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Better Divorce PodcastEp. 20 Kate Cruickshank: From Victim to Thriving - A Journey of TransformationSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, Paulette Rigo and Kate discuss the transformative journey from feeling like a victim to thriving after divorce. Kate shares her personal experiences with trauma, cancer, and the challenges of navigating a difficult marriage. They explore the importance of self-value, the impact of emotional struggles, and the healing power of art. The conversation emphasizes the need for support, authenticity, and the lessons learned through the process of divorce, ultimately inspiring listeners to embrace their own transformations.About Kate:Kate is a board...
2025-11-1457 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 19 Kirk Stange: The Freedom to Begin AgainSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo speaks with Kirk Stange, a family law attorney and expert in military divorce. They discuss the unique challenges faced by military families during divorce, including communication dynamics between clients and lawyers, the emotional toll of family law, and the importance of mental health support. Kirk shares insights from his journey into family law, the complexities of military divorce, and offers advice for clients navigating this difficult process. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective communication, understanding emotional justice, and the role of legal representation in...
2025-11-0335 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 18 Dr. Ursula Lentine: Understanding Trauma's Role in DivorceSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Ursula Lentine about the complexities of divorce, trauma, and emotional awareness. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, the importance of communication, and the role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in understanding personal dynamics. Dr. Ursula shares her journey and insights on how to navigate the emotional landscape of divorce, emphasizing the need for self-discovery and healing. The conversation highlights the significance of respect and awareness in relationships, offering listeners valuable tools for personal growth...
2025-08-2143 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 17 Edith Espinola: Stronger Than You Know - Creating a Beautiful Life After DivorceIn this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo sits down with real estate expert Edith Espinola for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about navigating the emotional and practical challenges of divorce—especially when it comes to property. Edith shares her personal story of loss, resilience, and reinvention, offering hope and guidance for anyone facing this life transition.From breaking emotional ties to a home to understanding the financial implications of selling and buying property, Paulette and Edith explore how the home-buying journey can mirror the healing process itself. Together, they remind li...
2025-08-1141 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 16 Bernardo Mendez: Dating In Midlife Can Be A Spiritual Journey, More So Than A Mechanism To "Catch A Partner."About Bernardo:Bern Mendez is a neuroscience-based dating and relationship coach with 14 years of experience helping successful women thriving in midlife—but not yet in love—move past hidden emotional barriers into clear, committed relationships.His practical method blends neuroscience, trauma-informed somatic work, polyvagal theory, and attachment research, helping women regulate their nervous systems, clarify what they genuinely want, and choose partners who can truly meet them there.Bern’s YouTube channel has drawn over 30 million views and 227,000 subscribers, making it one of the top 12 dating advice channe...
2025-07-2952 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 15 Kim Korven: Empowering Families Through Divorce MediationSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo welcomes Kim Corven, a divorce expert from Canada. They discuss Kim's journey from a traditional litigator to a mediator and divorce coach, emphasizing the importance of empowering clients through education and innovative approaches to divorce. The conversation covers the emotional and financial impacts of divorce, the historical context of divorce law, and the significance of maintaining healthy relationships for the sake of children. Kim shares insights on how to approach difficult conversations about divorce and the resources available to support individuals navigating this challenging life...
2025-07-2450 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 14 Zoey Charif: Realizing That Love Isn’t Luck And Divorce Isn’t Failure.About Zoey:Zoey Charif isn’t just redefining how we think about love — she’s giving us a blueprint for it. As the author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, Zoey spent nearly two decades decoding the patterns of human attraction, pulling from her background in criminology, data analytics, and a relentless drive to challenge everything we’ve been taught about relationships.Born in Afghanistan, raised in Vancouver, Canada, and now based in Orange County, California, Zoey brings a rare blend of emotional depth, analytical precision, and lived experience to her work. Her framework isn’t ju...
2025-07-1440 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 13 John Nachlinger: Going to Court to Get Divorced is the PastAbout John:Today’s guest is John Nachlinger, a divorce attorney, mediator, and founder of Netsquire — a New Jersey law firm redefining how families divorce with peace and purpose. He’s also the creator of Divorce Shield, a coaching platform that helps men navigate divorce without losing their minds, their money, or their kids. Finally, he is the host of the podcast, Get Divorced Without Getting Screwed.Summary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo speaks with attorney and mediator John Nachlinger about his journey into family...
2025-07-0740 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 11 Patrick Kilbane: Why Would You Start With The End First?About Patrick:Pat spent the first decade of his career litigating high net worth divorce cases and wrote a book on this very subject. He's taken all of those skills and experiences and helps high net worth women going through the divorce process navigate it as strategically and efficiently as possible. Summary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo welcomes Patrick Kilbane, a family law attorney and wealth advisor, to discuss the complexities of divorce. They explore the importance of having a plan, the roles of various...
2025-07-0236 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 12 Daniel Ryan: The Family Court System is Not a Haven for Harmonious ResolutionAbout Daniel:Daniel Ryan is the voice behind That Family Law Guy, a candid and compassionate advocate for parents navigating the storm of separation, custody battles, and domestic abuse conflict.He provides unfiltered expertise with real-world impact. Daniel brings many years of frontline experience supporting families through divorce, custody, and domestic conflict—without hiding behind legal jargon. His no-nonsense, story-driven approach helps audiences truly understand the human cost of family breakdown and what they can do to navigate it more wisely.Summary:In this episode of...
2025-07-0231 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 09 Megan Sherer: Your Relationship With Yourself Is The Most Important One You Will Ever HaveSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo and Megan Sherer discuss the importance of healing during and after divorce. They explore the role of holistic therapy, the significance of expressing emotions, and the connection between trauma and health. Megan shares her journey and insights on the six types of love, emphasizing the necessity of self-love as the foundation for all relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding childhood wounds and the resources available for those navigating the challenges of divorce.Takeaways:Healing is essential in the...
2025-06-0940 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 08 Andrea McGinty: Patience and a Positive Attitude Will Lead You to the Relationship You WantAbout Andrea:Andrea McGinty, Founder of 33000 datesSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo discusses the complexities of dating after divorce with expert Andrea McGinty. They explore statistics on remarriage, the importance of being emotionally ready for dating, and the role of dating coaches. Andrea shares her personal journey and insights on navigating online dating platforms, choosing the right apps, and effective messaging strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and preparation in the dating process, especially for those over 50....
2025-06-0436 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 07 Jodie Graham: Awareness of Narrative, Reality, Control and PowerAbout Jodie:Jodie Graham is a Divorce Coach, Mediator, Chartered Professional Accountant, University-Trained Coach, and Registered Collaborative Professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and dignity. With nearly 30 years of financial expertise and firsthand experience going through her own divorce, Jodie combines professional skill with personal understanding to guide her clients through one of life’s most challenging transitions.Jodie’s approach is practical, empowering, and tailored to each individual’s needs. She specializes in helping clients manage the emotional and financial complexities of divorce, avoid common mistakes, and create solutions that work f...
