Divorce Tips for Dads with Tommy Maloney | Episode 39

Fathers, Divorce, and Blended FamiliesIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Tommy Maloney, a Colorado-based author, speaker, and host of the Blending the Family podcast. Tommy shares his personal journey through divorce, fatherhood, and remarriage, offering practical insight and encouragement for dads navigating separation, co-parenting, and blended family life.Tommy opens up about learning of his divorce unexpectedly, the emotional toll of the process, and the mistakes he made early on—especially moving forward without legal guidance. He explains how those experiences inspired his first book, 25 Tips for Divorced Dads, and his mission to support fathers who want to stay meaningfully connected to their children after divorce.The conversation also explores stoicism as a powerful mindset for divorced fathers, focusing on emotional control, personal responsibility, and resilience. Ryan and Tommy discuss how stoic principles can help dads manage conflict, reduce stress, and show up as their best selves for their kids. The episode wraps with insights into blended families, positive fatherhood, and Tommy’s approach to redefining “step-parenting” as a bonus—not a burden.Guest InformationTommy Maloney is an author, speaker, and podcast host dedicated to supporting fathers and blended families. After experiencing divorce and remarriage firsthand, Tommy created Blending the Family to provide real-world guidance, encouragement, and honest conversations for dads navigating co-parenting, mental health, and family transitions.Episode OutlineLife After Divorce for Fathers Tommy shares his personal divorce story and the emotional challenges of navigating fatherhood post-divorce.Staying Connected with Kids After Divorce How divorced dads can maintain strong relationships with their children despite limited parenting time.Stoicism and Emotional Resilience Using stoic principles to manage anger, stress, and conflict during and after divorce.Blended Families and Bonus Parenting Reframing step-parenting as a positive “bonus” role in a blended family.Supporting Positive Fatherhood Encouraging healthy, engaged, and emotionally present fatherhood after divorce.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.