All too often, women stay in unhealthy toxic marriages due to financial concerns. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Ashley Miller aka The Madam Trader to discuss how women can create financial freedom post-divorce regardless of where they are starting from. Michelle and Ashley will educate listeners on: Understanding your finances Being honest about your spending habits Putting a realistic budget in place as you go from two incomes to one Where to start if you are looking into inve...
Jun 05, 2023•37 min
Are you moving on after divorce and not sure where to start? You NEED to listen to this episode Moms Moving On. Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Dr. Suzanne Vickberg to educate listeners on designing a divorce that works for you. Divorce is not a one size fits all, and Michelle and Suzanne will take a deep dive into: Doing what works for you in divorce Getting creative when creating a parenting plan Not letting outside influence change what YOU want and need AND SO MUCH MORE!! Dr. Suzanne V...
May 29, 2023•27 min
Are you ready to jump back into the dating world but not sure where to start? We understand how scary it can be to put yourself out there and try to find love again. This week Dr Liz Jenkins joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to break down how to create and online dating profile and prioritize what is most important. Dr. Liz and Michelle will help listeners: Make a must have list for what they want and need What to look for in a dating app Avoiding putting photos of children in your profile When to ...
May 15, 2023•36 min
Often times, we see things from the point-of-view of moms, but a dad's perspective matters too. This week Mike Draper joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share his single dad experience. Mike is the single dad of an amazing little girl, former SWAT police officer and Tik Tok King. Michelle and Mike have an in-depth conversation about: Dating from a single dad perspective Prioritizing your children Sex after divorce AND MUCH MORE Mike Draper, the former SWAT police officer and Air Force vet turned ...
May 08, 2023•39 min
We all know that getting divorced and beginning a co-parenting journey is difficult, but what happens when you are getting divorced as a military family? This week Alissa McCormick "Heartminded Mama" joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share her personal experience with divorce as a military wife and mom. Alissa and Michelle take a deep dive into: Keeping the children at the center of decision making Making sure the other parent is involved with long-distance co-parenting Finding ways to engage yo...
May 01, 2023•33 min
Starting a co-parenting relationship with someone who you no longer get along with is challenging, but it CAN be done in a healthy and respectful way. This week, author and co-parenting mom Darlene Taylor joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss taking the high-road in co-parenting. Darlene and Michelle understand how difficult it can be to take the high-road in the beginning of you co-parenting journey, but will educate listeners on: Getting out of your own way to improve your co-parenting rel...
Apr 24, 2023•27 min
Divorce does not have to define who you are, rather give you a chance to write the next chapter in life. This week Meredith Goforth of House of Prim joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to talk about how liberating and empowering divorce can be. As a fellow co-parenting mom, Meredith and Michelle have an in depth conversation about: Letting go of guilt for choosing to have a career in addition to motherhood Showing your children you can thrive after divorce Finding a healthy work-life balance Working ...
Apr 17, 2023•26 min
Co-Parenting is hard work, but it can also be incredibly beautiful. This week, author Joel Leon joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share his experience as a co-parenting dad. Joel and Michelle look at things from a dad's perspective. Together they will educate listeners on: What it feels like to be a co-parenting dad Showing your children that is it okay to put yourself first Having uncomfortable conversations with children Teaching our children that they have endless people who love them Being m...
Apr 10, 2023•36 min
Divorce can give you a chance to regain your power and find yourself again. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by divorce journalist Ilyssa Panitz to help women let the past be the past and move forward in their new beautiful life. Michelle and Ilyssa open up about: Doing the work to see what you are made of Finding affirmations through music Sometimes change can be good Becoming the "victor" vs the "victim" in divorce AND SO MUCH MORE Ilyssa Panitz is the “only” Divorce Journalist in ...
Mar 27, 2023•28 min
Tax season is upon us and if this is your first-time filling taxes after divorcing you may not know where to start. This week, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan from My Divorce Solution join Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on all things tax related. Karen and Catherine take a deep dive into: Empowering their clients with financial awareness and knowledge Who gets to claim the children on taxes How child support and alimony play a factor in taxes Understanding who can file "head ...
