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In this episode of Divorce Source Radio from TDE 2012, Steve chats with California attorney Mark Baer. The topic is finding the "right fit" attorney for your divorce. Marks Baer believes we need more problem-solving attorneys, and, unfortunately, they don't teach this skill in law school.  Mark provides tips on finding a "right fit" attorney.  He also shares his personal story of growing up in a family with a high conflict divorce, which resulted in the loss of contact with his father. Baer understands divorce from a unique perspective and is one of the leading divorce attorneys in the country. Topics in the program include:: Finding the "right fit" Problem Solving Attorney for your case How to tell if your attorney has good client management skills The fallout for children of divorce and how it affects them later in life Why parental alienation may not always be parental alienation Why the divorce rate continues to rise in 2nd and 3rd marriages Should you keep or sell the house during divorce? For more on

Becoming the most awesome single dad is our new episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch. Dads often get under played in society and the media…..Disney dads, born again fathers, dads that disappear from their children’s lives…..and then there’s our guest Joel Schwartzberg. Joel is an award-winning humorist, personal essayist and screenwriter whose work has appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, New Jersey Monthly, The New York Post, The New York Daily News, The Star Ledger, Babble.com, and in the flimsy pages of regional parenting magazines around the country.  He’s the author of The 40-Year-Old Version: Humoirs of a Divorced Dad, a unique and award-winning collection of funny and personal essays that examine how divorce reinvents relationships with kids and one's own sense of Dadhood. Joel offers great tips and insights on being a part-time Dad in a full-time life -- a meaningful interview for any parent, particularly the millions who've gone through divorce with their senses of humor

This program was recorded at The Divorce Expo in March, 2012, and features Singer/Songwriter, Terry Radigan.  Radigan debuted her first solo record, Radigan, which was released in 2000, and was praised by the likes of Billboard, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, and Mademoiselle, among others. Since then, Radigan has had her songs recorded by powerhouses, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, Patty Loveless, Anuna, City High, Vinyl Pinups, and many more. Fast forward to 2012, and you’ll find Radigan's latest album, The Breakdown of a Breakup.  The album is a candid story of the breakup of a twenty-year relationship; sorrow, anger, wilderness, and the final phase of empowerment and moving on. Terry shares her personal breakup story and tells how writing her new album was a form of therapy.  (The good news is, writers write some of their biggest hits during a breakup, and this album is awesome!)  And if you find yourself going through divorce, you'll totally relate to her songs. In this podcast, we feature tw

On this episode of The Intelligent Divorce with Mark Banschick, M.D., Dr. James Hollis joins us and provides insight into our lives and relationships. James Hollis, Ph.D., taught Humanities for 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland.  He is a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice, in Houston, Texas, where he is also Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center of Houston. Dr. Hollis has published eleven books with total sales well over 100,000 copies, the most recent being Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life (Gotham Books/Penguin). What is your life's purpose, and does it have  meaning?  What happens when we get off purpose?  Dr. Hollis helps us understand how we can be our worst enemy.  Much of our current unrest can be attributed to our experiences as children and young adults.  The paradox is that the adaptations that were necessary during childhood  often stand as the imprisoning behaviors and va

This week, Divorce Source Radio will be featuring shows recorded the The Divorce Expo in Novi Michigan.  You'll be hearing from presenters as well as exhibitors, offering unique products and services to those going through or post divorce. This program features a unique online organizational product designed to help keep divorced couples organized. 2Houses.com helps Communications between separated or divorced parents. This online system helps you to manage your parenting schedule, keep track of shared expenses, exchange school, after-school activities, medical, and other types of information. This program features 2Houses founder, Gill Ruidant who traveled from Belgium to attend the show.  For more information, visit: www.2Houses.com.

Spring has sprung, and Joanie in Massachusetts, Lesley in Atlanta, and Steve in Detroit are lovin' it! We're calling this episode our Spring Open Forum as we touch on a ton of topics.  We talk about disappointments when life doesn't go your way. We then shift into sports, and as it turns out, Joanie and Lesley are avid sports fans. Topics discussed in this episode include: Do men prefer women who like sports? Do men like to shop, and how do you shop for a man? Hormone Replacement Therapy thoughts from last week's show Does sex bring you closer to your mate? How would you feel if your ex died? We're like a tennis ball at Wimbledon, changing topics left and right.  Don't forget to visit our new Facebook page and "Like" us. Email questions, comments, or show suggestions to DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com, or phone them in to our listener line, at (248) 686-2256.

Getting over divorce and the emotional feelings that go along with it isn't easy.  In this episode of Sex after Divorce with Juliana Neiman, we take a look at emotional obstacles that might prevent us from moving forward into healthy sexual relationships. Some may enter into a new relationship only to find themselves still harboring feelings of low self-esteem and fear that their new relationship will go the same path as their last one.  By confronting our emotional issues up front and gaining a better understanding of ourselves, our fears and negative feelings fade away. Juliana also addresses sexual emotions and fears that cause some people to feel insecure about becoming sexually involved with a new partner, and we discuss how to feel more comfortable with our own sexuality.

