Divorce Dividends is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping individuals navigate the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of divorce. Hosted by Valeska Bacon, owner and founder of Divorce Prep, the show dives into divorce related topics and stories that provide listeners with knowledge while providing entertainment along the way. Episodes vary featuring expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable strategies, offering listeners valuable insights, support, and empowerment during thei ...
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Cost Cutting: How To Streamline Your Story to Save Lawyer Fees
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Send us a text DD012 | Cost Cutting: How To Streamline Your Story to Save Lawyer Fees In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska Bacon shares invaluable advice on how to save money during legal consultations by making your backstory concise and relevant. She narrates a personal experience to illustrate the importance of providing only the necess…
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How to Start in the Chaos | Summer Howard, Mediator, CFI
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Send us a text How to Start in the Chaos: Starting with the Fundamentals In this episode, Valeska is joined by Summer Howard, a seasoned divorce coach and founder of Parents Ever After and Boulder Divorce Mediation. While this episode presents information that includes families, you will find such useful information even if you don't have children.…
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Journal Day 6 (Part 2): The Extremes of Always & Never
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Send us a text Journal Day 6: The Extremes of Always & Never In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska Bacon shares the second part of a deeply personal journal entry written shortly after her former husband asked for a divorce. Valeska emphasizes the importance of finding a support system, expressing gratitude for friends who were there for he…
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Send us a text Journal Day 6: It's Somewhere In The Middle [A Journey Through Divorce and Mental Health]. In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska explores a personal journal entry from October 2020, a month after her spouse asked for a divorce. She discusses the balance between extremes, the insights gained from therapy sessions, and the sign…
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Journal Day 5*: Journaling to Combat Gaslighting
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Send us a text Journal Day 5b: Journaling to Combat Gaslighting Understanding Gaslighting and the Power of Journaling In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska discusses the concept of gaslighting, how it affects people's perception of truth, and the role of journaling in reclaiming trust in oneself. Sharing personal experiences, she emphasizes…
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Must Do's - The First 5 Steps in Your Divorce Preparation
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Send us a text [Preparing for Divorce: Five Essential Steps] In this first content episode of Divorce Dividends, host Valeska Bacon discusses the crucial steps to take when preparing for a divorce. She provides practical advice to help ensure privacy and control during the divorce process. Valeska also emphasizes the importance of being prepared bo…
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Send us a text Journal Day 3: E + R = O [Navigating Life's Events... Your Response Matters] In this episode, Valeska discusses the concept of how events, often beyond our control, can be navigated by focusing on our response. The outcome of any situation is shaped by how we choose to respond. Valeska encourages listeners to try this approach when f…
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Send us a text Journal Day 4: & The Kids... [Navigating Divorce: Raw Emotions and Reflections] In this heartfelt episode, Valeska reads a deeply personal journal entry detailing an emotional experience involving her children and the complexities of co-parenting after divorce. She reflects on the turmoil, fears, and sadness she felt during the trans…
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Send us a text Journal Day 5: How am I the villain? [Reflecting on Divorce: Raw Journal Entries and Personal Truths] In this episode of Divorce Dividends, Valeska shares deeply personal journal entries from October 2020, detailing her emotional experiences during her divorce. She opens up about the stress of asset negotiations, the emotional burden…
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Send us a text In this episode, your host, Valeska Bacon, pivots to a deeply personal narrative, sharing raw and authentic reflections of a difficult time in her life. She recalls the events leading up to her divorce and the challenges she faced, including a cross-country trip to care for an ailing loved one during the early days of the COVID-19 pa…
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Send us a text In this emotionally raw episode of Divorce Dividends, your host, Valeska Bacon, reads from her personal journal, recounting the early days of her divorce in 2020. The journal entries touch on feelings of fear, sadness, and the struggle to maintain a relationship with their children amid the turmoil. Valeska reflects on the hindsight …
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Valeska shares insights from her journal during her divorce, recounting the emotional struggles and the parallels between her experiences and her children's. She discusses the impact of memories from her own childhood, the concept of epigenetics, and the process of dealing with feelings of abandonment and s…
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