The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast
Episodes
Episode 69: Divorce and Your Money with Shawn Leamon
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 68: Collaborative Divorce with Andrea Vacca
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talked about mediation with Susan Guthrie. This week, as we continue Legal Month on the pod, we're exploring the concept of Collaborativ...
Episode 67: The Myths and Benefits of Mediation with Susan Guthrie
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
April is legal month on The Divorce Survival Guide podcast. Today, one of my favorite people on the planet returns to the show. Susan Guthrie joins ...
Episode 66: Complex Trauma with Gwynn Raimondi
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trauma may not be what you think. We all have it and we all suffer from it to varying degrees — especially those who are in abusive relationships. T...
Episode 65: Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm sharing my recommendations for co-parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're a member of my Facebook group or follow me on Instag...
Episode 64: Imago Therapy with Dr. Sarah Schewitz
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's therapy month on the Divorce Survival Guide podcast! ICYMI: I've decided to organize podcast episodes into monthly themes, and right now, we're i...
Episode 63: How to Deal with the Other Woman
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking about how to deal with the other woman in your ex or soon-to-be ex's life. The woman he cheated on you with, or the one he met a...
Episode 62: How to Choose a Good Therapist with Katie Thompson, LPC, CEDS
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not all therapists are good. Not all therapists have the advanced training necessary to help you as an individual or as a couple. Not all therapists h...
Episode 61: Nobody is entitled to your forgiveness!
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I wanted to expand on a topic I discussed in my Facebook group and on an Instagram IGTV video. It's around the topic of forgiveness entitlem...
Episode 60: Intimacy, Sex, and Divorce: The Naked Truth with Leslie Morgan Steiner
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking all about sexuality and intimacy after divorce. My guest is Leslie Morgan Steiner, a New York Times best-selling author, colu...
Episode 59: When to Give Up The Authentic Fight
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I asked a friend who is going through a divorce what I should talk about on this week's episode. He said I should talk about cravings. And he offere...
Episode 58: The Power of Letting Go with Jill Sherer Murray
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't you just love the superpower of letting go? If so, you're in luck! Jill Sherer Murray is a TEDx speaker and influencer, author, blogger, coac...
Episode 57: Rooted: Step Into Your Power
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently in my Facebook Group for women deciding if they should stay or go in their marriage, I asked the members to share their most burning question...
Episode 56: Calling In "The One" with Jennifer Butler
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I welcome Jennifer Butler to the Divorce Survival Guide podcast. Jennifer Butler, MSW, is a certified Calling in "The One" coach, certified ...
Episode 55: Not Your F*cking Job
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I posted in my Facebook group that I was going to write a flip book called, Not Your Fucking Job. And it was going to be a very simpl...
Episode 54: High-Conflict Co-Parenting with Megan Hunter
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
They say that January is "Divorce Month." As the new year rolls in, you may be ready to finally make some changes. And if you are, you're far from alo...
Episode 53: Co-parenting with FAYR with Michael Daniels
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As you know I'm a huge fan of the co-parenting app, FAYR. Today I have FAYR's founder and CEO, Michael Daniels, as my guest. (ICYMI, FAYR is a collabo...
Episode 52: [Rebroadcast] How To Co-Parent with a Narcissist with Lindsey Ellison
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am taking some time off to celebrate the Christmas holiday. If you celebrate Christmas, well then, Merry Christmas to you! A break thi...
Episode 51: The Beauty of Anger with Adèle Théron
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am bringing you an interview with Adèle Théron. Adèle is an author, trauma and divorce specialist, founder of Naked Recovery and runs an aw...
Episode 50: Trauma Bonds: How to recognize them, break them, and co-parent through them
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about trauma bonding. I've been doing a lot of research on trauma bonding recently because it comes up with so many of my clien...
Episode 49: What the Heck is Self-Love Anyway? with Jonathon Aslay
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jonathon Aslay, America's Leading Mid-Life Dating Coach, joins me to discuss the importance of learning how to love yourself. In this episo...
Episode 48: NOW...he wants to go to therapy.
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am talking about what to do when your husband or spouse tells you, "NOW, I want go to therapy…." And boy, this is a big one. In fact, it is ...
Episode 47: Preparing for a High Conflict Divorce with Debra Doak
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast I am joined by CDC Certified Divorce Coach®, Debra Doak. Debra specializes in helping women make hard decisions about marria...