2025-05-1947 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 06 Ashley Milus : The Missing Piece To Transforming Grief And Moving Forward After Divorce.Bio:Ashley Milus is a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach who helps people navigate significant losses and life changes, including the death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, and other major transitions. Inspired by her own journey through loss, Ashley specializes in guiding clients through their healing process with a compassionate and holistic approach. She helps people process their emotions, feel deeply supported, rediscover their sense of self, and move forward with renewed strength.Website: https://www.ashleymilus.comBook a free one hour...
2025-05-0642 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 05 Sol Kennedy - Divorce's Impact: Kids Remember How Parents Handled ItAbout Sol:Sol Kennedy is the Founder of BestInterest, the first co-parenting app designed to foster peaceful communication between co-parents using the power of AI. A serial entrepreneur, former Googler, and angel investor, Sol blends his deep tech expertise with a personal mission—to bring more peace and safety to co-parenting, especially for those navigating high-conflict dynamics. Through BestInterest and his podcast Co-Parenting Beyond Conflict, he’s helping parents set boundaries, reduce stress, and keep the focus where it belongs—on the kids.Get 10% off here: https://bestinterest.app/promo/betterdivorce
2025-04-2129 min
Coparenting Beyond Conflict: High-Conflict Divorce and Custody StrategiesFrom Courtroom Chaos to Parenting Peace with Paulette RigoIn this episode of Co-Parenting Beyond Conflict, host Sol welcomes Paulette Rigo, founder of Better Divorce Academy, who shares her personal journey through divorce and her transition into divorce coaching. Paulette discusses the common challenges faced by co-parents post-judgment, the importance of effective communication, and the emotional complexities involved in navigating new relationships after divorce. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection and learning from past mistakes to foster healthier co-parenting dynamics and personal growth.Learn more about Better Divorce Academy at: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ Get the BestInterest Coparenting App: https://bestinterest.app/...
2025-04-1728 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 04 Jennifer Lee: Empower Your Future - Take Control of Your Finances with the Right InformationSummary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo speaks with financial expert Jennifer Lee about the complexities of financial preparedness during divorce. They discuss the importance of understanding one's financial situation, the emotional challenges associated with money, and the necessity of seeking professional help. Jennifer emphasizes the need for individuals to gather information about their assets and make informed decisions to avoid leaving money on the table. The conversation also highlights the significance of financial education before marriage and the role of financial advisors in navigating post-divorce life.Takeaways:
2025-03-2740 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 03 Johnny Fernandez: Why going through divorce doesn’t have to stop you from having lasting love.About Johnny:For the past 20 years, it’s been Johnny Fernandez's mission alongside his wife Lara to help women attract the love and life of their dreams. They have a holistic approach to coaching– they know that your love life affects your whole life and vice versa. It’s not about superficial, quick tips and tricks to get a date. It’s about healing and learning a whole new mindset, one that supports the balanced life and healthy, lifelong love we all want.Summary:In this episode of the Better Divorce...
2025-02-0437 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 02 Tanya Helfand: Making a better happier life for yourself and your children is possibleAbout Tanya:Tanya N. Helfand, Partner, Schenck Price Smith & King. Tanya has three decades of legal experience, and focuses her practice on Family Law and Divorce. She is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney and, prior to joining Schenck Price, had her own practice for 25 years. Tanya has an extensive business background, which is extremely helpful with all areas of her practice. Tanya is also an author. Summary:In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo and guest Tanya Helfand, a certified matrimonial attorney, discuss essential tips for navigating...
2025-01-2838 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 01 Kate Anthony: The Agony of the Divorce DecisionAbout Kate:Kate Anthony, author, critically acclaimed podcast host, and high conflict divorce coach, is not afraid to initiate tough conversations about relationships, domestic violence, and the cultural implications of our patriarchal society. In her book, The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, Kate dives deeply into the importance of self-work and the cultural understanding of marriage in order to sustain healthy interpersonal relationships. She serves clients across the globe through her private coaching, group programs, and her wildly popular online program,“Should I Stay or Should I Go.” Kate equips her clients with the...
2025-01-0349 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 204 Mikelann Valterra: To believe that they don't have to stay stuck in their financial anxiety and to get clear on what is creating the overwhelm for them in the first place.Summary:
In this conversation, Paulette Rigo and Mikelann Valterra delve into the intricate relationship between divorce and finances. They explore how financial anxiety disproportionately affects women, the emotional aspects of money management, and the importance of understanding one's money story. Mikelann shares her journey to becoming a money coach, emphasizing the need for emotional support in financial planning, especially during life transitions like divorce. The discussion also highlights the differences in how men and women approach financial anxiety and the significance of addressing these feelings to regain control over one's financial future. In this conversation, Mikelann Valterra...
2024-12-2542 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 203 Donna Bollinger: Your happiness depends on you, not what others say and doAbout Donna:
Donna's come up with two fun and memorable messages to help kids save themselves and become effective responders when emergencies arise. Comparing life to the ocean makes her presentations thrilling. She speaks at schools, athletic events, churches, and youth organizations. The entertained young audiences frequently ask and wonder why they don't hear this stuff more often, so she wrote BREAK THAT GRIP...Lessons From The Ocean of Life, that became an Amazon Bestseller. Donna's on a mission to help kids learn to soothe overpowering emotions which are leading to a record number of deaths by...
2024-12-1731 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 202 Brynn Ungerleider: How nannies can be the key to successful co-parenting relationships.About Brynn:
Brynn started babysitting so she could afford to buy CDs at the mall. What began as a fun way to earn cash turned into a 20+ year career in nannying and household management. She has seen your struggles: constantly juggling, the guilt and stress, burnout, the effects of divorce, and everything in-between. Helping others has always been her purpose, supporting parents through both the joys and chaos of home life. When you speak with Brynn you will immediately feel her passion and love for what she does, knowing you have found the right support within moments.
2024-12-0347 min
Better Divorce PodcastRecap Ep. 105 Dr. Holly Battey: How to Date After Divorce So Divorce Doesn't Happen Again!Dr. Holly helps sincere, kindhearted, conscious single clients find the love of their dreams.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and a successful career in executive search, she is uniquely qualified to find your perfect match. She founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to help sincere women and men find lasting love and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 8 years. Working with sincere, commitment-minded single men and women who are ready for love, she introduces you to high-caliber matches to create the love you desire.
Dr. Holly is a dating expert and...
