Queer Divorce Club

In this insightful episode of the Queer Divorce Club podcast, Flint candidly shares their experiences with two different queer divorces, discussing the emotional challenges and the journey of reconciling their identity within societal expectations. Flint emphasizes the importance of therapy, community support, and rediscovering personal interests as crucial elements of healing and rebuilding life ...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club podcast, Tera is joined by Brenda Bridges, author of "Oh Shit! I'm getting divorced," and a seasoned divorce coach, financial advisor, and certified collaborative divorce mediator. Brenda sheds light on crucial aspects of divorce while debunking prevalent myths surrounding topics like child support, alimony, and the timing of filing. Gain valuable insights...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club podcast featuring Ashmeeta Madhav, resilience and grief support advocate, and founder of Growth StoryHub. Ashmeeta shares her journey of navigating divorce at a young age, remarriage, and the profound loss of her second husband to a terminal illness, all while raising young children. Through her own experience, Ashmeeta recognized the need for support in p...

Discover invaluable insights in this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, as Tera sits down with attorney and divorce coach, Amy Neilsen. With her wealth of experience supporting couples through divorce, Amy shares practical tips on navigating a peaceful divorce process and maintaining post-divorce harmony while co-parenting. Drawing from her own journey as a queer divorcee, Amy offers valuable advi...

In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce our first guest of the year, Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce coach, and certified domestic violence advocate. Lisa expertly navigates the complexities of supporting children through a high conflict divorce, shedding light on the profound impact that conflict during divorce can have on kids. Throughout our conversation, Lisa shares inva...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, Tera provides an update on the club's progress and shares insights gleaned from her own divorce and rebuilding journey in 2023. Those lessons include how self-compassion has been such an asset to her and other lessons about how to function post divorce with kids.

Tera Wozniak Stortz

Tera is a queer writer and co...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, join us in a candid conversation with Dr. Joe Kort, a distinguished psychotherapist and the founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Southeast Michigan. Dr. Kort specializes in working with individuals, particularly men, who grapple with the realization of their gay identity while navigating straight marriages. We delve into the challenges of coming out within a marriage...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, we delve into the profound insights of Matthew Phifer, a therapist, speaker, and trainer, specializing in navigating toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma, and emotional abuse. Tera and Matthew focus on the challenging terrain of co-parenting with a toxic ex, stabilizing both yourself and your children after divorce, and healing following a relationship...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club Podcast, I had the privilege of conversing with Samantha Fox, a sexuality and curiosity coach specializing in Late Bloomers. Our discussion delves into the unique experiences of coming out later in life, exploring its profound effects on personal identity, family dynamics, and the journey to finding authenticity for late bloomers. Drawing from her own journey as a late bloomer, Sam shared v...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, we deep dive into the world of co-parenting. Tera is joined for a second episode with Nina Raff, a therapist who specializes in divorce and co-parenting. Nina offers invaluable guidance on navigating post-divorce parenting. Learn how to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship with your ex, support your children through the challenges of divorce, and ...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, Tera has the privilege of speaking with Jonelle Tunney, a licensed professional counselor, transwoman, and divorcee, who generously shares her personal journey of transitioning while navigating the challenging terrain of divorce. Jonelle's story is a poignant narrative of resilience and growth.

During the conversation, Jonelle offers a wealth ...

In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with Nina Raff, a seasoned psychotherapist specializing in collaborative divorce and the discernment process. Nina's expertise shines as she offers invaluable insights on various crucial aspects of divorce.

Throughout our conversation, you'll gain valuable advice from Nina on choosing the right divorce approach for you, recognizing ...

In this episode, Tera has the privilege of connecting with the wonderful Cariann Moore as she bravely shares her journey through the intricate phase following her divorce, often referred to as the "messy middle." Through her vulnerability, Cariann opens up about her personal experience during this challenging period and offers profound insights into her healing process. We delve into the strategie...

In this compelling episode of the Queer Divorce Club, Tera had the privilege of talking with Dr. Lynda Spann, the founder of the Lesbian Couples Institute. They delve into the crucial topic of recognizing red flags in relationships and navigating the difficult decision of when to call it quits or persevere to strengthen your marriage. Additionally, they explored the concept of consciously uncoupli...

Welcome to a bonus track from The Gay Divorcees! In our last episode, Ethan Philbrick graced us with a discussion of his gay divorce and how he brought together The Gay Divorcees in part to build community around queer divorce. This beautiful song, "You Can Leave What Isn't Working," holds a special place in his heart and he is sharing it with our community! For the full album from The Gay Divorcees, head over to divorcee.gay. 

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In this episode, Tera had the privilege of chatting with the talented Ethan Philbrick, a cellist, artist, and writer. Ethan shares his own heartfelt divorce story and sheds light on his inspiring initiative, The Gay Divorcees, a musical platform created to honor the narratives of queer divorcees.

Together, we explore the culture surrounding queer divorce and the significance of its rel...

In this episode, Tera has the pleasure of hosting Ash, a Certified Somatic Practitioner, and her wife Dawn, a relationship coach trained in a psychobiological approach to couples therapy.

Join us as Ash and Dawn, both divorcees turned happily married couple, share their inspiring journey of healing and love. Discover the remarkable story of how they met and the transformative healing t...

Discover a powerful journey of healing and growth in this episode of the Queer Divorce Club. Join Tera, as she sits down with the incredible Kate Herald Browne, who candidly shares her personal story of divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kate and Tera delve into the intricacies of queer divorce, exploring its unique dynamics and shedding light on the...

In this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rachel Kieras, a financial expert with certification in the divorce process. Together, we dive deep into the crucial topic of managing finances during divorce. Rachel breaks down the essential financial aspects to focus on and provides a step-by-step approach to navigate the complexities of the process.

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