Better Divorce Podcast

Paulette Rigo

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 episode, 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.

  1. Ep. 14 Jason Wright: Families Navigating Divorce and Custody Need Education Before Action

    Jun 15

    Ep. 14 Jason Wright: Families Navigating Divorce and Custody Need Education Before Action

    Summary: In this episode, Jason Wright, an experienced family law attorney, shares insights on navigating divorce, custody disputes, and the importance of informed decision-making. Learn how misconceptions, social media, and emotional reactions can impact legal outcomes and how to approach family law with clarity and strategy. About Jason Wright: Jason Wright, an award-winning Austin family law attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Jason Wright. Licensed since 2012, Jason focuses on complex divorce, custody disputes, and property division. He's known as the lawyer who "tells it like it is," often reminding clients that fairness isn't how family law works — instead, he helps families understand the legal rules, the tradeoffs involved, and the long-term consequences of their decisions. Jason has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers, is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, and has served on the Board of Directors for Volunteer Legal Services of Travis County. Key Topics: Common misconceptions about divorce and custody.The impact of social media and electronic evidence.The importance of legal boundaries and emotional managementDifferences between community property and equitable division..The role of judges and county-specific laws in family court.Strategies for effective mediation and conflict resolution.The influence of age and developmental stages on custody decisions.Mistakes to avoid during divorce proceedings. SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdbWEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    47 min
  2. Ep. 13 Ashley Jablow: Nothing is wasted, it's never too late to design your life for meaning and authenticity.

    Jun 5

    Ep. 13 Ashley Jablow: Nothing is wasted, it's never too late to design your life for meaning and authenticity.

    Summary: In this inspiring conversation, Ashley Jablow shares her journey of reinvention after unexpected life changes, emphasizing the power of conscious life design, reflection, and creative practices to rebuild authentically after divorce or loss. About Ashley: Ashley Jablow (Jab-lo, pronouns: she/her) is the founder of Wayfinders Collective and creator of Life Design School, a creative studio for people in career and life transition. A seasoned facilitator, speaker, coach, and design strategist, Ashley blends design thinking and innovation, emotional intelligence, and creative tools to spark clarity and action for teams and individuals navigating change. She's also the artist and author of 100 Days of Designing My Life, a guided journal series for reflection and reinvention, and the creator of "The Little Deck of Sweet Reflections", an intuitive card deck to inspire your creativity, connect with your inner wisdom, and reflect on who you are becoming. Key Topics: Conscious life rebuilding after lossThe four steps of life design: discovery, define, imagine, iterateUsing art and journaling as reflection toolsThe importance of patience and self-trust in reinventionSIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    42 min
  3. Ep. 12 Erica Komisar: The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Through Divorce

    May 7

    Ep. 12 Erica Komisar: The Ultimate Guide to Parenting Through Divorce

    Summary: In this insightful interview, Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst and author, shares expert advice on parenting during and after divorce, emphasizing attachment security, emotional intelligence, and healthy co-parenting strategies. Discover practical tips and psychological insights to support children and parents through the challenges of divorce. About Erica: Erica Komisar is the author of Being There, which won a Family Choice Award for best parenting book, and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling. Her newest book is The Parent's Guide to Divorce. She has been in private practice since 1990. A contributing editor for the Institute for Family Studies, Erica hasn been featured on Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, featured in People Magazine and more. She lives in Manhattan, New York. Key Topics: Attachment security in early childhood.Impact of divorce on children's mental health.Effective co-parenting strategies.The importance of emotional regulation in parents.Preventing trauma and fostering resilience in children.SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    38 min
  4. Ep. 10 Ron Platt: Revolutionizing Divorce Support: The NASDF Approach

