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New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 17: What is a Divorce Coach?And we're back with a new episosde of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast! This episode probably should have been the first one I ever did. I realized that often when I'm meeting with potential new clients or talking to people online, they aren't really sure what a divorce coach is. In this episode I break down that question and I address some of the most common other ones I receive. What's the difference between divorce coaching and therapy? Why should I spend money on another professional when divorce is already expensive? Do you ju...
2026-02-0514 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 16: Legal Insight into Divorce with Renee BauerIn this episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast, Tamar is joined by attorney and author Renee Bauer. Renee has been a divorce attorney for 20 years. She is the founder and managing attorney of Happy Even After Family Law in Connecticut. Renee is also an international speaker, author of 4 books – Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, the children's book Percy's Imperfectly Perfect Family, and her most recent, She Who Wins. Renee hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and ch...
2025-09-0226 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 15: Protecting Kids Through Divorce with Jill KaufmanWelcome back to New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast! I am thrilled to welcome Jill Kaufman to the show for this episode. Jill is a divorce coach, therapist, mediator, and co-parenting expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, Jill made it her life's mission to help others not have it so tough. Her book, online course, and her transformational coaching program help parents navigate the overwhelming process of divorce so that they have less stress, more confidence and a greater sense of peace. In this episode we address: The idea of...
2025-07-2122 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 14: We're Done Using the Word "Homewrecker"A few weeks ago, Tamar came across an instagram post in which a woman sent a Venmo request to the woman who had an affair with her husband. In the memo, she explained that since this woman played a role in her divorce, the other woman should at least contribute to it financially. She hashtagged the memo with "homewrecker" Click here for IG post. This got Tamar thinking about accountability and who is actually responsible for the end of a marriage. Spoiler alert: it's not the woman who didn't take vows. In this ep...
2025-06-1715 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 13: What Is Divorce Mediation with Joelle PerezI am so excited to welcome Joelle Perez to the podcast to discuss mediation and why it's such a great option for people looking to end their marriages. Joelle Perez is a compassionate and experienced divorce mediation attorney who serves as a neutral third party, helping clients reach mutually agreeable settlements with dignity and respect. Her mediation style is rooted in creating a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes the emotional and financial well-being of both spouses—and their children. Having personally navigated divorce mediation, Joelle brings a unique and deeply empathetic perspective to her work. She u...
2025-05-1919 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 12: Two Divorce Coaches Talk About "Four Seasons"On this week's installment of the New Beginning's podcast, Tamar welcomes Nanette Murphy to talk about Netflix's new show, Four Seasons. A remake of a 1981 film of the same name, Four Seasons follows three couples in their 50s, all best friends since college, through one year of their lives -- as one of them decides he's ready to end his marriage and start a new chapter. Tamar is thrilled to be joined by Nanette Murphy to unpack these characters and their stories. Nanette Murphy is a dedicated Divorce and Life Reinvention Coach for women...
2025-05-0849 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 11: Tackling Financial Anxiety Around Divorce with Leah Hadley, CDFA, AFCIt was an absolute pleasure to welcome Leah Hadley onto the podcast! Leah Hadley will tell you she's no stranger to financial challenges. She became an adoptive parent to three overnight, got divorced, and built her business from the ground up, to name a few. These were times when careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind. Now an award-winning financial planner, sought-after speaker, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Leah is the founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions as well as the host of the Intentional D...
2025-03-2418 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 10: Can Marriage Survive After Infidelity?Hi all, Welcome back! In this episode, I'm exploring the question of whether marriages can survive after there's been infidelity. I'm not simply answering the question, because the answer is easy. We *can* do anything. But looking at the why of it all is far more interesting and important if you're considering staying married to a person who has betrayed you in this way. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. Find me on Instagram or on my website.
