Real Stories & Expert Advice on Divorce
Divorcing someone with mental health diagnosis
One Woman’s Story
Hear one woman’s personal journey of divorce from a spouse with a diagnosed mental illness, ranging from legal battles, safety concerns, and finding resources to support her and her children.
In this podcast recording, a friend shares her anonymous, in-depth personal story of divorcing a spouse diagnosed with a mental health disorder She details her ex-husband's struggles with mental health, exacerbated by marijuana use, leading to erratic behavior, legal issues, and threats to her and her children’s safety. Throughout the ordeal, she navigates legal and personal challenges, emphasizing the importance of meticulous documentation, seeking help, and maintaining a focus on her children's well-being. The story highlights her resilience, the support she received, and the lessons learned, offering hope and advice to others facing similar situations.
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Trigger Warning: This podcast discusses domestic violence, mental health, suicidality, threats of violence, and drug use.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or Text "START" to 88788
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Divorce Lawyer/Mediator/Coach
Lauren Fair, Esq
Lauren Fair is the unicorn of divorce experts - not only is she a divorce lawyer, she is also a mediator and a master certified coach. Find out how each of these can help support you during your divorce.
Lauren Fair is a divorce attorney, certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in the area of family law. She is also a divorce mediator and a certified alternative dispute resolution divorce coach, and Master-Certified Life Coach. With more than 15 years of experience in skillfully and effectively serving clients finding themselves faced with divorce, combined with personal and professional experience with the emotional challenges and unique transition process that accompany divorce, Lauren dedicates her practice to helping spouses resolve their differences outside of court through Collaborative divorce, mediation, and coaching.Â
Contact:
https://www.laurenfaircoaching.com/
Podcast: The Sensible Split -Â https://www.laurenfaircoaching.com/podcast/
Couples Counseling
Maire Daugharty, MD, LAC, LPC, LMFT
Couples Counseling can be a vital component to maintain a healthy marriage, but it can also be daunting when you don’t know what to expect. Learn what couples counseling is all about and how it can help, especially in medical marriages.
Dr Maire Daugharty is a Board-Certified anesthesiologist who is also licensed in professional and addiction counseling, and marriage and family therapy. She works with adult individuals and couples on a multitude of issues involving family and interpersonal dynamics, the peripartum, phase of life transitions, work life balance, and conflict. Areas of expertise include communication, identifying underlying challenges, and helping people to leverage an improved understanding for each other towards increased intimacy. She also works with individuals exploring work life balance, depression, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, and questions and concerns around alcohol use. As a second career she brings her experience with navigating challenging work environments, relationships, and vulnerability to her practice. (Licensed in CO, TX, UT, ID)
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Physician Vitality Services  https://www.mdaugharty.com
(Counseling, Consultation, Supervision, and Medical Management)
(720) 744-0557
Certified Divorce Lending Professionals
Karla Kyte, CDLP
The Kyte Team
303-525-9077
What is often a legal option, is not always a mortgage option and therefore, we are dealing with many modifications post decree. (that is, IF the parties agree to modify) Given today’s market with the high cost of housing and the high interest rates, it is often very difficult and sometimes impossible to keep our divorcing clients in homeownership but if I am involved early enough, I can help them navigate the guidelines successfully!  With over 26 years of experience and as a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, I can help them to structure their settlement in a way that works within lending guidelines not to just get them any loan, but the best loan possible at the best rates and terms available.
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A Conversation on Therapy & Divorce
Dr. Melissa Gressner
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Going through a divorce can add more anxiety to an already overwhelmed life. In this interview, we discuss how therapy can help you overcome anxiety, rebuild confidence and improve your relationships.
Contact
Melissa Gressner, PsyD
Divorce Mediation: Transforming Conflict
Mari Ickes
Mediator
Divorce mediation offers a path to resolving conflict between parties to help avoid costly courtroom battles. Learn how a mediator can help transform the process of divorce negotiation.
“I am 100% confident that if we would've sought mediation instead of litigation, my ex-husband and I would've gained the skills necessary to be better parents. We would have learned how to work through our conflicts in order to focus on what was most important to both of us - our kids. Through mediation, our kids wouldn't have been put in the middle. We could have learned how to overcome being victims of our emotions and show our children a better way.”
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
Liz Amaral, CDFA® | Assoc Financial Advisor – Planning & Investments
1873 S. Bellaire St. Suite 1600 I Denver, CO 80222
Office: 303.300.5584 | [email protected]
School Choice and Divorce
Keely Buchanan
Founder and Owner of Colorado Educational Consulting
Parenting Coach
Connie Miller
Master Certified Parenting Coach
Contact:
https://www.happynestcoaching.com/
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Money Mindset + Divorce
Dr. Stef talks with Dr. Cindy Chin, a physician and life coach, about money management and divorce. They discuss common financial pitfalls, emotional and mindset challenges, and strategies for managing finances, and gives practical tips for financial stability during and after divorce.
Dr. Cindy Chin
Alternate Lens, Coach
Contact: [email protected]
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