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I'm sure if you're on social media you've seen the buzzword that has been going around....narcissist. Sure, your ex may be high-conflict, a terrible partner or complete jerk, but what do you do if your co-parent really is a narcissist? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Jacquelyn Tenaglia, LMHC to talk about how to manage your relationship with your co-parent if they are in fact a narcissist. Together Michelle and Jacquelyn will cover: Protecting yourself from narcissistic behavior Learning how to detach emotionally and not take the bait from your ex Working to not take things personally when they feel like a personal attack Separating your emotions from the needs of your children AND MUCH MORE Jacquelyn Tenaglia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) known as "No BS Therapist" on social media. She has over 15 years of experience working with adults with substance use disorders and anxiety. Her expertise includes co-occurring disorders such as ADHD, men's mental health and depression. Jacquelyn got her start working as a counselor in a methadone clinic and opened her private practice in 2011. Ten years later she began posting online; her content embodies a vast wealth of professional and personal experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the main things we often hear is that people going through divorce want to do what they can to protect their children. Hello Divorce is here to help with that. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by founder and CEO Erin Levine, to educate listeners on the divorce process and what we can do to ensure our children's wellbeing is front and center. Together Michelle and Erin will cover: How to set your children up for resiliency in the divorce process The emotional and financial benefits of using Hello Divorce Focusing on long term goals when putting together your divorce decree AND MUCH MORE! Erin Levine is not your typical attorney. With over a decade of experience in litigating complex family matters, she saw the need for a kinder, easier and more affordable pathway out of marriage and into the next chapter of life. To achieve this, Erin set out to revolutionize the broken divorce legal system and founded Hello Divorce, a venture capital backed, tech-enabled platform, that helps separating spouses reorganize their lives with less stress and mess through a platform that blends compassionate support with cutting-edge technology to guide spouses through legal logistics and financial hurdles with ease - transforming a traditionally stressful process into a manageable, positive journey. Erin’s innovative approach to the divorce process has earned her media mentions from the legal industry and beyond, with features in Vice, Forbes, Above the Law, Fast Company and TechCrunch. Ultimately, Erin is on a mission to help everyone empower a better life ahead and has helped thousands of Americans reorganize their lives and families through a framework that levels the playing field between spouses so they can sort things out fairly, avoid missteps and reimagine their next (best) chapter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are often times we have to hear some truths about relationships that we may not want to hear, but that are important in order to learn, grow and heal. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by the renowned relationship specialist Mark Groves to really dig deep into relationships and unpack some difficult topics. Together Michelle and Mark will cover: Choosing what you need vs what society tells you that you need Knowing what is not right for you One person can never be doing the work of two people, and that you are unable to change your partner Breaking unhealthy patterns AND SO MUCH MORE Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, host of the Mark Groves Podcast and co-author of Liberated Love. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. Links: Order Liberated Love here! Website: createthelove.com + markgroves.com Podcast: markgrovespodcast.com Instagram: @createthelove Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're sure you've heard the term "Disneyland Parent" from friends, family or maybe even your lawyer. What exactly is a Disneyland parent, and is it really a terrible thing for your children? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess share their insight on Disneyland parenting and their experiences both personally and in coaching. Together they will cover: What is a Disneyland parent Letting go of control in co-parenting Shifting your perspective that maybe this could be helpful for your co-parent in the beginning AND MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle’s assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn’t always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Divorce can leave us feeling a little jaded, but at the end of the day, we want someone by our side to love us for who we are. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Bela Gandhi of Smart Dating Academy to give listeners insight on dating after divorce. As an expert in her field, Bela will talk with Michelle about: When to start dating after divorce Communication tips with your new partner Sex after divorce AND MUCH MORE Bela is the founder of the Smart Dating Academy and she’s helped thousands of people find love through 1:1 coaching and her popular “love lab” workshops. She has an uncanny sixth sense about people, and what they need. Her intuition has been responsible for several marriages (and children)! The Huffington Post and Steve Harvey call her “The Fairy Godmother of Dating!” Bela has been connecting people all of her life. Prior to founding the Smart Dating Academy, Bela worked for 12 years as a top global executive for Akzo Nobel, a large multinational corporation. Bela has two degrees from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Finance & German), and has been happily married for 20 years with 2 children. Learn more Bela and her Smart Dating Academy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FOMO, something we ALL experience, but co-parenting fomo seems to hit even harder. We understand that feeling of missing out on things when your children are with their other parent and are here to help. