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In episode #8 of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie, Lesley and Steve explore "The 5 love Languages", based around the book "The 5 Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman.  After many years of counseling, Dr. Chapman noticed a pattern: everyone he had ever counseled had a “love language,” a primary way of expressing and interpreting love. He also discovered that, for whatever reason, people are usually drawn to those who speak a different love language than their own. Of the countless ways we can show love to one another, five key categories, or five love languages, proved to be universal and comprehensive—everyone has a love language, and we all identify primarily with one of the five love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, and Physical Touch. Joanie, Lesley and Steve took the 5 Love Languages assessment on www.5LoveLanguages.com and discuss their results.  The question is... what love language do you speak?  You'll have a better idea by the end of this program and cat

In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, Psychologist, Dr. Larry Friedberg, returns to answer listener questions.   Topics in the program include:   The Emotionally Abused Male:  Does your relationship with your girlfriend or wife leave you feeling bad about yourself?  Do you frequently feel misunderstood, rejected, vilified and devalued in your relationship?  Do you feel trapped or stuck?  Do you believe it’s possible for men to be emotionally abused by women?  Believe it.  It happens all the time.  The stereotype of an abusive relationship is that of a man physically beating a woman.  Society has yet to acknowledge the vast number of women who emotionally abuse men.  In fact, the men who are being abused oftentimes don’t realize that their wife’s or girlfriend’s behavior is abusive.   A listener phones in his question to Dr. Friedberg.   Parental Alienation:  A listener writes Dr. Friedberg regarding her ex's attempt to alienate their children from her.  She is without money or resources an

Valentine's Day can be difficult for anyone going through divorce or even people who have been divorced for years but haven't fully let go of their past relationship. Juliana Neiman shares how Valentine's Day can be a holiday filled with opportunity rather than one filled with grief in this episode of Sex after Divorce.  Valentine's Day can provide an opportunity for growth and reflection, it can also be a time to pamper and love yourself more. Topics in the program include: Finding friends or family to spend time with Volunteering as a means of getting outside yourself and sharing love with others Giving yourself the gift of acceptance Ways to pamper yourself on Valentine's Day Learning to feel comfortable about being alone And much more. Happy Valentine's Day!

It's time for another fun and insightful program on Single Again! Now What? with Joanie Winberg, Lesley Hatfield, and Steve Peck! In this episode, we discuss the adage, Opposites Attract.  However, in many such relationships, after the attraction, the opposite personalities can seem to attack.  Why do we tend to be attracted to others who are so different than us?  Do they fill the void of qualities we wish we had?  Even more interesting is how what we were once attracted to can later repel us. Single Again! Now What? now has its own Facebook Fan Page.  Come join our community, and share your thoughts and suggestions with us. We'd love to hear from you!  Click here, and "Like" our page, and join our community.  We look forward to chatting with you soon!

The very word “divorce” conjures up fear, sadness, anger, confusion and, for some, relief.  But the reality of what divorce really looks like and means with all of its implications are not always clear.  With close to 50% of marriages ending in divorce, we need to better employ strategies that will keep everyone, including those caught in the middle – often the children – moving towards a better life. Divorce can be a beginning even if it looks like an end.  No matter who you are, what your finances look like, whether you have children or working through issues, divorce can be complex and complicated, but it doesn’t need to be.  Almost all of us have questions, deal with problems and are faced with the myriad of concerns as we navigate the maze of divorce.  Hear Deborah Moskovitch and Steve Peck discuss the concerns and questions most of us have through divorce and the importance of making smart decisions – all with the help of The Smart Divorce Resource ToolKit. Topics include: The emotional, legal and f

Have you ever believed something negative about yourself, or felt "stuck" in life?  What's the worst kind of lie?  The one we tell ourselves. In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, our guests are Victoria Wynn and Laura Campbell. Victoria and Laura both serve as successful divorce coaches, and Victoria speaks openly about the lies she had told herself after her divorce from a 16-year marriage.  One of Victoria's lies was, "Because I'm a single mom of five kids, I won't find a good, devoted man to be my partner." She goes on to share the truth she ultimately learned: "Because I'm a single mom of five, I know how to love deeply, sacrifice, serve, and create unity." Victoria created The Lies I tell Myself Project after realizing the need for a custom-tailored process that explains how to know if you're lying to yourself, and most importantly: A way to figure out what the beautiful truth about yourself really is. Laura Campbell is an author and Divorce & Life Reinvention Coach, supporting wo

In this episode of Single Again! Now What?, Joanie, Lesley and Steve discuss Dating after Divorce, is it easier for men or women? Some think it's easier for women because men flock to them, and women have the opportunity to say yes or no.  Lesley talks about the discomfort of being single and alone at a restaurant or bar when guys feel that because she is alone, they have the right to approach her. Steve doesn't see anything wrong approaching a single woman at the bar if she is not wearing a ring as long as it's done tastefully, and Joanie helps us understand why we do what we do.  What would we do without Joanie? Come along for the fun as we learn, laugh, love and give a "shout out" to Singapore on Single Again! Now What? Episode #6

