In this week's episode, we sit down with divorce support mediator Yaakov Kessler. An excellent listener and articulate communicator, it was immediately clear to us why Yaakov excels at helping couples mediate through the divorce process and avoid the unnecessary wars that often accompany divorce. We covered a range of topics such as personality conflicts, child-rearing, relationships, and even the often-heated topic of Agunot (women who cannot remarry under Jewish law due to not receiving a Jewish divorce).
Offering a balanced perspective on things, Yaakov wisely describes how he doesn't look at things from a right or wrong perspective, but rather from what he can do to facilitate the needs of each party to a divorce. For those who think that divorce must be an all-or-nothing combative process, think again. As Yaakov demonstrates, divorce doesn't have to be horrible, and not only can a divorcing couple walk away serenely, but most importantly, the children can benefit from peacefully coexisting parents. It is not impossible and not beyond reach. If this sounds appealing to you, then sit down and listen to the wisdom of Yaakov Kessler! Contact Us to Share Your Story: https://toodadtoquit.com/contact
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Chapters:
00:00 Understanding and Navigating Divorce
00:42 Introduction to the 'Too Dad to Quit' podcast
01:07 Personal Journey in Divorce Mediation
06:12 Personal Reflections and Life Experiences
13:25 Fathers and Fatherhood: Reflections
04:23 The Process and Challenges of Divorce Mediation
08:24 Law and Divorce: Insights
11:13 Understanding Divorce Support and Mediation
12:58 Personal Growth after Divorce
15:12 Parenting and Mediation Skills
16:50 Impact of Divorce on Personal Relationships
18:33 Dealing with Conflict Behavior in Support Sessions
20:19 Recognizing Similarities through Interactions
21:28 Professional Balance and Role of Mediation in Divorce
23:03 Understanding Halakhic Divorce
27:52 Ways to Accommodate Partner's Needs in a Marriage
37:17 Approaching and Overcoming Divorce Difficulties
34:47 Handling Dominating Personalities and Mother-in-Law Dynamics
40:33 Divorce, Parenting and Learning from Experience
50:54 Advice for People Going Through Divorce
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Ben & Yoel