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their tips and tricks to work through the emotions you feel surrounding missing out on things with your children. Together they will cover: Ensuring that your children the same life experiences they would have if you would have stayed married Managing your emotions Working through feeling like you have to "compete" with the other parent Ways to stay connected with your children when they are gone AND MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chances are your communication wasn't great with your co-parent when you were married, so it is likely that now you are no longer together, it won't improve overnight. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their communication struggles and what they have learned over the years. Together they will cover: Breaking the martial cycle of co-dependency Not looking to your ex for validation Having a well written parenting plan to avoid needing to communicate often AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just like there is no road map for how to get divorce, there also isn't one for how to blend families. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans share their personal experiences with blending families and also how to handle their ex blending in a new relationship. It is so important to take things slow and follow your child's lead. In this informational episode, Michelle and Jess will cover: Reminding yourself that although your ex has a new partner, you will always be mom Holding space for your new partners ex if they aren't quite ready to meet Not referring to your new step-children as "your" children Giving your children plenty of 1:1 time after blending famillies AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you have gone through or are going through divorce we are sure you have heard the term guardian at litem or parent coordinator, but what are they and do you need one? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by the incredible Dr. Stacey Jones to educate listeners on both and if you will need to hire on during your divorce. In this episode, Michelle and Stacey will share their knowledge on: Why parenting coordinators and GAL are not assigned to every case When and why a judge may order a parenting coordinator or GAL to a case The impact they may have on the outcome How long they will be involved AND SO MUCH MORE Dr. Stacey Jones is a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Her professional expertise centers around navigating the multifaceted challenges faced by parents, children, and families. Through specialized training, she facilitates the reconstruction of familial bonds, fostering an environment free from bias and judgment, wherein individuals and families can find solace and security. Dr. Jones excels in equipping individuals with coping mechanisms and communication skills, pivotal elements in forging new and healthier family dynamics An accomplished speaker, Dr. Jones frequently delivers lectures on the art of peacefully navigating divorce and co-parenting with neutrality. These insights aim to contribute to the construction of a more harmonious family structure. Dr. Jones is a Licensed Psychologist, Family Court Expert, Consultant, Supreme Court Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Collaborative Family Law Facilitator, Individual Therapist, Family Therapist, Couples Counselor, High Conflict Divorce Specialist, Reunification Therapist, and a Social Investigator. Dr. Jones also provides Co-Parenting Therapy, Parenting Plans and Psychological Evaluations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We often hear that "children are so resilient" which can be true, but they become resilient with support and guidance from those around them. The number one way parents can do this, is by showing them resiliency. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Dr. Jonathan DePierro author of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges." Together, Michelle and Jonathan will educate listeners on: Putting in the work personally to mirror resiliency Helping your children be able to work through any trauma they experienced because of the divorce Being able to differentiate what is a current problem and what is a past problem Modeling a healthy relationship for your children AND SO MUCH MORE Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Associate Director of Mount Sinai's Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth. Dr. DePierro, a clinical psychologist, is an expert in psychological resilience and the treatment of trauma-related mental health conditions. After many years working with individuals impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he now focuses on supporting the mental health needs of healthcare workers. Having experienced extensive bullying throughout his childhood, he learned important lessons about resilience that continue to inform his clinical and research work. ᐧ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As single parents, we want to give our children the same opportunities they would have had in a "traditional home." This includes, encouraging them to participate in extracurricular activities, but how should you handle that with your co-parent? