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Divorce Dialogues
by Katherine Miller
Divorce Dialogues helps people navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and perspective. Through thoughtful conversations with experts and practitioners, the show explores the emotional, financial, legal, and relational realities of divorce, so listeners can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence. Because divorce is more than a legal transaction, it’s a deeply human transition.
Episodes
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The Caregiving Conversation Divorce Brings Into Focus | Raymond Lavine
You've probably thought about how you'd split assets in a divorce, but have you thought about who's going to take care of you at 85? Raymond Lavine, Founder of Lavine LTC Benefits, joins Katherine Miller to talk about the financial risk most divorce settlements never touch: long-term care....
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Stop Fighting Over the Schedule, Fix This Instead | Marsha Kline Pruett
Every dollar spent fighting over a 50/50 schedule might be solving the wrong problem. What if the split barely matters to your kid at all? Family psychologist and custody researcher Dr. Marsha Kline Pruett joins the show to break down what decades of research actually say about parenting time…
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How To Set Boundaries With A High Conflict Ex | Deborah Wilder
What if the same advice that helps most couples divorce well is exactly what keeps you stuck with a difficult one? In this episode, Dr. Deborah Wilder, a licensed psychologist, divorce mediator, and Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician at the Center for Therapy and Mediation, breaks...
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How to Talk to Kids About Divorce | Dr. Korie Leigh
Divorce doesn't have to be a conversation you dread having with your kids. What if it's the beginning of showing them they can get through something hard? Childhood Grief Specialist and Award-Winning Author Dr. Korie Leigh joins the show to break down how to talk to kids about divorce without...
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The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Behind High-Conflict Divorce | Erin Levine
Could securing a divorce attorney actually heighten complications instead of safeguarding your interests? Certified family law specialist, mediator, and Hello Divorce founder and CEO Erin Levine explains why navigating a divorce doesn't have to mean choosing between going at it completely alone…
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The Mortgage Mistake That Traps Divorcing Spouses | Jody Bruns
Most people going through divorce ask, "How do I keep the house?" But what if that's the wrong question entirely? Katherine sits down with Jody Bruns, founder and president of the Divorce Lending Association and author of A House Divided: A Guide to Mortgage Financing and Divorce, to unpack the...
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Your Custody Battle Is Hurting Your Kid More Than Your Divorce | Michael Saini
When a child says “I don’t want to go,” the most important question may be: why? In this episode, Michael Saini, professor and Factor-Inwentash Chair in Law and Social Work at the University of Toronto, breaks down how courts, lawyers, and parents can separate genuine safety concerns from the…
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How to Heal After Divorce with Oona Metz
Grief after a divorce doesn't wait for the paperwork to catch up, and it rarely leaves the same moment the case closes. In this episode, Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, psychotherapist, and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, joins Katherine to map the emotional side of divorce…
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How Emotions Affect Your Divorce Decisions | Katherine Miller, The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
Divorce can make even simple decisions feel harder. Fear, anger, guilt, and resentment can shape what you say, what you ask for, and what you agree to before you realize they are driving the process. In this episode of the Emotionally Savvy Divorce series, Katherine Miller, family lawyer and...
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Better Divorce Settlements Start With One Question | Katherine Miller, The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
What if the thing you're fighting hardest for in your divorce isn't actually what you need? In this episode of the Emotionally Savvy Divorce series, Katherine Miller, family lawyer, mediator, and author of The Emotionally Savvy Divorce, breaks down one of the most useful distinctions in any...
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Why Fairness Is a Trap in Divorce | Katherine Miller on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
What if the thing you're fighting for in your divorce is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Emotionally Savvy Divorce series, Katherine Miller, divorce attorney, mediator, and author, unpacks why "fair" might be the most dangerous word in a divorce negotiation. Katherine explains...
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Choosing Dignity Over Winning: Katherine Miller on The Emotionally Savvy Divorce
Divorce doesn't have to be measured by who wins. What if success meant something entirely different? In this episode, Katherine Miller, divorce attorney, mediator, and author, opens her Emotionally Savvy Divorce series by redefining what a successful divorce actually looks like — not in the...