Episode 46: Should You Stay In Your Marriage For Your Kids: Three Truths Revealed
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am bringing you a solo episode! As I continue to roll out weekly episodes, you'll hear more solo episodes, like this one, from me. And o...
Episode 45: Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate with Gabrielle Hartley, Esq.
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by the fabulous, Gabrielle Hartley, Esq. Gabrielle is a leading divorce attorney and is the author of Better Apart: The Radicall...
Episode 44: Journey Beyond Divorce with Karen McMahon
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce coach Karen McMahon joins me on the show this week. In 2010, after discovering that the pain of dissolving her marriage had been the very stim...
Episode 43: Listener Favorite: Divorcing a Narcissist with Dr. Natalie Jones
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Natalie Jones is a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in helping women overcome abusive relationships with narcissists. I rea...
Episode 42: Mediation: Divorce in a Better Way with Susan Guthrie
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a companion episode to my last episode with Rebecca Zung (which you can find here). This week Rebecca's partner, Susan Guthrie...
Episode 41: Negotiate Your Divorce Like You M.A.T.T.E.R. with Rebecca Zung
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rebecca Zung, one of the top 1% divorce attorneys in the nation, joins me to talk all about the subtleties of negotiating a divorce. I first...
Episode 40: Your Financial Roadmap for Divorce with Kimberly Nelson
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce is a transactional process. You are making decisions about property, money, and time. It's not a referendum on the emotional state—who did w...
Episode 39: Love Factually: the science behind love and divorce with Duana Welch
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The prospect of divorce is daunting. And with it comes some very harsh realities: deciding whether you should stay or go, fears surrounding your child...
Episode 38: Should I Stay or Should I Go (Revisited)
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, I am away this week, taking a short summer break. While I am away, I am re-airing one of my most downloaded and popular episodes. And do...
Episode 37: Relationships, Intimacy, and Connection with Matthew Solomon
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is centered around relationships - surprise! Okay, while it's not really a surprise that we are talking about relationships on a p...
Episode 36: Moms for Shared Parenting with Emma Johnson
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am excited to bring you a conversation with Emma Johnson. Emma is a business journalist, gender equality activist and a bestselling author...
Episode 35: He Did You a Favor with Debra Rogers
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I welcome Debra Rogers to the podcast. Debra is a writer, blogger, break-up coach and speaker. She is the author of, He Did You A Favor. And...
Episode 34: Divorcing a Narcissist with Dr. Natalie Jones
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a great interview with Dr. Natalie Jones, who is a licensed professional clinical counselor specializing in helping women overcome abusiv...
Episode 33: Divorce Made Easy with Laura Wasser
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am happy to bring you my conversation with Laura Wasser, a family law attorney, author of It Doesn't Have to Be That Way, entrepreneur, and fa...
Episode 32: Healthy Boundaries for Kind People with Randi Buckley
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of boundaries often comes up in my Facebook groups and with my clients. If you're in an unhappy marriage, getting divorced, or already div...
Episode 31: How To Co-Parent with a Narcissist with Lindsey Ellison
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week my colleague, Lindsey Ellison is joining me to talk all about how to co-parent with a narcissist. She is the author of the book, MAGIC Wor...
Episode 30: Navigating the Legal and Emotional Aspects of Divorce with Tracey Coates
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm thrilled to introduce you to Tracey Coates. Tracey has been practicing family law for over 15 years. She is also the host of the podcast...
Episode 29: Navigating Big Life Changes, Alcohol Free with Annie Grace
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have a very special guest on the podcast. Well, I feel like all of my guests are very special. I rarely have anyone on my podcast that I don...
Episode 28: Understanding Attachment Styles with Silvy Khoucasian
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Silvy Khoucasian. She is a Relationship Coach who specializes in attachment styles as well as creating healthy boundaries. I invi...
Episode 27: Taming Your Inner Critic with Master Coach, Cynthia Loy Darst
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am so excited to introduce you to Cynthia Loy Darst. Cynthia is a Co-Active Coach, relationship worker and keynote speaker. She is also th...
Episode 26: How to Stop Feeling Crazy About Food with Isabel Foxen Duke
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to share with you my guest interview with Isabel Foxen Duke. I have to admit to being a little bit of a fangirl of Isabel and her work...
Episode 25: How To Fight For Your Marriage with Quentin Hafner
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I welcome back returning guest and friend, Quentin Hafner. You may have first heard Quentin in the episode, Should I Stay or Should I Go, w...