Mar 20, 2023•28 min
One of the most commonly asked questions in divorce is "who gets to keep the house?" This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Tami Wollensak CDLP to educate our listeners on what to do from a real estate standpoint when going through divorce. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Tami helps clients take the emotion out of making the decision on whether or not to keep the home in a divorce. Michelle and Tami thoroughly discuss: If you can really afford the home on one income Underst...
Mar 06, 2023•28 min
When going through divorce our number one goal is the well-being of our children. This week Sara Olsher, founder of Mighty+Bright sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what parents can do to help their children thrive after divorce. As a co-parenting mom herself, Sara is well versed in tools and techniques that will benefit children when adjusting to co-parenting, transitioning between homes and more. Sara and Michelle take a deep dive into: How to talk to children about difficult t...
Feb 27, 2023•36 min
Going through a divorce can take a toll on you emotionally. What happens when your marriage ends and you realize you were in a toxic relationship? This week Roxanna Safida joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how you can regain trust in yourself after a toxic relationship. Roxanna and Michelle dig deep into: How childhood trauma can affect our adult relationships Breaking the pattern of toxic relationships Learning to trust yourself Allowing yourself to be in a healthy relationship AND MUCH...
Feb 20, 2023•27 min
Many women are in unhappy marriages and choose to stay UNLESS their partner cheats. This week guest Abby King sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to chat about cheating in relationships and the dos and don'ts about what to tell the children. Abby and Michelle take a deep dive into: Understanding that cheating is not your fault Unpacking the layers beyond cheating Keeping the children out of the middle when your spouse cheated Appropriate conversations to have with your children depending on ...
Feb 06, 2023•33 min
Yes, you read the title correctly, meet Stacey Freeman, this week's guest and author of the book "I Bought My Husband's Mistress Lingerie." Stacey joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share her story of her husband's infidelity. Michelle and Stacey also take a deep dive into: How to overcome infidelity Co-Parenting children with someone who has had an affair Age-appropriate conversations to have with your children AND MUCH MORE Stacey Freeman is a writer and journalist and the founder of Write On T...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min
As parents, our main goal is to protect our children and ensure they are safe. But what happens when you are co-parenting with someone who tries to coercively control the kids? This week lawyer Sandra Radna joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what you can do if you feel like your children are experiencing coercive control. Sandra and Michelle take a deep dive into: What the court can do about coercive control The importance of therapy for those experiencing coercive control Therapeutic vis...
Jan 23, 2023•28 min
"How will I survive co-parenting? "One of the most common questions when transitioning into your life post-divorce. This week Elisha Alcantara from Hello Divorce joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss managing your expectations as you navigate divorce and co-parenting. Michelle and Elisha will educate listeners on: Talking about divorce in a destigmatized light Making decisions based upon the needs of your children vs your ex-partner Understanding that your co-parent will rise higher than bef...
Jan 16, 2023•38 min
The most common question we hear is "Is it better to stay together for the kids?" This week licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, Dr Malissa Tigges joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what is best for children when it comes to divorce. Dr Malissa explains that it is proven that children thrive in a household where they receive love and support from both parents, but when there is constant tension and no model of love it can have negative impacts on them. Michelle and Melissa touch o...
Jan 09, 2023•35 min
More people will be considering divorce this month than any other time of the year. Some have held it together through the holidays for the kids, others have made a resolution to choose their happiness over pain this new year. Others may have been part of the "silent divorce" population, and they may not even know it. This week, Dr. Josh Mirmelli sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what silence divorce is and what you can do if you are experiencing it. Dr Josh. Mirmelli is a Licen...
Jan 02, 2023•29 min
Are you just starting out on your co-parenting journey and trying to help your children navigate spending time in two homes? This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Fiona Kong founder of the Home Sweet Homes Journal. Fiona shares how her personal co-parenting experience led her to create a journal to help connect to children as they share time between homes. Michelle and Fiona also touch on: How their personal childhood experience with divorce has helped them in their co-parenting relat...
