Welcome to The Better Divorce Podcast. Paulette Rigo here to guide you through the storm of divorce into calmer waters. Whether you're contemplating divorce, in the thick of it or rebuilding post-divorce, we've got you covered. Each week, we tackle tough topics, share resilience stories, and offer practical advice to help you navigate with confidence. Remember, you're not alone and a brighter future awaits. Ready to turn a tough time into a time of growth? Then let's get started.
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Ep. 20 Kate Cruickshank: From Victim to Thriving - A Journey of Transformation
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57:13Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, Paulette Rigo and Kate discuss the transformative journey from feeling like a victim to thriving after divorce. Kate shares her personal experiences with trauma, cancer, and the challenges of navigating a difficult marriage. They explore the importance of self-value, the impact of emotional st…
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Ep. 19 Kirk Stange: The Freedom to Begin Again
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35:17Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo speaks with Kirk Stange, a family law attorney and expert in military divorce. They discuss the unique challenges faced by military families during divorce, including communication dynamics between clients and lawyers, the emotional toll of family law, and the importance of …
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Ep. 18 Dr. Ursula Lentine: Understanding Trauma's Role in Divorce
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43:05Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Ursula Lentine about the complexities of divorce, trauma, and emotional awareness. They explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships, the importance of communication, and the role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) …
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Ep. 17 Edith Espinola: Stronger Than You Know - Creating a Beautiful Life After Divorce
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41:53In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo sits down with real estate expert Edith Espinola for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about navigating the emotional and practical challenges of divorce—especially when it comes to property. Edith shares her personal story of loss, resilience, and reinvention, offering hope a…
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Ep. 16 Bernardo Mendez: Dating In Midlife Can Be A Spiritual Journey, More So Than A Mechanism To "Catch A Partner."
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52:45About Bernardo: Bern Mendez is a neuroscience-based dating and relationship coach with 14 years of experience helping successful women thriving in midlife—but not yet in love—move past hidden emotional barriers into clear, committed relationships. His practical method blends neuroscience, trauma-informed somatic work, polyvagal theory, and attachme…
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Ep. 15 Kim Korven: Empowering Families Through Divorce Mediation
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50:04Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, host Paulette Rigo welcomes Kim Corven, a divorce expert from Canada. They discuss Kim's journey from a traditional litigator to a mediator and divorce coach, emphasizing the importance of empowering clients through education and innovative approaches to divorce. The conversation covers the em…
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Ep. 14 Zoey Charif: Realizing That Love Isn’t Luck And Divorce Isn’t Failure.
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40:03About Zoey: Zoey Charif isn’t just redefining how we think about love — she’s giving us a blueprint for it. As the author of Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated, Zoey spent nearly two decades decoding the patterns of human attraction, pulling from her background in criminology, data analytics, and a relentless drive to challenge everything we’ve been …
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Ep. 13 John Nachlinger: Going to Court to Get Divorced is the Past
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40:01About John: Today’s guest is John Nachlinger, a divorce attorney, mediator, and founder of Netsquire — a New Jersey law firm redefining how families divorce with peace and purpose. He’s also the creator of Divorce Shield, a coaching platform that helps men navigate divorce without losing their minds, their money, or their kids. Finally, he is the h…
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Ep. 11 Patrick Kilbane: Why Would You Start With The End First?
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36:09About Patrick: Pat spent the first decade of his career litigating high net worth divorce cases and wrote a book on this very subject. He's taken all of those skills and experiences and helps high net worth women going through the divorce process navigate it as strategically and efficiently as possible. Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorc…
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Ep. 12 Daniel Ryan: The Family Court System is Not a Haven for Harmonious Resolution
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31:39About Daniel: Daniel Ryan is the voice behind That Family Law Guy, a candid and compassionate advocate for parents navigating the storm of separation, custody battles, and domestic abuse conflict. He provides unfiltered expertise with real-world impact. Daniel brings many years of frontline experience supporting families through divorce, custody, a…
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Ep. 10 Cathy Eads: How To Know It's Time To Go?
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40:43About Cathy: Cathy Eads is a 500 hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, and founder of BLISS Yoga with Cathy. After navigating her own high-conflict divorce, she now helps professional women in midlife release stress, recover their power, and rebuild emotionally and physically using holistic tools that are simple, ef…
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Ep. 09 Megan Sherer: Your Relationship With Yourself Is The Most Important One You Will Ever Have
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40:16Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo and Megan Sherer discuss the importance of healing during and after divorce. They explore the role of holistic therapy, the significance of expressing emotions, and the connection between trauma and health. Megan shares her journey and insights on the six types of love, emphasizi…
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Ep. 08 Andrea McGinty: Patience and a Positive Attitude Will Lead You to the Relationship You Want
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36:41About Andrea: Andrea McGinty, Founder of 33000 dates Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo discusses the complexities of dating after divorce with expert Andrea McGinty. They explore statistics on remarriage, the importance of being emotionally ready for dating, and the role of dating coaches. Andrea shares her perso…
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Ep. 07 Jodie Graham: Awareness of Narrative, Reality, Control and Power
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47:57About Jodie: Jodie Graham is a Divorce Coach, Mediator, Chartered Professional Accountant, University-Trained Coach, and Registered Collaborative Professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and dignity. With nearly 30 years of financial expertise and firsthand experience going through her own divorce, Jo…
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Ep. 06 Ashley Milus : The Missing Piece To Transforming Grief And Moving Forward After Divorce.
