Discussions with a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes

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Divorce can feel overwhelming. There are legal decisions, financial questions, emotional stress, and often more uncertainty than clarity. This podcast series was created to help change that. Hosted by Kimberly Lorah — Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach, and founder of Blossom Coaching — Discussions with a Divorce Coach brings you short, focused conversations with professionals who help people navigate divorce. In each episode, Kimberly asks five key questions in just fifteen minutes to uncover clear, practical insights from experts in the divorce field.

  1. 3d ago

    The Next Chapter Explained: Life, Career & Identity After Divorce

    🎙️ The Next Chapter Explained: Life, Career & Identity After Divorce When a marriage ends, one of the hardest questions can be: Who am I now and what do I want my next chapter to look like? Deirdre specializes in helping people navigate major life and career transitions, particularly during seasons of reinvention after divorce, burnout, or personal change. Together, Kim and Deirdre explore how to move through uncertainty, reconnect with who you are, and begin taking small, intentional steps toward what comes next. 🌸 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: • Why divorce can trigger questions about identity, purpose, and career • How to begin getting unstuck when you don't know what comes next • Why rebuilding your life doesn't require having the entire future figured out • How small, intentional decisions can help create momentum during major transitions • Why clarity and confidence can develop as you begin exploring your next chapter ☕ Meet Deirdre “Ms. D” Haggerty Deirdre Haggerty, M.A., ACC is an ICF-certified career, life & relationship coach, educator, podcast host, author, and founder of Coaching with Ms. D. With experience in executive leadership, education, workforce development, and coaching, Deirdre combines practical strategy with compassionate guidance to help people navigate major transitions and rebuild not only their careers, but also their sense of identity and purpose. She is also the host of Sip on This, where she explores midlife reinvention, boundaries, confidence, career pivots, and authentic living. 🔗 Connect With Deirdre 🌐 Coaching with Ms. D https://www.coachingwithmsd.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithmsd/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrehaggerty/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 📘 Deirdre's New Book — Is Beauty School for You? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJ2TTQ4Y?utm_source=chatgpt.com 🌸 Navigating Divorce? You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone. Kimberly Lorah, LPC, CDC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach® who helps people navigate divorce with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. Whether you're considering divorce, already going through the process, or figuring out what life looks like afterward, Blossom Coaching can help you understand where you are and determine what you need next. 🌸 Connect With Kimberly Lorah & Blossom Coaching If you're considering divorce, navigating the process, or rebuilding afterward, you don't have to figure out your next steps alone. Kimberly Lorah, LPC, CDC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach® who helps people move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. 🌐 Visit Blossom Coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylorah/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 💼 Connect with Kim on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylorah/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 📸 Follow Blossom Coaching on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blossomcoachingllc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 💙 Follow Kim on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kimberlylorahcoaching?utm_source=chatgpt.com 📅 Ready to Talk About What Comes Next? https://calendly.com/blossom-coaching/complimentary-consultation-30-minutes You don't need to have every answer or even know exactly what your next step should be. Start with a conversation. 👉 Book a Complimentary 30-Minute Consultation with Kim https://calendly.com/blossom-coaching/complimentary-consultation-30-minutes Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over. The best is yet to come. 🌸 👍 Like this episode if it helped you. 💬 Share what resonated with you in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more Discussions With a Divorce Coach. #Divorce #LifeAfterDivorce #DivorceRecovery #DivorceCoach #StartingOverAfterDivorce #MidlifeReinvention #LifeTransitions #DivorceSupport #BlossomCoaching

  2. Sep 9

    Can I afford to get divorced and still have a financial future?