Episode 24: Divorce Financial Mistakes with Christina Lynn
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I always love talking to professionals who have been through the process of divorce. So I'm really happy today to have Christina Lynn, of Lynn Financi...
Episode 23: Living Life Unhidden with Robert Kandell
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am really happy to welcome Robert Kandell as today's guest. Rob has authored a book, called unHIDDEN - A Book for Men and Those Who Are Confused By ...
Episode 22: Grief, Nostalgia and Letting Go with Andrea Owen
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super excited to bring you my latest podcast episode with my dear friend Andrea Owen of Your Kick-Ass Life. I've been a guest on Andrea's podca...
Episode 21: Trusting Your Intuition
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The hits just keep on going, don't they? I'm recording this show a few days after the shooting in the synagogue in Pittsburgh. I'm realizing that by t...
Episode 20: Uncovering Emotional Abuse with Rhian Lockard
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today, I am thrilled to be joined by my great friend and colleague, Rhian Lockard. Rhian Lockard is a multi-certified life coach, an empat...
Episode 19: Patriarchy Stress Disorder with Dr. Valerie Baker
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview psychologist, author, and speaker, Dr. Valerie Baker who pioneers healing Patriarchy Stress Disorder™ (PSD)--the trauma ...
Episode 18: The Legal Pitfalls of Divorce with Jason Levoy
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I bring on a Divorce Coach who specializes in the legal aspects of divorce. Jason Levoy is a former divorce attorney turned divorce coach wh...
Episode 17: The Top Reasons Marriages End
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the top reasons marriage end, and break down what I believe are deal-breakers in each category: Infidelity Addiction Lac...
Episode 16: The Power of Personal Responsibility
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I talk about coming out of a pretty dark depression, and then move on to how taking personal responsibility can be the most empo...
Episode 15: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Quentin Hafner. Quentin is a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with couples and men in his private practice in Orange Coun...
Episode 14: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby!
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, I interview Jessa Zimmerman, a licensed sex therapist and couples' counselor. Jessa specializes in helping couples who h...
Episode 13: The Blended Extended Upended Family with Deb Cooperman
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I brought my friend Deb Cooperman on to talk about what she calls her blended, extended upended family. When Deb met her ex husband, he had a one-yea...
Episode 12: Guest Episode: Lyena Strelkoff
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Lyena Strelkoff. Lyena is a transformation coach, storyteller, and speaker passionately dedicated to advancing the way hu...
Episode 11: How to tell your spouse you want a divorce
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about holding strong boundaries when telling your spouse that you want a divorce. I lay out how I work with clients to prepare for thi...
Episode 10: You are allowed to leave
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about permission. It's about how women seem to evolve in middle-age and how we seem to be outgrowing our marriages at alarming rat...
Episode 9: How to talk to your child about an absent father
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Someone submitted this anonymous question to my website: My son often asks for his daddy. I don't know what to say to him. It breaks my heart because...
Episode 8: Dating After Divorce: Shifting of Primary
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I look at dating after divorce, and how hard it can sometimes be to be the new person coming in when the exes are "besties." I look ...
Episode 7: Putting your kids at the center — not in the middle — of your divorce
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether your split is amicable or not, if you're separating from a mentally stable, otherwise reasonable person, there are steps you can take to keep ...
Episode 6: Surviving Abuse with Mickie Zada
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mickie Zada is a change-agent, a content creator and an advocate for women who have escaped domestic abuse. Her passion is to inspire and empower su...
Episode 5: TRUTH: Co-Parenting is Really F*cking Hard
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I often talk about my co-parenting relationship with my ex, and how hard we've worked to make it good. But that's not the whole story, and it's not al...
Episode 4: How I married and divorced the same man twice
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My friend and colleague Sandi Herrera joined me to talk about how she married and divorced the same man twice, everything she learned in the process, ...
Episode 3: Are you staying in your marriage for your kids?
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common reasons people stay together is for their children. Depending on your unique situation, this might be the best reason to stay t...
Episode 2: What it really means to be a stay-at-home—if you get divorced
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What no one tells you when you sign on for that "partnership agreement" (or "joint venture" as one of my friends calls it) of being at SAHM, is that y...
Episode 1: Should you tell if you cheated?
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I received an email not too long ago from a reader who asked: I cheated on my husband. It wasn't a one-time thing, but it's over now. I'm wracked with...