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Happy New Year from Joanie, Lesley & Steve! This episode begins with a discussion of New Year's resolutions and how some people deal with holidays being alone.Lesley was in Ohio for the holidays and take us on a guided tour of her holiday season with her son, including a possible concussion from a sledding incident. The Single Again saga continues for Steve as he prepares for his first eHarmony date ever this weekend.  Steve also had a breakthrough with his ex wife who he hasn't spoken with for four years and the two have agreed to meet and see if they can begin communicating again. And finally, Joanie brings us Rosalind Sedacca of www.ChildCenteredDivorce.com to help us understand the importance of parenting after divorce for the sake of our children.Have a healthy & happy New Year!

People who need family lawyers are different from people who need other types of lawyers. If you are going through a separation or divorce, or if you need help with child custody or access, child or spousal support, or a children’s aid society issue, your case is about your life.The lawyer you choose, and how the separation agreement is settled will also determine how amicable or adversarial the divorce process is, once again impacting your life.  In this episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch, family law lawyer, John Schuman helps us understand the differences between all of the Alternative Dispute Resolutions to consider when coming to a separation agreement.  We discuss the importance of staying out of court, but also when it might the only option.   John has litigated before every level of court in Ontario, so readily understands the outcomes – not only from a decision perspective, but the impact on emotions as well.  For more on John Schuman, visit: http://www.devrylaw.ca/ and read Nobody A

Happy New Year from Single Again! Now What?!  Lesley is in Ohio for Christmas break with her son and Joanie and Steve are holding court in this episode. As Steve continues his path of being recently single, he finds himself asking many questions, such as, Why do relationships break up so quickly?  Why don't we try harder to honor our vows and Why do we seem to live in a throw away society when it comes to the ones we once loved? Steve references the movie he recently saw titled "Hope Springs".  The movie tells the story of a middle-aged couple attending an intense, week-long counseling session to work on their relationship after thirty years of marriage.  Communication is the key to staying in healthy relationship, and Steve wonders how we can believe what any wife, husband or lover says when months or years later, they seem to forget their vows. We'd love to hear your thoughts, write us at: DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com or sound off on our Facebook Page at: www.Facebook.com/SingleAgainNowWhat.

Many people transitioning through a divorce want to distance themselves from the other party as quickly as possible and this can result in poor, and ultimately  expensive, mistakes. Prematurely paying off  joint credit cards, selling personal property, and buying or selling real estate are some examples that require extreme caution prior to the final settlement. Buying a new home is a common first step to cleanse a person of the divorce experience. They want to leave the marital home and strike out on their own, make a fresh start and solidify their independence. What better way to express their new situation than to create an oasis in the form of a new home. Divorce Real Estate Specialist, Joan Rogliano joins us to discuss the up and downside of real estate during divorce.  Divorce Consultant, Deborah Moskovitch joins the show as well adding her expert opinion.  If you are going through the process of divorce and own real estate, this is a "must hear" show. For more on Joan Rogliano, visit: www.RoglianoRealE

Joanie Lesley & Steve are back with their final show before Christmas and the conversation picks up where it left off last week, with being single again and the journey of on-line dating. Steve shares his experience with someone he has recently met on eHarmony and Joanie shares her personal experiences with the dating site as well.  Both of the girls are providing advice to Steve on what to look for and watch out for during this adventure. Tis the season to be sick, and Lesley and Steve share their germ phobia and love for Pruell.  Lesley has some funny stories of how her son cleans up after school and her plans to visit family in Ohio. From all of us at Single Again! Now What? and Divorce Source Radio, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.  While Lesley is in Ohio next week, Joanie and Steve will be back on the air with another pre new year and end of the world show. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more information on our show and hosts at www.Facebook.com/SingleAgainNowWhat.

What if you could change the negative thoughts and behaviors that have been detrimental to healthy relationships in the past? Have you ever had feelings of being blamed, underappreciated, rejected or even un-loved in a past or current relationship?  Imagine what would happen if you were able to "rewire" your brain and eliminate your negative feelings and replace them with positive feelings that make you feel  accepted, appreciated valued, loved and successful. On this episode of The Smart Divorce, recorded at The Family Support Expo in Toronto, co-founder of NEXT Integrative Mind Sciences, David Folk joins us to discuss the potential for changing our brain, (Neuroplasticity), and transforming our lives. David's NEXT program guides students through a series of exercises that teach you to utilize your brain's own natural plasticity by creating new and lasting patterns of behavior.  Armed with new abilities for emotional behavioral regulation, graduates of the couples and families program consistently report rad

One of the biggest fears post-divorce are finances.  Trusting yourself to make financial choices is a big issue, especially when it comes to your divorce settlement.  Our guest, Dr. Deborah Nixon, helps us to understand what we need to do.  Dr. Nixon is an entrepreneur, professor, executive, consultant, and community volunteer; she has identified a common need in today’s cautious working environment for trusting professional relationships. Economic instability has undercut our readiness to trust one another – and this is especially hard in divorce.  We’re gong to relate this all to your post-divorce life. Dr. Nixon helps us understand the importance of building and maintaining trust in ourselves when making financial decisions – especially when it’s post-divorce, and the worry is “what about my future?”   She has developed the MyMoneyMindset and Trust Intelligence Program and shares her work, to help us with financial decision-making. We discuss the intangibles of trust, reputation and integrity to make them