2024-11-1245 min
Better Divorce PodcastRecap - Ep. 100 Michelle Mitchell: The Brilliant Art of Parallel Parenting in High Conflict DivorceJoin Paulette and Michelle for this conversation on The Brilliant Art of Parallel Parenting in High Conflict Divorce
About Michelle:
Coach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She helps parents disengage from high conflict relationships, getting them out of court, and stepping back into their lives. Her unique combination as a certified Martha Beck life coach, a lawyer for almost 20 years, her field of study in Psychology, and her own personal family law experience, makes Michelle a well-rounded coach, capable of helping parents learn...
2024-07-2947 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 180 Abbe Feder: Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have toJoin Paulette and Abbe for this conversation on Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have to
About Abbe:
Abbe Feder (FEED-er) founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggle with infertility and pregnancy loss. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility provides coaching to individuals and couples all over the world and wherever they are on their path to parenthood.
Takeaways:
Infertility can have a significant impact on marriage, causing...
2024-03-2436 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 156 Karen Covy and Paulette Rigo: What It's Like to Litigate Your Divorce for 8 1/2 YearsDuring my insightful conversation with Karen Covy, a prominent voice in the field of divorce, we delved into the intricate nuances that often go unnoticed in the divorce process. These hidden gaps, once identified and addressed, have the power to significantly enhance the overall experience and make the journey toward resolution much smoother.
Karen assists individuals going through a divorce, helping them understand their circumstances and avoiding pitfalls in various aspects of their disrupted lives. For many, divorce is more than just a legal process—it brings about significant changes and the potential for ma...
2023-06-0852 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 153 Lauren Tanksley and Mike Bean of Divorce Sense, LLC join Paulette to discuss what a CDFA does to help create the financial outcome your NEED.Paulette knows firsthand the difference having a CDFA on your team and your settlement success.
Now, not all need one...but if you have been married a good bit of time, have children and significant assets and debt...listen up!!
She has successfully worked with both Mike Bean and Lauren Tanksley on many cases and KNOWS the difference they have made for her client's financial security and peace of mind.
At Divorce Sense, LLC, our mission is to demystify the financial aspects of divorce. We provide each of our clients with personalized and...
2023-05-1447 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 151 15 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Ask For a Divorce!Thank you Nadia Rose for the gracious invitation to be a special guest speaker in Wellness Summit 2023 Take a listen and gain a deeper insight to know if divorce is or is not in your future.
Paulette Rigo is an experienced ADR mediator, Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Certified Amicable Divorce Professional who has served as a neutral in all types of conflict surrounding family court and divorce. She trained for two years with experienced trial attorney and nationally prominent mediator, arbitrator, ADR trainer Patricia A. Siuta.
It is Paulette’s personal 8.5 year litigated and...
2023-04-3024 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 149 Paulette and Tierra discuss Just What The MD Ordered After Divorce (A Healing Retreat IN BELIZE)Do NOT miss this Exclusive Private Opportunity for a Healing Wellness Retreat in BELIZE
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For 7 days you’ll be surrounded by friendly, like-minded women who welcome you with open arms. Just like you, they are here to take a breather, regroup and heal their souls.
In addition to daily p...
2023-04-1433 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 121 Joanne Johnson Interviews Paulette for a change on How Divorce Doesn't Have To Be Hell.A few years ago Joanne and Paulette met in Maui of all places when both of their lives were shifting in 2016. Since then the work they do and the people they serve have clearly solidified. Joanne reached out to Paulette in awe of her transformation and asked if she could interview her.
2022-02-0340 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 114 Mr Jay: Intrapersonal Relationship Coach and How To Heal Betrayal TraumaABOUT MR. JAY
Have you ever felt lost, confused, unlovable, out-of-touch, angry, or on the verge of losing it all or yourself? Changing all this is as simple as picking up your phone.It is said that the definition of insanity is doing something repeatedly the same way but expecting a different outcome. Is there an area in life you are unhappy with? Are there things in your life that you know you want and need to change but are not sure where to start? Are you struggling in your relationship(s), your marriage, or your...
2021-11-0734 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 113 Alysia Lyons: You Can't Jump From Self Loathing To Self Love and How to Manage Mom Guilt and Find PEACE.Join Paulette and Alysia for this meaningful conversation on all things motherhood.
Alysia Lyons is a professional Mom Support Coach.
Mother, Business Owner, Author, Life Coach
https://alysialyons.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09DXYWXXL/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=good+moms+don%27t&qid=1630377458&sr=8-2
Paulette’s personal 8.5 year litigated and appellant experience and expertise make her strive to create clear efficient direction, move resiliently through extreme stress, and save precious time and money to create a satisfying solution and find purpose, means, pleasure and f...
2021-10-3140 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 112 Bernadette Pannier: When Healing from Divorce at 25 Leads You To A Life Of Priorities, Self-Love and FulfillmentAlso known as the Media Maven
Sales leader, speaker, and social media expert. She has secured millions of dollars in revenue for fortune 500 companies over her almost 20-year career. She has been a winner of the Presidents Club award 3 years in a row.
She is certified as a SalesForce and HubSpot administrator and an expert with social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.
She is a believer that with the proper use of social media platforms clients can and will build a new pipeline of new clients quickly.
Her years...
2021-10-2453 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 111 Diana Gremillion: How She Healed From 9-11 "Unfathomable Crisis" and Going On An "Anniventure"International Speaker, Author, and Master Coach; Diana Gremillion
Diana Gremillion ("GREH-mee-yawn”) has advised billion-dollar deals for Fortune 500 companies and cooked Michelin-starred meals for former US President Obama.
But when burnout forced her to give up her life as a chef, Diana transformed her health crisis into a new life adventure.
As an international speaker, author, coach, and healer, Diana is now living her dream life in Honolulu, Hawaii. She has been featured on the "Inspire You & Me" TV show and shared the stage with Hugh Hilton, Mary Morrissey, Jillian Michaels, and Dr. Phil....
2021-10-1050 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 110 Jason Levoy: Divorces Are Like Snowflakes and How To Pivot When You Find Yourself UnhappyJason has the honor of being the first male guest on the podcast!! Woohoo. Thank you Jason for raising the standard and experience of working with an experienced divorce coach.
Jason Levoy a/k/a The Divorce Resource Guy is a former divorce attorney turned divorce coach who empowers people getting divorced with the information they need to know so they can make the best decisions for their post-divorce life.
He is the host of The Divorce Resource Guy podcast, where he interviews experts on all phases of divorce to help you get through the p...
2021-10-0348 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 109 Dr. Dawn Menge: She has come a long way from hiding in the bathroom! The magic of her award winning books inspires others to persevere and heal.Dr. Dawn Menge has won thirty-one national awards as the author of the Queen Vernita educational series.
