As a co-parent, you want to support your child when it comes to the emotions they may feel about having two houses. This week, the incredible Michelle Felder, LCSW, MA joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on how to help children transition between homes. Michelle talks about how important it is to have conversations with your children about what their experience is at the other parent's house without making them feel like you are digging for information. In this episode of Moms Mo...
Oct 10, 2022•30 min
What is financial abuse in a marriage and what can you do about it? This week forensic accountant Tracy Coenen joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the signs of financial abuse and what to do if you feel your spouse is hiding money. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Tracy shares: What to do when you are being controlled financially Educating yourself on money as an adult Relying on family and friends when starting over financially Identifying red flags that your spouse is hidi...
Oct 03, 2022•26 min
Your breakup doesn't have to be a setback. This week relationship coach and author Lindsey Ellison joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how you can find your magic and turn your breakup into your breakthrough. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Lindsey and Michelle discuss: Having empathy with boundaries Co-parenting with a high-conflict person Finding the root of your co-dependency and MUCH MORE! Lindsey Ellison is a breakup breakthrough coach and founder of Start Over Coaching, Inc., a co...
Sep 19, 2022•41 min
Infidelity in a marriage can cause shock and heartbreak. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with TH Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum of exEXPERTS, two friends who both experienced infidelity in their marriage's days apart. They discuss how finding out their spouses' affairs helped them in the long run. TH and Jessica leaned on each other during a difficult time and used their experience to create exEXPERTS to help and empower other women. Jessica Klingbaum is an Emmy-nominated former TV pro...
Sep 12, 2022•34 min
The one question that unites divorcing parents across the world? How to protect the children from the divorce. And believe it or not, it IS possible, as our guest AJ Grossman shares. Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her guest AJ Grossman discussed a whole host of divorce-related topics, but none more important than how to protect your children during the divorce process - which begs with putting your adult emotions to the side in order to give your children the stability they need to succeed. A...
Sep 05, 2022•29 min
When we become parents, we never imagine spending time away from our children. Divorce changes that, and many of us are left with 50% of our time without them. This week, Jade Sklaver joins Moms Moving On to discuss how she turned her time away from her daughter into a successful business. Jade and I touch on the importance of finding a hobby and your purpose during your time away from your children. As a University of Florida graduate, Jade Sklaver, founder of StyleChild, majored in Public Rela...
Aug 29, 2022•31 min
Do you find yourself feeling "stuck" in an unhealthy relationship because of the unknowns? This week, Britt Frank joins Moms Moving On to help debunk the mental health myths that keep people in relationships for far too long. Britt touches on: Trauma brain and how it can affect us in relationships. How cultural beliefs keep you stuck Overcoming the fear or "what ifs" of leaving an unhealthy relationship And MUCH MORE Britt Frank is a therapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is comm...
Aug 22, 2022•27 min
We understand how overwhelming finances can be during and after divorce. This week, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Melanie Johnson, joins Moms Moving On to cover all the bases when it comes to financial education for divorce. In this episode Melanie shares how to educate yourself on: Your 401k Pensions Splitting of assets Valuation of property And SO MUCH more Melanie Johnson began her career in 2005, where she was President and CEO for her own company, Athena Financial Group, a comprehens...
Aug 15, 2022•23 min
We all know the stigma around divorce and the unnecessary guilt it can put on those going through it. Nicole Centeno joins Moms Moving On to discuss letting go of feeling like you are letting your family down when going through divorce. We chat about equal parenting responsibility, healing after divorce, the hardships of being a single mom and much more. Nicole Centeno is a French Culinary Institute-trained chef, cookbook author, mother and the founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon, a meal-delivery ...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min
Can you believe back to school is right around the corner? As exciting as this time of year is, if you are a co-parent, you can understand the challenges that come along with it. Whether you are entering your first school year post-divorce or have been doing this for years, we know that each new school year brings different challenges than the last. On this episode of Moms Moving On, I sit down with co-parenting coach and former teacher Jay Skibbens to discuss all things back-to-school, includin...
Aug 01, 2022•40 min
When it comes to working through emotions, it can be hard on children to understand and regulate their feelings during the divorce process. Pediatric Occupational Therapist Linda Matthews joins the podcast to discuss how parents can help their children during divorce and when making the transition between homes. Linda explains that children only need one parent who is promoting a positive and safe space for them when going from one house to another. We dive into teaching your children healthy bo...