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Co-Host Jess Evans will breakdown the best way to approach sporting events, school activities and more. Michelle and Jess will discuss: The importance of trying to attend events with your co-parent Following your child's lead Sharing important dates and events with your co-parent Ensuring your child does not feel like they have to "choose" a parent during or after events AND MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We often talk about navigating the holidays with your ex, but what about your ex in-laws? Maybe things were rocky between the two of you during your marriage or perhaps you were extremely close and now you worry what the relationship will be like. Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans have you covered on this week's episode of Unfiltered. Together Michelle and Jess will help you: Learn to be flexible when planning your holiday schedule Remembering that you ex in-laws care and love your children Whether to buy them gifts or not Continuing to think about what is best for the children AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all know the holidays, while being magical can also be extremely stressful, especially if you are co-parenting. In this special episode of Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and co-host Jess Evans open up about their personal experiences with co-parenting during the holidays and offer their advice for listeners. Whether this is your first year or your 10th year, we know that things will come up along the way. Together, they will discuss: Remembering that the holiday is just a day on the calendar Creating your own traditions with your kids Gift buying for your co-parent and their significant other Focusing on your presence vs presents Managing New Year's as a newly single person AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Choosing a divorce lawyer is one of the most important steps in the divorce process and can make or break your divorce case. But how do you know who is a good fit for your specific needs? This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by family lawyer, Hailey Zabrin partner at Berger Schatz. As an incredibly experienced family lawyer, Hailey will educate listeners on: Important questions to ask when consulting with lawyers Hiring someone who understands your goals and needs long term Avoiding "shark" attorneys that want to focus on "winning" Making a list of what is most important for you AND SO MUCH MORE Hailee Zabrin is an experienced and respected family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law proceedings. AREAS OF FOCUS Hailee represents clients in all areas of family law. She began her career at Berger Schatz as a law clerk in 2008, became an associate in 2009, and a partner in 2018. Hailee specializes in litigation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution of complex financial matters including the valuation of businesses and business interests and asset tracing. While in law school, Hailee held a Judicial Externship with the Honorable Judge Leida J. Gonzalez Santiago (Ret.) in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division. APPROACH Hailee believes the practice of family law is all about understanding and analyzing the financial nuances of each case, understanding the personalities involved, and developing a dynamic holistic legal strategy based on those facts. She represents each of her clients in a competitive, confident, and composed manner that is respected by the decision-makers in the family law community. Each family law case is different and fact-specific, and there is no “one size fits all” approach. Hailee understands how to utilize the law and expert witnesses to most effectively support her client’s positions and goals in litigation. REPUTATION Hailee has mastered the art of structuring and organizing cases. She skillfully works with experts to bolster her cases and is known for tirelessly working when preparing a case for litigation. Hailee understands the law, and does so with great emotional intelligence, too. She is insightful and quick to grasp the dynamics of complicated situations. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021– Present Family Law Family Law: Arbitration Family Law: Mediation Law Bulletin Media, 40 Under Forty, 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2018 – Present Leading Lawyers Network, Emerging Lawyers, 2015 – Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should I stay or should I go? The age-old question that only you can answer, but this week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by author Kate Anthony to discuss why she wrote a book to help you make that difficult decision. In this information packed episode, Michelle and Kate will cover: Who needs to read this book and when Identifying what or who the problem is in your marriage Losing yourself in the decision-making process AND SO MUCH MORE Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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With divorce comes endless lessons and learning about yourself and what you need. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Maci Chance to discuss how she focused on the present after her new partner received a challenging diagnosis. Michelle and Maci have a very personal conversation about: How you can become the best version of yourself after divorce Focusing on the moment you are in vs worrying about the future Learning when you are ready to start dating again Finding a partner that balances you AND SO MUCH MORE Maci is a Realtor and Certified Divorce Specialist in the Denver, Colorado metro area who is not only skilled at helping anyone with their Real Estate transactions but her own story and professional training has put her on a path to specialize in providing support and guidance for women going through a divorce in need of selling their marital home and finding a home to start their next chapter. Her strengths lie in her ability to transform a process typically filled with fear, uncertainty and monumental challenge to one full of courage, ease and abundant opportunity. Where you can find Maci: www.macichance.com Instagram @macichancerealtor Facebook https://www.facebook.com/macichancerealtor/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/macichance/ Donate to Cancer Research & How to Get Involved | The MMRF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you heard about conscious uncoupling, but not sure what it is or if it would work for you? Well you're in luck! This week Susan Dumbarton, Conscious Uncoupling Certified Coach and Moving On Method Certified Coach, joins Michelle to explain conscious uncoupling in detail. Together, Michelle and Susan will educate listeners on: Understanding what conscious uncoupling in divorce is Using this practice to put your best foot forward Accepting your role in the divorce Putting in the work to set a healthy example for your children AND SO MUCH MORE Susan is a Conscious Uncoupling Certified Coach passionate about guiding women through the emotional rollercoaster of divorce. Working 1:1 with her clients she provides personalized emotional support and teaches them the tools to access their power and transform themselves in the face of heartache. Susan's passion as a divorce coach began after her own challenging separation from her husband of 15 years. With two young daughters, she remains in touch with the challenges of co-parenting and can deeply relate to her clients’ struggles. Her background as a Mental Health Registered Nurse, combined with her specialized coach training and personal life experience allow her to provide the highest level of support for her clients. Susan's goal is to help other moms create their own Happily Even After Divorce Stories, as she has! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We may be divorce and co-parenting specialists, but we still make mistakes and have to take accountability and learn from them. This week on Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess open up about some of their biggest co-parenting mistakes and how they worked through them. As hard as it may be to suck up your pride and admit you were wrong about something, it is in those moments you learn and grow. Michelle and Jess will open up about: How they brought their unhealed pasts into their first marriage Learning from past mistakes in future relationships Having to say they were wrong about something to their co-parent Giving their co-parent space to find their groove AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our number one goal when going through divorce is to make sure our children are okay. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Terry Smith, author of the children's book "See You Later" to discuss how we can help our children as they go through childhood in two homes. Michelle and Terry will take a deep dive into: How Terry's book is centered toward seeing things from a child's point of view Keeping the focus on the children during and after divorce Reflecting on your words and actions to be an even better parent AND SO MUCH MORE Terry Smith is a published writer, poet, and international publisher of books on art, children's books, photography, poetry, and popular culture. The focus of the Artvoices Books imprint was to publish books by women, the LGBTQ community, and authors of color. In addition, Terry has contributed to the landscape of contemporary art as an artist, gallerist, curator, and editor-in-chief of a nationally distributed art periodical. Smith’s mission as editor-in-chief was to create a platform for emerging, neglected and under recognized artists who were creating important and relevant works or arts. In New Orleans Smith created a memorial featuring the 1,800 plus names engraved in gold leaf on granite on the façade of the ‘Saratoga Building’ in New Orleans dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The memorial's a welcoming gesture of forgiveness and unity for the city New Orleans. Smith has curated over 50 exhibitions including ’60 Americans’ ‘We Got Next’ and the ‘Saratoga Collection’ which is now housed in its entirety at the Alexandria Museum of Art. Smith has exhibited more than 100 visual artists without representation at art fairs in Europe and the United States. Smith is on the advisory board of the Louisiana Architecture Foundation and is the father of noted artist Lucien Smith. www.worthy.com/moms for special bonus offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When your marriage is ending, you know your relationship with your soon-to-be-ex will change, but what about your friendships? This week on Unfiltered, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Jess Evans will take a deep dive into their experience with friendships during and after divorce. In this information packed episode, they will discuss: The flockers and fleers, how to identify them and what to do about it Finding your "tribe" in the divorce process Understanding that people may pull away because they are also having marital problems AND SO MUCH MORE! Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many women prolong the divorce process because they don't want to be stigmatized as "that" single mom. Often times, when we think of single motherhood, we think of the mom that is doing it all on her own, with no help of the other parent but in many cases, this isn't typically what we see. