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Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoUnpacking the Secrets to Lasting Relationships with Beatty CohanReady to explore the essential essence of human connection and the pursuit of true love? Join show host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Beatty Cohan, nationally recognized psychotherapist and sex therapist, for an enlightening conversation on why romantic relationships are so challenging. As Pat points out: Connection of the heart goes way beyond being physically present. And Beatty reveals – through her exclusive 10-step formula to create and maintain a successful partnership – exactly what it takes to find or create that genuine connection.Key Topics:The fundamental need for connectionUnderstanding your own n...2025-04-3044 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoDating Red Flags & Green Lights: A Smarter Path to Love with Dr. Duana WelchDating can often feel like a game – one where too many of us have played the fool. But what if you could spot the red flags before wasting time on the wrong person? In this episode, host Pat Barbarito welcomes show favorite Dr. Duana Welch, relationship expert and author of Love Factually, to discuss the red and green flags of dating.From spotting deal breakers early to understanding the difference between real and pseudo intimacy, this episode outlines a roadmap to dating with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever ignored warni...2025-04-0152 min
More Than A LawyerHeartbreak to Hope: Pat Barbarito on Finding Silver LiningsMore Than A Lawyer with Christy Crow, Episode 23In this episode of More Than A Lawyer, Christy Crow speaks with Patricia Barbarito, divorce lawyer & co-managing partner of Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, PC. Patricia is also host of her own popular podcast Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito.Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Pat Barbarito’s insights into her practice and philosophy on marriage and divorce * Pat’s podcast, "Heartbreak and Hope," which explores various forms of heartbreak with an emphasis on finding hope * Pat’s involv...2025-03-2724 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoEmbracing Life's Third Act; Heartbreak & Hope Turns 3It’s the third anniversary of Heartbreak & Hope! How fitting, then, that host Pat Barbarito takes our annual moment of reflection to discuss the complexities of what has been coined the third act of life. In her typically candid fashion, Pat shares the lessons she’s learned about many gifts of aging, the challenge of professional evolution, the benefit of simple joys, the value of multi-generational relationships, and the specter of loneliness as we age. Key takeaways include:Aging is a time for continued growth and self-awareness, not just a declin...2025-02-2833 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoDignity & Dollars: Exploring Financial Literacy with Stacy FrancisIf mastering money is one of your 2025 goals, this episode of Heartbreak & Hope is a must-listen! Podcast host Patricia Barbarito welcomes featured guest Stacy Francis, President & CEO of Francis Financial and founder of Savvy Ladies, and, together, they explore how financial literacy can help break cycles of abuse, build confidence, and prepare for a brighter, more secure future.Pat and Stacy’s lively conversation covers:how witnessing the financial abuse of her grandmother sparked Stacy’s passion to provide women with the financial knowledge, resources, and tools to build a soli...2024-12-1835 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoFinding Hope in the Shadows with Junie MoonDo you wish your love life had that little something extra, but find yourself avoiding true connection like vampires sidestep garlic? Or does your dating profile showcase a version of you only Dr. Frankenstein would believe was real? If you keep going on dates but secretly believe the dating pool is a dystopian wasteland, host Pat Barbarito and featured guest love coach Junie Moon want you to know that hope, happiness, and life-altering fulfillment can be found in the shadows – if you’re ready to face the unconscious truths lurking within your...2024-10-3145 min
Midlife Love Out Loud240: Can You Transform Your Love Life After Divorce with Pat Barbarito In this episode, I sit down with Pat Barbarito, a divorce attorney with over 43 years of experience, to dive deep into the complexities of love, relationships, and personal growth, especially after divorce. Pat shares her journey of navigating her divorce after 17 years of marriage, and we talk about the importance of self-reflection and truly understanding your core values before moving forward. We explore why it’s essential to heal before stepping into new relationships and how hope and optimism can guide us through even the toughest times. Pat’s insights provide valuable lessons on personal transformation and findi...2024-10-3037 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoFacing 50 Fearlessly With Maria Leonard OlsenWhether you’re approaching 50, or that particular birthday has been in the rearview mirror for a while, we all recognize the half-century mark as a pivotal moment in life. Host Pat Barbarito invites featured guest Maria Leonard Olsen to share just how transformative her own milestone was and how she overcame personal struggles to begin navigating the next chapters of life with intentionality and hope.The conversation covers: the influence of one’s family of origin, and the impact of childhood trauma;the peace found in facing fractured relationships, alcoholism, and m...2024-08-2841 min
Becoming Your Best VersionA Conversation with Pat Barbarito, Creator of the Heartbreak & Hope PodcastDivorce lawyer Pat Barbarito, the co-managing partner of Einhorn Barbarito in New Jersey, thought she knew all about complex relationships and the laws that govern them – until her own marriage of 17 years ended and she determined to get to the heart of love, marriage, and human connection. Her journey spanned the entire scope of relationships – from the science of attraction to the financial impact of separation, to old myths that society still touts as true to new laws that outline how to navigate both uniting and uncoupling.