On this episode of "Ask Henry" with family law attorney Henry Gornbein, a listener phones in a question regarding psychological evaluations.  Henry answers the listener's question and goes on to provide a better understanding of what psychological evaluations are and how they work during a divorce from the legal perspective. If you have a question you would like to answer on a future show, email your question to DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com or phone your question into our Listener Line at (248) 686-2256.

So how are you feeling post divorce?  How's your energy, weight or mood?  If you're feeling in a funk, it may be more than just your divorce, it could be a hormone imbalance. As we age, both men and women's hormone levels change.  This can result in depression, weight loss/gain, and reduced mental acuity. The loss of healthy hormone levels in women account for their menopause and the reduction of male hormones can cause andropause in men.  Women don't have to suffer through menopause and men don't have to suffer depression and erectile dysfunction. Balanced hormone levels in couples can equal a closer, loving  bond, and in this episode of Single Again! Now What?, world renowned anti aging physician, Dr. Edward Lichten, joins the show to tell us why. Joanie, Lesley and Steve talk to Dr. Lichten about: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) The health benefits of healthy hormone levels The ill effects of declining hormone levels How hormones can increase your sex drive The risks of HRT Our toxic environment And mo

In this episode of The Intelligent Divorce with Mark Banschick, M.D., we discuss Trauma.  Most of us has heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a severe form of trauma.  This is triggered by a severe event such a car accident, or the trauma of a battlefield. We're going to discuss the most common form, Complex Trauma, and see how it can creep into our relationships.  Complex trauma can occur as a result of domestic violence or from suffering a trauma at an early age and now in adulthood, issues trigger past trauma. So the question is, have you been traumatized and if so, is there treatment available? Once you recognize your triggers you can begin the process of detoxifying the trauma.  Dr. Banschick believes that traumas can be treated with much success and offers hope for a peaceful future. 

Stress not only affects our mental wellbeing, but our physical health as well.  Our guest, Dr. Vivien Brown a family physician and Vice President for MEDISYS Health Group, Inc., in charge of Medical Affairs (http://www.medisys.ca/) explores the impact of stress on the body and how you can actually prevent disease and illness – because “nothing makes you feel more fragile than getting sick.” Dr. Brown shares with us the importance of preventative medicine and what you can do at a time when your body is most vulnerable.   An award winner for teaching on many levels, Dr. Brown’s major interests are in the area of health promotion and prevention for women, and continuing medical education. She is particularly focused in the area of Adult Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Illness. Topics include: The impact of stress on the immune system on our lives Focusing on a healthy lifestyle and understanding modifiable risks Health promotion and health prevention The importance of a fitness program Important immuniza

On this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie, Lesley and Steve discuss internet dating.  The trio talk about their experiences and thoughts about this popular dating trend for the single again crowd. Is dating after divorce different for men than women?  How do you go from meeting on a dating site to meeting in person?  Is face-to-face Skyping a better way to find a love interest?  We cover it all and much more.  We also touch on the topic of loneliness after divorce, and, as usual, we do it with plenty of laughs.  We also give a shout out to our friends listening in Singapore.  (We love Singapore!) The program includes a visit from Cindy Sample, author of Dying for a Date and the sequel, Dying for a Dance.  Her books are receiving rave reviews.  Author Linda Lovely raves:  "In Cindy Sample's newest humor-packed mystery, the author packages her whodunit puzzle in the glittering wrapper of ballroom dance competition.  With pacing as energetic as a mambo, Dying for a Dance will have readers turning page

In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, Certified Divorce Coach & Master Energy Practitioner, Karen McMahon, is our guest and helps us understand Victim Mentality. Many people fee victimized after going through divorce and victimization is counterproductive in moving forward with our new life.  When people feel victimized, their focus is centered on themselves and their personal energy becomes very low and destructive. Karen teaches us how to shift out of victim mentality by addressing the following topics: Realizing that getting angry is a step in the right direction How to change your thoughts from why you can't to why you can Understanding the first step is awareness How to detach from conflict into detachment The role forgiveness plays is detaching from victim mentality And much more. Ultimately, we all want to live in peace and joy.  We need to get past conflict, into forgiveness and then to compassion.  Once we reach that place, we can live in peace and move towards a more joyful