She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, a master’s degree and a Clear Credential in moderate/severe disabilities, and a bachelor’s degree in human development.
Dr. Menge has been teaching severely handicapped students for nineteen years.
She has three children and five beautiful grandchildren and lives in Southern California.
Dawn was recently in Las Vegas Megafest attending Action On Film Film Festival and just found out she was nominated for best...
2021-09-2645 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 108 Anja Vasquez: Relationship Coach, Motherhood and Aerial Yoga!Join Paulette and Anja for this candid conversation that digs deep into how relationships can thrive even in the most difficult of times.
Anja is a mother of 2, in an intercultural relationship empowering other hardworking mothers (as a relationship coach) to live a happier and more fulfilling life, full of passion love and understanding- balancing energy, work & family by discovering their inner goddess.
Here is a little of her story!
I got married when I was only 23 years old.
I did not belong to a certain culture or cult that obligated me to...
2021-09-1935 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 107 Kim Feeney: Was it the chocolate pudding and other misconceptions children have about divorceMeet Kim Feeney!
- Play Therapist and founder of Butterfly Beginnings Counseling
Kim is a licensed independent social worker and registered play therapist supervisor
She has ten years of experience working with children and families helping them to lead healthier emotional lives.
She owns a private practice, Butterfly Beginnings Counseling in Davenport, IA but works nationally as well...
Paulette and Kim explore the misconceptions and pains children have about how they experience divorce.
How did your experience as a child of divorce give you a greater advantage...
2021-09-1230 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 106 Gabrielle Hartley: Don't Let Your Divorce Story Be Your Life StoryJoin Paulette and Gabrielle as they engage in a candid and fact filled, heartfelt conversation about all things divorce. Are you in need of direction and clarity on how to know if mediation is the right choice for you? Look no further.
Gabrielle Hartley is a nationally recognized divorce attorney, online mediator, divorce strategy coach and author of Better Apart; The Radically Positive Way to Separate.
She is committed to keeping the online divorce mediation process as simple and streamlined as possible. She trains divorce professionals to bring the highest level of conflict resolution into th...
2021-09-0529 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 105 Dr. Holly Battey: How to Date After Divorce So Divorce Doesn't Happen Again!Dr. Holly helps sincere, kindhearted, conscious single clients find the love of their dreams.
With a doctorate in clinical psychology and a successful career in executive search, she is uniquely qualified to find your perfect match. She founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to help sincere women and men find lasting love and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 8 years. Working with sincere, commitment-minded single men and women who are ready for love, she introduces you to high-caliber matches to create the love you desire.
Dr. Holly is a dating expert and...
2021-08-2946 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp 104 Heather Denniston: How to Have a Happy Pillow Every Night!Meet Heather!
A seasoned chiropractor with a specialized certification in Wellness Chiropractic (CCWP), Certified Personal Trainer, speaker and author, Dr. Heather brings decades of experience to the stage.
She has presented at conferences and global companies such as Microsoft.
She has been published in Medium, Paleo magazine, and Thrive Global and authored The Three Day Reset.
Her signature program, The Wellness Amplifier Performance Program, helps catalyze optimal wellness and catapult employee's productivity, effectiveness, and success.
How do people connect with you after the show?
Heather has a speci...
2021-08-2240 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 103 Leila Parviz: How Does Being A Child Of Divorce Affect Your Future Calling?Meet Leila! She spent a great deal of time recently thinking about why she does what she does. Listen here as she explains her story a bit.
I guess it all started when I was very young, and my parents divorced. It was so painful.
I was five (5), living in Iran at a time when divorce was still relatively rare. In Iran, children of divorce generally lived with their mother until they started school around age seven (7). Once they started school, primary custody transferred to the father and his family. In my case, for a...
2021-08-1529 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 102 Kim Korven: The Gentle Way is The Better Way: Be Curious Not Furious!Want to be a divorce thriver?
It’s possible, even when you’re anxious and feel like a failure.
When Kim’s marriage wasn’t working, she was nearly overcome with anxiety. She did everything possible to avoid conflict with her spouse.
Like the good wife she was trying to be, she was staying married for the sake of her kids. And because she believed marriage was for life. It wasn’t working. She felt like a failure. For three years, she lived in limbo, with tension growing in her home. They hardly spoke. It was...
2021-08-0823 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 101 Lori Osmond: Be Not A Damsel in Distress. Be a Damsel In Defense!!Meet Lori Osmond!!
Personal safety expert. She is passionate about educating, equipping and empowering with strategies and products to protect and defend.
www.safetymomma.com. She offers many pain compliance tools to protect yourself and your family.
Her mission is to educate, equip, and empower women and children! She is expanding across the USA and want YOU to join us. We need to change the horrific sexual assault and sexual abuse statistics now!
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2021-08-0141 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 100 Michelle Mitchell: The Brilliant Art of Parallel Parenting in High Conflict DivorceCoach Michelle is a high conflict resolution coach, an attorney, and a badass single mom. She helps parents disengage from high conflict relationships, getting them out of court, and stepping back into their lives. Her unique combination as a certified Martha Beck life coach, a lawyer for almost 20 years, her field of study in Psychology, and her own personal family law experience, makes Michelle a well-rounded coach, capable of helping parents learn how to disengage from a challenging and protracted co-parenting relationship.
Topics Michelle and Paulette discuss in today's episode:
• The fastest way...
2021-07-2548 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 99 Stephanie Tang: What is Collaborative Family Law and How to Manage the Video Conferencing of Court?Stephanie Tang is a family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative law professional at Kogut & Wilson, L.L.C.
She strives to provide personalized attention to her clients by walking them through each step of the litigation or settlement process.
Her effective communication and organizational skills help clients feel comfortable and prepared throughout their case.
As a certified mediator and Fellow with the Collaborative Divorce Illinois, Stephanie offers clients alternative means to resolve their divorce outside of the courtroom.
Stephanie was previously selected to receive the AVVO Clients' Choice Award in Divorce...
2021-07-1837 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 98 Dr. Elizabeth Cohen: How To Regain Your Afterglow After DivorceDr. Cohen is a clinical psychologist. She is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce.
Dr. Cohen is the CEO of the Center for CBT in NYC. Dr. Cohen’s online course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been.
Dr. Cohen received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University. She was the recipient of the prestigious American Psychological Foundation Research Award for her research on the emotional effects of 9/11.
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2021-07-1135 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 97 Erika Englund: Conflict Is Contagious. Let Support Pay Help!Erika Anne Englund is also a happy co-parent (usually - she isn't perfect) of two young children. She spent 15 years as an attorney, professional mediator, law professor, and tech founder, before becoming Chief of Strategy at SupportPay - the nation's only platform for helping parents manage child support between themselves.