Pat believes that you cannot help others unless you go thro...2024-08-1630 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoLet’s Talk About Sex & Aging with Dr. Anika AckermanDo you think women of a certain age are no longer interested in sex? Think again! Host Pat Barbarito welcomes featured guest and sexual health changemaker Dr. Anika Ackerman to share the latest data, research, and anecdotes that clearly debunk this myth, and, instead, offer information about the numerous options that promote stellar sexual health – regardless of the number of candles on this year’s birthday cake.Conversation highlights include: The importance of intimacy and its correlation to the longevity of a relationship;Top patient concerns, including lack of desire, vaginal dryness, painfu...2024-03-0741 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoHeartbreak & Hope Turns TwoHappy Valentine’s Day; we’re TWO!!! Host Pat Barbarito celebrates the second anniversary with her usual blend of frankness and fearlessness, offering a little no-nonsense insight into:the financial and emotional costs of divorce, the justice delivered (or not) through the divorce court, the ripple effect of your divorce on your longtime definition of family, how to reinvent, redefine, and rediscover who you are after the demise of your marriage, and so much more. Be sure to listen to the end for a few words of support and some of Pat’s personal s...2024-02-1422 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Art of the Apology with Dr. Jennifer ThomasLove means never having to say you’re sorry, right? Not according to our featured guest Dr. Jennifer Thomas, co-author of the critically acclaimed book, The 5 Apology Languages. Instead, she tells host Pat Barbarito, the ability to offer a heartfelt apology, using an individual’s preferred communication style, can result in an even deeper connection with those most important to you. In this episode, Pat and Jennifer explore those five elements of a sincere apology, and emphasize that, without the ability to acknowledge mistakes and express regret, the future of your relat...2023-11-1055 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThriving At Work with Dr. Traci CiprianoIs it possible for an individual to take charge of his/her own happiness at work? And, if so, where does one begin? Host Pat Barbarito, who knows a thing or two about navigating the challenging path to partnership and law firm ownership while raising a family and serving her community, welcomes Dr. Traci Cipriano to answer these questions and more. Using the guiding principles of workplace well-being outlined in Traci’s book, The Thriving Lawyer, the duo explores:The honeycomb of well-being;WHY we should care about wel...2023-09-3051 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Doc Returns! More From Dr. Mitchell Chasin On Aging Gracefully, Serving Celebrities, & Avoiding ComplicationsWelcome to a special mini-episode of the show, one that features a series of soundbites just too good to leave on the cutting room floor. We hope you enjoyed the long-form conversation between Pat Barbarito and Dr. Mitchell Chasin that was released earlier this week, but if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet, don’t worry! These clips are standalone questions and answers about – as the title says – aging gracefully, serving celebrities, avoiding complications and so much more. You’ll also learn what Dr Chasin thinks about being too old or too young to consider co...2023-08-2617 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoConnecting Cosmetic Surgery & Mental Health with Dr. Mitchell ChasinDivorce, the death of a loved one, milestone birthdays, cancer treatment and other major life changes can sometimes result in a drastically altered self-image – which can then undermine even the most positive person’s confidence and hopeful outlook. If that’s the case, wonders host Pat Barbarito, could simply improving one’s physical appearance with a visit to the local plastic surgery center result in a genuinely happier individual? Or is that person really just avoiding their inner turmoil? For featured guest and renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Mitchell Chasin, the answer is neither simple o...2023-08-2450 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoSit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well with Dr. Renee AlsarrafThis episode is for the dogs…and cats…and, really, any animal friend that has ever impressed you with its resiliency and capacity for love, forgiveness, and silliness. Host Pat Barbarito welcomes veterinarian oncologist, cancer survivor, wife, boy mom, pet parent, and featured guest Dr. Renee Alsarraf and invites her to share the inspiration behind Renee’s debut memoir, Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well. The story begins with the unbelievable timing of Renee and her dog Newton’s cancer diagnoses, and the inevitable comparison between how human and anima...2023-07-2745 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoIt Takes A Village: How Systemic Humanity Changes Lives with Dr. Michael LibertazzoAs we close out Mental Health Awareness month, host