Better Divorce Podcast
Welcome to The Better Divorce Podcast. Paulette Rigo here to guide you through the storm of divorce into calmer waters. Whether you're contemplating divorce, in the thick of it or rebuilding post-divorce, we've got you covered. Each week, we tackle tough topics, share resilience stories, and offer practical advice to help you navigate with confidence. Remember, you're not alone and a brighter future awaits. Ready to turn a tough time into a time of growth? Then let's get started.
Episodes
About John:
Today’s guest is John Nachlinger, a divorce attorney, mediator, and founder of Netsquire — a New Jersey law firm redefining how families divorce with peace and purpose. He’s also the creator of Divorce Shield, a coaching platform that helps men navigate divorce without losing their minds, their money, or their kids. Finally, he is the host of the podcast, Get Divorced Without Getting Screwed.
Summary:
In this episode of th...
About Patrick:
Pat spent the first decade of his career litigating high net worth divorce cases and wrote a book on this very subject. He's taken all of those skills and experiences and helps high net worth women going through the divorce process navigate it as strategically and efficiently as possible.
Summary:
In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo welcomes Patrick Kilbane, a family law attorney and wealth adv...
About Daniel:
Daniel Ryan is the voice behind That Family Law Guy, a candid and compassionate advocate for parents navigating the storm of separation, custody battles, and domestic abuse conflict.
He provides unfiltered expertise with real-world impact. Daniel brings many years of frontline experience supporting families through divorce, custody, and domestic conflict—without hiding behind legal jargon. His no-nonsense, story-driven ...
About Cathy:
Cathy Eads is a 500 hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, and founder of BLISS Yoga with Cathy. After navigating her own high-conflict divorce, she now helps professional women in midlife release stress, recover their power, and rebuild emotionally and physically using holistic tools that are simple, effective, and deeply compassionate.
Summary:
Divorce doesn’t just change your relationshi...
Summary:
In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo and Megan Sherer discuss the importance of healing during and after divorce. They explore the role of holistic therapy, the significance of expressing emotions, and the connection between trauma and health. Megan shares her journey and insights on the six types of love, emphasizing the necessity of self-love as the foundation for all relationships. The conversatio...
About Andrea:
Andrea McGinty, Founder of 33000 dates
Summary:
In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo discusses the complexities of dating after divorce with expert Andrea McGinty. They explore statistics on remarriage, the importance of being emotionally ready for dating, and the role of dating coaches. Andrea shares her personal journey and insights on navigating online dating platforms, choosing the right apps,...
About Jodie:
Jodie Graham is a Divorce Coach, Mediator, Chartered Professional Accountant, University-Trained Coach, and Registered Collaborative Professional dedicated to helping individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and dignity. With nearly 30 years of financial expertise and firsthand experience going through her own divorce, Jodie combines professional skill with personal understanding to guide her clients throu...
Bio:
Ashley Milus is a trauma-informed somatic grief and life transition coach who helps people navigate significant losses and life changes, including the death of a loved one, divorce, chronic illness, and other major transitions. Inspired by her own journey through loss, Ashley specializes in guiding clients through their healing process with a compassionate and holistic approach. She helps people process their emotions, feel dee...
About Sol:
Sol Kennedy is the Founder of BestInterest, the first co-parenting app designed to foster peaceful communication between co-parents using the power of AI. A serial entrepreneur, former Googler, and angel investor, Sol blends his deep tech expertise with a personal mission—to bring more peace and safety to co-parenting, especially for those navigating high-conflict dynamics. Through BestInterest and his podcast Co-Parentin...
Summary:
In this episode of the Better Divorce Podcast, Paulette Rigo speaks with financial expert Jennifer Lee about the complexities of financial preparedness during divorce. They discuss the importance of understanding one's financial situation, the emotional challenges associated with money, and the necessity of seeking professional help. Jennifer emphasizes the need for individuals to gather information about their assets and m...
About Johnny:
For the past 20 years, it’s been Johnny Fernandez's mission alongside his wife Lara to help women attract the love and life of their dreams. They have a holistic approach to coaching– they know that your love life affects your whole life and vice versa. It’s not about superficial, quick tips and tricks to get a date. It’s about healing and learning a whole new mindset, one that supports the balanced life and healthy, l...
About Tanya:
Tanya N. Helfand, Partner, Schenck Price Smith & King. Tanya has three decades of legal experience, and focuses her practice on Family Law and Divorce. She is a Certified Matrimonial Attorney and, prior to joining Schenck Price, had her own practice for 25 years. Tanya has an extensive business background, which is extremely helpful with all areas of her practice. Tanya is also an author.
Summary:
In this episode of ...
Join Paulette and Lesa for this conversation about 7 Dilemmas of Divorce.
About Lesa:
Lesa Koski is an Attorney turned Mediator.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction
01:23
The Seven Divorce Dilemmas
02:33
Dilemma 1: Finances
03:25
Dilemma 2: Co-Parenting and Children
04:32
Dilemma 3: Emotions
05:23
Dilemma 4: Judgment and Stigma
06:19
Dilemma 5: Legal Aspects of Divorce
07:47
Conclusion
36:27
The Benefits of Mediation and Divorce Coachin...
Dr. Anissa Reilly has been in education for over 30 years. For just under the last 15, she has been the principal of an elementary school in a large urban school district. She received her undergraduate degree from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, her master's degree from Bank Street College of Education, and her doctorate from The Sage Colleges of Albany. She is the president and owner of
Giant Step 6 LLC. Her prima...
About Kate:
Kate Anthony, author, critically acclaimed podcast host, and high conflict divorce coach, is not afraid to initiate tough conversations about relationships, domestic violence, and the cultural implications of our patriarchal society. In her book, The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, Kate dives deeply into the importance of self-work and the cultural understanding of marriage in order to sustain h...
Summary:
In this conversation, Paulette Rigo and Mikelann Valterra delve into the intricate relationship between divorce and finances. They explore how financial anxiety disproportionately affects women, the emotional aspects of money management, and the importance of understanding one's money story. Mikelann shares her journey to becoming a money coach, emphasizing the need for emotional support in financial planning, especially d...
About Donna:
Donna's come up with two fun and memorable messages to help kids save themselves and become effective responders when emergencies arise. Comparing life to the ocean makes her presentations thrilling. She speaks at schools, athletic events, churches, and youth organizations. The entertained young audiences frequently ask and wonder why they don't hear this stuff more often, so she wrote BREAK THAT GRIP...Lessons From Th...
Dr. Cohen is a clinical psychologist. She is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce.
Dr. Cohen is the CEO of the Center for CBT in NYC. Dr. Cohen’s online course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been.
Dr. Cohen received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University. She was the recipient...
About Brynn:
Brynn started babysitting so she could afford to buy CDs at the mall. What began as a fun way to earn cash turned into a 20+ year career in nannying and household management. She has seen your struggles: constantly juggling, the guilt and stress, burnout, the effects of divorce, and everything in-between. Helping others has always been her purpose, supporting parents through both the joys and chaos of home life. When y...
Also known as the Media Maven
Sales leader, speaker, and social media expert. She has secured millions of dollars in revenue for fortune 500 companies over her almost 20-year career. She has been a winner of the Presidents Club award 3 years in a row.
She is certified as a SalesForce and HubSpot administrator and an expert with social media platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.
She is a believer that with the proper use of soci...
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