At SupportPay, Erika bridges the gaps between the worlds of family law, tech/legal startups, and single parenting. She loves it. Learn more about Erika at www.SupportPay.com, and at i promote peace, the organization co-founded with her children in June, 2020.
How does Support Pay d...
2021-07-0432 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp.96 Magnolia Levy: Are Prenups Just Another Word for Divorce Insurance?Prenup Curious? Need to get your P's and Q's in order? This is the episode for you.
Magnolia D. Levy is a partner at LoPreto + Levy, LLP, a boutique law firm in Manhattan with an emphasis on matrimonial and family law.
In an effort to bring dignity to the dissolution of a relationship, Ms. Levy endeavors from the outset to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results for her clients without the need for court intervention.
When a negotiated settlement is not possible, she draws on her background as a commercial litigator and is...
2021-06-2737 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 56 Winter Wheeler: Imposter Syndrome: Replacing Negative Self-Talk with Best PracticesJoin Paulette, Sonia and Winter for this honest and insightful conversation about something we all struggle with but rarely discuss.
Imposture Syndrome. No it's not a disease...just a common feeling of not being enough or feeling like a fraud. How would Winter know what this feels like? She too an experienced litigator, mediator and mother of 4 knows all too well. She wrote a piece all about it. Listen in!
Winter is a civil litigator who brings an extensive and comprehensive body of experience to the Miles panel of neutrals.
She specializes in sev...
2020-06-1753 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 57 Jenny Emblom Castro: How to Live Wholly in Times of Extreme Stress and UncertaintyJENNY EMBLOM CASTRO is HERE!! Join Paulette, Sonia and Jenny the Founder + Creative Director of Living Wholly and Attune and experiential event held at Serenbe just southwest of Atlanta GA. https://attuneexperience.com/
Jenny has a unique background that started with extensive experience in the luxury sector. She started her career in the buying offices at Neiman Marcus, then managed the Aspen and Vail stores for Loro Piana and directed buying for both locations. She also worked as Casa Tua’s Director of Membership in Aspen, and was later the Director of Events for The...
2020-06-1746 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 55 Shauna Galligan: Hollywood Stuntwomen goes from Head Injured to Head StrongShauna was born in Burbank, California. Growing up, Shauna was an athlete and played competitive soccer for nearly 20 years, skateboarding since the age of 3 and on her down time you could find her playing football or basketball with the boys.
After graduating high school in 2001, Shauna moved to San Diego where she joined a world traveling soccer team and played the pro teams in their off season for experience. During that time, she sustained a traumatic brain injury and decided to travel to China to study Qi-Gong for alternative healing. After 30 days of studying and healing, she...
2020-06-1543 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 54 Tracy Principi and Going No Contact. When is Enough Enough?Paulette and Sonia is joined by Tracy Principi as she shares her expertise as an Embodiment Coach in Navigating No Contact with Toxic Parents.
Tracy Principi
Embodiment Coach
Website: https://tracyprincipi.com/
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracy-principi
Facebook Group: Navigating No Contact with Toxic Parents
2020-06-0149 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 53 Dorothy Johnson: How to get over your ex NOW!!3 TOP TIPS you can use NOW for todays top Break-Up Coach!
If you are struggling with getting over your ex you need to listen to this podcast.
To learn now about Dorothy ...check her out here...
Website: https://www.dorothyabjohnson.com/
Podcast: How to Get Over Your Ex - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-over-your-ex/id1484403141
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakupcoachdorothy/
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
2020-05-1533 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 49 How To CO-Parent During CO-vid with Paulette and SoniaHow has co-parenting changed in this age of "social distancing" and "sheltering in place"?
We touch on Flossing, Seatbelts and Improved Communication!
Can we communicate more effectively instead of rushing to call a lawyer and engaging the courts to try to solve our conflicts?
Paulette and Sonia explore how Divorce is a study of conflict and conflict resolution.
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
w...
2020-04-171h 15
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 47 Dana Mantilia: Identity Theft, The Dark Web and other ID pandemic concerns you need to know.Dana Mantilia, President of Identron, joins Paulette for this important conversation all about how to protect your identity, particularly in these uncertain times.
Now more than ever women, children and seniors are victims of having their identity stolen leading to legal and financial troubles. Dana is an identity Theft Expert and you need this information. We all experience change in our lives and change creates and exposes our personal and financial information and makes it more available to thieves. Any change can make you more vulnerable. Job, relationship, move, divorce, death in family to name a few. These...
2020-04-1531 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 48 The Thriving In Chaos Project with Paulette Rigo and Sonia Queralt: The New Normal is NOWWow! The Great Pause has begun. Candid Conversations are the New Normal.
The Thriving In Chaos PROJECT is born!!! After a year of flying solo hosting Thriving In Chaos I JOIN forces with Sonia Queralt Esq. of Divorceify!
Join Registered Mediator and Certified Divorce Coach, Paulette Rigo and Attorney At Law, Sonia Queralt every week for candid, honest and inspiring conversation on 9 podcast platforms and The Thriving in Chaos Project Facebook Page.
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
2020-04-151h 01
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 46 Christian Family: Are you fatalizing or fantasizing about divorce?Christian Family, Esq. formerly known as Jamie Campbell (Pickens)(Manning) is a respected attorney with nearly 20 years of experience.
Christian was an endorsed candidate for Franklin County Domestic Court Judge in 2010 and limits her practice to divorce and family formation.
Christian earned her Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University in 2001 and her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rochester in 1998. Twice divorced, Christian is now the mother of three little ones.
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
2020-04-0150 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 44 Pam Roy: A Success Story! She wanted to keep the family but she didn't want to keep the marriage.Meet Pam Roy!
Through her writing, speaking and mentorship, Pam advocates for the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults. She writes a blog for parents about education and preparing students for the future of work.
Inspired by the meaning-centered philosophy of Viktor Frankl, Pam is involved in film and book projects related to bringing his ideas to a new generation.
She is the Executive Producer of an upcoming short film series entitled, Meaning in Madness, which shines a light on the systemic issues contributing to the epidemic of mental health dis...
2020-03-1851 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 43 Barbara Bell: Retirement is not guaranteed and other financial myths.Barbara Bell is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) who has built a business around helping individuals and couples navigate the complex financial decisions involved in divorce.
As a child of divorce, Barbara saw firsthand the impact a lack of knowledge and support can have. You may not know what you have. You may not know what you’re entitled to. You may not know what to ask. You need someone by your side to educate, support and guide you through the process so you can find a brighter new beginning. A graduate of Drexel University, Barbara cam...