Pat Barbarito explores the idea of systemic humanity through the extraordinary life story of featured guest, Dr. Michael Libertazzo. From the heartbreak of a misspent youth to the hope of completing a nontraditional educational path at the highest level, from serving among September 11th’s first responders to facing a seemingly unbeatable cancer diagnosis, from supporting doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to rallying financial assistance for rescue dogs in the United States’ poorest county, Michael embra...2023-05-3052 minHeartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Love Toolkit with Dr. Duana WelchHost Pat Barbarito is convinced that the secret to healthy relationships is rooted in scientific research and credits our good friend Dr. Duana Welch with showing her empirical evidence that explains – and can often predict – the behaviors of humans seeking lasting connection. In this ‘best of’ retrospective, we highlight some of Dr. Welch’s research and recommendations featured in our trilogy of episodes and invite you to: Dispel the popular dating myths that plague modern society but actually set people up for a lifetime of broken hearts; Get comfortable with the discomfort of online dating and f...2023-03-151h 08
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoWhat I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Married & DivorcedHappy Valentine’s Day! Heartbreak & Hope celebrates its first anniversary AND launches its fourth season with a look back – not over the past 18 thought-provoking episodes, but on the hindsight lessons that host Pat Barbarito and some of her bravest clients have learned throughout their own marriages and divorces. Anecdotes from first surviving, then healing, their heartbreak include: How much do shared values and life philosophies matter;What your potential spouse’s parents’ relationship can tell you;The importance of addressing your own issues and developing a strong sense of self-respect;Why it’s critical t...2023-02-1441 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoSurviving Parental Alienation with Dr. Amy BakerParental alienation has a devastating effect on both children and the targeted parent – but is it always malicious? What does an alienator tell themselves to justify the aggressive separation of child and parent? At what age are children most susceptible to the manipulation of one parent against another? Can alienated parents and children ever re-establish a healthy connection?Host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Dr. Amy Baker explore these questions and more, as they delve into fear, sadness, financial loss, and court frustration associated with parental alienation during divorce/custody proceedings.2023-01-1149 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Doctor Is In! Exploring Lovesickness with Cardiologist Aaron FeingoldDid you know that heartbreak can be a very dangerous medical condition? Leading New Jersey cardiologist Aaron Feingold tells Pat Barbarito that broken-heart syndrome has all the painful and terrifying symptoms of an actual heart attack – and diagnosing this condition requires open communication between doctor and patient. Conversation highlights: How only an echocardiogram shows the difference between broken-heart syndrome and other forms of cardiomyopathies (heart attack, COVID-related, high blood pressure, etc.); The influence of 17th century bubonic plague doctor Jacob Zahalon on identifying the physical signs of lovesickness and recommending treatments to cure...2022-12-1436 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoFinding Love After 50 with Francine RussoHost Pat Barbarito and featured guest Francine Russo, author of Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It & Keep It, join considerable forces to dispel the myth that dating is only for awkward teenagers, non-committal college students, and young professionals with babies on the brain.Instead, they claim that (1) dating is actually MORE fun, (2) sex is MORE enjoyable, and (3) partnerships have MORE real connection when you have some life – and possibly a few relationships – under your belt. Conversation highlights include:Dating as a realist; How to adopt the right...2022-11-1646 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoHome, Hope & Hot Meals with Eva's VillageWhen you take someone’s hand, you never let it go until they can stand on their own two feet.” Monseigneur Puma, Founder, Eva’s VillageNothing demoralizes a person or destroys their relationship to self, family or friends quite like addiction. But, as featured guests Joey Mazza and Angelica Alicea tell host Pat Barbarito, there is always hope for the addict committed to recovery. It just might take a village to help them find their way. Joey and Angelica offer a raw, authentic look at their road to Eva’s V...2022-10-2634 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThis Is Us with Matthew Coleman, Brendan SullivanFamily values are a top topic in the U.S. media and its electoral campaigns, but have you ever wondered about the very real people behind those headlines? Host Pat Barbarito invites Matthew Coleman and Brendan Sullivan to share