Jul 25, 2022•26 min
As moms, we know the most important thing we can do is to set the example of a healthy and loving relationship. Jill Gulotta, a real mom moving on, joins the podcast to discuss her personal divorce story and the moment she realized she needed to show her two sons that what was being shown in her marriage wasn't healthy. JIll is a life coach, Registered Dietitian and soon to be therapist as she is currently working on completing her master's in mental health counseling. She started her private pr...
Jul 18, 2022•23 min
When it comes to healing after divorce, some might think that blocking out the negative feelings; the anger, the pain, the grief, the sorrow - will make the process less arduous. This couldn't be further from the truth, our podcast guest Dr. Jen Wolkin shares. The feelings you push to the surface don't just magically disappear, which is why Dr. Jen Wolkin is giving us permission to feel all of the feels so that you can heal from divorce - in a really healthy way. Jennifer Wolkin, PhD is a New Yo...
Jul 11, 2022•29 min
If you think the words "co-parenting" and "peacefully" don't belong in a sentence together, then you've never met Katie Davie, co-parenting coach and mastermind behind the popular Instagram account @coparentingpeacefully. Katie, like so many of the rest of us, entered this space after struggling to adapt to co-parenting after her own painful divorce. Today, as a coach, Katie helps her clients set + enforce boundaries, as well as different techniques and ways to communicate with your coparent(s) ...
Jul 05, 2022•30 min
The queen of diagnosing toxic relationships - and helping women leave them - is back on the podcast for another deep dive into toxic relationships - and what to do when you realize you're in one. Dr. Heidi Brocke joins us on Moms Moving On once again, because you can never have enough support when it comes to diagnosing toxic relationships. Dr. Heidi shares advice for how to know if your relationship is toxic, what to do when you realize it is, and most importantly, the importance of trusting yo...
Jun 27, 2022•33 min
On this episode of Moms Moving On, we're regaining confidence after divorce, avoiding self-sabotaging behaviors, and letting go of the baggage we *think* we're burdened with. If this sounds like a tall order, you're in luck, because we have the perfect guest to help us accomplish this task. Monica Berg, author of Fear is Not an Option and Rethink Love, shares "If you wan't real change to occur it only comes from a place of love and self-acceptance," and we couldn't agree more. In this episode, M...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min
You may remember Kelly Bensimon - her striking beauty, remarkable fashion, and feuds with castmates - from her days on Real Housewives of New York. What you may not know about her, however, is how hard she has worked to rediscover herself after divorce, and all the ways she is thriving as a single mom to her two daughters, Sea and Teddy. "I'm not just a single parent on weekends," Kelly shares. "I'm a 24/7, 365 days a year single-parent," she says, and it's a role she owns and loves. Now a succe...
Jun 13, 2022•27 min
Of course, when it comes to getting your finances in order for divorce, there's a lot to know, but money mastermind Catherine Shanahan helps narrow down the basics in this episode of Moms Moving On. "It's all about knowing your financial ABC's, Catherine shares, which, in her experience, is the best way to understand what your financial future will look like after divorce. Listen to all of Catherine's trips and tips for finances and divorce in this episode of Moms Moving on. Catherine Shanahan i...
Jun 06, 2022•30 min
Divorce and money are as lethal a pair as fire and gasoline, and can be a very confusing topic for so many. In fact, one of the top reasons women don't leave unhealthy marriages is their fear of how their financial lives will change, which is why Stacy Francis, President and CEO of Francis Financial helps women understand their financial options so that they can leave their marriage safely and securely. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Stacy shares: Important financial tips for women consideri...
May 30, 2022•25 min
As our nation was rocked by another senseless school shooting, mothers everywhere have the same two questions: How do I talk to my children about the Uvalde, Texas tragedy? How can I reassure my children that they are safe even when the world feels so unsafe? In this episode of Moms Moving On, therapist and childhood expert Evelyn Mendal, LMHC, shares her tips for how to talk to your children about the Uvalde tragedy and what other steps to take to ensure your children feel safe and supported as...