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Ashley Simpo to discuss their personal experience with single motherhood. Michelle and Ashley will educate listeners on: Empathizing with women who may not have the support of a co-parent financially or physically Understanding that you don't have to be friends with your co-parent Giving your space to rest and recharge AND MUCH MORE Ashley Simpo is a Brooklyn-based, California-bred writer, editor, and author. She has written essays, op-eds, and reported pieces for publications including Parents magazine, CRWNMAG, Huffington Post, Essence, Healthline, and BET. Her work and profile have been featured in The New York Times, Marie Claire, and the Associated Press. She has authored and contributed to two books, including, 'A Kids Book About Divorce', a children's book that explains divorce as well as '100 Diverse Voices on Parenthood', an anthology of first-parent stories of which she contributed and served as a project editor. Ashley is also a contributing editor for Mother Tongue, a print magazine that tells stories about motherhood from non-traditional points of view. She publishes an unfiltered monthly essay series When You Have Time and currently serves as the managing editor for Okayplayer in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Welcome to week two of Moms Moving On (Unfiltered) where Michelle Dempsey Multack and co-host Jess Evans continue the conversation about dating after divorce. Last week they covered dating after divorce, and this week they take a deep dive into one of the most important steps: when to introduce the children to your new partner. Having both experienced this personally, Michelle and Jess will open up about: Following your children's cues Not forcing a family dynamic on your children right off the bat Being aware of red flags regarding introductions Trusting yourself AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
So, you are feeling ready to jump back into the dating pool after getting divorced, or maybe you've been dating someone for awhile and not sure how to approach the next steps. Don't worry, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and her co-host and lead coach Jess Evans have you covered. In his special episode of Moms Moving On: Divorce Unfiltered, Michelle and Jess share their personal experience with dating after divorce as well as give advice for listeners who are looking for input on how and when is the best time to date. Together they will cover: Knowing when you are ready to date and the best way to put yourself out there When and how to introduce a new partner to your children Telling your ex that you have found someone new Making sure anyone you date understands that children will always come first AND SO MUCH MORE Jess is a single mom of two, Michelle's assistant and lead coach at Moms Moving On. She has worked alongside Michelle for years and takes a child centered approach to co-parenting. Jess was a SAHM while going through her divorce in 2018 and the thought of spending time away from her kids broke her heart. She quickly learned that it isn't always about the quantity of time spent with her kids, rather the quality. Her and her children live in Wisconsin and love everything the Midwest has to offer. As a family, they enjoy watching football, playing golf, getting outside and creating fun memories together. When Jess is not with her kids, she is spending time with her new partner, golfing and enjoying time with her girlfriends. As a child of divorce who has no relationship with her father, Jess wanted to ensure her children grew up having a strong relationship with both of their parents. As a coach, Jess is passionate about empowering her clients and helping them move on emotionally after the divorce is final. She works closely with her clients to help them find new ways to fill their cup as they enter the world of co-parenting. She also enjoys working with clients to create a child-centered parenting plan that is fine tuned to avoid any grey area. If you are looking for support during or after the divorce, Jess would be honored to work with you. Find Jess on Instagram: @mmocoachjess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Infidelity and a health crisis, two of the most traumatic things a person can go through. What happens when these two things happen simultaneously? This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Jenny Swinerton, who shares her incredible story of her partner's infidelity while she was going through cancer treatment. Michelle and Jenny have a heartfelt conversation about: Processing the emotions of infidelity How to cope with your children spending time with your ex's new partner who they cheated with Choosing to be a victor rather than a victim AND SO MUCH MORE Jenny (Maag) Swinerton’s incredible journey through cancer, infidelity, and divorce has led her on a path of re-building her life. She wants to share with our listeners that even when you are completely rocked to your core, you can come out better and stronger on the other side. Jenny wants our listeners to know that although divorce is incredibly difficult and often times traumatic, it can also provide you with an opportunity to build an amazing life that you never envisioned! Jenny is working on writing a book about her experience and she hopes to become a certified divorce coach. We also want to remind our female listeners to schedule a mammogram today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when everything looks right on paper, and every box is checked but you still find yourself unhappy in your marriage? It is okay to choose yourself and take control of your life again. This week Shibani Joshi joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to share her own personal divorce and how she used it to find herself and in turn become the best mom to her three amazing children. You will be able to relate to Michelle and Shibani as they discuss: Divorcing when it goes against your culture and upbringing Letting go of guilt and shame Fulfilling your role outside of your career