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42:07Bio: Ashley Milus is a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach who helps people navigate significant losses and life changes, including the death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, and other major transitions. Inspired by her own journey through loss, Ashley specializes in guiding clients through their healing process with a …
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Ep. 05 Sol Kennedy - Divorce's Impact: Kids Remember How Parents Handled It
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29:39About Sol: Sol Kennedy is the Founder of BestInterest, the first co-parenting app designed to foster peaceful communication between co-parents using the power of AI. A serial entrepreneur, former Googler, and angel investor, Sol blends his deep tech expertise with a personal mission—to bring more peace and safety to co-parenting, especially for tho…
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Ep. 04 Jennifer Lee: Empower Your Future - Take Control of Your Finances with the Right Information
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40:19Summary: In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo speaks with financial expert Jennifer Lee about the complexities of financial preparedness during divorce. They discuss the importance of understanding one's financial situation, the emotional challenges associated with money, and the necessity of seeking professional help. Jenni…
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Ep. 03 Johnny Fernandez: Why going through divorce doesn’t have to stop you from having lasting love.
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Ep. 02 Tanya Helfand: Making a better happier life for yourself and your children is possible
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Recap Ep. 178 Lesa Koski: 7 Dilemmas of Divorce
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57:33Join Paulette and Lesa for this conversation about 7 Dilemmas of Divorce. About Lesa: Lesa Koski is an Attorney turned Mediator. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:23 The Seven Divorce Dilemmas 02:33 Dilemma 1: Finances 03:25 Dilemma 2: Co-Parenting and Children 04:32 Dilemma 3: Emotions 05:23 Dilemma 4: Judgment and Stigma 06:19 Dilemma 5: Legal Aspec…
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Recap Ep. 127 Dr. Anissa Reilly: Turning Life's Messes into Messages of Hope- From Violence to Victory!
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Ep. 01 Kate Anthony: The Agony of the Divorce Decision
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Ep. 204 Mikelann Valterra: To believe that they don't have to stay stuck in their financial anxiety and to get clear on what is creating the overwhelm for them in the first place.
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42:05Summary: In this conversation, Paulette Rigo and Mikelann Valterra delve into the intricate relationship between divorce and finances. They explore how financial anxiety disproportionately affects women, the emotional aspects of money management, and the importance of understanding one's money story. Mikelann shares her journey to becoming a money …
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Ep. 203 Donna Bollinger: Your happiness depends on you, not what others say and do
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Recap Ep. 98 Dr. Elizabeth Cohen: How To Regain Your Afterglow After Divorce
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34:08Dr. Cohen is a clinical psychologist. She is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. Dr. Cohen is the CEO of the Center for CBT in NYC. Dr. Cohen’s online course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen …
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Ep. 202 Brynn Ungerleider: How nannies can be the key to successful co-parenting relationships.
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Recap Ep. 112 Bernadette Pannier: When Healing from Divorce at 25 Leads You To A Life Of Priorities, Self-Love and Fulfillment
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Recap Ep. 126 Michelle Dempsey: Mom's Moving On!
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30:20Michelle Dempsey-Multack MS, CDS, is a writer, mom, coach, certified divorce specialist (TM) (CDS), speaker, and genuine girl power enthusiast. She graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in journalism and communication and then earned a double masters degree in education from Adelphi University. She hosts the weekly podcast Moms Moving On,…
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Recap Ep. 105 Dr. Holly Battey: How to Date After Divorce So Divorce Doesn't Happen Again!
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45:43Dr. Holly helps sincere, kindhearted, conscious single clients find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology and a successful career in executive search, she is uniquely qualified to find your perfect match. She founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to help sincere women and men find lasting love and has been a matchmaker, coac…
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Ep. 201 Jill Kaufman: How to start divorce in the right way and avoid costly mistakes
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41:51About Jill: Jill Barnett Kaufman, LCSW, is a Licensed Therapist, Divorce Coach, Author & Co-parenting Expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, she made it her life’s mission to help others not have it so tough. Her book and online course, I’m Getting Divorced, Now What? and her transformative coaching program, Thriving Through Divorce…
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