Male Experience in Divorce Coaching
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce can knock the wind out of the protector identity many men carry. We exp...
Navigating Divorce When Family Advice Clashes With Resolution
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When love gets loud, decision-making gets messy. We sit down with family law at...
How Thoughtful Parenting Plans Reduce Conflict And Protect Kids
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The hardest part of co-parenting isn’t agreeing when things are calm—it’s...
Defining Divorce Coaching: Role, Boundaries, and Impact
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What if the missing piece in most divorce processes isn’t another document or...
The Power of Mentorship: Guiding Growth in the Divorce Coaching Journey
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Ten mentoring rounds don’t happen by accident—they happen because mentorshi...
Breaking the Cycle: How Confirmation Bias Keeps Divorcing Couples Trapped in Conflict
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The loudest voice in divorce is often the one inside your head—the story that...
Inside New Zealand’s FDR Shake-Up: Free Mediation, Fewer Supports, and the Case for Coaching
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What happens when a country makes mediation free for every separating family—...
Fear-Driven Divorce: Unpacking Client Anxieties
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Ever wondered what's truly driving the most difficult divorce cases? Fear ...
Brick by Brick: Divorce Lessons from the Three Little Pigs
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What can a children's fairy tale possibly teach us about divorce? As it tu...
Waiting for Sorry: Moving Beyond Apologies in Divorce
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The weight of an unspoken "I'm sorry" can anchor someone in pain...
When Drinking Concerns Meet Custody: The Soberlink Solution
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When alcohol concerns collide with custody arrangements, families need more tha...
The Unexpected Professionals Reshaping Divorce Support with Canadian Director Dori Braddell
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce coaching isn't just for one type of professional anymore. What beg...
Who's On My Side? Helping Clients Navigate Conflicts with Their Divorce Team
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Feeling unheard or misunderstood by their divorce professionals can add another...
Why Some Divorces Cost $3,000 and Others Cost $300,000
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Navigating the stormy waters of divorce conflict requires more than good intent...
Clients, Credibility, and Cashflow: Real Talk About The Time It Takes to Build Your Business
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Ready for some straight talk about building a divorce coaching practice? Forget...
Nesting Sounds Nice… But Does It Actually Work?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)"Nesting" sounds like the perfect solution when parents divorce – c...
When Empathy Becomes Too Heavy: Managing Compassion Fatigue in Divorce Coaching
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Compassion fatigue silently affects countless divorce coaches—many don't...
The Courts Can't Heal Heartbreak: It's an Inside Job
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The search for emotional justice can become an invisible prison for those navig...
Your Next Client is Closer Than You Think: Building a Sustainable Coaching Practice
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Cracking the code on client acquisition is perhaps the most common challenge fa...
The Truth About Being "Trauma-Informed"
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What does it really mean to be "trauma-informed" as a divorce coach? ...
The Art of Saying Goodbye: Mastering Client Exit Sessions in Divorce Coaching
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Endings matter as much as beginnings in coaching relationships. Yet how many of...
Thinking About Keeping the House? A Divorce Mortgage Specialist Weighs In
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Facing divorce and wondering what happens to your home? The decision to keep or...
The Modern Divorce Ecosystem: What Can Happen When Families Heal Instead of Fight?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce isn't just about legal paperwork and court proceedings—it's...
What Makes a Divorce Coaching Program Worth Your Investment?
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)What truly sets one divorce coach training program apart from others? If you&ap...
Beyond AI: The Irreplaceable Value of Human Connection in Divorce
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The irreplaceable human element of divorce coaching remains vital in an increas...
When Good People Behave Badly: The Perfect Storm of Divorce
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce has a reputation for bringing out surprising behaviors in otherwise com...
Make An Offer Already: Breaking the Settlement Negotiation Standoff
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The power struggle of "who goes first" in divorce negotiations costs ...
Beyond the Battle: Why High Conflict Divorce Coaching is Missing the Mark
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The divorce coaching industry harbors a dangerous trend that's causing unn...
Dollars and Decisions: Why Every Divorce Coach Needs Financial Confidence
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Afraid you need to be a financial expert to help divorce clients navigate money...
The Triangulation Trap: Guiding Parents Out of Destructive Patterns
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When children become pawns in their parents' divorce battles, the emotiona...
Email Marketing for Divorce Coaches: Your Secret Weapon
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Have you been pouring endless energy into social media with minimal return for ...
