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In this episode of Single Again! Now What? Joanie and Steve discuss the case for Paula Deen's dismissal from The Food Network and sponsors canceling their contracts with her over her use of the "N" word thirty years ago. Steve has some strong feelings regarding the situation and shares his thoughts regarding racism. In this podcast, you will hear the actual interview with Paula Deen as originally aired on The Today Show. Joanie puts on her coaching hat and wonders how many of us have said things in a relationship that we really didn't mean and paid the price for doing so.  This story has struck a nerve and we'd really like you to provide your opinion as well.  You can do so by posting on our Facebook Page or you could call and leave a voicemail with your feelings and we will air them during our next show.  Our Listener Line number is (248) 686-2256.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this sensitive issue. For more programs on divorce and life after divorce, visit: www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

There is a kaleidoscope of emotion experienced in divorce, and sometimes it makes good people do bad things, but can also bring out the worst in people especially those with mental wellness issues. What happens when you are faced with the adversity from the other side, crazy making behavior, deception, lies, and so on. Our guest is Steven Benmor, a Family Law lawyer who only handles matrimonial cases.   He takes us through the critical steps and thinking behind dealing with the difficult issues and personalities.   Steven is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada, Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, Co-chair of the Board of Access For Parents and Children in Ontario, Executive Member of the Family Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association, Member of the Board of the Ontario Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Member of the Board of the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, Member of The Advocates Society, Member of the Toronto

This edition of Single Again! Now What? begins with exciting news from Joanie.  Steve tells of reinventing a past relationship.  He has learned to be single and his current relationship has morphed into the "friends with benefits" type, and it seems to be working for everyone.  Joanie provides tips for healing after a break-up, and together, Joanie and Steve show that living alone isn't so bad after all.  If you are going through this now and having a tough time, rest assured that you will become settled in time. Steve decided to cold call a potential co-host who had emailed for a chance to be on the show and we introduce you to Tommy Maloney, author of 25 Tips for divorced Dads.  Tommy shares some of his wit and wisdom and turns out to be a very interesting guest.  If you're looking for ways to improve the relationship with your kids after a divorce or find it hard to get along with your stepchildren, Tommy provides some valuable advice. Let us know what you think of Tommy by writing us at DivorceSourceRadio

On this edition of Single Again! Now What? with Joanie Winberg and Steve Peck, Dottie Coffman joins us as a possible co-host for our show.  Like Dottie?  Let us know.  Think YOU should be on the air with us?  Send us an email and tell us why you think you would be great on our show. Topics in the show include: Natural childbirth If you had a C Section during your first pregnancy do you need to have one for the next child? Men in the delivery room How strange are accents from different cities? Dating Disasters Terrestrial radio vs. Podcasts - How radio is changing And much more. For more on our co-host visit her Facebook page.   For more free programs related to divorce and life after divorce, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.  For more on Single Again! Now What? visit our Facebook page. 

Family Law attorney, Henry Gornbein, continues his series, The Divorce Process. In this episode, Henry addresses questions related to filing for divorce.  Some believe that it matters who files first.  You may be surprised with Henry's answer. Others feel they would be best represented by a firm that markets directly to men or women.  Henry dispels the need for a specialized law firm. Filing is never an easy decision to make and shouldn't be taken lightly.  Henry provides information and insight for anyone considering divorce in this important legal series. For more on Henry Gornbein, visit: www.FamilyLawOfMichigan.com. For more programs related to divorce and life after divorce, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.  Join our community and be notified of new programs by "liking" our Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/DivorceSourceRadio.

Steve has finally returned from Captiva Island, Florida.  Joanie and Steve catch up and we bring you up to speed with what's going on at Divorce Source Radio. Topics include: How business associates expect you to connect while on vacation  How do you plan your work/life priorities? Finding your special purpose in life Having money doesn't always make you happy Joanie, The Bird Woman from Boston? Co-Host tryouts and much more. For more programs related to divorce and life after divorce, visit: www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.  For more on Joanie and Single Again! Now What?, visit: www.Facebook.com/SingleAgainNowWhat.

