Being Happily Divorced | Leading With Kindness
Real Men Feel
English - February 24, 2023 19:34 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsSociety & Culture Education Self-Improvement men masculinity good men mankind toxic masculinity emotions sensitive man mankind project good men project suicide Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher, with about 60-67% ending in divorce.
As a child of divorce, I've only known them to be bitter and spiteful. My guest, Skye Michiels, is out to change that.
Skye is a dad, award-winning real estate leader, motivational speaker, and host of The 6AMERS Podcast, which provides inspiration and motivation for developing a healthy mindset, setting goals, and achieving happiness.
As a divorced dad of two, Skye is passionate about promoting positive co-parenting and determined to show divorced couples that a better, healthier, and happier experience is possible when a positive co-parenting relationship exists.
We discuss the shame and guilt of the "leaver" in a divorce, the benefits of positive co-parenting, tips to being happily divorced, and bust the myth of staying together for the kids' sake.
Topics and Questions
1:28 - What does it mean to be very happily divorced?
2:49 - Is it possible to have a bad marriage and a good divorce?
5:01 - Does being happily divorced mean the entire divorce process was smooth and joyous?
8:41 - Is staying together for the kids realistic?
11:30 - Andy's experience as a child of divorce.
12:06 - Experience of the leaver. What helps deal with the shame?
17:35 - Do things like positive co-parenting and conscious uncoupling mean the bitter divorce is a thing of the past?
20:19 - How long did it take from saying I'm leaving to being happily divorced?
22:57 - What made you know it was time to end the marriage?
24:39 - What are some signs you are not in a great co-parenting situation?
28:20 - What are some tips for creating a positive co-parenting relationship?
30:10 - Would your partner say you are a great ex-husband?
31:17 - Does being divorced turn you off from ever being married again?
32:24 - What are some of the biggest challenges for divorced men?
33:44 - What does leading with kindness mean?
36:26 - Tell me about your podcast, The 6AMERS.
38:44 - Skye, what's the best way for people to learn more and connect with you?
"To be a happily divorced person, you must agree on your commonalities. What's non-negotiable for both of you?" - Skye Michiels
Links
Skye Michiels on Instagram -- @skyemichiels
The 6AMERS podcast on Instagram -- @the6amers
Recommended Books: Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After - https://amzn.to/3YVadA2
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