Happy Holidays from the Single Again! Now What? posse! On this episode, Joanie, Lesley and Steve talk about custody issues divorced couples face during the holidays.  Lesley's ex is choosing to be out of state and away from his son for Christmas in order to spend time with a new love interest.  Steve and Joanie have strong feelings about this, but Lesley is taking the high road and doing what's in the best interest of her son. This is the first show recorded from the new DSR studio, as Steve has recently moved and took the studio with him.  Since Steve left everything to his wife after their divorce three years ago and has been living in a furnished place since, this entailed buying EVERYTHING new for the new place, an exhausting and expensive task that many find themselves doing after leaving a marriage and starting over. The conversation turns to e-Dating services and the trio share their experiences with this.  Joanie has been there, done that, Steve is just checking it out, and Lesley is far too busy to c

The holidays bring stress, which sometimes leads to overindulging. This year, learn to approach the the season with mindfulness. Join Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian and local food enthusiast, Joins Joanie, Lesley & Steve to discuss ways to have a healthier holiday season. Nicole Cormier helps busy people find balance in their over-worked, over-stressed lives. Delicious Living Nutrition is dedicated to inspire each client to manage their energy and life in a way which creates positive relationships with food. My approach is simple: eating real, whole, delicious foods that are exciting. In this program you will learn to: Achieve optimal health Decrease your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes Increase your energy level Improve your quality of life and well-being Decrease your medications For more on Nicole Cormier, visit: www.DiliciousLivingNutrition.com.

The holidays can be a challenging time for families going through divorce. We have these images of perfect family holidays, yet your own family is coping with a situation that is anything but perfect. In this program, psychologist, Dr. Larry Friedberg, provides advice to help get you through the holidays in this classic DSR broadcast.. This Program Covers: Dealing with ALL holidays including: Christmas, Hanukkah , Easter, Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Graduations How to deal with your feelings and emotions during this trying time Understanding issues your children may be dealing with during the holiday season Dividing parenting time between you and your ex Tips for holiday parties and gatherings to ease the stress Is it proper to begin dating around the holidays

On this episode of Sex After Divorce with Juliana Neiman, we discuss sexual indiscretions. Infidelity happens in relationships for many different reasons.  Some feel they aren't receiving the attention they deserve from their partner, and seek a sexual or emotional relationship elsewhere.  For others, it may be something that happened out of the blue, and afterwards, left them feeling guilty and ashamed. Some marriages head towards divorce after a partner who has had an indiscretion told their partner of their affair.  The question is, if you are in a relationship and had an affair, realized it was a mistake, and vow to never do it again, should you tell your partner?  You might be surprised with Juliana's answer. Also discussed in the program: Open relationships Is an emotional affair more damaging than a sexual affair? How to prevent an affair And much more. For more on Juliana Neiman, visit: www.Juliana Neiman.com.

Is possible that your hormones could have played a role in the demise of your marriage?  Dr. Edward Lichten believes that many relationship problems can be directly traced to hormone imbalances. Did your sex life with your ex cease to exist ?  Did you find yourself having an affair because you weren't getting your needs met at home?  Did the personality of your ex drastically change from the person you fell in love with?   Do you find your sex drive has diminished?  Have you lost energy, focus and your zest for life?  If you answered to more than one of these questions, and are in your late 30's and beyond, there is a chance a hormonal imbalance could be part of the problem. Dr. Lichten is the author of the Textbook of Bio-Identical Hormones and a leading researcher in the field of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  He joins us along with two of his patients and explains the hormonal connection  that can be attributed to married couples falling out of love and into divorce.  In this program, you'll learn how

From The Family Support Expo in Toronto, Canada, Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck features attorneys Lorne Fine and Stephanie Pasternak to discuss a more peaceful way to divorce. It's called Alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, and it has become very popular in recent years as the delay and expense associated with a divorce trial has encouraged lawyers and litigants to seek alternatives to divorce court. In alternative dispute resolution, parties typically engage the services of a neutral third party to help them resolve a divorce settlement without litigation. There are a number of advantages to alternative dispute resolution. It typically costs less, can be resolved more quickly and is usually less hostile than litigation. By choosing a method of alternative dispute resolution, you may eliminate stress and hardship on all parties involved. For more information on Lorne Fine and Stephanie Pasternak, visit: www.TorontoDivorceLaw.com.