    Can I afford to get divorced—and still have a financial future? For many people considering or navigating divorce, this is one of the biggest questions keeping them awake at night. Will I have to sell the house?Will I have enough money to live on?What happens to my retirement?Will I actually be financially okay after divorce? In Episode 24 of Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah sits down with Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA®, Founder of Mindful Divorce Partners and author of Divorce by Design, to talk about the financial uncertainty that often comes with divorce—and why understanding your numbers early can help you make more informed decisions. One important reminder from this conversation: fear and facts are not always the same thing. 🌸 Why financial uncertainty can keep people feeling stuck in divorce🌸 What to understand about your finances before making major decisions🌸 Why keeping the marital home may—or may not—make financial sense🌸 How divorce can affect your long-term financial and retirement plans🌸 Why getting financial clarity before mediation or settlement negotiations matters🌸 How the right professional support can help you look beyond today and toward your financial future Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFP®, CDFA®, is the Founder of Mindful Divorce Partners. With more than a decade of experience helping individuals navigate the financial complexities of divorce, Melissa specializes in collaborative divorce planning, financial education, and helping clients make informed decisions about their future. She is also the author of Divorce by Design, a practical guide to building the right divorce team and protecting your financial future. 🌐 Learn more about Melissa:Mindful Divorce Partners 📖 Learn more about Divorce by Design:Divorce by Design Kimberly Lorah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach. Through Blossom Coaching, Kim helps people navigate divorce with greater clarity, confidence, and courage—so they can make thoughtful decisions and move forward into the next chapter of their lives. 🌸 Learn more or connect with Kim:Blossom Coaching / Kimberly Lorah Coaching 🎙️ Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 MinutesFast. Focused. Full of insight. Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over. The best is yet to come. #Divorce #DivorceFinances #DivorceFinancialPlanning #DivorceCoach #DivorceSupport #FinancialPlanning #DivorceMediation #CDFA #LifeAfterDivorce #BlossomCoaching In This Episode, You’ll Learn:About Melissa Murphy PavoneNeed Support Through Your Divorce?

  3. Sep 2

    College Costs & Divorce Explained: What to Consider Before You Sign Your Settlement.

    College Costs & Divorce Explained: What to Consider Before You Sign Your Settlement Your divorce may be happening now. College may be years away. But the decisions you make in your divorce settlement today could affect how college expenses are handled later. In Episode 23 of Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, sits down with Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC, founder and CEO of College Financial Prep, to discuss an expense divorcing parents may not be thinking about yet: college. From financial aid and FAFSA to deciding who may be responsible for tuition and other college expenses, Vicki explains why these conversations can be important before a divorce settlement is finalized. 🎓 Why college expenses deserve consideration during the divorce process 🎓 How divorce can affect financial aid and FAFSA considerations 🎓 Questions parents may want to explore about who will pay for what 🎓 Why waiting until a child is applying to college can create additional challenges 🎓 How planning ahead may help reduce confusion and future conflict 🎓 Why understanding your options before signing your settlement can help you make more informed decisions Your child doesn't have to be a high school senior for college planning to matter. Sometimes preparing for the future means asking questions years before you need the answers. Vicki Vollweiler, MBA, CDC, is the founder and CEO of College Financial Prep, a college financial planning expert, Certified Divorce Coach, speaker, and author of College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a divorced parent, Vicki specializes in helping families, particularly separated, divorced, remarried, and single parents, understand the financial complexities of college planning. Her work helps families better understand financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and college costs so they can make informed decisions while considering their own financial future. 🌐 College Financial Prep 📋 Free Divorce & College Planning Strategic Timeline: Get Vicki's Free Strategic Timeline 📚 Vicki's Book: College Planning for Divorced and Widowed Parents Find the Book on Amazon Kimberly Lorah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, and founder of Blossom Coaching. Kim helps individuals navigate the emotional and practical challenges of divorce, prepare for important conversations and decisions, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. Whether you're considering divorce, preparing for mediation, already navigating the process, or trying to figure out what comes next, you don't have to navigate the transition without support. 🌼 Kimberly Lorah Coaching & Blossom Coaching 🤝 Pre-Mediation Divorce Coaching 👩 Women's Divorce Support Group 👨 Men's Divorce Support Group Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes brings together professionals from across the divorce landscape for focused conversations designed to help you better understand your options and approach important decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Fast. Focused. Full of insight. 💛 Subscribe for more conversations about divorce, mediation preparation, finances, parenting, real estate, emotional well-being, and rebuilding life after divorce. And if you know a parent navigating divorce who hasn't yet thought about how college expenses fit into their future, please share this episode with them. Sometimes one question asked before you sign can prevent a lot of uncertainty later. Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over.