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Don't Use AI for Divorce Until You Watch This | Jamie Lima of SecureSplit
Divorce isn't just a legal problem, it's an emotional one too—so what happens when people start bringing that problem to AI before they bring it to anyone else? In this episode, @Jamie Lima, divorce financial specialist and co-founder of SecureSplit, unpacks why so many people are turning to AI...
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Ronald Platt on Why Post-Divorce Growth Requires the Discomfort You’re Avoiding
Divorce recovery isn't about getting over your marriage. It's about building something new after it. In this episode, Ronald Platt, CEO of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), talks about what actually happens once the paperwork is signed and the legal process ends....
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After the Divorce: Rebuilding Your Sense of Self with Barbara Parker
Think the divorce was the hardest part? Wait until you hear this. In this episode, BF Empowerment CEO Barbara Parker, relationship coach, licensed mental health therapist, and author of A Powerful Divorce, walks through what it actually takes to rebuild after a marriage ends, not just the legal...
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Divorce Financial Planning: How to Stop Making Decisions Out of Fear with Gabriella Martinelli
Divorce is a financial restructuring, but most people only treat it as a legal battle. In this episode, Gabriella Martinelli, divorce financial strategist and founder of Ever After Wealth, sits down with Katherine and breaks down why financial decisions made during divorce are so hard to get…
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Andrew O'Brien on Why Divorced Dads Need Community
Most divorce conversations center on paperwork, parenting plans, and finances. The loneliness fathers carry through that process rarely gets a seat at the table. In this episode, Andrew O'Brien, founder of Dad Tribes, talks openly about what men actually go through when a family separates — the...
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When Support Stops: Protecting Your Family with Jeff Landers
Your settlement agreement is signed, but what happens if the money stops coming? In this episode, divorce financial specialist Jeff Landers returns to break down one of the most overlooked risks in divorce: the fragility of alimony and child support. Death, disability, a job wiped out by a…
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Divorce as a Second Chance with Holly Moore
Divorce ends a marriage. It doesn't have to end your sense of self. In this episode, family law attorney, founder of Moore Family Law Group, and host of the podcast Made For Moore, Holly Moore, talks about what divorce actually costs people beyond the legal fees: their identity, their confidence,...
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Divorce Isn’t a Weapon: Reframing Separation with Karen McNenny
Divorce is often framed as a battle, something to survive or endure. But what if it could be something you approach with intention, clarity, and respect? In this episode, Katherine Miller is joined by Karen McNenny, who not only is an advocate for Family Centered Divorce Reform, but is also an...
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Overcoming Financial Overwhelm in Divorce with Kimberly Palmer
Divorce can turn your financial world upside down, but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller is joined by Kimberly Palmer, a personal finance expert from NerdWallet and the author of “Smart Mom, Rich Mom.” Together, they dive deep into the...
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Starting Your Next Chapter After Divorce with Tamara Frankfort Odinec
Divorce doesn’t just change your life, it disrupts the story you thought you were living. So how do you begin again? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller speaks with Tamara Frankfort Odinec, the founder of My Next Chapter, about how to reframe divorce not as a loss but as an...
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How to Make Smart Financial Decisions in Divorce with Kimberley Threadgill
Money is rarely just about money in divorce. On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Senior Wealth Manager Kimberley Threadgill of Stansberry Asset Management joins Katherine Miller to discuss the subtle, yet powerful, influence of emotions on financial decisions during a divorce. Together, they...
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How to Make Better Decisions in Divorce Through Mediation with Brian James
Mediation is more than just a tool to avoid court. It is a transformative process that helps individuals learn the skills needed to navigate conflict with empathy, clarity, and self-determination. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller speaks with divorce mediator Brian James…
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Supporting Children During Divorce with Angie Weber
Wondering how to support your kids through a divorce without losing your own emotional stability? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller welcomes Angie Weber from the Divorce Support Collective and the Parent Toolbox to discuss how parents can better navigate the emotional…
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How to Break Conflict Traps During Divorce with Theresa Lyons
Are you emotionally ready for divorce? It’s a question most people don’t consider when starting the process. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller and family law expert Theresa Lyons dive into the often overlooked role of emotional readiness in divorce. Theresa shares how the...
