The Moms Moving On Divorce & Co-Parenting Podcast

Lose the Divorce Drama by Divorcing Healthy with the Queen of Collaborative Divorce, Ashley-Nicole Russell

October 06, 2020 12:44 - 25 minutes

What if I told you the divorce process didn't have to be ugly? That it wouldn't have to involve a long, drawn-out court battle full of contention and toxicity? That's the beauty of collaborative law, and why I interviewed Greenville, North Carolina's FIRST practicing collaborative law attorney, Ashley-Nicole Russell, P.A.. Did I mention that she is only 34 and was already named one of the 10 best female attorneys in client satisfaction by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys? Yea, ...

Leaving a Marriage Confidently (Even When Your Cultural Beliefs & Co-Dependency Habits Tell You to Stay) with Author & Therapist Edit Alaverdyan

September 30, 2020 22:22 - 30 minutes

Feeling stuck in your marriage due to personal beliefs? Letting your co-dependency get the best of you? Full of shame for having left your marriage? Author and Therapist Edit Alaverdyan breaks it all down for us in this wildly empowering episode, and reminds us that doing the hard work on ourselves is always worth it. Edit Alaverdyan born and raised in Hrazdan Armenia came to the US at age 9, from then on, she had a passion for humanitarianism and Psychology. Edit graduated from the Univer...

Dating After Divorce? Author Lauren Peacock Hilariously Shares Her Top Tips for How to Handle Dating After Divorce.

September 24, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes

Dating is scary enough as it is - throw in a divorce and a few kid to the mix and you're all like "how the hell do I do this?!" That's where Lauren Peacock comes in, Author of the bestselling book "Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog." Lauren joined us to chat about her own dating life post divorce and some of the top tips she swears by when you're trying to get back out into the dating world after a divorce. She released her debut book titled, "Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog.: St...

Should You Stay or Should You Go? Kate Anthony from The Divorce Survival Guide Helps Answer One of Life's Most Difficult Divorce Questions

September 17, 2020 01:44 - 40 minutes

You know you're unhappy. You also know leaving a marriage can be a lot of work. So what is a gal to do? That's where Kate Anthony comes in, and on this latest episode of Moms Moving On, she's holding nothing back when it comes to determining your next steps before divorce. Kate Anthony is the host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast, The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?'...

I Do. I Did. I'm Done. Recovering from Divorce? Get Expert Tips from The Divorce Rehab's Wendy Sterling

September 08, 2020 23:22 - 42 minutes

Life after divorce is painful - there's no sugarcoating it. Sometimes, a push in the right direction, peppered with a positive outlook, is all you need to get you on the road to divorce recovery. That's where Wendy Sterling comes in. Wendy Sterling is the leading Divorce Recovery Specialist and founder of The Divorce Rehab™. Wendy helps divorced women go from “I Do” to “I Did” to “I’m Done” and confidently creates a roadmap they design for what’s next! Prior to founding her company and pro...

Setting Boundaries After Divorce: The BEST Way to Heal and Move On with Julia Kristina, Master Therapist & Coach

August 31, 2020 15:44 - 35 minutes

The best gift you can give yourself after a divorce or break-up, is the ability to set boundaries to protect your emotional well-being and avoid keeping you stuck. That's why I invited on the queen of boundary setting, Julia Kristina - a master in helping people move forward in life. "We don't set boundaries because we don't want other people to feel bad." Julia says, "It's time to find yourself after this relationship." And this episode helps us all learn the key ways to get back on track ...

Can't Afford to Get Divorced? Nicole Noonan, Esq, "Fairy Godmother of Divorce", Will HELP YOU PAY FOR IT!

August 26, 2020 13:51 - 27 minutes

It's no secret that getting divorced can get EXPENSIVE. In fact, far too many people stay in unhappy marriages simply because they think they cannot afford to get divorced. Our podcast guest Nicole Noonan is debunking that myth. She is CEO and Founder of New Chapter Capital Inc,, a company that specializes in divorce financing assistance by providing funds specifically for individuals involved in divorce proceedings. Included in our divorce financing assistance, we provide funding for lega...

Negotiating your BEST Divorce Settlement with Top Family Law Attorney & Mediator Susan Guthrie, Esq.