  4. Aug 27

    Divorce & Real Estate Explained: When the House Is More Than a House

    What happens to the house during divorce when it represents far more than just a financial asset?For many people, the marital home holds years of memories, family routines, a sense of stability, and an emotional connection to the life they thought they would have. That can make deciding whether to keep it, sell it, or let it go one of the most difficult parts of divorce. In This Episode, We Discuss:🏡 Why the marital home can become one of the most emotional decisions in divorce🏡 How to separate what the house represents emotionally from what makes sense practically🏡 What to consider before deciding whether to keep or sell the marital home🏡 Why working with the right professionals can help when circumstances become complicated🏡 How to make real estate decisions based on the life you're building next not simply the life you're leaving behindThe goal isn't to erase what the house meant to you. It's to make thoughtful decisions about what will serve you and your family as you move forward.About Our Guest: Darcie Hunter is a Broker Associate with Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty in Northern New Jersey and co-team leader of the Skylands Real Estate Team.Darcie and her team serve Bergen and Passaic Counties, helping buyers, sellers, renters, and investors navigate real estate decisions with compassion and clear communication.With extensive experience helping families through complicated circumstances, Darcie understands that during divorce, decisions about the marital home often involve far more than square footage and equity. They can involve memories, children, financial realities, and the difficult question of what “home” will look like moving forward.Connect With Darcie**Darcie Hunter, Broker Associate**Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty📍 55 N Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ📞 (973) 907-6042📸 [Skylands Real Estate Team on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/skylandsrealestateteam/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)💙 [Skylands Real Estate on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/skylandsrealestate?utm_source=chatgpt.com)💼 [Connect with Darcie on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcie-hunter-broker-associate-50996723/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) About Kimberly Lorah & Blossom CoachingKimberly Lorah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, and founder of Blossom Coaching.Kim helps individuals navigate the emotional and practical challenges of divorce, prepare for important conversations and decisions, and move forward with greater **clarity, confidence, and courage.**Whether you're considering divorce, preparing for mediation, already navigating the process, or trying to figure out what comes next, you don't have to navigate the transition without support. Connect With Kim & Blossom Coaching🌼 [Kimberly Lorah Coaching & Blossom Coaching](https://kimberlylorahcoaching.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)🤝 [Pre-Mediation Divorce Coaching](https://kimberlylorahcoaching.com/pre-mediation-divorce-coaching?utm_source=chatgpt.com)👩 [Women's Divorce Support Group](https://kimberlylorahcoaching.com/support-groups-women?utm_source=chatgpt.com)👨 [Men's Divorce Support Group](https://kimberlylorahcoaching.com/support-groups-men?utm_source=chatgpt.com)--- Subscribe for more conversations about divorce, mediation preparation, co-parenting, finances, real estate, emotional well-being, and rebuilding life after divorce.And if you know someone currently facing decisions about divorce and the family home, please share this episode with them. Sometimes the right information at the right time can make an overwhelming decision feel a little more manageable.Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over.

  5. Aug 19

    Divorce Finances Explained: Will Your Settlement Work in Real Life?

    Divorce Finances Explained: Will Your Settlement Work in Real Life? A divorce settlement can look fair on paper—but will it actually work for your life? In this episode of Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach®, is joined by Victoria V. Kirilloff, CDFA®, NCPM®, CDS®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Family Financial Mediator, Financial Neutral, and founder of Divorce Analytics. Together, they explore why understanding the numbers is only part of making sound financial decisions during divorce. A proposed settlement may appear reasonable today, but what could it mean for your monthly expenses, lifestyle, housing, long-term goals, and financial security after the divorce is final? Victoria explains how financial analysis can help you look beyond what seems fair on paper and evaluate whether the decisions you're considering can actually support the life you'll be living. ✔ Why “fair on paper” doesn't always mean financially workable in real life ✔ How financial analysis can bring clarity to complicated divorce decisions ✔ Why it's important to understand your needs, priorities, and financial variables before negotiating ✔ How emotions and fear can influence financial decision-making during divorce ✔ Why knowing your options can help you negotiate with greater clarity and confidence ✔ How looking at the bigger financial picture can help you make decisions that support your future—not just get you through today Divorce can feel like navigating through a heavy fog, especially when you're being asked to make decisions that may affect you for years to come. Clarity helps you see your options.Confidence helps you make the decision. Victoria V. Kirilloff, CDFA®, NCPM®, CDS® is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Family Financial Mediator, Financial Neutral, and founder of Divorce Analytics. Victoria knows firsthand that divorce doesn't have to destroy you—financially or emotionally. After finding herself in a financially entangled relationship that had become severely abusive, Victoria used her background in financial analysis to begin building her way out. She developed what became her first Global Settlement Proposal, helping create a path toward a peaceful separation without unnecessarily tearing everything apart. That experience became the foundation for the work she does today. Through Divorce Analytics, Victoria helps make the financial side of divorce more transparent, understandable, and manageable so individuals can evaluate their options and make informed decisions about what comes next. Victoria believes your best chapter doesn't have to end with divorce. It may just be beginning. 🌐 Divorce Analytics:https://mywealthanalytics.com/ 📧 Email:victoria@mywealthanalytics.com 📞 Phone:424-902-2416402-430-3092 📅 Book a 30-Minute Consultation:https://divorceanalytics.cliogrow.com/book/b0a3a9ad2659254b99d2818c351cfd65 Victoria works with clients through Divorce Analytics with locations in Santa Monica, California; New York City; and Omaha, Nebraska. Divorce isn't only a legal or financial process. It's a major life transition. If you're navigating divorce and would like support gaining clarity, preparing for important conversations, managing the emotional overwhelm, or figuring out what comes next, visit: 🌿 KimberlyLorahCoaching.com Schedule a complimentary consultation and learn how divorce coaching can help you move through this transition with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. 🎙️ Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes Fast. Focused. Full of insight. Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over. In This Episode You'll Learn:About Our GuestConnect With Victoria & Divorce AnalyticsLooking for Support During Divorce?

