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Divorce Dividends Using Dating Apps in Your 40's & 50's After Divorce | a Divorce Dividends SideCast - with Matty & ValeskaSend us a textIn this episode, Valeska and Matty dive deeper into the world of post-divorce dating — this time, exploring the wild, weird, and occasionally wonderful world of dating apps. From ghosting to Google Voice numbers, they share real stories, hard-won lessons, and plenty of laughs about what it means to put yourself back out there.In this episode:How dating apps can be both hilarious and humblingTips for staying safe and sane while swiping (hint: Google Voice is your friend)Why having “dating rules” matters — and what bending them might revealTh...

2025-11-2721 min

Divorce Dividends BONUS UPDATE! Nutrition, Support & Self-Discovery In Life’s Transitions and Divorce | Giselle GinsbergSend us a textSo much has changed since we recorded the episode, I felt I should give a BONUS to fill you in on everything with Giselle! As of the end of November, 2025, Giselle had earned her Certified Women's Health Specialist designation! Add this to her long list of accreditations (MS, RDN, LD. Registered Dietitian, Mental Fitness Coach & Corporate Wellness Consultant).She's launching a new program she wanted to share with listeners. So here we are for this bonus episode to give you the details!Link to S...

2025-11-2012 min

Divorce Dividends Nutrition, Support & Self-Discovery In Life’s Transitions and Divorce | Giselle GinsbergSend us a textIn this episode, Valeksa introduces Giselle Ginsberg, a nutritionist who shares about how you can take back control of your energy, mind, and body through nutrition. Giselle explains that it is not about a fad diet or exercise plan. You will learn quick easy tips on how to take back control of your body and mind through food. Listeners are encouraged to download the free Saboteurs Assessment and Giselle’s latest offerings. Check out the links below! 👇Where to Find Giselle Ginsberg, MS, RDN, LDWeb...

2025-11-2023 min

Divorce Dividends The Voice of The Child: How to Keep Your Kids' Opinions In Mind Through the Divorce Process | Summer HowardSend us a textIn this episode, I welcome Summer Howard, a seasoned divorce professional and founder of Parents Ever After and Boulder Divorce Mediation. Summer shares her extensive experience in family law, offering insights into creating effective co-parenting plans. She discusses when to involve children in the planning process, how to handle teenagers who resist parental decisions, and the importance of a flexible and realistic approach to separation. The conversation highlights the emotional challenges of divorce and provides practical advice for parents to ensure their children’s best interests are prioritized.01:42 Where to start wi...

2025-11-1318 min

Divorce Dividends Transforming Trauma in Divorce & Life (Part 2): Using IFS (or the Little Voices in Your Head) to Help Heal Your Trauma | Sara MileySend us a textIn this episode, I welcome back Sarah Miley, an experienced crisis advocate, trauma healing, and lifestyle design coach. Sarah discusses her IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed approach to trauma healing. She explains the concept of parts work and its relation to self-compassion and healing. We dive into generational trauma and how it affects individuals. Sarah guides Valeska (and you!) in an exercise to help identify and communicate with parts within oneself. Sarah offers listeners a free IFS session to experience for themselves. Check for the info below! 👇01:43 What is IFS (Internal Fam...

2025-11-0929 min

Divorce Dividends How Do You Get Back To Your Authentic Self After Divorce | Joy TaylorSend us a textIn this episode, transformational leadership mentor Joy Taylor discusses the importance of maintaining one's authenticity and self-respect within relationships. Joy, a seasoned author and coach, shares insights from her personal experiences, including overcoming two significant relationships to find happiness in her current marriage. Key topics include the significance of blending love and truth, rebuilding self-connection, and the importance of 'courageous conversations.' Joy provides practical tips on how to engage in honest dialogue, set boundaries, and harness the lessons learned from past relationships to cultivate a more fulfilling life and career. Listeners will...