Under guidance from a health professional, medication can relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety, but it requires non-drug treatments to produce lasting changes and continuing relief from anxiety. Medication doesn't cure the underlying problem and is usually not a long-term solution. Anxiety medications also come with side effects and safety concerns, including the risk of addiction. In this episode of The Intelligent Divorce, Mark Banschick, M.D., discusses when drug therapy is deemed appropriate, but also offers healthy alternatives such as meditation, exercise and a healthy diet.  Many are surprised to learn that some natural alternatives may work as well as medication.  Dr. Banschick believes each patient is unique, and therefore, what suits one patient may not work for another.  This program provides options so that you can make a more informed decision regarding your mental and physical health.

The Pecking Order is where you'll find what's going on in and around Divorce Source Radio. Divorce Source Radio founder and host, Steve Peck, provides show updates and gives a shout out to Singapore.  You heard right, DSR has a large following there and Steve wants to know who's listening. Steve also talks about the upcoming Divorce Expo on March 24th and 25th in Michigan, and invites listeners to come to the show and party with him at the mixer the night of March 24th.  Divorce Source Radio will be recording shows from the expo and we hope to see you there.  For more on the show, visit: www.TheDivorceExpo.com. Finally, Steve talks about the shows on DSR including our New Show, Single Again! Now What? and encourages listeners to "like" our Facebook page, "follow" us on Twitter and visit our website  at www.DivorceSourceRadio.com. As always, thanks for listening and trusting us.  We believe in you and your future!

In this episode of Divorce Source Radio with Steve Peck, Steve speaks with the author of the bestselling book "Now That He's Gone - A Financial Therapist's Guide to Life After Loss", Beverly Tobocman. Beverly's book was written to inspire and comfort "suddenly single" women everywhere.  "Now That He's Gone" retells amazing stories of women who build emotional and financial security after losing their man and provides a straightforward blueprint for achieving inner peace and rebuilding life as a single. Topics in the program include: How to shift your attitude from one of loss to one of challenge and opportunity The question YOU must answer to live happily ever after Deciding whether to keep or sell the marital home How fears trick you into giving up The power of gratitude and the wisdom of letting go Are you going to be okay? And much more

They're baaack!  Our fun-loving trio is back together to bring you another episode of fun and deep thoughts.  This time, the discussion turns to The Stress of Divorce - The Price for Peace. Joanie Winberg, Lesley Hatfield and Steve Peck talk about the personal stress they experienced when going through their own divorces and discuss ways to make your divorce less stressful. Stress is no laughing matter, but somehow, Joanie, Lesley and Steve find a way to laugh at themselves and share what they learned through the process of divorce.  As they say, "laughter is the best medicine," and this show is the perscription for your wellbeing. Join Joanie, Lesley and Steve weekly for Single Again! Now What?  And if you ever have a question or show suggestion, write them at DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com.

Did you know that PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects more than just service members in the military?  PTSD results from exposure to a traumatic event, such as divorce – which could impact on how children’s lives unfold.  Dr. Robert J. Cipriano Jr. (www.simcipgroup.com), a preeminent Licensed Psychologist in Florida who specializes in police psychology and works for one of the largest police departments in the Southeastern part of the United States, shares his knowledge, experience and expertise on this manageable and treatable disorder. Dr. Cipriano draws on his years of field experience to explain how trauma and violence can impact an individual’s psychological wellbeing; specifically recognizing signs and symptoms of the disorder, how it manifests, and how to work and interact with those who may suffer from it. Topics include: How to recognize the symptoms of PTSD How stigma affects those that suffer from PTSD Growing up in a household with someone who has PTSD Helping children cope when a pa

A personal protection order (PPO) is an order issued by the court. In situations where there is a domestic relationship, it can protect you from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding, or stalking by another person. It provides police to prevent a crime before it happens, by preventing the other person from purchasing a firearm or interfering with your daily activities. The order can also prohibit him/her from entering your premises and removing minor children unless the removal is part of a court parenting time order. In this episode of "Ask Henry", with attorney Henry Gornbein, we take a closer look at Personal protection orders from all sides.  Whether you are the one seeking the order or are on the receiving end, we cover all sides in this program. Topics Include: How to acquire a protection order What the order means and the legal ramifications of violating an order What to do if an order expires and you still fear for your safety The repercussions for filing a false Protection Order What to

We're back with episode #4 of Single Again! Now What? with Joanie, Lesley and Steve. Join the fun as we explore the ego and how it affects our daily life and relationships. We talk about Eckhart Tolle's books in this show, as much of his work is related to letting go of an unhealthy ego. Nothing will kill a relationship more quickly than ego. So the next time you see your ego getting involved in your relationship, get rid of it! If you find yourself defending yourself or not allowing you to really listen, then you need to take a step back. Listen carefully to what’s really being said, and use it to create the most amazing relationship. As usual, the show is served up with a big helping of laughter, so learn, laugh and love with Joanie, Lesley and Steve on Single Again! Now What?