  6. Aug 13

    Financial What-Ifs Explained: Making Smarter Divorce Decisions Before You Sign

    Financial What-Ifs Explained: Making Smarter Divorce Decisions Before You Sign What happens if you keep the house? What if you sell? What if the financial decision that feels right today looks very different five or ten years from now? Divorce requires you to make major financial decisions—often while you're also navigating uncertainty, stress, and significant life changes. But before you agree to something that could affect your future for years, it helps to understand what your options may actually look like over time. In this episode of Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach®, is joined by Connie Howard, CDFA® and founder of What-If Wealth, to talk about bringing clarity and structure to the financial “what-ifs” of divorce. Connie shares how looking at different financial scenarios can help you move beyond simply asking, “Can I do this?” and begin asking a more important question: “What could this decision mean for my future?” In this discussion, we explore: • Who can benefit from working with a financial professional during divorce• When to bring a financial professional into the divorce process• Practical steps you can take to better protect your financial future• How to bring structure to financial decisions that can feel chaotic• Why evaluating different scenarios before making a commitment matters• How greater financial clarity can help you make decisions with more confidence and peace of mind Whether you're considering divorce, preparing for mediation, or facing decisions about your home, retirement, assets, or future lifestyle, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to make important financial choices based on guesswork. Before you sign, ask “What if?” Connie Howard, CDFA®, is the founder of What-If Wealth. After a career helping organizations make sense of complex information and difficult decisions, Connie recognized how often individuals facing major life transitions were expected to make equally significant financial choices without the same structure or visibility. That insight led to the creation of What-If Wealth. The Wealth Lab is What-If Wealth's signature service, designed to help clients explore the potential long-term impact of different financial choices before committing to them. Through financial scenario modeling, clients can explore questions such as: • What if I keep the house?• What if I downsize?• What if I retire now—or later?• How could different choices affect my financial future? What-If Wealth is currently offering a complimentary 1-on-1 information session to help you understand where you are, clarify what you need, and determine whether the Wealth Lab may be the right next step for your situation. Learn more about Connie and What-If Wealth:www.what-ifwealth.com Contact Connie:connie@what-ifwealth.com(303) 810-2938 If you're navigating divorce and would like support preparing for the decisions and conversations ahead, visit: www.KimberlyLorahCoaching.com Discussions With a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes Fast. Focused. Full of insight. Your marriage may have ended, but your life is not over.

