21 episodes

A podcast about filling in the gaps of our relationships, the deeply personal choices we make for our families and ourselves, and the impact our actions have on the rest of our lives. Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste. Produced by The Bored Brand.

Love Me or Leave Me Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste

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A podcast about filling in the gaps of our relationships, the deeply personal choices we make for our families and ourselves, and the impact our actions have on the rest of our lives. Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste. Produced by The Bored Brand.

    S2 Ep5 | Determined to Divorce with Joy Rosenthal

    S2 Ep5 | Determined to Divorce with Joy Rosenthal

    Date: September 22, 2022
    Love Me or Leave Me Podcast
    Determined to Divorce with Joy Rosenthal
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman

    Description:
    Mediator Joy Rosenthal returns to the Love Me or Leave Me podcast, and weighs in on the finality of a person’s resolve to go through with a divorce, the legal and emotional implications.

    In this episode we discuss:
    How feelings differ for each person in divorceSeeking emotional support systemsThe effects on children in a divorceHow one divorce differs from the other, and their settlementsHow and when to maintain privacy during divorce proceedingsFree Resource: Divorce Journey RoadmapCourse: Landing On Your Feet, A Compassionate Lawyer’s Guide to DivorcePodcast Website: www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com
    Podcast Email: lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com
    About Joy Rosenthal
    Joy S. Rosenthal, Esq. - compassionate lawyer, divorce mediator, educator.
    Joy is a compassionate lawyer and divorce mediator based in York City. She founded Rosenthal Law & Mediation in 2006, after representing children in Family Court for nearly 10 years. Joy's practice now focuses on divorce mediation. Joy is also an adjunct professor at the CUNY School of Law, and the creator of her signature online divorce course, Landing on Your Feet - A Compassionate Lawyer's Guide to Divorce.
    Email: joy@joyrosenthal.com
    Website: http://www.joyrosenthal.com/
    Instagram: @joymediator

     About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.
    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com
     
    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.
    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Website: http:/www.rvjlaw.com

    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 25 min
    S2 Ep4 | Roe v. Wade, Pt.2 - The Emotional Reaction

    S2 Ep4 | Roe v. Wade, Pt.2 - The Emotional Reaction

    Date: September 8, 2022
    Love Me or Leave Me Podcast
    "Roe v. Wade, Pt.2 - The Emotional Reaction"
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman

    Description:
    In that last episode we discussed the legal ramifications of the overturned Roe v. Wade decision. This week we unravel the emotional fallout that is a direct reaction to this pivotal action.  For some, this is a victory long awaited, for others it is a painful blow to their autonomy and reproductive rights.

    In this episode we discuss:
    Pro-Choice vs. Pro-LifeGendered conversations about abortion nuanceMaternal mortality ratesManaging and navigating collective and shared traumaEmpathizing with others without understanding their experience.Communication and conflict resolution practicesPodcast Website
    https://www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com

    Podcast Email
    lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com

    About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.

    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (646) 951-3692
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com

    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.

    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (212) 953-1600 Ext. 3
    Website: www.rvjlaw.com

    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 15 min
    S2 Ep3 | Roe v. Wade, Pt.1 - The Legal Actions

    S2 Ep3 | Roe v. Wade, Pt.1 - The Legal Actions

    Date: August 25, 2022
    Love Me or Leave Me Podcast
    "Roe v. Wade, Pt.1 - The Legal Actions"
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman

    Description:
    What does it mean that the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade? Why now? And how is it that it's caused such discourse for reproductive rights in the United States? What if anything can we do as individuals in response to this decision?
    The history behind Roe v. WadeLegal Implications: Federal Law vs. State Law Defining "stare decisis" legal precedentInterpreting Constitutional LawExtradition and access to abortion carePodcast Website
    https://www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com

    Podcast Email
    lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com

    About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.

    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (646) 951-3692
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com

    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.