Shifting your mindset from "what do i have to do" to "what do I want to do" AND SO MUCH MORE! Shibani Joshi is an experienced journalist who has covered business, technology and general news for global media outlets, including ABC News, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Yahoo! Finance and Huffington Post. She previously anchored a daily markets show on the Fox Business Network and had her own tech segment across Fox’s networks. Shibani has interviewed hundreds of corporate CEOs and executives from companies, including Apple, Citigroup, Ford, Google, McDonald's and Uber. She has also reported extensively on the floors of the NYSE, Nasdaq and NYMex exchanges. Shibani is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School. She currently lives in the Bay Area with her 3 children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When you become a single parent, finding your "tribe" is more important than ever, but it's not like you can just go on Amazon and order your support system. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Zoë Desmond CEO and founder of Frolo, the award-winning app for single parents. As a fellow single mom, Zoë developed Frolo to help single parents connect with others going through the same thing and help to ease the loneliness of single parenthood. Michelle and Zoë will discuss: The importance of finding your support in single parenthood The bond you feel when meeting new single parent friends Shifting your mindset from victim to victor Breaking the stigma around single parenting AND SO MUCH MORE Zoë Desmond is a single parent, the CEO and Founder of Frolo, the award-winning app for single parents which features separate dating and community modes, and author of the soon to be released ‘How to be a happy single parent’ book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is easy to get caught up in single motherhood and put the needs of others before your own, but this can lead to burnout, resentment and overwhelm. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack invited Eykiena (Keena) Crowley to Moms Moving On to share her own experience with single motherhood and how she learned to put herself first when needed. Michelle and Keena will take a deep dive into: Co-parenting a child with special needs Shifting your perspective from "trying to survive" to "thriving" Learning to set boundaries with your ex's extended family Realizing that you can still give your children an incredible life AND MUCH MORE Eykiena Crowley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker turned Divorce Recovery Coach. This former Trauma Therapist, and highly decorated combat veteran medically retired from the Army after sustaining an injury in Iraq. As a master in inspiring audiences to have the fortitude to overcome life’s challenges and mother of a daughter and son, she has had a multitude of obstacles to conquer. As a mother of a son with Autism and a divorcee, she is familiar with the mindset of a woman who wants more but doesn’t know how to get to it or doesn’t know what it even looks like. But one thing she is very aware of after her experiences of: Being molested at 13 years old Having a child at 14 years old Being homeless at 18 years old Joining the military and medically retiring due to injury Being a combat veteran (serving a combat tour to Iraq) Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder Being in an abusive marriage, and going through a painful divorce Experiencing medical issues as a result of divorce Being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm Is that there is a brighter life after divorce if one would be resilient and become exceptionally focused, you can have the life you desire and deserve. She now concentrates on empowering women and her audience to get to and utilize their maximum potential to thrive in essence and live a blissful life after divorce. Eykiena exemplifies how a woman thrives and looks like after being broken. She believes if a woman can have a thriving mindset, make thriving commitments, and create thriving actions, it will conclusively result in Thriving After Divorce. One of the greatest surprises, and one that was completely unexpected, was who I became in the process. Pain affects us. It makes us compassionate, considerate and more aware. I became all those things. I love who I am today, and you can love the person you become too. I can help you find your way on this journey. - Eykiena Crowley Eykiena “Keena” Crowley is the Founder and CEO of My Thriving Life Academy, a company that empowers the masses to not just thrive but to live in bliss! Keena is a Divorce Recovery Coach, Influencer, and Published Author of A Superwoman’s Guide to Recovering After Divorce. This Combat Army Veteran and Former Social Work Therapist now uses her experience and training to lead thousands to their greatness by using their inner gifts to elevate to their blissful life. Having overcome a plethora of life changing experiences at a young age, including joining the Army as a single parent, becoming a decorated combat veteran, and an agonizing divorce that left her emotionally bankrupt and in poor physical health, Keena has tapped into her past pain to connect her closer to her mission. Her purpose is to use her own journey as a way to help others unlock their inner strength and understand their true power. As the Chairwoman of the My Thriving Life Academy, her firm’s courses, events, and results-based coaching & consulting programs empower divorced women to use their gifts to have a fulfilled life on their own terms. From her one-on-one coaching, group training events and online seminars, she has helped thousands significantly shift their lives. Her core belief is “You have the power to manifest more than you realize!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
