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Every divorce is challenging, but if your ex is truly a narcissist, you will have a lot of extra stress on your plate. This powerful episode drills down on what exactly a narcissist is, how to tell if your spouse is actually a narcissist and the best tactics and strategies to navigate the process. You will have to handle your situation differently than many others, but this conversation with expert Nawal Houghton is all about getting through it in the best way. (Guest: Nawal Houghton, Lawyer & Divorce Coach) Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @exexperts. Go to athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for the Athletic Greens deal!

If you aren't sure what type of divorce is right for you, then we are going to help you figure it out! Monday, July 27 at 7pm EST we have three amazing exEXPERTS: Susan Guthrie divorce attorney and host of Divorce and Beyond podcast, Andrea Vacca, divorce attorney and former president of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, and Billie Tarascio, divorce attorney and host of the Modern Divorce podcast, and they are going to discuss mediation, collaborative divorce and litigation, and how to know which path you should choose. Tickets are available now and special pricing ends Wed June 22, so grab yours now! https://www.airmeet.com/e/3824cd40-e73d-11ec-a07f-fd38cdc3c00c

Whether you call it spousal support, alimony or something else, this is a huge part of the discussion of every divorce. How do you know what you're entitled to? How much and for how long? In this episode, T.H. and Jess sit down with family law attorney Jennifer Armstrong and dig deep into the concept of spousal support - how it works and how to handle it in your divorce negotiation. If you're thinking about divorce or in the midst of the process, you need to hear this. (Guest: Jennifer Armstrong, Family Law Attorney) Follow us on IG @exexperts. Go to athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for the Athletic Greens deal!

The cost of divorce can be extreme, especially if you and your soon-to-be-ex are in an acrimonious situation. Most lawyers charge a retainer fee up front, which can be hard to pay if you don't have access to money at the moment. In this episode, Jess and T.H. talk to attorney Nicole Noonan from New Chapter Capital all about the novel idea of divorce funding. This genius concept is a game-changer for people that will receive some money or assets at the end of the divorce, but are short on cash at the beginning to get the process started. Hear all about how divorce funding works and whether or not you could be eligible!  (Guest: Nicole Noonan, attorney & founder/CEO of New Chapter Capital) Follow us on TikTok and Instagram @exexperts.

The enormity of divorce can feel like you're climbing a mountain, and in the cases of T.H. and Daniel Herrold, one of the founders of Divorced Over Forty, they can actually make that comparison as they both climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in the wake of their divorces! Daniel opens up in this episode and tells T.H. and Jessica his side of going through divorce, how he came to do the climb and how he almost didn't make it to the summit! Daniel gives a refreshing look at the male psyche when it comes to divorce and offers some valuable insight and advice for both men and women going through the process. You don't want to miss this conversation! (Guest: Daniel Herrold, Founder Divorced Over Forty, Writer) Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @exexperts. Go to athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for the Athletic Greens deal!

Are you wondering if the recovery from divorce for women is different than men? Sometimes women think men deal with it all so much easier - they seem to start dating and getting into relationships sooner, and often don't seem to shoulder the same guilt or shame as women. But guess what? We found out it's all a facade! Listen to this fascinating conversation with a nationally recognized relationship expert and author of The Breakup Bible, about the truth on how men actually deal with and recover from divorce. The insights are surprising and will not only help you understand the male perspective, but also help as you navigate into new relationships with divorced men. (Guest: Rachel Sussman, Relationship Expert and Coach, Author The Breakup Bible) Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @exexperts.

Looking for the secret to co-parenting peacefully? Part of it is both parents needing to want to learn the best ways to parent together, and the other part is actually working together and instituting those strategies. The Parent Team has developed a super successful methodology to co-parenting and some cities around the country even require parents to learn their tips and techniques! Listen to the most common obstacles when it comes to co-parenting, as well as how you and your ex can make it work! (Guests: Jenifer Schimbeno  & Brandyn Roark Caires, The Parent Team) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

This episode is going to give you an entirely new way of thinking and managing your mindset about divorce through neuro-linguistic programming! Who doesn’t have at least some negative thoughts when going through - or after going through - a divorce? It doesn’t matter if you’re the one that initiated or not, there are bound to be some less-than-positive feelings about the fact that your marriage didn’t work out as you had hoped and planned. Jessica has actually done NLP in the past - this methodology is scientifically proven to be effective and you can start using these techniques immediately! (Guest: Jasmine Rice, NLP Practitioner) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

Exes and authors of the popular book “Our Happy Divorce” sit down with Jess and T.H. to talk (and laugh) about how they went from unhappily married to very happily divorced! This real and raw interview offers a lot of insight into some very common problems during marriage, and how Ben and Nikki were able to work through the anger and discontent to now live as a new “family” that includes their new significant others as well as as new siblings for their son. Their transparency and practical tips will help anyone dealing with divorce! (Guests: Ben Heldfond & Nikki DeBartolo, authors “Our Happy Divorce”) Follow us on IG @exexperts. Go to athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for the Athletic Greens deal!