In this episode of DSR with Steve Peck, our topic is Parental Kidnapping, and our guest is Maureen Dabbagh, a Virginia Supreme Court Family Mediator specializing in cross-border child custody disputes. Maureen has experienced Parental Kidnapping firsthand.  Her three-year-old daughter was abducted from the United States and taken to the Middle East by her Syrian ex-husband. Maureen and her daughter had no communication for 17 years. The reality of family abduction is that it is a form of child endangerment. Children abducted by family members are often forced into the nomadic, unstable lifestyle of a fugitive:  They are taught to hide their real identities under a false name and to avoid and distrust law enforcement and authority figures. Maureen is the author of "Parental Kidnapping in America:  An Historical & Cultural Analysis."  Through her books, practice, and public appearances, she hopes to educate those experiencing or fearing a family abduction.  You can learn more about Maureen Dabbagh on her F

In this episode of Sex after Divorce with Juliana Neiman, we discuss the importance of communicating your sexual needs to a new partner. Communication is an important part of every healthy relationship, both in and out of the bedroom. Juliana teaches us how to communicate our sexual desires openly with our new partner and shares ways to keep the romance alive for years to come. Communicating your needs can be done verbally or non-verbally, the important part is that you and your partner understand what each other's needs are.  Common stressors such as money problems or work issues can be enemies of sexual desire and Juliana shares how to put your problems on hold, if but for a short while, so you can enjoy healthy sex and intimacy with your partner.

In this episode of The Intelligent Divorce with Mark Banschick M.D., we explore Parental Alienation with clinical and forensic psychologist, Dr. Abe Worenklien. Parental alienation is a social dynamic, generally occurring due to divorce or separation, when a child expresses unjustified hatred or unreasonably strong dislike of one parent, making access by the rejected parent difficult or impossible. These feelings may be influenced by negative comments by the other parent and by the characteristics, such as lack of empathy and warmth, of the rejected parent. Many people learned of parental alienation when a tape of actor, Alec Baldwin, was leaked to the press by his former wife. To the uninformed ear, Alec sounded overly harsh in a message he left to his ten-year old daughter.  Alec, apologetic for his harsh words, explains his behavior as a result of the growing frustration of being a "targeted" parent in his book A Promise to Ourselves: A Journey Through Fatherhood and Divorce. (This book is available in our

In this episode of The Smart Divorce with Deborah Moskovitch, we discuss The Ten Signs that Your Spouse May be Planning to Divorce You. Many times, especially in long-term relationships, spouses drift apart.  They may not be having sex much, if at all, and their intimate conversations and sharing of day-to-day life experiences may cease to exist. You would think that these signs, alone, would be enough to cause partners to wonder if their relationship was in trouble.  It seems, however, that this pattern of distancing themselves was a slow, eroding process, and for some, they feel it was the normal progression of a long-term relationship. If you and your partner have lost the connection that you once shared, it's possible that your partner has considered, or could even be planning, a divorce, without your having any knowledge of it.  Deborah reveals the signs that your spouse might be seeking a divorce, as originally mentioned in The Globe and Mail article, by Tralee Pearce.

In this episode of "Ask Henry," with attorney Henry Gornbein, our question is, "What can we reasonably expect from the legal system, including Attorneys, Judges, Friend of the Court, and Mediators?" Henry walks us through the steps of determining what you should expect from your attorney and what you should be looking for when selecting one. The conversation then shifts to reasonable expectations for the judge overseeing your case.  Judges are all different and rule as such.  Another part of the family law system is the Friend of The Court, and Henry helps us understand the system. Finally, we take a look at what you can expect from a family law mediator.  The court process during divorce can be daunting, so the more you know early on, the better the possible outcome.

The fun returns in episode #3 of Single Again! Now What? with Joanie Winberg, Lesley Hatfield and Steve Peck.  As in past shows, we bounce all over the place discussing life's most interesting life topics. In this show, one of the main topics we discuss is the need to quite our mind in order to truly connect with our "God Source" within.  And then, once again, the conversation bounces back and forth and can go from serious to unbelievably silly in a New York minute. We can relate to what you are going through. Our shows objective is to lift you up, support and entertain you.  So join us on the Lite Side of divorce weekly on Divorce Source Radio.com.  We'd love to here your thoughts regarding this new show.  Send comments, questions or suggestions to DivorceSourceRadio@gmail.com