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On this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie Winberg and Steve Peck speak with the author of Guy Free, Working on Me, Shauna Hoffman.Guy Free Working On Me is not meant to be a permanent lifestyle. It is meant to be a time in your life where you stop basing your worth, your happiness, and your self esteem on having a man at your side. This is going to be an all out re-deciding of who you are, who you want to be and what you feel inside.In the program we discuss: The Key points for a good relationship Why we sometime seek out our opposite for a partner The importance of matching values in relationships The importance of healthy sex And much more. For more on Shauna Hoffman, visit www.WorkingOnMe.com.Joanie and Steve are still searching for a new co-host and we're looking for listeners that would like to give it a shot by doing a show with us.  Listeners, be sure to pitch in with your thoughts on those who come on the air with us by emails at: DivorceSouceRadio@gmail.com or via our Facebook page at: www

The Single Again! Now What? auditions have begun.  Joanie Winberg and Steve Peck invite their first co-host, Tasher (as she prefers to be called) as a possible replacement for co-host, Lesley Hatfield. Tasher is from Houston, and the owner/creator of DivorceAndScaredNoMore.com. She is a mom of three grown children and a grandmother of three.She is one of the few people on the planet whose wedding and divorce anniversary are the same date only 26 years later.  She is a shining example of how to turn a lemon into a Zesty Lemon Sorbet and share with the world.Hot topics for today’s show: Why do married couples find it acceptable to poke fun of their spouses in public? Is this one of the causes of divorce? If you have been on the receiving end of being told that your spouse wants a divorce, than listen to one of the most unusual and shocking stories of how a husband learned his wife wanted a divorce The importance of making time to sing and dance (even in the rain) How the new methods of dating can help you work

Heartwarming, dream come true, and a family reunion.  These are but a few words that ring true, and bring tears of sadness and happiness. Family law attorney Ron Supancic shares his touching and personal story of his parents divorce and subsequent remarriage almost 30 years later; and the profound impact it has had on his life.  This is a first for Ron, as he has never publically shared his family story, and we were honored and privileged to have heard it first – and be able to share it with our special listeners.  This episode of The Smart Divorce is not to be missed.  It’s a true Hollywood story with an ending that many children of divorce can only dream of, a parent’s reunion after many years of divorce.  There are so many life lessons that Ron teaches us; how he has become a wounded healer, uses the talking stick, what it means to develop your mission statement for divorce.  There is much to learn – tune in to hear this powerful story of encouragement and hope.  A few highlights from Ron’s story ………•    P

This episode of Single Again! Now What? begins with the ongoing search for a co-host to join Joanie and Steve on the show. Ever dream of being a radio star?  Here's your chance, listen for details. Today's special guest is Maurie Pressman, M.D., author of Living in The Supermind.  Dr Pressman is the Medical Director and Founder of the Pressman Center for Mind/Body Wellness, with offices in Philadelphia.  This is a clinic which focuses on spiritual psychotherapy and the exploration of the human soul.  Living in The Supermind reveals that there is within us a mind beyond imagination.   It is a Supermind which offers the power of knowledge, love, and inspiration beyond dreams.  But it must be opened. The Supermind is the mind of dream and spirit.  For more on Dr. Pressman and his book, visit: www.MauriePressman.com. Other show topics include: Motorcycles, men love 'em, most wives hate 'em Keys to a lasting relationship What to do when you run into an ex and their new love interest Single Again! Now What? is soo

It’s tough enough being a parent this days, but when you add in the layer of co-parenting with your children’s other parent, it can become complicated – the good news is, it doesn’t need to be.Our guest, Dr. Isolina Ricci, Ph.D., is the author of the enduring classic for parents Mom's House, Dad's House, Mom's House, Dad's House for KIDS, and the newly released The CoParenting Toolkit. She is an internationally renowned licensed family therapist, educator, and mediator whose work has inspired and supported two generations of parents. Many of her pioneering concepts such as "Parenting Plans," the "business-like" approach for managing conflict and communications, better words to replace legal terms like "custody" and "visitation," have all become accepted standards.In this episode of The Smart Divorce we discuss how to co-parent without conflict, do what’s in your children’s best interest and more.  Topics include: The 3 lane Co-Parenting Highway How parents can build on their strengths “The Miserable Middle”

In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, we explore what Freud called “the unconscious” –  the collection of repressed thoughts, wishes, fantasies and drives, many of which have an aggressive quality. What is the relevance? Inside these unconscious conflicts lies the answer to why we are attracted to and or seem to attract a certain kind of person. The show is called Conscious Dating and our guest is Elizabeth J. Tupling, MS, TLLP is a psychotherapist specializing in individual, and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Huntington Woods, Michigan. For  the person who is wondering why they are always drawn to the “bad boy” or “bad girl”, the addict, the emotionally and or legally unavailable person, it’s important to “open up the hood and look underneath”.   What we’ll usually find is a long standing, established pattern of being attracted to the same kind of person, and not knowing why.  Like a moth to a flame, we drift toward exactly what we consciously know is not healthy for