August 19, 2020 13:14 - 38 minutes

The scariest part of divorce is that fight to the finish - the one where you're hoping to get everything you want, but the thought of having to negotiate and argue your way through it sounds as daunting as can be. Enter Susan Guthrie, Esq, top family law attorney and mediator with over 30 years experience. It's her experience, coupled with her commitment to helping uncoupling couples work through "divorce in a better way," that makes her a stand-out in the divorce community. And lucky for u...

Two Exes, One Very Happy Divorce: Meet Ben Heldfond & Nikki DeBartolo, the Co-Parents Who Turned their Divorce HAPPY.

August 14, 2020 12:49 - 40 minutes

Imagine living a few doors down from your happily married ex. Having Sunday dinners with them and their new blended family. Taking a 2-week trip to Africa together. Writing a whole divorce and co-parenting book together. That's the magic of this co-parenting duo, Ben Heldfond & Nikki DeBartolo. After a few years of post-divorce drama, they decided life would be much better for their child if they could only manage to get along. So that's exactly what they did. Over a decade later, they're ...

Is Divorce Messing Up My Kids? How to Keep Your Kids Emotionally Healthy Through a Divorce According to Certified Parent Educator MIhaela Plugarasu

August 08, 2020 21:15 - 29 minutes

Is divorce messing up my kids? Can the trauma of divorce on our children be avoided? This may be the top question in all of our minds as we begin our divorce journeys. We want to shield them, protect them, and find a way to make it through so that they remain unscathed, and, if we're being honest with ourselves, that's the goal of all parents - divorced AND married. This is why I invited Professor and Author of "Conscious Parenting of Your Toddler," Mihaela Plugarasu on for a candid chat ab...

The Most Inspiring Single Mom Success Story You'll Hear ALL Day: Meet Christine Michel Carter, The #1 Global Voice for Working Moms

August 06, 2020 12:18 - 30 minutes

What happens when a bad marriage is failing and holding you back from your hopes, dreams, and reaching your full potential? You start to drown. But drowning wasn't an option for Christine Michel Carter, who chose to swim - fast and hard. Christine Michel Carter is the epitome of the single mom success story. With two young children in tow, Christine left an unhealthy marriage and stopped at nothing to be the strong, successful, working mom that her children deserved. She's now a 2x author, h...

Getting Over a Gut-Wrenching Heartbreak? Instagram's 'Heartbreak Coach' Keishorne Scott, Talks Us Through the Pain!

August 02, 2020 22:10 - 34 minutes

After a heartbreak that shook him to his core, Keishorne Scott did what all of the most emotionally evolved people in this world do best - he turned his pain into purpose, becoming the "Heartbreak Coach," as he's known on social media. Keishorne coaches clients through some of the toughest times of their lives - emotionally traumatic break-ups - and helps them learn the power in healing, shedding, and moving on - for good. Keishorne got candid with us and gave us some serious insight into w...

Helping Co-Parents Communicate Better; One Text, Request for Money, and Calendar-Swap at a Time, with Fayr App Founder Michael Daniels

July 27, 2020 18:22 - 29 minutes

Co-parenting and communicating? Even oil and water could mix better than that. The truth is, it's hard to find your groove as co-parents, especially when finding your groove as married parents didn't really work out for you. After personal experience through his own divorce, Michael Daniels realized very quickly that there needed to be a way to improve communication strategies between him and his ex - and then he did the same for the rest of us! This was where the idea for the Fayr app was b...

Creating a Parenting Plan: What to Consider and What NOT to Forget: with Michelle's Husband, Family Court Judge Spencer Multack

July 21, 2020 13:07 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Overnight schedules. Decision making for the children. Birthdays. Holidays. Doctor's appointments. There are SO many factors to consider carefully when creating a parenting plan. - only many of us don't know what to consider when putting together a parenting plan. That's why I consulted the expert of all experts, my husband, family court Judge Spencer Multack. Spencer is not only incredibly knowledgeable on all things "co-parenting," - he is FAIR and truly understands both sides and their n...

