The Conscious Divorce

Justin Milrad
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The Conscious Divorce Podcast is where real, compassionate, and transformative conversations about divorce take place. Hosted by Justin Milrad and brought to you by Reclaim & Reboot, this show is designed to guide you through every stage of the divorce journey; whether you’re questioning the decision, navigating the process, or rebuilding life afterward. Each episode features heartfelt stories from guests who’ve experienced divorce firsthand, expert insights from therapists, coaches, financial advisors, and wellness specialists, and practical tools to help you build resilience, co-parent effectively, and create a clear vision for your future. With a focus on hope and empowerment, this podcast shifts the narrative around divorce from one of loss to one of reclamation, reminding you that you’re not alone and that moving forward with strength and intention is absolutely possible. Tune in weekly to reclaim your power and reboot your life.

  1. 5d ago

    How to Take Care of Yourself During Divorce

    Divorce can disrupt your sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental health. Learn practical ways to care for your body, manage stress, rebuild healthy habits, and feel stronger during and after divorce. Divorce can affect far more than your emotions. It can disrupt your sleep, appetite, energy, routines, and overall health. In this conversation, Justin Milrad speaks with registered dietitian and wellness coach Meridan Zerner about how stress impacts the body and what you can do to recover. They explore five key pillars of health during divorce: sleep, nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and connection. You will also learn simple, realistic habits that can help you rebuild your strength, improve your mood, care for your children, and create a healthier life during and after divorce. 0:00 — Rebuilding Your Health During Divorce 4:32 — How Divorce Stress Affects the Body 8:39 — Why Health Can’t Wait 16:20 — From Victim Mindset to Triathlete 21:01 — The Five Pillars of Divorce Recovery 29:46 — Connection, Community, and Healing 41:02 — Reclaim, Reboot, Become Going through divorce can leave you feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure of what to do next. Book a strategy session with Justin Milrad at reclaimandreboot.me/booking to get clear on your priorities, prepare for important decisions, and build a practical plan for moving forward. For personalized guidance on nutrition, energy, sleep, and sustainable health habits, connect with Meridan Zerner through MeridanZernerNutrition.com and learn how to care for your body during this demanding season.

  2. Aug 6

    How to Choose a Divorce Attorney Without Losing a Fortune

    Learn how to choose the right divorce attorney, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and control legal fees throughout the divorce process Download the free guide: https://reclaimandreboot.me/how-to-choose-the-right-divorce-lawyer/ Free Consultation: https://reclaimandreboot.me/booking Choosing the right divorce attorney can shape far more than the outcome of your case. it can affect your finances, your children, your privacy, and the next decade of your life. In this episode, Justin Milrad explains how to identify the type of lawyer your situation truly requires, compare different divorce processes, avoid costly hiring mistakes, understand legal fees, spot red and green flags, and ask the questions that reveal whether an attorney is the right fit. You’ll also learn how to prepare for consultations, evaluate financial complexity, protect co-parenting relationships, and build a coordinated support team so you can make clear, strategic decisions instead of choosing from fear. 0:00 — The hidden cost of choosing the wrong divorce attorney1:34 — What the show is about and why this decision matters3:41 — Justin’s personal experience and the real cost of a drawn-out divorce8:28 — The eight roles your attorney needs to play10:37 — Why the right fit matters more than reputation12:47 — The four paths of divorce: uncontested, mediation, collaborative, and litigation17:41 — The biggest mistakes people make when hiring an attorney20:51 — Understanding legal fees and how to control the total cost25:44 — How to interview and compare attorneys30:34 — Digital hygiene and protecting yourself during divorce32:12 — Building the right support team around your case35:29 — What to plan for after the divorce is final37:40 — The core takeaway: play for the next decade, not the next hearing39:13 — Free guide, resources, and closing