Single Again! Now What? is back!  This time Joanie and Steve are looking for answers to questions women have about men. Joining us on the show is the author of the award winning book Seeing With The Heart.  William Lacey is a social commentator and we discuss the development of "spiritual sight". His book also speaks about the opportunities for the personal growth and transformation during difficult times of trial and change. William provides a man’s perspective (with Steve’s help) to the most pressing questions that women wonder about men including relationships, faith and social issues. Don’t worry ladies, Joanie shared the woman’s point of view as well. Some of the questions women have about men: 1) What are the things that turn a man off when he is just getting to know a woman on the first couple of dates?2) How can a woman be sure there won’t be affairs in a relationship?3) Why do men feel they need to fix everything when I simply want to be heard?4) Why won’t men stop and ask for directions? For more in

Part 5 of our series, The Anatomy of An Affair continues with David Feder. Listener note: This is Part 4 of this series, and if you are finding this program through our archive directory, iTunes or Stitcher Radio, it is advised you begin with program 1 and follow the podcasts in their original order. In this episode, David answers questions on might have if they have been involved in an affair such as: Should I agree to therapy with my partner if he hasn’t ended his affair yet? What is the best way to end my affair with my Affair Partner? How do I make my partner feel safe when he/she pushes me away.  It’s frustrating and I am feeling hopeless.  I can’t seem to do anything right. How do I rebuild trust after an affair?  Are there steps to follow? What about sex after an affair?  I don’t feel like it but I’m afraid if I say no, it will be my fault that my partner goes back to his Affair Partner? What is Forgiveness? Should I tell my children about the affair? Affairs in the workplace - What do I do if you bot

Our guest, Matthew Sullivan, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, who specializes in forensic child and family psychology. He has been in private practice for 20 years, specializing in Forensic Family psychology. Dr. Sullivan is a pioneer in the field of Parenting Coordination, , and has led the development of Parenting Coordination across the U.S. He is one of the most experienced Parent Coordinators (called Special Master in California) in the country.  In 2012, he received the Joseph Drown award from the California Association of Family and Conciliation Courts for “outstanding services to children” in the state.  He has written articles, presented and done training at numerous national and international venues on topics such as high-conflict divorce, Parent Coordination, Forensic Consultation Court-involved therapy and Child Alienation. In this episode of The Smart Divorce we explore the benefits of a Parenting Coordinator, and the importance of this professional while helping co-parents reduce conflict.  We

Joanie and Steve are back with the Love Doctor, Edward Lichten, M.D. to discuss the love hormone Oxytocin, as well as his Honeymoon cream that helps women achieve better orgasms. The dynamic duo also discuss: Joanie's new program, Finding the Work/Play Balance with Your Relationship How to deal with a partner that doesn't know how o have fun How we let our guard down in relationships Steve falls asleep while counseling a friend How to find your special purpose in life And much more. Visit www.Facebook.com/SingleAgainNowWhat for single again resources, show info and much more.  For more free programs related to divorce, visit www.DivorceSourceRadio.com.

Part 4 of our series, The Anatomy of An Affair continues with David Feder.  In this episode we take a look at why affairs happen.  David discusses the different types of affairs and what recovery entails. We also explore what you should do when you suspect your spouse is cheating and help you understand why the affair happened. Listener note: This is Part 4 of this series, and if you are finding this program through our archive directory, iTunes or Stitcher Radio, it is advised you begin with program 1 and follow the podcasts in their original order. For more on David Feder, visit: www.MyLifeAfterAn Affair.com.

This week on Single Again! Now What?, Joanie & Steve are celebrating the return of spring and the hope that summer brings. Joanie answers a couple of listener questions on the show, including one from a mom that wonders, does it make you a bad mom if you feel the need to medicate in order to cope with hectic life of raising your kids?  Joanie discusses what she learned from Dr Maurie Pressman s book, Living In The Supermind, and shares how this book helps us better understand the process or quieting our negative mind chatter without the need for medication. Other topics discussed include: The power of meditation The new Single Again! Now What? Facebook page Summer concerns for skin cancer Youth sports and girls softball Major League Baseball is back! How the more you try finding the perfect mate, the less likely you are to do so. And much more. For more on Joanie, Lesley and Steve, visit the Single Again! Now What Facebook page or write them at: DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com. For more programs related to

Psychic and Energy Healer Helene joins Steve Peck and shares her spiritual insight into stopping the madness during and post divorce.  Helene resides in Salem, Massachusetts and works with clients all over the world, offering guidance and support from the Angelic Realm. As one of the nation's leading energy healers, Helene brings a unique perspective to the process of going through divorce and moving on to a healthier, new life.  In this program, Helene teaches how your own personal energy can have an influence on a strained relationship.  Other topics in the program include: •    How can we remain calm in spite of all that is going on around us?•    How to deal with the legal challenges•    Dealing with the financial aspects of divorce•    Worrying about our children•    How can we lower the conflict in a high conflict divorce?•    What to do if our ex is saying hurtful and false things to friends, family and our kids?•    How can we strengthen our personal Energy? For more information on Helene or to sched