2020-03-1351 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 42 Sonia Queralt: Attorney, mother, Divorceify CEO teaches us why it's good to be allergic to bullshit!Paulette and Sonia explore a fun, raw and spirited deep conversation!!
You don't want to miss this one. Sonia is a divorce litigator and a divorce survivor. She now dedicates her career to helping people going through divorce focus on making their happily ever after possible.
Sonia earned her bachelor’s degree at American University and studied law at Northeastern University School of Law. She lives in New York with her husband, her 9-month-old son and two cats, Bella and Ninja.
“Divorce is brutal and life-changing, there is just no way around that. To get...
2020-03-0257 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 40 Kelley Henry gets us Juicy!Kelley is a passionate lover of all things JUICE.
Juice is big business in the US, and it takes a lot of work, tons of organic produce, and precision timing to make a good clean, healthy juice.
Kelley should know...as she had made certified organic cold-pressed juice for over five years when she opened Bamboo Juices here in Georgia after making it in her mom's kitchen. Paulette met Kelley at her kitchen tour and was overwhelmed by her skill and knowledge of being able to grow a brave business as a female entrepreneur that...
2020-02-1942 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 39 Maureen Spencer: Infectious Disease is nothing to sneeze at!!Maureen Spencer, RN, M.Ed. has been an Infection Preventionist for over 40
years and is certified in infection control (CIC). As one of the early pioneers in
infection control, she was awarded the APIC National Carole DeMille Award in
1990 and was selected as one of the APIC Heroes of Infection Prevention in
2007.
In 2012 she was selected as one of the "Who's Who of Infection
Prevention" and in 2017 was recognized as a Fellow of the Association for
Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (F...
2020-02-0557 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 38 Kristen Coffield: Is what you eat, eating you? `Kristen Coffield is the founder and owner of The Culinary Cure, a consulting business and education website dedicated to helping people harness the power of food to change their lives.
Kristen is a passionate advocate for food as medicine. She reinvented her life after a series of events that left her health compromised, spiritually depleted and emotionally drained. Taking the simple daily habit of eating, Kristen turned what was on the end of her fork into a superpower to fuel her best life.
As an educator, author and culinary disruptor, Kristen inspires people to harness...
2020-01-311h 06
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 37 Jillian Haddad: Snarky Sass, Kombucha and Butter Me up!Jillian Haddad is here to set the record straight on how to shift your thinking and buying power.
Jillian Haddad, the owner of Butter Me Up Organics, started her company in 2008 after the frustration of not finding any nontoxic items in stores. She believes that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it and strives every day for the smallest environmental impact. She has been zero waste from the start, cruelty-free, dye and fragrance-free as well as completely sustainable packaging.
I started Butter Me Up for myself b...
2020-01-1539 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 36 Linda Beach: Learn how to live a life you don't need a vacation from!Linda Beach is the adventurous founder of Freedom Lifestyle Today, a multi-faceted company that offers retreats and courses and coaching. She teaches women how to create a life they don’t need a vacation from.
She’s been an entrepreneur her entire adult life, founding over a dozen businesses, including a chain of spa schools in 1998. Linda went on to become a well-known teacher, speaker, and writer for the spa industry and coached thousands of budding entrepreneurs to success.
In early 2016, Linda sold her schools, became a certified life coach, gave away nearly everything she owne...
2020-01-0142 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 35 Eliza Bacot: She makes her way out of the ICU and into changing what you use in your medicine cabinet AND the CBD hype!Meet Eliza!
She’s got a lot of letters after her name: Eliza Bacot, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, Certified Wellness Practitioner. For 16 years, she worked as a nurse turned nurse practitioner in critical care with a focus on mitigating disease with pharmaceuticals.
Eliza’s wellness journey began after seeing the level of preventable illness and suffering in the ICU without discussions of the toxic culture people live in. Women are exposed to 168 chemicals on a daily basis between all the products we use… starting with your toilet paper! Hear what you can do to avoid toxins in your...
2019-12-2647 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 34 Amber Gregory: It is not about finding peace, it's about being at peace with what we find.YOGA IS MY TRUE PASSION...
The practice found me over ten years ago and has followed me around with nurturing love ever since.
My yoga experience began at Charlestown Yoga in Boston, Massachusetts while volunteering for a non-profit organization that offered alternative healing services to veterans. In exchange, I was able to take yoga classes at the studio.
I soon became a regular, sometimes taking two, even three classes each day. Simultaneously, I experienced a couple of unexpected lay-offs from my jobs in online advertising sales and this opened up some space to m...
2019-11-2749 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 33 Julie Lord: What's it like raising a family in an Agrihood you ask?Chiropractor Pilates Teacher shares her story of raising a family in an unconventional way and watches them thrive. JULIE LORD Most know Pilates instructor Julie Lord as Dr. Julie Lord, the local chiropractor! Dr. Lord graduated from Life University in Atlanta. Julie brings her therapeutic touch to the mat by focusing on making classes healing and balancing for the body. With an undergrad in psychology from Campbell University in North Carolina, she likes to add a zen touch, ending each class in a short relaxation/meditation moment. This also makes her Pilates practice unique. Julie credits her style to her...
2019-11-2031 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 32 Taylor Wells: How Living Your Best Life isn't an option it's Who You Are. OH and did we mention WINE!!?Taylor Wells and Paulette met in Nantucket during the Nantucket Yoga Festival while Taylor was teaching and Paulette was soaking up the sun and the vibe. Taylor blew Paulette away and the two have been friends and sisters ever since. \
✨ Happy SuperMom of 5✨
✨Graduate of Brown University and Columbia University.✨
✨Founder of 5 Prana Power Yoga Studios✨
✨Author✨
✨Entrepreneur✨
✨United Nations
Yoga Peace Ambassador✨
✨Founder of Prana Restaurant - the first raw vegan restaurant in Newton Massachusetts✨
✨Juice PLUS+
Sales Coordinator✨
2019-11-131h 00
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 31 Megan Schaeffer: How Art and Community Can Save Us From Feeling Lost and DisconnectedMegan is a lover of art and community. She is the director of The Art Farm at Serenbe and is dedicated to bringing art to everyone in all of its forms to share its beauty and healing qualities.
Join Paulette and Megan for this candid chat as they discuss the healing aspects of art and how important it is to the community.
Megan Schaeffer is the Art Farm Director at Serenbe. After receiving a BA in Arts Management from the College of Charleston, Schaeffer completed the Sotheby's Institute of Fine Art intensive program on Gallery Ma...
2019-11-0646 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 30 Melissa McKim: The Future of Yoga- The Practice, The Training, The Teaching. How Breath Can Alter the Devastation of Anxiety.RYT500 Melissa joins Paulette for a heartfelt conversation about how yoga can change your life for the better.