2024-11-1912 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 9: The Trajectory of FriendshipsWe're back! After a summer hiatus that lasted through much of the fall, I'm thrilled to be back with a new episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. In this episode, I am looking at the natural trajectory of relationships and exploring how the commitment to a marriage impacts that natural course. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Please come find me on Instagram or email me at tamar@nbdivorcecoaching.com. If you're interested in booking a free 20 min discovery call to learn more about divorce coaching, visit my...
2024-11-0512 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 8: Getting Financial Clarity with Victoria KirilloffThis week, I am so excited to welcome Victoria Kirilloff to the podcast. Victoria is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Family Financial Mediator who helps clients get clear on their financial facts in order to make their divorces as financially successful as possible. After a decade in a marriage that wasn't working, Victoria found herself at a crossroads. Wanting to leave her partner, but recognizing that they were completely financially entangled, Victoria set out to make sense of the finances in order to bring about the freedom she needed. Victoria created her first ever D...
2024-06-0430 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 7: Harrison Butker: Diabolical Lies of MarriageOof!! This week we were treated to video footage of Kansas City Chief's kicker Harrison Butker speaking to the graduating class of Benedictine College in Kansas. He throws out some wildly archaic ideas about marriage and the role of women in the home that I felt needed to be immediately addressed. Always curious to hear your thoughts! Come share them with me on instagram or threads @nbdivorcecoaching or email me at tamar@nbdivorcecoaching.com.
2024-05-1609 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 6: The Sunk Cost FallacyMonths ago, my therapist and I, prompted by an answer in the NYT crossword had a long conversation about the Sunk Cost Fallacy. Though it is a concept that refers to business investments, it is incredible how well it relates to relationships. There is so much insight to be gained from the Sunk Cost Fallacy in terms of undesrstanding the motivations behind our decisions. Can't wait to hear what you think. Please share your thoughts with me: Instagram: @nbdivorcecoaching Email: tamar@nbdivorcecoaching.com Call/text: 516-619-6205
2024-05-0913 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 5: How Our Egos Lead Us AstrayHi all! We're back! In today's episdoe I am looking at the power of ego - how our need to be liked, chosen, or to feel like we've won leads us to make all kinds of bad decisions for ourselves. Have a listen and then let me know what you think. By email: tamar@nbdivorcecoaching.com On instagram: nbdivorcecoaching instagram On threads: nbdivorcecoaching threads
2024-03-1911 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 4: Society's Impact on Staying vs. Leaving with Cass MorrowWelcome back to New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. This week I have the opportunity to share with you a perspective different from my own. I welcome Cass Morrow onto the show to talk with me about what he sees as society's impact on our decisions to leave relationships. Cass Morrow is a relationship coach who, along with his wife, helps couples disrupt divorce and create a new kind of marriage. With a background in therapy and personal development, Cass has worked with over 3,200 men in the first 20 months of his business. He is p...
2024-02-1444 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 3: The A**hole ConundrumHi everyone and welcome to episode 3: The a**hole conundrum! This episode is very special to me. It is a concept I use for understanding human behavior that I coined several years ago. I have been waiting for the right opportunity to share it, and it's finally here. The a**hole conundrum looks at how we behave in certain situations in order to avoid feeling like bad people, when actually these actions make us worse. Listen now to hear exactly what I mean and to learn the importance of owning our truths. And please...
2024-01-2317 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 2: Why Forever?In this episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast, Tamar looks at the concept of forever. Does it make sense as a construct for relationships? Are there other ways to structure marriage that are more in line with people's lived experiences? How does commitment affect the way we assess our relationships?
2024-01-1115 minNew Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce PodcastEpisode 1: Marriage CultureHello! And welcome to the first episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. In this week's inaugural episode we take a look at the metrics of marriage. How do we judge the success of a marriage? Are we accurate in our assessments or are we using a measuring stick that doesn't quite work? Join me for this discussion and come share your thoughts with me @nbdivorcecoaching on Instagram and Threads. I look forward to connecting with all of you.
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