This show begins with frustration.  Steve was trying to help Joanie log on to Google's Hangout for our first video podcast.  Joanie couldn't seen to work things out on her end bringing back the frustration Steve used to have with his no-tech ex.  After an hour, they trash the idea and go back to using Skype.  Have you ever argued with a partner over computer problems?  Then you'll relate to this segment. Tis the season to prepare for the holidays, and for some, the holiday season can be a depressing time.  Joanie offers tips on surviving the holidays if you find yourself alone.  Steve shares a sad story from a past show of a man who was so depressed that he was planning suicide. The dynamic duo also touch on Joanie's obsession for decorating for the holidays and plans for Thanksgiving.  The Single Again! posse is thankful that you are part of our community and we wish you the happiest holiday season.  Stop by and visit our Facebook page and join our community at: www.Facebook.com/SingleAgainNowWhat.

On this episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch, our guest is Denise Whitehead, a lawyer with a Ph.D. in Family Relations & Human Development.  She combines her legal and social science backgrounds and shares her important research on socio-legal practice and policy issues related to separation and divorce that affect all members of the family system – mothers, fathers and children. Dr. Whitehead discusses her dissertation research that involved in-depth interviews with young adults who spent time in shared custody as children and examined their perspectives on transitions, relationships and fairness.  The information is helpful on so many levels – but most importantly looks at what children really want, the outcomes and impact.  Topics in this program include: How shared custody is influencing parent child relationships Fairness in decision making What children want in a custody arrangement The importance of quality time with children Who “owns the time” ‘Managing-up:’ Young adult children

On this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie, Lesley & Steve download their thoughts on the recent elections.  (We're all glad to have the commercials off the air.) Lesley was tied up in traffic and does the entire show from her cell, leading to a discussion about traffic gridlock and transportation in major cities. Our conversation somehow turns the corner to Childbirth Lane as we reminisce about having our first child and the different birthing methods available.  And we all know that Lesley is single, so why is someone telling her she's going to be pregnant in the coming year??  And you can't talk about childbirth these days without having the fear that you child may be the one in eighty children born with autism.  How could this be happening and what's to blame for this? We end the show on a high note as we talk about the legalization of marijuana in two states this past election.  So grab some munchies and join us for the fun.  Also, for more information on our show and hosts, (including the t

We've heard of divorce coaches and divorce consultants, but never before a Divorce Doula!  In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, from The Family Support Expo in Toronto, Lynn Kaplan, (a.k.a.., Divorce Doula), joins us and explains her unique method of helping individuals navigate divorce more successfully. Lynn provides her clients with strategic planning and expert guidance to meet a full range of practical and emotional needs.  She educates and prepares them to work effectively and efficiently with other specialists, such as lawyers, accountants, or mediators to ensure a more economical use of your money, time, and emotional resources. If you're in the process of divorce, this program will show you that you don't have to go it alone. Divorce can be overwhelming, and Lynn helps her clients plan strategies to adapt to the changes that divorcing individuals and their children are undergoing as the family structure changes.  She also assists clients by preparing them for mediations and meetin

In this episode of Divorce Source Radio from The Family Support Expo in Toronto, our guest is family law attorney, Nathalie Boutet. Nathalie is a skilled Family Law lawyer with over 21 years of experience, and is committed to the practices of Mediation, Collaborative Law and out of court advocacy for separating couples and families. She is also a pioneer in the field of Neuro Family Law©, the integration of the science of the brain and the psychology of negotiation into law, to help professionals better understand and work with their clients and other professionals. Our discussion is centered around the fairness of divorce and ways to improve communications skills to ensure more clarity between you and your partner if you're in the process of divorce.  These same communication skills will help you in future relationships as well. For some, divorce will never seem fair, but there are ways to divorce more amicably if you are equipped with the proper knowledge. Topics in the program include: Is Canadian divorce

Lesley's back and she just celebrated her birthday!  (As a reminder to those new to our show, Lesley is in Atlanta, Joanie's in Boston and Steve's in Detroit.) Joanie felt the fallout of the Super Storm Sandy in Massachusetts and shares her experience. After discussing the depressing storm, it's time to get laughing. On today's show we take a look at Laughter Meditation and welcome you along for the joy ride.  Our guest is Pragito Dove, author of Laughter, Tears, Silence. She is also a meditation master and trainer. So what in the world is laughter meditation you ask?  It's a two stage process designed to lower stress (we all feel better after a good laugh, don’t we?), boosts the immune system, and can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It is even good for digestion. It's well-known that meditation techniques help reduce anxiety, and depression, allowing you to tap directly into your own source of natural well-being. Meditation also improves brain functioning, decision-making, and increases happiness.  So

It's normal to get angry from time-to-time, but what happens when you or a partner lose control and anger turns to rage?  In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, Latchman Narain, director-founder of the Anger Management Centre, joins us and helps decode anger and stress issues that can tear relationships apart. Many people believe that they can control others by using excessive anger and that this is a permanent solution to an issue. However, this only causes deeper problems in the long run. Sooner or later, the person who is being controlled will rebel in one way or another, which will, of course, negatively impact the relationship. In this program, we explore whether anger issues can be a result of something that happened during our childhood.  Latchman offers insight on how to gain control over anger and offers hope for those seeking help.  By learning to communicate with "solution talk," as opposed to "problem talk," disagreements with a partner become more productive and less confrontat