  3. Jul 30

    The Importance of Financial Literacy in Divorce

    Unlock the secrets to mastering your financial future before, during, and after divorce, even if numbers aren’t your thing. Divorce isn't just a legal process; it’s a strategic business deal that, if navigated right, can transform your life for the better. In this episode, Justin Milrad welcomes Sherry Herzberg, a seasoned divorce navigator with an MBA and 28 years of operational expertise, who reveals how to take control of your finances in one of life's most challenging transitions. 00:00 - The importance of women getting involved before divorce strikes 00:28 - Divorce as a financial audit: revealing hidden information 01:23 - Why divorce is a strategic, project-management process 03:55 - Sherry Herzberg's unique role in organizing post-divorce finances 05:18 - Setting boundaries and understanding the importance of professional help 06:57 - Divorce understanding as a business process, not just emotion 09:58 - Access, comprehension, and execution of financial data in divorce 12:33 - The most common financial blind spot for couples contemplating divorce 13:14 - Gathering key documents: statements, tax returns, and more 14:37 - The critical role of credit reports and digital footprints 19:44 - What not to do: moving money and risky behaviors during the process 21:27 - The importance of legal and financial professionals to protect assets 23:30 - The misunderstood value of assets: worth, taxes, and liquidity 24:02 - End-of-divorce financial steps: review, monitor, and monitor again 28:13 - Handling the family home: debts, emotional value, and affordability 32:21 - Preventing costly errors with retirement accounts and pensions 36:25 - The significance of cash flow planning, child support, and alimony considerations 40:14 - Why creditors’ claims matter and how to protect your credit 43:19 - Navigating post-decree tasks and ongoing financial responsibilities 47:03 - Rebuilding your financial literacy immediately after divorce 48:45 - Social Security benefits and pension considerations 53:12 - Quick tips: actions to take now if divorce seems inevitable 57:29 - The mindset shift: turning financial literacy into a decision, not an aptitude

  4. Jul 23

    Protect Your Money Before, During and After Divorce

    Learn how to protect your money during divorce, avoid costly mistakes, divide assets wisely, and rebuild your financial future with confidence. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad speaks with divorce financial expert Leah Hadley about how to protect your money before, during, and after divorce. They explore how divorce affects people differently depending on age and life stage, why cash flow matters as much as the settlement itself, and how choices involving the family home, retirement accounts, Social Security, health insurance, and debt can shape your long-term financial future. Leah also explains which documents to gather, why equal-looking assets may have very different real values, how a QDRO works, and the practical steps needed to rebuild savings, reduce high-interest debt, and regain financial stability after divorce. 00:00 Divorce and the financial reality 03:20 Leah Hadley’s path into divorce finance06:39 How divorce affects younger families10:51 Gray divorce and retirement planning14:10 Health insurance after divorce17:44 Gaining clarity around your finances18:49 The emotional weight of money stress22:16 Financial documents to gather first25:33 Dividing assets, retirement accounts, and Social Security33:50 Beneficiaries and estate planning updates35:29 Deciding whether to keep the family home39:25 Rebuilding wealth after divorce44:25 Rapid-fire divorce finance questions48:14 Final takeaways and resources Connect With Leah HadleySchedule a consultation: https://www.greatlakesdfs.com/contact?kj_previewing=true Get Leah’s book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fvEZsX Join The Empowered Sisterhood: https://www.watchherthrive.co/empowered-sisterhood Connect With Justin MilradBook a free divorce strategy consultation: https://reclaimandreboot.me/booking Explore Justin’s divorce and co-parenting books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Justin-Milrad/author/B0FB9FC6QC Subscribe to The Conscious Divorce Podcast for practical conversations about divorce strategy, finances, co-parenting, emotional recovery, and rebuilding your life.