Real Housewives of NYC's Leah McSweeney Shares How Her Co-Parenting Journey Evolved from Angry & Resentful to Strong, Amicable, and Committed

July 16, 2020 17:55 - 30 minutes

You know her from Bravo's Real Housewives of NYC latest season. You know that she's outspoken, strong, and beautiful. You know that she loves to have a great time. But what you don't know, is that like so many of us, she is a devoted single mother who is steadfastly committed to positive co-parenting. Was it always so positive for her? Of course not, it takes all of us years to get to that positive co-parenting point - even for women as strong as Leah. If you saw Leah's interactions with her...

How Do You Know When You're Ready to Move On from Your Relationship? Tanya Zuckerbrot Shares Her A-HA Moment and So Much More

June 30, 2020 19:34 - 39 minutes

How do you know when you're ready to move on from your relationship? What does that look like, feel like, sound like? Well, it may come at a different point for everyone, but one thing stands the same our guest Tanya Zuckerbrot shares; "When you know, you know." In this episode of Moms Moving On, Tanya talks about having the courage to leave her marriage, how she did it, and all of the amazing things that have transpired since making that brave move. "Work on your marriage first, before you...

How Do You Know When You're Ready to Move On from Your Relationship? Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD ,of F-Factor Shares Her A-HA Moment and So Much More

June 30, 2020 19:34 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

How do you know when you're ready to move on from your relationship? What does that look like, feel like, sound like? Well, it may come at a different point for everyone, but one thing stands the same our guest Tanya Zuckerbrot shares; "When you know, you know." In this episode of Moms Moving On, Tanya talks about having the courage to leave her marriage, how she did it, and all of the amazing things that have transpired since making that brave move. "Work on your marriage first, before yo...

Finding Love Again After Divorce: Is It Going to Happen? How? WHEN?!?! With Relationship Expert Sofia Robirosa, LMFT

June 21, 2020 17:27 - 27 minutes

Naturally, because we're humans and crave affection, we're going to wonder how and when we'll find love again after divorce. I wondered it, and I hear from women on a daily basis who are worried they won't be able to let go and find love again. Of course you can find love again after divorce, but there's a process to it, and Relationship Expert Sofia Robirosa joined us on this episode to break it all down for us. Sofia has worked with couples and individuals for over a decade now. As a Lice...

How NOT to Feel Sh*tty About Yourself After Divorce with Danielle Stoltz, Self-Worth & Confidence Coach for Women

June 02, 2020 23:02 - 30 minutes

Regardless of whether you wanted the divorce or if it was sprung on you at the last minute, it's common to wake up in the aftermath of your broken marriage feeling, well, sh*tty. It's normal, but it doesn't have to last forever. You do NOT have to feel like a failure, you CAN lose the guilt, and you WILL move on happily and with love in your heart - it just takes a little work. Here to help us with this work is Self Worth & Confidence Coach Danielle Stoltz. She is empowering, real, and giv...

The Secret to Co-Parenting that Won't Make You Insane? Giving Up Control & Letting Go

May 22, 2020 15:34 - 36 minutes

Pop Quiz: What's the fastest way to drive yourself insane as a co-parent? Yup, you guessed right - it's trying to control what you can't: Such as, all of the things your child does when they're not with you. Sure, it feels completely unnatural as a mom to have no say over what goes on with the child you grew in your body when they're not with you, but, hate to break it to you, that's co-parenting. As long as your kids are safe and out of harm's way, then you need to back off before you make y...

Single Parenting in Quarantine (How to Manage the Chaos & How to Quiet Your Guilt!)

May 13, 2020 18:07 - 36 minutes

Parenting in a 2-parent household is hard enough, but imagine you're doing it all on your own - while locked in your house with no more "village" to rely on. Yup, that's single parenting in quarantine - and it has been growing increasingly harder for parents all over the world as we continue spending an unusual amount of time in our homes. If you're worried you're messing up your kids, not giving them enough of your time, and using the iPad as your co-parent, not to worry. In this episode I...

How to Be Happy Again After Divorce - And Helpful Advice for the Kids, too!

