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Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/3rd-time-s-a-charm-happily-married-forever-now-wlisa-david-olsen-thrice-married-tedx-speaker-humorist/ 50% of first marriages, 60% of second marriages, and 70% of third marriages end in divorce. Now why is this? Several reasons, but the two that come up repeatedly are marrying the wrong (same) person again and again; and being the wrong married person. There are other reasons like not being able […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/voluntary-settlement-conferences-instead-of-mediation-with-kathryn-costas-cdfa/ We hear so much about the advantages of mediation in an approach to divorce, and as a means to discuss and negotiate a divorce settlement. And it is a great way to arrive at an amicable divorce settlement. But is mediation the only way, and the best way for everyone to engage […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-court-system-wgayle-glazer-court-mediator/ The courthouse is not the friendliest place to be regardless of the type of case. But when it’s divorce, it’s horrible, beyond belief. Let’s start with the cost. Bloody expensive if lawyers have to be hired. And sometimes, a divorce can’t be done without them. Hold on to your wallets and strap […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/emotional-intelligence-for-divorce-fear-wpatty-mcguire-emotional-intelligence-master-and-coach/ Here are questions to ask yourself to gage your own Emotional Intelligence: What emotions come up when the decision to divorce takes place? Are you experiencing grief and fear? Have you set an intent to handle the emotions in a positive way? What words are you using in your divorce language? Are […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/top-10-divorce-myths/ Getting Legal Advice is being Disloyal to Your Spouse. “We decided we wanted to keep it amicable, and going to an attorney makes it litigious.” Absolutely false! Getting legal advice is the smartest thing anyone can do. Unless you know the law, you won’t know how to negotiate properly. Filing a Response […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/laughter-is-key-for-a-heart-healthy-divorce/ Laughter makes anything better, even divorce. Laughter breaks the spell of depression and anger. Laughter points out the ironies in life. Self-care programs in general brighten our moods and take us out of our myopic view of ourselves as victims. But when we think of self-care it’s typically an exercise program. Well, […]

Listen Here: https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/compartmentalize-time-for-life-balance-during-divorce/ Recipe for a Heart-Healthy Divorce lists the compartmentalization of time as a key ingredient in an amicable divorce. When people file for divorce their emotions are out of control, their communication is compromised, and their time is unbalanced – unless time is approached in a very different and self-serving way. Controlling the […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/communication-is-your-key-to-control-wjudith-weigle/ People don’t realize how much power and control they have over adverse situations simply by communicating in a way that neutralizes conflict. We aren’t taught communication skills in school. We learn from our parents. We learn from our friends. And we learn from every person with whom we interact. But if the […]

Listen Here:  https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/recipe-for-a-heart-healthy-divorce-wjudith-weigle/ No, a Heart-Healthy Divorce is not an oxymoron. It is possible to use divorce to reset our way of thinking; to sharpen our apology and forgiveness skills; and to learn how to deal with conflict in a completely different way than “lawyering up for the fight”. But a formal approach has never […]

Listen Here: https://judyweigle.podbean.com/e/are-you-held-hostage-in-your-marriage-and-divorce-with-kelly-thiel-author-former-cult-member/ You know when your relationship doesn’t feel right, look right, or function with the freedom of individual thinking and independent behavior for both spouses. You know that having no access to money isn’t normal for an adult in a marriage. You know that giving up self-expression means having no personal identity. You […]