Melissa McKim from Marshfield MA is a student and Yoga Alliance registered graduate of Sacred Space Yoga School's 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Melissa started her healing and transformation journey back in the late 90’s when she felt lost, confused and hurting and she had no idea why.
Her life looked great on the outside but it felt ugly and painful on the inside and it was yoga that saved her.
Paulette invites Melissa to be...
2019-10-3040 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 28 MD Melanie Perry: Listen to your body or else!! How the body heals naturally when you listen to the messages it sends you.Dr. Melanie is a graduate of Life University where she received her Doctorate of Chiropractic degree in 2017. She is an advocate for a natural, holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Melanie emphasizes patient education, giving her patients the confidence to take an active role in their personal journeys to health and wellness. She stresses the importance of whole-body wellness, which includes a properly functioning musculoskeletal, immune and nervous system to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. She is a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and is Webster Certified. She is a firm believer in promoting wellness in pediatric...
2019-10-0938 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 27 Vicky Townsend: Changing the the Divorce Experience and Building a Professional Support Network to Back It Up.Paulette and Vicky met last March in Florida at the launch conference of The NADP and it changed everything about how she views the divorce process holistically. Join in this candid conversation to clearly understand how The NADP and coaches like Paulette are changing the stigma and overwhelm involved in the difficult decision-making journey resulting in creating your best life ahead of you.
Vicky Townsend is the co-founder and CEO of National Association of Divorce Professionals, NADP.
Vicky is a former radio executive and CEO of Inspiration University. Vicky, along with her partner Liz Becker d...
2019-10-0241 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 23 Kara Nygren Adler: Finding Strength to Battle Postpartum Anxiety and Depression and The Joys of RecoveryPost-Partum Depression is a deeply difficult topic and one Kara is well versed in.
Paulette and Kara share the common myths about motherhood, postpartum anxiety and depression and the recovery process.
Kara bravely shares her story and gives hope to all women who battle the darkness a way out to experience the joy of motherhood they deserve.
Kara thought at 6 weeks she was well past the time frame of being diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and depression and could not understand why at the 6 month birthday of her son the darkness began...so much so l...
2019-09-3056 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 26 Lori Rourk: How to not only survive cancer but become a superstar entrepreneur!Lori Rourk: 7 surgeries of reconstruction Breast Cancer Survivor makes an impact
Lori is a southern bell in every possible angle.
Lady
Entertainer
Hostest with the mostest
Successful Interior Designer
Family girl
And one damn strong firecracker.
Don’t let her perfect hair, nails, makeup, clothing and home fool you for one second. She is a fighter and one strong determined diva.
Join Paulette and Lori for this funny, powerful, and inspirational story that is so needed.
So many women feel ashame...
2019-09-1842 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 25 Margie Pargie breaks down the 3 tools you must have to nail social media. Yes, More Please!Marjorie Scriven AKA Margie Pargie: The Aerial Yoga Goddess Content Magician!!
Margie and Paulette chat real, raw, and honest about polyamory, delaying marriage and relationship, nomad life, living in the "far out" land of Maui, being an online social media presence and the
Margie originally from Sarasota FL found yoga after a marathon injury. She later manifested a scholarship for aerial yoga training and never looked back. She soon opened her own aerial yoga studio and began her social media journey.
But Margie longed to find her independence and yearned to seek a di...
2019-09-1140 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 24 Christina Caputo Fenton: How you recover from loosing a sister to drugs, a life to booze, a career in beauty and turn it all around to help othersChristina Caputo Fenton: Addiction is Everywhere!
Addiction does not come in a nice neat package.
To Lead by Example is the best cure for addiction for children.
Yoga was the cherry on top.
Meet Tina: a Boston girl who is significantly making a difference in the lives of so many suffering from addiction.
Tina and Paulette don’t believe in accidents.
They met on a terrible day for Tina in the Scituate Harbor parking lot that changed both of their lives for the better. Tina was standing with h...
2019-09-041h 03
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 22 Rosalind Sedaca: The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce
Rosalind Sedacca, CDC
The Voice of Child-Centered Divorce
Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach
Paulette and Rosalind met in March at the NADP conference where Rosalind was a guest panel expert on child centered divorce and parenting.
Rosalinds words of wisdom and clarity hit a soft spot in Paulette as they connected immediately when we shared their stories of divorce.
Rosalind is the Author of: How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce?
She created her book to answer that difficult question, How do I break the div...
2019-08-2150 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 21 Debbie Martinez: Best ways to save money in divorce. (AND not to be missed unknown travel gems aka The Wizard of Oz)You don't want to miss this episode that breaks down the 4 options for the divorce process and clears away the confusion. As a divorce and travel, expert Debbie shares her story (like many others) of divorce and opportunity. Her credentials are impressive but her energy is infectious.
Debbie Martinez is the founder and president of Transformation thru Divorce where she provides divorce, post-divorce and co-parenting coaching. She is a certified mindful life coach, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. Trained in collaborative divorce in Florida and South Carolina, Debbie currently serves o...
2019-08-1456 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 20 Stacie McCoy: Opioid crisis expert, recovery meeting house director and childhood family services director gives us hope.Join Stacie and Paulette as they walk down the path of divorce recovery after the pain and overwhelm of divorce. Divorce can be the catalyst for transformation and that was the case for both Stacie and Paulette. They met in Boston at an event for Mastin Kipp and again six months later in Bali where they went to join Mastin and his team of experts to write and five years later Stacie has not looked back. You will benefit from her experience and wisdom in this fun and insightful conversation.
Stacie McCoy has more than 25 years of ex...
2019-08-071h 11
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 19 Belinda Farrell Finds Her Friggin' Joy (and swims with dolphins and races stunt cars) Join Belinda and Paulette as they explore all possibilities and the spark of magic.
Belinda has been rescued by a turtle, learn to swim with dolphins, played with a momma whale and her baby and even swam with sharks.
Belinda has overcome major life challenges—the suicide of her son, complete financial loss, and healing a degenerated spine without surgery. But all was not lost. By using ancient Hawaiian techniques and accepting responsibility for every aspect of her life, she was able to rise from the ashes, find her friggin’ joy, and now she’s sharing...
2019-07-311h 30
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 18 Suzanna Quintana: Get Over Your Abusive Ex For Good! You're Still That Girl. Narcissistic AbuseYou don't want to miss this candid conversation with Author Suzanna Quintana and Paulette as they discuss the devastating and confusing experience of being in a relationship with a Narcissistic Abuser.
Suzanna's personal experience and insight will open your eyes to the "inappropriate behavior" of an abusive marriage and why so many stay in relationships of control and abuse on average of 7 years.
What are the warning signs that are so easy to overlook?