the story of how their family came to be – from young Irish Catholic boys trying to stay out of trouble in New Jersey and Rhode Island, to graduate students navigating the New York dating scene (and proposal demands!), to prospective parents determined to ensure a big, bright future for their son.Learn how...2022-09-1445 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoLater Life Love Stories with Tony Tambasco & Anne Stewart“What is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” These words from poet Mary Oliver are particularly meaningful to featured guests Tony Tambasco and Anne Stewart, a couple whose unconventional love story is equally rooted in the romantic and the practical. They reveal to host Pat Barbarito how their life experience, including losing their first spouses to debilitating diseases, changed their perspective on love, partnerships, and taking chances at any age.Conversation highlights include: The value of reconnecting with your younger self as yo...2022-08-1739 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Greatness of Our Golden Years with Rob LiebreichFor many, aging is an uncomfortable aspect of life, and the very idea of retiring or entering an assisted living facility produces feelings of dread, sadness, and despair. But not so for featured guest Rob Liebreich, CEO & President of Goodwin Living. Instead, he is quick to tell host Pat Barbarito how his career spent in service to seniors has given him insight into just how rich life can be in one’s 70s, 80s, and beyond – and inspires him to do whatever is necessary to keep the golden years shining for generations.Conversation high...2022-07-2729 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoRedefining Family with Matheu NunnWhat is family? Whether you envision a traditional (two parents of different genders with biological offspring) or expanded (parents that include single, adoptive, step, foster, grandparents, siblings, or other kin, same-sex couples, etc.) model, the ties that bind families together are varied and complex. Host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Matheu Nunn examine the legal definition of family and explore how that affects the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of everyone involved. Highlights include: Surprising roots of the U.S. legal definition of family;The hierarchy of rights for parents, other fam...2022-07-0645 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoFacing Fertility Challenges with Dr. Matthew IammatteoHost Pat Barbarito invites her own OBGYN – Dr. Matthew Iammatteo – to talk about the many paths to parenthood that modern medicine has made possible for women approaching or over the age of 40. From the physical realities to emotional hurdles, “old eggs” and new mindsets, this conversation explores: The importance of a compassionate partnership between a woman pursuing pregnancy and her OBGYN;How family (including other children), friends, and faith can impact this arduous journey;The hallmarks of a successful surrogacy;How IVF has evolved from general guesswork to scientific certainty;What is involved i...2022-06-2233 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoExploring Relationship Attachment Styles with Dr. Duana WelchIntimacy is defined as the process by which you gradually reveal everything about yourself. And, featured guest Duana Welch tells host Pat Barbarito, how you feel about that statement – joy, hope, fear, dread – is a clear indicator of your approach to relationship building or its sabotage. Learn more about the four attachment styles outlined by scientific research and discover how understanding both your own and your current/potential partner’s style could improve the quality and longevity of your romantic future. Highlights include:How to identify your attachment style; How to change your cur...2022-06-0851 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoEscaping Domestic Abuse with Matthew TroianoExperiencing abuse at the hands of a significant other can scar both body and soul and instill a deep sense of shame, but even the most shocked, hurt, and paralyzed survivors of domestic violence can leave these dangerous situations with the help of numerous available resources and allies. In this sensitive discussion, host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Matthew Troiano examine the process, challenges, and ultimate rewards of seeking justice after experiencing intimate partner violence. Highlights include understanding:What constitutes domestic violence – harassment, stalking, terroristic threats, emotional/financial control, assault, rape – and that...2022-05-2543 minHeartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoWhat I've Learned So Far with Pat BarbaritoHost Pat Barbarito reflects on the first season of Heartbreak & Hope and offers insight into what she learned from her conversation with each guest. From eradicating the shame of divorce or the taboo of talking about money to embracing science and technology to improve the longevity of relationships, Pat reveals just how valuable open communication can be in helping everyone feel less alone – and more hopeful – while on their healing