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How Childhood Patterns Shape Conflict in Marriage and Divorce with Sayany Ortega
Divorce is often treated as a legal ending. In reality, it is a deeply emotional transition that can bring long-standing patterns, assumptions, and unresolved experiences to the surface. In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller speaks with CEO & Founder of Love Solutions Consulting,...
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Navigating Financial Uncertainty During Divorce with Julia Shteynberg
Divorce doesn’t just change your relationships — it can completely reshape your financial life. So how do you move from uncertainty and fear to clarity and control? On this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Katherine Miller speaks with Julia Shteynberg, a financial and mindset coach. Drawing on two...
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What Parents Need to Know About Divorce’s Impact on Kids with Dr. Erica Komisar
What if your divorce could be a pathway to preserving your child’s emotional security? In this episode of Divorce Dialogues, Dr. Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst and author of The Parents' Guide to Divorce, joins Katherine Miller in exploring how parents can navigate the emotional complexities of...
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Coercion and Power Imbalances in High-Conflict Divorce - with Lyerly Spongberg
"Always try to keep children in the center and out of the middle of whatever that is." - Lyerly Spongberg" - Lyerly Spongberg Lyerly Spongberg is a dedicated divorce coach whose personal journey through a high-conflict divorce as a single mother deeply informs her professional practice. She views...
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Asset Division: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution - with Diana Romanov
"For men it's important to feel appreciated, and for women, it is very important to be in charge." - Diana Romanov Diana Romanov, an experienced family law attorney, draws deeply from her own profound personal journey with divorce to guide her clients with empathy and insight. Having navigated a...
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Mental Health Impact in Family Law Cases - with Dr. Lama Bazzi
"Nobody can help me, that is the time that actually can be helped. You just have to seek it out and trust the process." - Dr. Lama Bazzi Dr. Lama Bazzi, a board-certified psychiatrist based in New York City, is renowned for her expertise in addressing the mental health challenges associated with...
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Fostering Stability: Empowering Families Through Divorce Challenges - with Vivian Meraki
"I saw the shift and when I saw the shift, I felt like this is something that is clearly working for our family and it's something that I really have a desire to help other families with, that we can." - Vivian Meraki Vivian Meraki, a renowned parenting expert with over two decades of experience,...
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Communication Management: Essential Strategies for Emotional Grounding - with Melinda Gould
"People think they know what they want, but how would you know if you've never gone through it before?" - Melinda Gould Melinda Gould is a distinguished divorce guide and strategic support partner known for her unique approach to helping clients navigate the complexities of divorce with clarity…
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Helping Children Cope with Divorced Parents During Christmas
"You shouldn't exhaust yourself trying to create the perfect Christmas for your children, especially if this is really above and beyond. This is a new reality. This is a new tradition that you and your children are going through." - Katherine Miller The Christmas holiday season can present unique...
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Transparency and Communication: Financial Tips During a Divorce - with Sam Kingston
"I think that this period can be one where folks can make mistakes and really leaning on a team of professionals that can help them through the period is of utmost importance." - Sam Kingston Sam Kingston, a seasoned finance professional, brings over two decades of expertise in financial analysis...
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The D Word: Navigating Divorce with Self-Trust - with Kate Anthony
"When you are grounded in your own emotions, you don't have to be governed by them. That doesn't mean that it's not emotional. It means that you're at choice." - Kate Anthony Kate Anthony is a dedicated specialist focused on guiding women through the intricate process of divorce decision-making....
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Preventing Irreversible Decisions: The Early Role of Advisors - with Jon Tanner
"The money is just data. It's numbers and getting at the core of what it means to them, what it represents. It represents their values, their ideals, their hopes, their dreams." - Jon Tanner Jon Tanner, president of Summit Advisors at William Joseph Capital Management, is a seasoned financial...
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Coping Strategies for Holidays Without Children After Divorce
"I'm on a mission to change how people divorce and help them divorce with dignity." - Katherine Miller Navigating the holiday season after a divorce can be a tumultuous experience, fraught with the challenges of time-sharing with children and the task of establishing new traditions. Katherine...