    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (212) 953-1600 Ext. 3
    Website: www.rvjlaw.com

    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 24 min
    S2 Ep2 | Everything is Politicized

    S2 Ep2 | Everything is Politicized

    Date: August 11, 2022
    Love Me or Leave Me Podcast
    "Everything is Politicized"
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman

    Description:
    Are politics making it more difficult to manage our relationships? From our personal lives to our professional lives it seems as though an increasing number of subjects are becoming more difficult to have meaningful conversation about. Is this a symptom of heightened awareness and mindfulness surrounding the needs of others, or is this the limit to our collective tolerance? How do we normalize conversations that may make us uncomfortable and possibly find acceptance in the discord?

    In this episode we discuss:
    The trouble with code words and talking PointsHow previously non-political issues are now polarizedHow single-mindedness impacts our relationshipsChoosing curiosity in divisive conversationsLearning how to disagreePodcast Website
    https://www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com

    Podcast Email
    lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com

    About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.

    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (646) 951-3692
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com

    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.

    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (212) 953-1600 Ext. 3
    Website: www.rvjlaw.com

    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 16 min
    S2 Ep1 | Life Happens

    S2 Ep1 | Life Happens

    Date: July 28, 2022
    Love Me or Leave Me Podcast
    "Life Happens"
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman

    Description:
    When we look at the past, we tend to look at it through rose-colored glasses. "Everything was better," and we are comforted but crippled by a false sense of nostalgia. For most, we hold a belief that pre-COVID everything was great. But was that really true? How do we reach a point of acceptance for where we are now, and an appreciation of what we have, and the feelings we hold?

    In this episode we discuss:


    Then vs. Now: Life changes since Season 1What is the "New Normal"?Expectation vs. Reality - Work from HomeSetting BoundariesNormalizing Trauma ResponsesPodcast Website
    https://www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com

    Podcast Email
    lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com

    About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.

    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (646) 951-3692
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com

    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.

    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (212) 953-1600 Ext. 3
    Website: www.rvjlaw.com

    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 21 min
    Episode 15 | Mediation and Adoption with Joy Rosenthal

    Episode 15 | Mediation and Adoption with Joy Rosenthal

    Episode 15 | Mediation and Adoption with Joy Rosenthal
    Hosted by Meredith Shirey & Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Produced by Rich Hackman
    In this episode we chat with mediator Joy Rosenthal about her role as an objective third party helping couples through contentious situations. She surmises that her role is to keep the parties together as much as possible especially in a court judicial system that is not set up for people to voice their fears, and work through conflict. She discusses how the adversarial system built for business isn't what's best for the whole family. 
     In this episode we cover:
    Litigation versus MediationSocial Justice vs. Zealous AdvocacyThe Process of MediationWorking With High Conflict CouplesSecond Parent AdoptionsThe Presumption of ParentagePodcast Website
      www.lovemeorleavemepodcast.com

    Podcast Email
    lovemeorleavemepodcast@gmail.com


    About Joy Rosenthal
    Joy  is the founder of Rosenthal Law & Mediation. Her practice centers on family and estates law, as well as family-based mediation. In addition to her private practice, she mediates custody and visitation disputes for the New York City Family Courts and serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, protecting the rights of youth and the disabled in New York City Surrogates Courts. She also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Family and Divorce Mediation Council.
    Email: joy@joyrosenthal.com
    Office Phone Number: 212.532.4704
    Website: http://www.joyrosenthal.com/

     About Meredith Shirey
    Meredith Shirey, MS, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing and the Founder and Practice Director of her New York based psychotherapy practice. Trained in Mental Health Counseling and licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy, Meredith’s approach to treating clients emphasizes the importance of focusing the quality of interpersonal relationships and their impact on almost every facet of our lives. She believes that everyone is deserving of connection and strives to show empathy and compassion to everyone in her life.
    Office Email: info@relationshipcounselingnyc.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (646) 951-3692
    Website: www.relationshipcounselingnyc.com
     
    About Isaiah Vallejo-Juste
    Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with over fifteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce.
    Office Email: Isaiah@rvjlaw.com
    Office Phone Number: +1 (212) 953-1600 Ext. 3
    Website: http:/www.rvjlaw.com
     
    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical or legal advice and is not a substitute for professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always follow up with a licensed attorney or healthcare professional who can address your specific needs. 

    • 30 min

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