2025-10-2330 min

Divorce Dividends Female Financial Empowerment: Navigating Post-Divorce Finances | Phil WeissSend us a textIn this episode, financial advisor Phil Weiss shares his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his early life experiences shaped his career in wealth management for women. Phil discusses his commitment to empowering women to take control of their finances, drawing from his personal experiences with financial instability. He explains the concept of registered life planning, its principles, and its importance in achieving financial fulfillment. Key topics include the significance of fiduciary advisors, practical budgeting tips, and the emotional aspects of financial planning, especially for women post-divorce. Phil also provides actionable steps for...

2025-10-1629 min

Divorce Dividends Transforming Trauma in Divorce & Life (Part 1) : Insights on How To Understand What's Going on and How Deal With It | Sara MileySend us a textTHIS EPISODE HAS CONTENT RELATED TO VARIOUS TYPES OF TRAUMA. THIS MAY BE TRIGGERING. PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE LISTENING.In this episode, we welcome Sarah Miley, a crisis advocate, trauma healing, and lifestyle design coach. Sarah explains the complexities of C-PTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and its impacts on individuals throughout different stages of life. She delves into the mechanisms of trauma, explains why it is not the event itself but the response to it that constitutes the trauma, and offers insights into self-regulation techniques and expanding one's window of capacity to...

2025-10-0223 min

Divorce Dividends Rebuilding Your Financial Life After a Major Change: Strategies and Mindset to Help You Take Control of Your Money | Shanelle van ZylSend us a textShanelle van Zyl delves into being 'good enough' rather than perfect with your money. We talk about financial management, exploring personal stories & strategies for smarter spending, investments, & maintaining a healthy money mindset. She shares practical tips emphasizing that self-worth is independent of net worth & financial success.Shanelle van Zyl, Founder of Purse Sense | Financial Wellness Coach for Expat Educators www.purse-sense.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Currency of Me PodcastEmail me shanelle@purse-sense.com o...

2025-09-2531 min

Divorce Dividends Weddings AFTER Divorce | Sharing a Moment - a Divorce Dividends SideCast - with Matty & ValeskaSend us a textIn this episode of Divorce Dividends, host Valeska Bacon and her companion, Matt, dive into their experiences and reflections on weddings pre and post-divorce. They share personal stories from their own weddings, discuss whether they would remarry, and explore the emotions involved in attending weddings after going through a divorce. The conversation touches on the societal pressures of marriage, the evolution of their views on weddings, and how their past relationships have shaped their current perspectives. Listeners will find a mix of deep insights, raw authenticity, and a touch of humor as Valeska...

2025-09-1822 min

Divorce Dividends How to Start in the Chaos | Summer Howard, Mediator, CFISend us a textHow to Start in the Chaos: Starting with the Fundamentals In this episode, Valeska is joined by Summer Howard, a seasoned divorce coach and founder of Parents Ever After and Boulder Divorce Mediation. While this episode presents information that includes families, you will find such useful information even if you don't have children. Summer shares her extensive experience in the family law field and offers invaluable advice on creating effective co-parenting plans during and after divorce. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the m...

2025-08-2222 min

The Oh Collective | Just Like You 6 #JustLikeYou: Aruban born Valeska opens up about Chinese Confinement & postpartum sexual wellness✨ #JustLikeYou is a weekly episode where we interview different types of different third culture kids who are #JustLikeYou on sex, intimacy, and how to navigate your romantic and sexual lives. 👯‍♀️ This week we interview Valeska who was born in Aruba and raised in the Netherlands since she was 15 years old. Valeska has been with LVMH, Nike, G-star and is currently a marketing manager at Netflix. On the private side of her life, she's been together with her Polish fiancé, Mata, for over 10 years now and just became a mom to her newborn son Gabrielle. 🤱 Valeska shares sexual wellnes...

2021-11-1322 min

Moments in Madness Episode 4: It CreepsThis week the brilliant Valeska Griffiths joins the show to discuss an episode of Degrassi High: It Creeps, Feminist Horror, Teenage high school drama and the effect on expectations, impacts of consumerism and growth, LSD use, Ewan McGregor's penis and much much more. Please follow Valeksa on twitter @BitchcraftTO Also check out Anatomyofascream.com https://www.salemhorror.com/lectures Also you can reach the podcast: Email: Mail@momentsinmadness.com Twitter: @themadnessbox

2020-10-1559 min