journey. Highlights include:How Pat now defines the ultimate relationship;Why Pat believes that preparing a “partnership roadmap” puts self-respect at the center of...2022-05-1122 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoA View From The Bench with Judge Michael Casale & Judge Marie LihotzWorried about facing the stern-faced, black-robed presiding judge who is overseeing the end of your marriage? Don’t be! Host Pat Barbarito welcomes The Honorable Michael Casale and The Honorable Marie Lihotz and leads the duo through a candid conversation with anecdotes that help demystify the judge’s role and responsibilities in divorce court. Highlights include: What to expect during a typical first day in divorce court; How your courtroom presence impacts the judge’s impression of the facts;Understanding emotional paralysis and disparity between the parties involved in the divorce;T...2022-04-2740 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Gray Divorce with Neale GodfreyWhen her husband texted a ‘this isn’t working’ message while she was horseback riding in Spain, New York Times bestselling author Neale Godfrey thought he was referring to the toaster, not that divorce proceedings were underway. Her shock at learning the truth and her experience with the realities of ending a marriage late in life fuel this candid conversation with host (and her own divorce lawyer) Pat Barbarito. Highlights include: Evaluating why you want to end the marriage (when the choice is yours) and whether you should consider staying;Recruiting the right me...2022-04-1341 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoFinding Love Online At Any Age with Dr. Duana WelchContemplating online dating, but not sure how to begin? Tried a few sites and found the whole process unnatural or unnerving? Feeling embarrassed about using dating apps to find a partner? Host Pat Barbarito encourages listeners to banish such unhelpful mindsets and invites recurring featured guest Dr. Duana Welch to reveal the science-backed secrets of successfully finding love online. Highlights include:How to mentally prepare yourself for online dating, including clarifying your own goals and profiling your perfect partner; Exactly what types of pictures your profile should include, how many to upload an...2022-03-3047 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoMoney, Marriage & Mortality with Gary BotwinickFor many, talking finances before walking down the aisle is the epitome of anti-romanticism. But host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Gary Botwinick believe that having a clear understanding of your individual and combined assets – and how you both expect to manage those – at the beginning of a marriage can actually lay the groundwork for a wonderful future or shine a light on irreconcilable incompatibility before it becomes devastating heartbreak. Highlights include: Legal documents that everyone, regardless of marital status, should have e.g., will, living will, healthcare proxy, power of attorney, etc., and the importance of reg...2022-03-1633 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThe Science of Love with Dr. Duana WelchIf you were going on a vacation, would you simply get in your car with no GPS or maps and start driving? Both host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Dr. Duana Welch scoff at the very idea and question why society continues to embrace the myth that, when dating, blindly trusting to luck is the only way to find true love. Focused on the science of human attraction and connection, the duo reassure listeners that understanding the process of successful partnering will never ruin the thrill of falling in love. It just might enhance the journey!Listen...2022-03-0229 min
Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoThree Divorces & A Funeral with Carol MartinHost Pat Barbarito and featured guest, famed journalist and former client Carol Martin cover the magic of marriage, the devastation of divorce, and the life lessons learned from both in the inaugural episode of Heartbreak & Hope. Topics include: How the dream of marriage drives both men and women, but cultural conditioning prevents us from adequate planning the marriage, including its ending through death or divorce;The importance of personal responsibility in the beginning, duration, and ending of a relationship;How critical the knowledge of what you bring to and will no...2022-02-1638 minHeartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoWelcome to Heartbreak & Hope with Pat BarbaritoDivorce lawyer Pat Barbarito thought she knew all about complex relationships and the laws that govern them – until her own marriage of 17 years ended and she determined to get to the heart of love, marriage, and human connection. Her journey spanned the entire scope of relationships – from the science of attraction to the financial impact of separation, to old myths that society still touts as true to new laws that outline how to navigate both uniting and uncoupling. Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito offers insights, anecdotes, and guidance from a variety of experts and includes her own perspective on how...2022-01-2404 min