How does it feel to be in an emotional coma?
How does silent treatment play a role in a...
2019-07-2458 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp: 17 Tammy Alvarez teaches us how to Own Our Power!!Join Paulette and Tammy Alvarez for this candid, light hearted yet powerful discussion about Women in Business!!
Tammy Alvarez is the CEO and founder of Coral Consulting Group, a business performance and leadership development firm that helps people grow and become strong transformational leaders.
Recognized globally as an award winning and patent holding transformation expert, Tammy has spent over twenty years as a senior executive leading complex global businesses for some of the worlds biggest companies in the technology and finance industries.
She was often the youngest and only woman at the leadership tab...
2019-07-1751 min
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 16 Adina Laver: Courage to Be Curious and Money MindsetAre you struggling with your finances?
Do you feel like money is a Mafia Lord or a Comforting Advisor?
Join Paulette and Adina Laver as they discuss money, curiosity and authenticity.
Adina Laver is a brilliant educator and coach. With her MBA, Master’s in Education, former Principal, a Certified Professional Coach and Neuroscience Junkie she has the skills and insight to get you unstuck. Paulette and Adina chat about the current flawed divorce landscape and how they both are determined to help others get through the process with was little damage as poss...
2019-07-101h 02
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 15 Catharine Blake: LICSW and Anxiety Coach-How Therapy and Writing Help Heal the Past. How Coaching Moves Us Forward.Paulette and "Cat" both natives from Boston met by chance at the National Association of Divorce Professionals annual conference in Fort Lauderdale Florida last March 2019. It was instant hugs before chats and a business card exchange. They had so much in common besides experiencing endless traffic on Route 128.
Daughters who love and play ice hockey, difficult and expensive divorces, and authoring memoirs that pushed a few buttons.
Catharine is a true expert in her field and a tiny dynamo who shoots from the hip with clarity and conviction.
She is a:
Cert...
2019-07-051h 07
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 14 Julie Levin's Botanical skincare Journey from Alaska to AspenThis episode is dedicated to those who strive to research and know what they buy, why they buy it and what they put it on their skin.
Julie Levin of Aspen Colorado shares her education, her commitment and her passion to organic plant-based skincare, Owner and curator of "Leaf People" Certified Organic Plant-Based skincare brand hand-made in Aspen Colorado.
Julie Grew up in a very rural area of Alaska Worked in an organic bakery as a teen that sparks her curiosity in organics Dependent on the environment for food Wild Foraging for food and watching th...
2019-06-191h 27
Better Divorce PodcastEp. 13 Joanne Johnson: Finding The Courage to Divorce Abuse and NarcissismHAPPY AND AMAZED Joanne Johnson joins Paulette for this compassionate and inspirational hour of awareness. Joanne has always seen the world a little differently and because of that she has experienced some AMAZING things.
She will remind people of their true inner power and to use all of the spiritual knowledge and life experiences to make peace with their sorrows and embrace the life they were meant to live. She was never excited about life until he learned how to focus on the power of purpose and truly change her inner world just by thinking and feeling. ...
2019-05-2157 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 12 Plant-Based Curiosity: The Why and the HowsPaulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
Call it what you will! Vegan, Compassionate Eating, Plant-Based, Whole Foods, Organic etc etc etc...
This is without a doubt the number one curiosity Paulette and Elizabeth are asked about on a daily basis.
Both of us share our journey to finding this growing "d...
2019-04-0438 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 11 What is all the current confusion about cheating?Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.comIn this episode, we talk about the definition of cheating in a relationship.
There appears to be a lot of confusion with the popularity of online communication, texting, email and social media.
Join us as we explore how this new age of communication has changed so many pe...
2019-03-2751 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 10 How to Find Gratitude in a World that Seeks to Destroy ItPaulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
Join Paulette as she gives you specific tips to simplify and clarify your gratitude process.
We have to choose to be grateful, what are you choosing today?
Please share this episode with anyone who may need this message!
2019-03-2137 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 9 How to Date After DivorcePaulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
2019-03-1350 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 8 Michale Hartte: The Dramatic Effect Our Youth Has On Our Eating HabitsWelcome to Thriving in Chaos.
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
We strive to bring you the best in wellness, nutrition and creating a diet that sustains you.
Today we bring to you Michale Hartte: Certified Herbalist, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Expert and Wellness Expert as she shares she struggles with ea...
2019-03-061h 04Better Divorce PodcastEp. 7 Joan Barry: The Devastation of Human TraffickingPaulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
Let's Welcome Joan Barry to The Podcast!
She has given approximately 70 speeches to educate women about the dangers of human trafficking.
We talk about the devastation of Human Trafficking and its the effect on exploitation of women has s...
2019-02-2743 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp 5. Kishanta Comert: Owner of Island Organics, Founder and CEO KICO Jewelry, Attorney at Law and Female EntrepreneurSit back and enjoy this candid and uplifting interview with one of the most inspiring and knowledgable women promoting eco-friendly, sustainable and gorgeous jewelry, soaps, candles and handcrafted artistry. She shares with us how Island Organics and KiCo Jewelry was created.
We discuss the environment, female entrepreneurship and her vision for the future.
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.bet...
2019-02-1322 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 4 The Divorce Deluge: Is anyone happily married anymore?Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
The Divorce Deluge: Is anyone happily married anymore?
Let’s love our gentleman. We don’t want to neglect them.
There are good ones and highly evolved ones.
When we learn to keep our heart open and continue to try in...
2019-02-1357 minBetter Divorce PodcastEp. 3 Moving Forward, Changing Direction and Stepping Out of Your BoxPaulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
Fear of change is our obstacle
What is Uncomfortable?
Need to feel comfortable at all times
It’s all we know
Creatures of habit
Moments where I need to create chaos
As we conte...
2019-02-061h 31
Better Divorce PodcastGracefully Divorce : 3 Simple Strategies for Navigating the Journey Wisely
Paulette Rigo CDC, CDS
Consultant/Coach
Author
Speaker
Podcast Host
1:1 Retreats
Find out more about Paulette at
www.betterdivorceacademy.com
www.bettercareerproject.com
www.betterdivorceblueprint.com
www.betterdivorcesummit.com
2019-02-042h 08Better Divorce PodcastEp. 2 Letting Go and HealingLatest episode of Thriving In Chaos: with Paulette and Elizabeth Ann Stanley show notes.
We share what is our fly in your chardonnay.
BOOK patience: such a long process
building a launch team
Surrender has a connotation of allowing the universe to hold you and nurture you and take care of everything
but in reality
letting go is releasing our attachment to the outcome
letting the process of healing begin when we stop forcing and stop trying to control every blink of our eye, every co...
2019-01-3037 min