  5. Jul 16

    The Urgency of Divorce and Financial Preparedness

    Most people underestimate how complex and emotional divorce finances truly are, learn the step-by-step blueprint to protect your money during divorce. Most people think divorce is just about emotions but it’s also a silent crisis in your finances. If you’re navigating a breakup or widowhood, Donna Kendrick’s story will profoundly reshape how you see your financial future. From sudden loss at age 40 to rebuilding her life and helping others do the same, Donna reveals how confusion around money is costly and how you can turn chaos into clarity. In this eye-opening episode, Donna shares her personal journey from grief to financial empowerment, providing a blueprint for everyone facing the complex maze of divorce and major life transitions. You’ll discover the shocking pitfalls many overlook: failing to organize crucial documents, neglecting premarital assets, or misunderstanding the true worth of your retirement funds. Donna emphasizes that preparing financially isn’t greed, it’s survival. Using her own story, she exposes how a lack of foresight can cost women and men tens of thousands, or even millions, in future security. 00:00 — Why divorce is a financial reorganization, not just an emotional event 02:04 — Donna’s background and her personal connection to financial transitions 03:14 — Why money feels so emotionally charged during divorce 04:18 — Donna’s story: career sacrifice, sudden widowhood, and rebuilding 10:57 — Getting your financial life organized after a major transition 12:40 — First financial documents to gather before divorce 16:06 — Marital vs. premarital assets, inheritance, and building a balance sheet 22:14 — What to do when a spouse controls the finances or withholds information 25:29 — A “fair” settlement versus one that is actually workable 29:16 — Planning around your life stage, goals, income, and retirement 34:55 — Tax considerations during divorce negotiations 37:45 — Deciding whether keeping the house is sustainable 42:09 — Child support, college, and overlooked parenting expenses 46:06 — Retirement accounts, pensions, and costly settlement mistakes 48:52 — Lightning round: essential financial priorities 49:56 — Where to find Donna’s work and books

  6. Jul 14

    Money & Co-Parenting: Avoiding the Hidden Traps

    The Secret to Handling Divorce Expenses Without Conflict Are money fights and co-parenting conflict exhausting you? In this episode of The Conscious Divorce by Justin Milrad, we sit down with certified divorce coach Lisa Lisser to break down the "money talk" every divorced parent needs to have. It's not just about dollars and cents, it's about the hidden emotional triggers, control issues, and unresolved baggage that turn small expenses into major legal battles. Whether you’re worried about future college costs, car purchases, or handling unreasonable requests, this guide will help you reframe your co-parenting finances as a business-like investment in your children’s success. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 🎙️ Intro: The Conscious Divorce Podcast00:43 💬 Why money fights escalate (The "Quinceañera" example)03:30 💰 Why it's never "just about the money"08:42 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How children perceive parental conflict11:55 📝 Forecasting future expenses: College, tutoring, and more15:22 🚗 The "hidden" costs: Teenager car purchases and caps20:25 ⚖️ Reframing finances as a business relationship24:07 💡 Strategic curiosity: Finding resources and scholarships32:42 💔 Handling new partners and financial boundaries36:56 ⚡ Rapid-fire: What to do when your co-parent refuses to talk39:08 🔮 Proactive planning to avoid future crisis Guest: Lisa Lisser, CDC, Founder of LZL Coaching and Host of the Divorce Clarity Studio podcast. What is the biggest financial challenge you're currently facing in your co-parenting journey? Let us know in the comments below. we read every one. #divorce #coparenting #divorcefinances #consciousdivorce #divorcesupport #financialplanning #parentingagreement #coparentingtips