May 07, 2020 17:39 - 23 minutes

In Episode 9 of Moms Moving On Podcast, we talk to "Ten Steps to Finding Happy" author Lindsay S. Weisner , Psy.D, about our feelings post-divorce. "It's okay to not feel good, and feel like garbage," Lindsay says, because that's reality and you have to honor your feelings. But how do we feel happy again? The first step, according to this podcast, is to choose to find happy, and we couldn't agree more. Listen now for the rest of the steps and a truly insightful conversation on the idea of ...

Body Image, Self-Confidence, and Learning to Love Your Body Again After a Breakup

March 06, 2020 18:04 - 27 minutes

You've been with the same partner for years. Your fittest days peaked way before you birthed a few kids. Now you're breaking up, getting divorced, or adjusting to being single again with less than stellar confidence levels. AND worse, you're faced with the gut-wrenching thought of having to be naked in front of someone new after ALL THIS TIME. Ugh! I get it. For me, this podcast interview with Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Catie Lynch, is personal. Having struggled with my own body issue...

The Benefits of Mediation in the Divorce Process

February 26, 2020 19:46 - 24 minutes

Think mediation isn't for you? Think again. Aside from helping you save money, mediation has more benefits than you may realize. This week's guest, mediator Dori Schwirtz breaks down the all of the benefits of mediation for us in a way that makes this process seems like a no-brainer. As a non-practicing Attorney, Dori is the ultimate referee between divorcing partners, as she helps them achieve peace throughout a really tumultuous time. Statistics show that when two parties have the right to...

The Top 5 Ways to Transition Into Your New Co-Parenting Lifestyle

February 18, 2020 17:48 - 34 minutes

In this episode of Moms Moving On, we chatted with Rosalie, the brains and experience behind Instagram's @thecoparentingcollective. With 20 years of co-parenting experience under her belt, there was no better person to chat with when laying out the best ways to transition into a new co-parenting lifestyle for you, your children AND your ex. To learn more about Rosalie and the wealth of knowledge she has to offer co-parenting families, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Yes, A Relationship Change WILL Cause Anxiety. Here's How to Handle It with Dr. Ilene Cohen, Ph.D.

February 09, 2020 20:52 - 31 minutes

How am I going to do this? What will single parenting be like? Will my child develop anxiety? What will people SAY?! Any way we slice it, the end of a marriage or relationship of any kind, is going to cause a healthy amount of anxiety. It's only natural. But when we don't manage these anxieties, moving on becomes an almost impossible task to complete. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ilene Cohen; a psychotherapist, professor, blogger and award winning author of the popular self-help guid...

Understanding the Single Dad Perspective with Damon Darienzo

February 02, 2020 14:57 - 35 minutes

We hear from moms all the time about their perspective on co-parenting and divorce, but this time we're hearing it from Damon Darienzo, who has been a single father to a 9-year-old daughter for seven years now. "I am a man of strong family values who lives honest, carefree and in the present," Damon shares with us on his popular blog, Single Dad Magic. A business professional who has spanned a career in the government, business and military, Damon has worked for one of the world’s premier r...

Creating Confidence After Divorce with Heather Monahan

January 24, 2020 19:56 - 30 minutes

She was divorced when her son was an infant. She lost an entire career that she devoted a decade to. Yet regardless of all that, she has always found a way to come out on top - every single time. Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and founder of Boss In Heels. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer ...

From Single Mom at 22 to Happily Ever After: Meet Abbey Williams, MSW, LSW

January 21, 2020 18:20 - 33 minutes

You may know her as @mimosaswithmoms on Facebook on Instagram, but did you know that Abbey Williams was also a single mom at just 22-years-old while she was still going through school? One Master's Degree, an amazing husband, and (almost) 4 kids later, Abbey just might know the secrets to a productive co-parenting relationship AND the secrets to moving on. Abbey Williams, MSW, LSW is a child behavioral health therapist, founder of Mimosas with Moms, host of the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, cont...

Moms Moving On: Launch Episode!

January 14, 2020 02:40 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MB

Welcome to Moms Moving On: Navigating Divorce, Co-parenting, Single Motherhood and more, with your host Michelle Dempsey-Multack. In this launch episode, Michelle talks about her passion for helping other people find the value in looking forward, thinking forward, and moving forward with strength. Hear Michelle's story now!