Being Happily Divorced | Leading With Kindness

According to the American Psychological Association, approximately 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate for second marriages is even higher, with about 60-67% ending in divorce. As a child of divorce, I've only known them to be bitter and spiteful. My guest, Skye Michiels, is out to change that. Skye is a dad, award-winning real estate leader, motivational speaker, and host of The 6AMERS Podcast, which provides inspiration and motivation for developing a healthy mindset, setting goals, and achieving happiness. As a divorced dad of two, Skye is passionate about promoting positive co-parenting and determined to show divorced couples that a better, healthier, and happier experience is possible when a positive co-parenting relationship exists. We discuss the shame and guilt of the "leaver" in a divorce, the benefits of positive co-parenting, tips to being happily divorced, and bust the myth of staying together for the kids' sake.  Topics and Questions 1:28 - What does it mean to be very happily divorced? 2:49 - Is it possible to have a bad marriage and a good divorce? 5:01 - Does being happily divorced mean the entire divorce process was smooth and joyous? 8:41 - Is staying together for the kids realistic? 11:30 - Andy's experience as a child of divorce. 12:06 - Experience of the leaver. What helps deal with the shame? 17:35 - Do things like positive co-parenting and conscious uncoupling mean the bitter divorce is a thing of the past? 20:19 - How long did it take from saying I'm leaving to being happily divorced? 22:57 - What made you know it was time to end the marriage? 24:39 - What are some signs you are not in a great co-parenting situation? 28:20 - What are some tips for creating a positive co-parenting relationship? 30:10 - Would your partner say you are a great ex-husband? 31:17 - Does being divorced turn you off from ever being married again? 32:24 - What are some of the biggest challenges for divorced men? 33:44 - What does leading with kindness mean? 36:26 - Tell me about your podcast, The 6AMERS. 38:44 - Skye, what's the best way for people to learn more and connect with you? "To be a happily divorced person, you must agree on your commonalities. What's non-negotiable for both of you?" - Skye Michiels  Links  Skye Michiels on Instagram -- @skyemichiels The 6AMERS podcast on Instagram -- @the6amers Recommended Books: Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even After - https://amzn.to/3YVadA2  Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast: Interested in a Clarity Call with Andy? - visit theandygrant.com/talk Instagram | @realmenfeelshow & @theandygrant Personal Website | theandygrant.com for coaching, healing, and book info! Podcast Website | realmenfeel.org for all things podcast-related! RMF Facebook Group | realmenfeel.org/group YouTube | https://youtube.com/realmenfeel #RealMenFeel 291