May 27, 2022•30 min
Nicole Sodoma is a self-proclaimed "marriage loving divorce attorney," but she's not here to sugarcoat the truth. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Nicole shares what she's learned about divorce over the span of her 25 year career as a divorce attorney, and also reminds us of that very true truth : "It's takes two to say I do, but only one to say I don't." In this episode, we discuss: The rollercoaster of divorce emotions that every woman faces How to adjust to co-parenting How to make better d...
May 23, 2022•20 min
If you take a look at Shelly Robinson's popular Instagram account, you'll understand immediately why she was the perfect guest to discuss "Making Divorce Your Victory and Getting Past the Shame (For You AND Your Children)". There's no question that most parents, moms in particular, carry a sense of guilt and shame after divorcing and this episodes serves as a reminder that you have nothing to be ashamed of. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Shelly and I also cover how to become the best, most c...
May 16, 2022•25 min
Happy Mother's Day, MAMAS! I thought you might enjoy listening to a chapter from my book, Moms Moving On, Real Life Advice on Conquering Divorce, Co-Parenting Through Conflict and Becoming Your Best Self. This chapter is called "Co-Parenting Life Hacks for Maintaining Consistency in Two Homes." I hope you love it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2022•17 min
In this episode of Moms Moving On, divorced and co-parenting father of two Chris Illuminati shares his perspective on co-parenting and gets real about single fatherhood. Known for his humor on Instagram, Chris' take on fatherhood will make you laugh, while his approach to co-parenting will open your eyes to what it's like being a dad in a divorced situation. Chris also gives practical advice on how to treat your co-parenting relationship like a business, and we couldn't agree with this strategy ...
May 01, 2022•33 min
Like many of the rest of us, Karen McMahon describes her divorce as a living hell, but nonetheless, one that helped her turn her pain into passion and possibility. In this episode of Moms Moving On, Karen, an author and relationship and divorce coach, invites listeners to take a "journey beyond divorce" and shares her own powerful story and advice for stepping out of the chaos of divorce and turning pain into possibility! KAREN MCMAHON is a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of...
Apr 25, 2022•26 min
When you're functioning in survival mode after divorce, it can be hard to imagine yourself ever picking up the pieces and moving on. But in this episode of Moms Moving On, Psychologist, Author, and popular Instagram Personality, Dr. Leah Katz, helps us do exactly that. "Every single day we have the opportunity to wake up and create a new mindset for ourselves and access the bravery," Leah shares. This is exactly the kind of advice we need. Leah Katz, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist practicing ...
Apr 18, 2022•23 min
This Moms Moving On episode is one that highlights a real mom moving on. After being with her husband for 15 years, married for 5, Angela went from feeling as though she was on top of the world, to feeling like the wind was knocked out of her by a Mack Truck. Angela Pugliese-Ulmer is a mother of three girls under the age of five and partner at an international corporate law firm, a recovering co-dependent people pleaser, and current navigator of the treacherous waters of divorce. In February 202...
Apr 11, 2022•31 min
In this episode of Moms Moving On, Dennis and I uncover the parenting plan secrets you never knew you always needed, and tips to create a plan that works best for your children. "Stop saying yes to all of your ex's demands," New York Divorce Attorney Dennis Vetrano warns. Your parental pride, as he calls it, is not going to do your kids any favors in the long run. "Throughout the course of my nearly two-decade career, I have rescued children from neglectful homes, empowered clients to escape abu...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min
"When is it okay to start dating after divorce?" is one of the questions I am asked on a pretty frequent basis, and just like there is no one-size-fits-all method to relationships, it's the same for dating after divorce. One of the most common myths about dating after divorce, however, is that you must be the most perfect version of yourself to start dating again, and we have relationship expert and dating coach Jennifer Hurvitz here to debunk that myth for you. "Know your why," Jen shares, and ...
Mar 29, 2022•30 min
If there is something all parents want during the divorce process, it's for their children to not experience adversity or have to struggle in any way. But unfortunately, this isn't the reality for so many children as we discuss on this episode of Moms Moving On, with our guest Elle Barr. Elle is on a mission to educate parents everyone on the effects of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and we have an in-depth chat on how to prevent ACEs from dominating your child's life during the divorce pr...
Mar 21, 2022•32 min
