The Conscious Divorce

Justin Milrad

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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 4d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Jun 25

    Top Divorce Tips for Life After Divorce with Ron Platt

    Protect your assets, peace of mind and children: Get a divorce coach! Free consultation at www.reclaimandreboot.me/booking Life after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when you are managing parenting, finances, housing, and a new daily routine all at once. Let's talk about Top Divorce Tips for Life After Divorce, financially preparing for divorce, and rebuilding stability after divorce with Ron Platt co-founder and CEO of NASDF If you are looking for life after divorce guidance, single-parent support, or ways to rebuild stability after divorce, this conversation is a helpful place to start.

  6. Jun 19

    How to Divorce an Unstable Spouse Safely

    Divorce is already one of the hardest transitions a person can face. But when your spouse is struggling with unmanaged mental health symptoms, addiction, suicidal statements, rage, coercive control, or emotional instability, the process can become even more chaotic, unpredictable, and painful, especially for the children. In this episode of The Conscious Divorce Podcast, Justin Milrad, certified divorce coach, mental health advocate, divorced dad, and founder of Reclaim and Reboot Transformational Divorce Coaching, shares a compassionate but practical framework for navigating divorce when the other person cannot show up as a stable partner in the process. This episode is not about diagnosing, labeling, or weaponizing mental health. It is about recognizing patterns, protecting your children, documenting behavior, setting boundaries, and building the right professional team around you. You’ll learn: How to balance compassion with firm boundaries Why “document, don’t diagnose” is so important What to do when a spouse shuts down, escalates, threatens, or refuses treatment How addiction, rage, suicidal statements, and coercive control can change your divorce strategy How to protect children from adult conflict, loyalty battles, and emotional caretaking When to involve attorneys, therapists, crisis professionals, child therapists, or domestic violence advocates How to build a crisis plan before things escalate Why parallel parenting may be healthier than traditional co-parenting in high-conflict situations You can care about someone’s pain without allowing their instability to control your life, your decisions, or your children’s safety. Important disclaimer: This episode is for educational and coaching purposes only. It is not legal, medical, mental health, financial, or crisis advice. If you are dealing with danger, suicidal statements, threats, abuse, child safety concerns, substance abuse, or legal risk, contact qualified professionals immediately. Crisis Resources: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 988 Lifeline Chat: 988Lifeline.org Emergency Services: Call 911 for imminent danger National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Text START to 88788 SAMHSA Treatment Locator: FindTreatment.gov NAMI Family Support: NAMI.org If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need support right now. Learn more about Reclaim and Reboot Transformational Divorce Coaching or book a free 30-minute consultation at: www.reclaimandreboot.me You do not have to navigate this alone. Support exists. Treatment works. And asking for help is one of the strongest things you can do.

  7. Jun 11

    You Need A Co-Parenting Playbook, Here's Why

    Divorce ends the marriage, not the parenting partnership. Learn how to reduce conflict, protect your kids, and co-parent with more clarity. Buy the book: The Co-Parenting Playbook: Proven Strategies for Navigating Divorce, Conflict, and Raising Thriving Kids https://a.co/d/0bdX5smJ Co-parenting after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions are raw and communication is difficult. In this episode, Justin Milrad and Jill Kaufman share practical, research-informed strategies from their new book to help parents lower conflict, protect their children’s emotional well-being, and create more stability across two homes. They discuss how to communicate without escalating, when parallel parenting may be necessary, how to keep kids out of the middle, and why small changes in your approach can make a lasting difference for your family. 01:03 The Reality of Co-Parenting 05:04 Co-Parenting as a Business Partnership 08:20 Impact of Parental Conflict on Children 12:07 Research on Divorce and Family Conflict 15:25 Benefits of Cooperative Co-Parenting 18:33 Risks of High Conflict Co-Parenting 21:15 Personal Health and Conflict 26:03 Communication Tools: BIFF Method 31:56 Consistency in Co-Parenting 36:21 Handling Difficult Co-Parenting Situations 39:50 Parallel Parenting Explained 47:27 The Legal Resolution Ladder

  8. Jun 4

    Parent Coordination Through Mediation

    Explore expert insights on divorce support and mediation. Our guest, Joy Hernandez, with over 15 years of experience, guides families through the complexities of divorce. Learn the role of mediators as neutral facilitators and discover the differences between mediation and legal proceedings. Gain valuable advice on parenting plans and decision-making processes to ensure a smoother transition during challenging times. 03:23 - Role of a Mediator03:50 - Parenting Coordinator vs. Decision Maker05:23 - Court-Ordered Coordination08:42 - Mediation vs. Legal Solutions10:35 - Drafting Effective Parenting Plans16:20 - Developmental Stages in Parenting Plans20:24 - Flexibility in Parenting Plans26:51 - Importance of Co-Parenting Communication33:54 - Focus on Children's Needs Ready for additional support? Book a free consultation or check out our books on amazon

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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
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Justin Milrad

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