Raising the Bar: Introducing the Divorce Coaches Institute Australia
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're pleased to welcome back Anne-Marie Cade, our DCA Director of Learnin...
When Divorce Doesn’t Feel Fair: 6 Strategies to Keep Clients Moving Forward
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this episode, we're diving into a topic that shows up with almost every...
AI Tools for Domestic Violence Survivors with Anne Wintemute of Aimee Says
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Joining us today is Anne Wintemute, CEO of Aimee Says, an AI driven platform th...
What If Divorce Could Be the Key to Saving Your Relationship with Dr Will Bledsoe
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today we expand on a conversation we began in episode #134 by talking with a pi...
Internet Divorce Clickbait Could Cost You in the Long Run
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today Tracy and Debra are talking about all the internet clickbait content out ...
What Do Trade Wars and Divorce Settlements Have in Common?
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When a US based company like Divorce Coaches Academy enters the Canadian market...
Stop Trying to Run Your Coaching Practice Alone: We’re Better Together
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today’s conversation is going to be nothing but a naked plea for all divorce ...
The Wizard of Oz: The Ultimate Story About the Journey of Divorce
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)The journey of divorce and the story of The Wizard of Oz share striking paralle...
Is Professional Networking the Ticket to Building Your Business?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)If you’re just starting out, you might be wondering, ‘Where do I find colle...
The Power of Flexible Thinking in Divorce Negotiations
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce negotiations, whether working out financial settlements or parenting pl...
Mandatory ADR in Canada Means More Need for Professional Divorce Coaches
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today, our Canadian Director Dori Braddell joins Tracy for a fascinating and ti...
3 Sources of Conflict: Understanding These Is a Game-Changer in Divorce
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Conflict is a topic that impacts every one of us at some point in our lives. A ...
Stop Selling Divorce Coaching and Do This Instead to Get More Clients
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)If you want to get more clients, you don't need to make more Instagram ree...
Divorce Conflict Tip: Stop Expecting Something Different (Plus a Secret You Can Use)
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this episode we explore the "Big Five" - those core personality tr...
New Year, Renewed You: 3 Pillars of Self-Care for Divorce Professionals
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this episode, Tracy and our DCA Director for Australia, Anne-Marie Cade, are...
Negotiation: You're Probably Doing It Wrong
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When it comes to buying real estate, the saying is location, location, location...
4 Types of Problems and Their Unique Solutions
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Who among us wouldn’t like to be a better problem solver? Well, that’s the ...
What the Recent Election Can Teach Us About Conflict Resolution
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)These days we seem to be living in a society defined by us versus them, black a...
The Role of Ego in Divorce Conflict (and how to manage it)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this episode, we dive into the significant, but often unrecognized role of e...
Before You Say Divorce: The Importance of a Divorce Exit Strategy
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Tracy and Debra are taking the week off to enjoy holiday time with family so we...
6 Tips to Gear Up Your Practice for Divorce Month
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)November and December are historically slower months for divorce professionals....
What If Divorce Could Be Restorative Instead of Destructive?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)At DCA, we share a vision that couples would have the ability to rearrange and ...
Fault Lines: The Return of Divorce Blame
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We’re taking a detour from our planned topic today because we think it's...
The 3 Poisons: Buddhist Lessons on Divorce
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We've talked previously about the problem cycle (see episode #69), but rec...
The Argument for Detailed Parenting Plans: Moving Beyond the Legal Minimums
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One of the most emotional and difficult parts of divorce can be negotiating par...
Moving From Couple to Co-Parent: Triggers and Obstacles
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We consistently say that all divorce involves conflict. Even in the most amicab...
The Truth About Starting a Divorce Coaching Practice with Christina Stone
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When we talk with prospective students and new students, we get a lot of questi...
We Want You to Win and Here's How We Prove It
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Being a solopreneur is hard. Being a solopreneur in a new industry is even hard...
But It’s Not Fair: Dealing with Feelings of Injustice
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One thing that seems to be certain in divorce is that no one gets everything th...
Self-Sabotage: Working With Clients in Self-Destruct Mode
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Divorce is hard enough with all the emotional turmoil, big challenges, and impo...
How Personal is Too Personal? When and How to Share Personal Stories With Clients
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Good storytelling is a powerful tool for creating connection, building trust, a...