    Apr 14

    Ep. 10 Ron Platt: Revolutionizing Divorce Support: The NASDF Approach

    Summary: In this episode, Paulette Rigo interviews Ron Platt about the innovative resources and insurance solutions provided by the National Association of Single and Divorced Families (NASDF). They discuss how NASDF aims to support divorced and single families through advocacy, mental health services, financial tools, and a groundbreaking insurance product that guarantees child and spousal support payments. Key Topics: NASDF's mission and advocacy efforts.Support insurance product for child and spousal support.Resources for mental health, career, and housing.The importance of community and support networks.Legal and procedural aspects of divorce.About Ron: A serial entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience across insurance, real estate, and social advocacy, Ronald has built a career defined by innovation and impact. But it’s his personal experience, both as a foster parent and advocate for families in crisis that shaped his true mission: to reform the systems that fail single-parent and divorced households. This passion led to the creation of NASDF (National Association for Single and Divorced Families), a first-of-its-kind membership organization offering an umbrella of products, services, support and resources to support families nationwide. He's also responsible for creating and launching the only divorce insurance product on the market called Support Insured, which guarantees the continuation of child support and alimony payments should the payor die, become disabled, involuntarily unemployed or declares a business bankruptcy. This is a game changer for the divorce community. Resources: SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    39 min
  5. Ep. 09 Kim Costa: Divorce & Moving: Navigating Life’s Biggest Stressors

    Mar 26

    Ep. 09 Kim Costa: Divorce & Moving: Navigating Life’s Biggest Stressors

    Summary: In this episode, Paulette Rigo and Kim Costa discuss navigating the complexities of home decisions during divorce, introducing the Wheelhouse Method to help individuals reinvent themselves and their living spaces post-divorce. Key Topics: The Wheelhouse Method for life changeDeciding whether to stay, go, or renovate your home during divorceThe importance of self-study and self-awareness in post-divorce reinventionTakeaways: The Wheel of Life helps identify areas of imbalance in life and homeSelf-awareness is crucial for making empowered decisions during divorceCreating a home that reflects your authentic self can aid in healing and reinventionAbout Kim: Kim Costa is a Top 5% Realtor® with Sotheby's International Realty and creator of The Wheel House Method. This lifestyle-based approach helps people align their homes with their lives during major transitions. Kim specializes in guiding clients through pivotal life changes like divorce, helping them make confident, intentional decisions about their living spaces. She's also a host on American Dream TV and the Live in Your Wheel House podcast, where she explores how our homes can support us through life's biggest shifts. Kim's book, Live In Your Wheel House: An Empowering Guide to Stay, Go or Reno, is debuting in March of this year. Resources: SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    28 min
  6. Ep. 08 Lee Baucom: Change Begins with Choices and Systems

    Mar 11

    Ep. 08 Lee Baucom: Change Begins with Choices and Systems

    Summary: In this insightful interview, Dr. Lee Baucom shares his extensive expertise on building and repairing relationships, the importance of connection, and practical tools like the Husband Bootcamp and Unpause app to foster thriving marriages. Key Topics: Difference between therapy and coaching in relationshipsThe impact of family history on marriageThe importance of connection in marriageThe pause button and unpause app for relationship repairThe Hope Formula for relationship successThree levels of connection: physical, emotional, spiritualThe role of muscle memory in reconnectingThe importance of a roadmap and actionable steps About Dr. Lee: Dr. Lee Baucom has been helping people thrive in their lives and their relationships for over three decades. He is the author of 7 books on those topics, and is the creator of many online courses. Those include the Save The Marriage System, the Husband Bootcamp, and now, the Un-Pause App. He has helped people around the world to live a more thriving life. Lee has been married for over 37 years, and has two adult children. In his spare time, he hikes, plays pickleball, and paddle boards. Resources: SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    36 min
  7. Ep. 07 Heike Yates: You Are Not Broken — You Are in Transition

    Mar 2

    Ep. 07 Heike Yates: You Are Not Broken — You Are in Transition

    Summary: In this inspiring interview, Heike Yates shares her journey of rediscovering her spark and purpose after life transitions like divorce and menopause. She discusses practical ways to explore curiosity, overcome fears, and embrace continuous growth at any age. Key Topics: The concept of pursuing your spark and curiosity in midlifeHeike Yates' personal journey from career to purposeOvercoming fear and self-doubt to try new activitiesThe importance of quiet reflection and mindfulnessStrategies for continuous growth and learning at any ageAbout Hieke: Heike Yates is a Midlife Fitness Expert, author, and creator of the SPARK Framework. She helps midlife women rebuild strength, energy, and confidence without guilt, extremes, or starting over. With 35+ years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and mindset coaching, she brings a realistic, compassionate approach to lasting change. Heike is the host of the Pursue Your Spark Podcast and the author of Pursue Your Spark. SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca... #divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

    35 min
5
out of 5
11 Ratings

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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 episode, 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.

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