Dec 19, 2022•28 min
We know that co-parenting in and of itself is challenging, but what about co-parenting with someone who is high conflict? This week we have two incredibly knowledgeable guests in all things co-parenting. Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles join Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on what they can do when they find themselves co-parenting with someone who is high conflict. They dig deep into: The top co-parenting dilemmas Protecting your children Their feelings on "grey rocking" a high-conflic...
Dec 12, 2022•39 min
Most of us enter motherhood thinking we won't have to co-parent as a single mom. What about moms who choose single motherhood? This week on Moms Moving On, Michelle has a very special guest, her cousin Sharon Minski who is a single mom superhero-by choice. Sharon opens up about her beautiful non-traditional way of becoming a mother via IVF. Michelle and Sharon take a deep dive into: The stigma around single motherhood The positive support Sharon received from family and friends Finding balance w...
Dec 05, 2022•34 min
There's no denying it - divorce will change just about every part of your life, including your friendships. But, as any seasoned divorced woman will come to find, in most cases - these changes are for the best. Losing friends after divorce hurts, but when you begin to understand the "why" behind these fizzled out friendships, you can embrace all of the space you're clearing out in your life for new ones. On this episode of Moms Moving On, our guest Kate Anthony shares her own personal friendship...
Nov 25, 2022•33 min
Divorce can help you regain your power in so many ways, including your physical health. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by personal trainer Maverick Willett to talk about how he helps women transform their bodies after divorce. He explains how he simplifies the combination and nutrition and exercise to ensure you see the results are looking for. Maverick shares his knowledge on: How strength training will help you tone your body Setting protein goals in combination with a calorie ra...
Nov 21, 2022•25 min
You've likely figured out the logistics of your schedule in your parenting plan, but how do you figure out how to survive the holidays after divorce? There's no easy way to say this, the first holiday season post-divorce is a hard one. There are so many emotions around being alone, not seeing your kids on the holidays, and speaking of kids, how in the world will you handle their emotions about their first holiday season after the divorce? This podcast has the answers, and our guest Erin Morrison...
Nov 18, 2022•37 min
We know that grief after divorce can be heavy. There is no one size fits all when it comes to the stages of grief. This week Master Certified Life Coach Krista St. Germain, joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share her personal story of tragically losing her husband and how she used it to create her next chapter. We all know the 5 stages of grief, but they happen in different order for everyone. Krista and Michelle discuss: How to change your relationship with feelings Not hiding your feelings fro...
Nov 14, 2022•32 min
Choosing a divorce attorney is one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make early in the process. You'll likely receive input from friends, family and even the neighbor down the street. You've probably heard you need a "bulldog" attorney, but do you? This week, experienced divorce attorney Alyssa Honickman joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on the red and green flags when looking for an attorney. Alyssa discusses: Setting emotions aside when finding a divorce attorney The my...
Nov 07, 2022•31 min
We all know the impacts Covid has had on the world, but how did it affect co-parenting? This week attorney Patrick Baghdaserians joins host Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how covid caused tension in co-parenting relationships. Patrick touches on: Domestic violence during Covid Differing vaccination views among co-parents Living together in the early divorce stages Cultural and political differences regarding Covid Letting go of control And MUCH MORE Patrick Baghdaserians is an attorney spec...
Oct 31, 2022•33 min
Things are not always black and white when it comes to alimony after divorce. Host Michelle Dempsey-Multack asked AJ Grossman to return to Moms Moving On to discuss his experience with alimony and how it works. AJ explains how big of a source of fear money is during the divorce process and what you can do about it. In this episode AJ covers: Having realistic expectations If extra marital affairs can affect alimony Having a demonstrated need for alimony How the alimony formula can vary state by s...
Oct 24, 2022•29 min
Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex may feel like a never-ending uphill battle. This week Nicki Marie joins Michelle Dempsey Multack to give her personal experience in taking the high road in co-parenting. Having grown up in a divorced household and now co-parenting herself, Nicki believes that learning to take things day by day and control your emotions will help protect your peace in the long run. You don't' want to miss this episode of Moms Moving On. Nicki Marie is a social magnet. Ben Stil...
Oct 17, 2022•25 min