Why Empathy Is a Difficult But Essential Tool in Divorce
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In this week's episode, we're exploring why empathy is so challenging...
Meet Dori Braddell: DCA Director of Learning and Development for Canada
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're launching customized curriculum for Canada next month! And we'r...
Announcing New DCA Online Communities and Offerings
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)DCA is constantly growing to serve you better. In this episode, we highlight a ...
5 Attorney Red Flags And What To Do If You See Them
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When it comes to attorney-client relationships, we hear a lot of complaints. We...
Clearing Up the Mixed Messaging About Divorce Coaching, Trauma, and Conflict
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We like to think that we actively have our fingers on the pulse of the divorce ...
12 Divorce Lessons We Can Learn From the Olympics
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One thing we've noticed this year is that the Olympians we admire most hav...
You Don't Have to Feel Amicable to Have an Amicable Divorce with Tracy Moore-Grant of the Amicable Divorce Network
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Our guest today smashes the idea that an "amicable divorce" means tha...
How Will You Know When It's Time to Go?
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're tackling one of the most challenging and emotionally charged questio...
The 5 Most Common (and Expensive) Divorce Mistakes
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're reaching to our back catalog to share one of the most popular episod...
Wishful Thinking Won't Build Your Divorce Coaching Practice, But This Will
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're back with one of our most requested topics - how to build a solo pra...
Why the Court Doesn’t Want to Make Your Divorce Decisions (And You Don’t Want Them To)
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In today's episode we’re talking about 2 big topics: First, the fact tha...
Communication Is a Double-Edged Sword in Conflict
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Have you heard the saying, "A word can start a war, but a conversation can...
The Right (and Wrong) Way to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When clients don’t feel good about their attorney, it makes a difficult proce...
The Right Divorce Help at the Right Price: Start with Affordable Group Coaching
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Our featured guest today, Heather Cary, is a trusted member of the DCA team and...
The Problem With Positivity: Why Possibility Wins in Conflict Resolution
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Positivity and possibility are two distinct approaches in personal development,...
Ditch the Woo-Woo Language and Start Talking Like an Divorce Pro
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Two things the coaches in our community tell us they are thirsty for is more cl...
Would You Rather Mediate with a Bear or a Narcissist?
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Have you seen this viral question going around the internet where people are as...
Top Ten Divorce Expectations That Clash With Reality
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Ever hear the expression "Expectations are just planned resentments”? Wh...
Post Traumatic Spouse Disorder: How Trauma Impacts Divorce
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)It’s well known that divorce can be one of the most stressful life events our...
Navigating Conflict: The Surprising Benefits of Marital Mediation vs. Couples Counseling
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Couples facing challenges or difficulties in their marriage have traditionally ...
How Much Will My Divorce (Really) Cost?
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Financial worries are at the top of most everyone’s list when it comes to div...
Moving From Victim Mentality to Resilience
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)There's a big difference between being a victim (having been harmed) and a...
Why Use a Co-Parenting App with Stephen Nixon of TalkingParents
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Co-parent communication can be one of the biggest challenges both during and af...
Get Free Access to 27 Divorce Coaching Pros at the Save Your Sanity Divorce Summit
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We can’t believe it’s finally time to share this news. We’ve been working...
How to Choose a Mediator (and Spot a Bad One)
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In past episodes we’ve talked about strategies you can use with clients to im...
Surprise! Working With a Divorce Coach Might Save Your Marriage
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Just because we have the word “divorce” in our job title doesn’t mean tha...
Divorce in the Arabian Gulf: Nada Hariri is Committed to Expanding Support for Families
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're excited for you to meet Nada Hariri, the DCA Director of Learning an...
Scripts Aren't Just for Actors: Improving Conflict Communication
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Nowhere is planning more important than when we are trying to communicate in th...
The Trap of Narcissism
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When it comes to divorce, co-parenting and conflict, understanding the “why”...
The Struggles of Solopreneurship
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Today we're shining a light on two of the biggest struggles faced by those...
The Importance of Community with Jackie Pilossoph of Divorce Girl Smiling
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're thrilled to be joined this week by Jackie Pilossoph, founder of Divo...
First Steps When Money Fears Create Indecision, Inflexibility, and Conflict
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Money fears are pretty common in divorce. Clients may be afraid they don’t kn...
5 Moves To Try When Mediation Feels Hopeless
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)No one likes feeling hopeless and most clients who choose mediation are despera...