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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