  7. Jul 9

    Divorce Mediation: Creative Solutions Court Can’t Offer

    Learn how divorce mediation creates better settlements, parenting plans, and financial solutions with Justin Milrad and Rebecca Miller. Divorce mediation can give couples something court often cannot: room to build creative, practical, human-centered solutions that actually work in real life. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad sits down with Rebecca Miller, a family law attorney and mediator with Cooper Coons in Las Vegas, Nevada, to talk about what mediation can really make possible during divorce. They discuss how mediation helps couples move beyond rigid positions and focus on the deeper interests underneath the conflict. Instead of fighting over the house, the schedule, the money, or the “principle” of the thing, mediation creates space to ask better questions: What does each person actually need? What will help the children feel stable? What financial arrangement can work long term? What agreement can both people live with after the papers are signed? This conversation covers creative divorce settlement options, parenting plans, holiday schedules, child support, spousal support, retirement accounts, tax considerations, high-conflict divorce, and when mediation may or may not be the right path. Justin and Rebecca also talk about the importance of preparation, emotional regulation, financial clarity, and building the right professional team before walking into mediation. Chapters: 00:00 — Mediation vs arguing over positions01:10 — Human-centered solutions courtrooms can’t provide06:00 — Courts give a ruling, mediation gives a design14:07 — Position vs interest explained53:28 — Know your priorities54:36 — The goal is not to win the divorce55:62 — Mediation gives flexibility56:12 — You have more options than you think If you are thinking about divorce, preparing for mediation, or trying to avoid a costly court battle, this episode will help you understand what is possible when divorce is approached with strategy, clarity, and the right support. Book a free strategy session with Reclaim & Reboot: https://www.reclaimandreboot.me/booking Learn more about Reclaim & Reboot: https://www.reclaimandreboot.me Connect with Rebecca Miller at Cooper Coons: https://coopercoons.com Email: rebecca@coopercoons.com

  8. Jul 1

    Divorce and Taxes: Costly Mistakes to Avoid

    Divorce and taxes can create expensive surprises if you only look at the numbers on the settlement page. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast (The most trusted Divorce Podcast), Justin Milrad speaks with CPA and tax resolution expert Patrick Wanzer about the tax issues people often miss before, during, and after divorce. They discuss why a 50/50 asset split may not actually be equal after taxes, how filing status can change your outcome, what to know about capital gains on the marital home, how QDROs work, what happens with tax debt, and why IRS issues should be addressed before the divorce agreement is signed. You’ll learn what questions to ask your CPA, attorney, or divorce financial professional so you can make clearer decisions and avoid painful surprises later. Topics covered: 00:00 Why a 50/50 divorce split may not be fair after taxes03:47 Why taxes are often ignored in divorce04:32 Why you need 3–5 years of tax returns08:36 Current-year tax projections before mediation11:48 Filing status during divorce14:57 Head of household filing while still married15:58 Child tax credits and parenting schedules19:17 Alimony and child support tax rules22:43 Why not all divorce assets are equal25:37 Thinking in after-tax dollars26:04 QDROs and retirement account transfers28:15 Pensions and divorce29:30 Trusts, estate planning, and divorce31:24 Updating beneficiaries after divorce32:53 529 plans and college savings35:25 Back taxes, unfiled returns, and IRS notices39:17 Why the IRS ignores your divorce agreement39:30 Innocent spouse relief and hidden tax bombs41:23 Divorce tax checklist43:11 IRS identity protection PIN43:41 How to contact Patrick Wanzer44:29 Final lessons on divorce tax strategy Book a free consultation with Justin: www.reclaimandreboot.me/booking Learn more about Patrick Wanzer: www.breakthroughtaxresolution.com

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The Conscious Divorce Podcast is where real, compassionate, and transformative conversations about divorce take place. Hosted by Justin Milrad and brought to you by Reclaim & Reboot, this show is designed to guide you through every stage of the divorce journey; whether you’re questioning the decision, navigating the process, or rebuilding life afterward. Each episode features heartfelt stories from guests who’ve experienced divorce firsthand, expert insights from therapists, coaches, financial advisors, and wellness specialists, and practical tools to help you build resilience, co-parent effectively, and create a clear vision for your future. With a focus on hope and empowerment, this podcast shifts the narrative around divorce from one of loss to one of reclamation, reminding you that you’re not alone and that moving forward with strength and intention is absolutely possible. Tune in weekly to reclaim your power and reboot your life.

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  • Creator
    Justin Milrad
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Justin Milrad