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Transitioning Immigration Pathways through Work and Family - with Douglas Lightman
"It has provided me with a different viewpoint, in terms of understanding that there's a lot more involved to an immigration related case beyond being approved for whatever benefit an individual is seeking." - Douglas Lightman Douglas Lightman is a seasoned professional in immigration law, with a...
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Silence in Negotiations: Enhancing Strategic Decision-Making - with Cathy Eads
"Yoga is really a way of life. It's a way of living with self compassion for yourself and for the environment and the people around you." - Cathy Eads Cathy Eads is a dedicated yoga teacher and Ayurvedic wellness counselor, renowned for her expertise in using mind-body practices to manage stress...
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Bankruptcy Misconceptions Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction - with Jeffrey Peltz
"Well, I want to do something that could help the ordinary person. I never wanted to get into law to work for a big corporation. Helping people is what I care about." - Jeffrey Peltz Jeffrey Peltz, a seasoned Brooklyn-based attorney with nearly four decades of experience, seeks to change the...
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Bonus: The Role of Parents in Teaching Money Management - Ed Vargo
"If you don't know about the money, you don't have control over the money or access to the money." Ed Vargo, the founder of Burning River Advisory Group and Enlighten Her, is a fervent advocate for financial literacy, particularly focusing on empowering women. Inspired by his immigrant mother's...
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The Divorce Toolkit: Your Essential Guide to Financial Planning - with Jamie M. Lima
What are some unique challenges that mid-career professionals face during divorce? Jamie M. Lima is a renowned certified divorce financial analyst and certified financial planner who specializes in helping mid-career professionals navigate the financial complexities of divorce. As the founder of...
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Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries: Ensuring Alignment with Divorce - with Laura Cowan, Esq.
"Blended families are always a little bit tricky just because you don't have that standard. Everything to the spouse and then down to the kids. And that's just the end of it." - Laura Cowan Laura Cowan, a distinguished attorney and CPA, brings her expertise in estate planning to the forefront,...
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Bonus: Avoiding Pitfalls: Family Home Financial Models - with Melissa Murphy Pavone
"You really want to know what your priorities are and then you want to know what your spouse's priorities are, because they might be different." - Melissa Murphy Pavone Melissa Murphy Pavone is a seasoned certified financial planner and divorce financial analyst, whose 18 years of experience in…
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Harnessing the Unseen: Finding Clarity in Emotional Exploration - with Deborah Lukovich
"Depth psychology is a more spiritual approach, a psychospiritual approach to understanding yourself more deeply." - Deborah Lukovich Dr. Deborah Lukovich is a renowned depth psychologist who offers a unique perspective on navigating the complexities of divorce by delving into the unconscious…
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Redesigning Your Legacy: Estate Planning in Divorce - with Katya Sverdlov
"It will not get any easier if you're avoiding it. Now, don't think that in six months or a year the solution will be, in fact, it's going to get much harder." - Katya Sverdlov Katya Sverdlov is a distinguished attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law, with a robust background in...
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Challenges of Nesting: Sharing Living Space Post-Divorce - with Lisa Herrick
"Kids have large antenna on their heads that you can't see, but they're always scanning for information, and that is information that is picked up very easily." - Lisa Herrick Dr. Lisa Herrick, a renowned family therapist and collaborative divorce coach, has nearly twenty years of experience...
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Bonus: The Benefits of Bird Nesting for Children's Stability - with Ann Gold Buscho Ph.D.
"The key is that it keeps the children stable. It keeps their routines consistent. There's a lot less upheaval and chaos for the children. It's a very child centered approach to separation and divorce." - Ann Gold Buscho Ann Gold Buscho, a licensed clinical psychologist, is renowned for her...
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Divorce Dialogues helps people navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and perspective. Through thoughtful conversations with experts and practitioners, the show explores the emotional, financial, legal, and relational realities of divorce, so listeners can make better decisions, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater confidence. Because divorce is more than a legal transaction, it’s a deeply human transition.
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Katherine Miller
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