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and as if things are out of your control as you’re getting divorced. Figuring out what you actually can control and manage isn’t easy, but there are some areas that you absolutely can manage. From the influences around you to the new division of household responsibilities to setting the actual tone of interactions and communications between your lawyers. This episode will give you everything you need to focus on the right things without exerting unnecessary energy on the wrong ones. (Guest: Jennifer Lazor, Family Law Attorney) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

Dealing with divorce doesn't always look like a series of success or victories, but in reality each day offers new opportunities for advancement and even triumph. But if you get sucked into a deep spiral, you may not even know that these accomplishments are happening. It's like taking "before" pictures and then "progress" pictures along the way - you only see the progress if you're paying attention! We all get stuck along the way, but listen to this episode so you can recognize exactly how you're progressing and the achievements you're making right now! Divorce recovery is a real thing! (Guest: Rachel Sussman, Bestselling Author "The Breakup Bible", therapist & relationship expert) Follow us on IG @exexperts. Go to athleticgreens.com/EMERGING for the Athletic Greens deal!

We know that money causes some of the biggest fears around divorce - where is it, where will it be coming from, how do I make it last, how will I maintain my life? Knowing how to handle your situation is critically important, and Michelle Smith is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and creator of the Wife2CFO program that will teach you to become the financial badass you need to be! Listen to the easy ways you can take control, along with really simple tips that give you the power to shift the way you think and handle your money! (Guest: Michelle Smith, CEO Source Financial, CDFA and Founder Wife2CFO) Follow us on Instagram @exexperts.

We all have hindsight about what we wish we knew about divorce - and ourselves - once things are finalized and we've moved on. Some lessons are realizations we have right away, and some are things we learn over time, even years later. Lucy del Gaudio is a female warrior, literally, because was in the military, and also because she has moved on past her divorce with an inspiring mindset and belief system about how life really is. Her story includes a sexual assault in the military, a young marriage, three kids, a divorce and then remarriage. This episode will have you considering things about yourself you may not have thought about before. (Guest: Lucy del Gaudio, Veteran and Real Life Expert) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

If you own a home when getting divorced, there are specific things you need to know in order to decide whether one of you should keep it or if you should sell it and split the proceeds. Additionally, there are things to be aware of if you plan to buy a new property when getting divorced or once it's finalized. It's so important to have a reL estate attorney that understands your situation and can help guide you in the right direction, including making sure you understand closing costs and additional fees that you may incur when closing on a sale or purchase. In this episode, we talk to real estate lawyer, Jill Sodafksy, to take you through everything you need to know! (Guest: Jill Sodafsky, Real Estate Attorney) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

Once you get divorced, do you have to identify as divorced for the rest of your life? When are you just single or not married - just YOU? Why does every form you fill out anywhere you go ask if you're divorced? What if your divorce was years ago? We have to shift into the mindset that we are who we are, and that being divorced is not the only thing that defines us. This is the poignant fact that entrepreneur Leslie Kaplan realized and says it's what she wished she knew when it comes to divorce. Hear her amazing story and how she has successfully reclaimed her independent identity as a strong single woman. (Guest: Leslie Kaplan, Real Life Expert, Entrepreneur) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

It's so common to think you don't want to get re-marry after being divorced - the idea of another marriage not working out  can be overwhelming. But if you are open to the idea of marriage after divorce, figuring out who the right person is can be really scary, not to mention incredibly frustrating. This episode is an inside look at the author's story behind the best-selling book Becoming Mrs. Karen Stanley: The Single Mom's Guide to Creating the Life you Want. Hear how she created systems to find true love again, how you can use these same strategies and her journey to becoming Mrs. Karen Stanley. (Guest: Karen Stanley, Author, Life Coach) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

After 30+ years as a divorce lawyer - and having been divorced herself - acclaimed attorney Susan Guthrie saw there was a better way to get divorced, rather than going through the old-school litigation process. She admits she fell into all the traps that everyone does, even though she had been telling clients for years what to do and what not to do! This eye-opening episode pulls back the curtain on the personal process of divorce, as well as how you can best manage your own process to avoid the pitfalls and come to a satisfactory outcome for everyone involved. (Guest: Susan Guthrie, Family Law Attorney/Mediator, Host of Divorce and Beyond podcast) Follow us on IG @exexperts Learn about our other podcasts and guests www.exexperts.com

Divorce can bring on a lot of parent guilt, and we can relate. Abby King decided to take that guilt and write an open letter of apology to her children, which quickly went viral. The resulting outreach ultimately led her to use her personal divorce experience to become a divorce coach and help others going through the process. Hear her amazing story and why we all need to accept that we're doing the best we can, without feeling bad about the decisions we make for ourselves and our families! (Guest: Abby King, Divorce Coach) Follow us on IG @exexperts.

You've got questions? We've got answers! We (T.H. and Jess) get all the questions you send us and this episode is answering some of the most challenging - like how to live under the same roof while deciding how and when to tell your kids you're getting divorced, what to say to the kids when making the switch to the other parent's house, and will you ever find love again? We've lived it, so we get it, and you'll hear our candid truths about how we've dealt with these exact situations!  Follow us on Instagram @exexperts.

Have you ever thought about working with a matchmaker to meet your perfect partner? The idea may seem old-school, but modern day matchmakers can set you up successfully, and often help you hone in on what you should be focused on when finding the right person. In this episode, Julianne Cantarella gives the honest truth about what to expect (or not) from a matchmaker, the myths and how to manage your own expectations so that you are in the right place to meet that Mr. or Ms. Right. (Guest: Julianne Cantarella, Relationship/Dating Coach, Creator of First Date to Soulmate) Follow us on IG @exexperts.