  7. Aug 5

    Healing Through Horses Explained: Finding Calm During Divorce

    What if one of the most powerful forms of healing during divorce didn't begin in a therapist's office—but alongside a horse? In this episode of Discussions with a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Divorce Coach, is joined by Sara Velez, LCSW, Founder of Operation HOPE, and Brooke Lichter, LCSW, an EAGALA-Certified Equine Specialist, to explore the transformative power of equine-assisted psychotherapy during divorce and other major life transitions. Together, they discuss how horses can help regulate the nervous system, increase self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing. If you're navigating divorce, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or looking for a different approach to therapy, this conversation offers a unique perspective on healing that may surprise you. ✔ How equine-assisted therapy supports emotional healing during divorce ✔ Why horses are uniquely able to help regulate the nervous system ✔ How trauma-informed therapy can reduce anxiety and increase self-awareness ✔ Why healing doesn't always begin with words ✔ How reconnecting with yourself can help you move forward with greater confidence and hope Divorce is more than a legal process—it's an emotional journey. Sometimes, healing begins in the most unexpected places. Founder of Operation HOPE, Sara combines years of experience in mental health, trauma-informed care, and equine-assisted psychotherapy to help individuals and families heal, reconnect, and build resilience. Her mission is to create a space where therapy feels less clinical and more like coming home. Brooke is a Licensed Social Worker and EAGALA-Certified Equine Specialist whose passion for helping others began through her lifelong love of animals. Through equine-assisted psychotherapy, she creates a calm, supportive environment where clients develop confidence, emotional awareness, and resilience. 🌿 Website: https://operationhopenj.com/ 📧 Email: Info@operationhopenj.com 📞 Phone: (732) 497-8078 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OperationHopeEquineTherapy 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OperationHope_Eap If you'd like compassionate guidance as you navigate divorce, visit: 🌿 https://www.KimberlyLorahCoaching.com Schedule your complimentary consultation and learn how divorce coaching can help you move through this life transition with greater clarity, confidence, and courage. ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for new episodes every Thursday. Kimberly Lorah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach. Through Blossom Coaching, she helps individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and courage by combining emotional support with practical guidance. Because your marriage may have ended... but your life is not over. #Divorce #DivorceCoach #EquineTherapy #EquineAssistedTherapy #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #EmotionalHealing #DivorceRecovery #OperationHOPE #Therapy #DivorceSupport #KimberlyLorah #DivorcePodcast #HealingJourney

  8. Jul 30

    Pre-Mediation Divorce Coaching Explained: 4 Steps to Prepare Before Divorce Mediation

    Pre-Mediation Divorce Coaching Explained: The Four Steps to Preparing Yourself Before Mediation Most people assume divorce mediation is where they'll figure everything out. The truth is, the best mediation begins long before you ever walk into the room. In this episode of Discussions with a Divorce Coach: 5 Questions in 15 Minutes, Kimberly Lorah—Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach™—introduces her Pre-Mediation Framework, a four-step approach designed to help you know before you negotiate. If you're considering divorce mediation, already have a mediation date scheduled, or simply want to feel more prepared before making important decisions about your children, finances, home, and future, this episode will help you approach the process with greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. ✅ Find Clarity by understanding the mediation process, organizing your thoughts, and identifying what matters most. ✅ Build Confidence by developing your goals, proposals, and communication strategy before mediation begins. ✅ Maintain Calm by staying grounded during difficult conversations and making intentional decisions instead of emotional reactions. ✅ Create Closure by entering mediation with a clear plan, a stronger sense of purpose, and greater peace of mind. Preparation isn't just about paperwork. It's about preparing yourself—so you can make thoughtful decisions, communicate more effectively, reduce unnecessary conflict, lower legal costs, and move forward with confidence. To learn more about Pre-Mediation Divorce Coaching or schedule a complimentary consultation, visit: 🌿 https://www.KimberlyLorahCoaching.com 🎧 Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discussions-with-a-divorce-coach-5-questions-in-15-minutes/id6783481368 🎧 Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5V6u9lYQj0xM7v7lY2I5cA (replace with Kim's show URL if different) ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube for new episodes every week. Kimberly Lorah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach®, and DCA Certified Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach™ who helps individuals prepare emotionally, mentally, and strategically before divorce mediation. Her mission is to help people approach one of life's biggest transitions with greater clarity, confidence, and hope. Because your marriage may have ended... but your life is not over.

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Divorce can feel overwhelming. There are legal decisions, financial questions, emotional stress, and often more uncertainty than clarity. This podcast series was created to help change that. Hosted by Kimberly Lorah — Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Divorce Coach, and founder of Blossom Coaching — Discussions with a Divorce Coach brings you short, focused conversations with professionals who help people navigate divorce. In each episode, Kimberly asks five key questions in just fifteen minutes to uncover clear, practical insights from experts in the divorce field.

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