Joanie, Lesley and Steve take an online personality assessment test to determine their personality traits. This is a fun test that listeners can take as well for more insight into their traits and what they should be looking for in a partner.  Joanie's labeled a S. D. I., Lesley a I.D., and Steve's a I/SD.  So what in the world does that mean and can knowing our personality traits help us improve relationships?  The online assessment test takes you only about 15-20 minutes to complete. It provides concise, yet very helpful insights based on your answers. The assessment also includes charts and your scores. Don't look at this as a test as this is something you can't fail. There are no right or wrong answers, just your individual preferences. So come along for the ride as we get a better handle on what makes us tick. Only Joanie, Lesley and Steve can make test taking fun!  ;)  For more on the Single Again! Now What! show, "follow us" and add some pithy comments on our new Facebook Page. Write our hosts at: Div

In this episode of Sex after Divorce with Juliana Neiman, our topic is Better Sexual Communications and How Sexuality Changes with Age. In most cases of divorce, there had been a breakdown in how partners communicate their sexual needs leaving them frustrated and unfulfilled.  This program helps us understand how sexuality changes with age.  Communicating your sexual needs to your new partner is a way to reignite your sexuality regardless of your age. Topics in the program include: How divorce can affect your sexual self esteem How to provide feedback to your partner Sexual questionnaire with questions to ask yourself And much more. Also discussed in the program are three books recommended by Juliana which are available from our Recommended Reading tab.  The books are: Secrets of the Sexually Satisfied Woman: Ten Keys to Unlocking Ultimate Pleasure by Dr. Laura Berman, From Age-ing to Sage-ing: A Profound New Vision of Growing Older by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Sensual Sex: Awakening Your Senses and De

Announcing the Winner of The Smart Divorce Resource ToolKit! Thank you to everyone who listened and “Liked” the program – How to Save Time, Money and Your Sanity When Going Through Divorce. Steve Peck announces the winner in this program and tells how other listeners can receive a special price exclusive to DSR listeners.  ("If you're going through divorce, you need this program." - Steve Peck) Tune in and hear who won, and more about The Smart Divorce Resource ToolKit.  Order your copy of The Smart Divorce Resource ToolKit and save!  Just mention that you heard about the program on Divorce Source Radio, and receive your ToolKit for only $49 – a 25% savings off the regular price of $64.99.  Start saving your time, money and your sanity when going through divorce today by emailing info@thesmartdivorce.com 

Have you ever stopped to think why the divorce rate rises with each subsequent marriage, or why seemingly great relationships don’t work? In this episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch, Deborah and Steve Peck discuss relationships – what’s great and what isn’t.  All too often people fall into the same relationship patterns – they get involved with the same “type” that didn’t work for them previously like physical appearance or character traits.   Today’s conversation includes: 5 Significant messages to be mindful of Avoid repeating the bad relationship patterns A candid story of Steve Peck’s relationship mistakes Deborah shares how she overcame her relationship immaturity An interesting and informative show filled with insight and candor.   Deborah speaks to the article she wrote Midlife Divorce: Blame it on Your Parents? http://www.more.ca/relationships/single-life/midlife-divorce-blame-it-on-your-parents/a/33856

This is a Special Divorce Expo Detroit Preview.  Joost Allard of The Divorce Expo (TDE) joins us with a show update and we chat with some of the speakers who will be presenting on the weekend of March 24 - 25. Tickets are only $35.00 for the weekend event and an optional mixer will take place the night of the 24th.  Over 50 of the nations leading experts will be presenting during this power packed weekend.  Weather contemplating, going through or post divorce, you'll find what you are looking for at The Divorce Expo, For more information, visit: www.TheDivorceExpo.com.

In this episode of The Intelligent Divorce with Mark Banschick, M.D., we discuss learning disabilities in children and help identify signs that a child may be in trouble.  If you suspect your child is having difficulty in school due to the stress of divorce or a learning disability, it's important to get them tested and identify the problem as soon as possible. Getting your child into a set routine is a great way to balance their life. Good sleeping, eating, and study habits are critical to your child's wellbeing, and Dr. Banschick provides an example of what this looks like.  We also identify common learning disabilities and provide options for treatment, including prescribed medication.  5% of children in school today are dealing with ADHD.  If you suspect that your child may be exhibiting signs of ADD, ADHD, or a learning disability, know that you're not alone--evaluation and help are available.  Be proactive in getting help for your child. Topics in the program include: Setting a routine for your child

There's a new relatively new way of achieving stress reduction and it based on the same principles that have been used for thousands of years in acupuncture.  It's called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique,) and results are delivered without the needles of acupuncture.  To achieve the stress-relieving benefits of EFT, all one needs to know is how to tap.  As simple as this sounds, "tapping" different parts of your body has produced remarkable clinical results of stress reduction and is used by many Major League athletes, as well as business professionals.  Divorce is one of the most stressful situations we face in life, so the potential benefits from EFT could help thousands of our listeners. In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, Brad Yates, an expert in EFT, joins us and explains how we might benefit from tapping.  Brad has had the privilege and pleasure of working with a diverse group of clients, from CEOs to professional and NCAA athletes, from chiropractors and psychiatrists to corporate