The Moms Moving On Divorce & Co-Parenting Podcast Michelle Dempsey-Multack

Divorce can give you a chance to regain your power and find yourself again. This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by divorce journalist Ilyssa Panitz to help women let the past be the past and move forward in their new beautiful life. Michelle and Ilyssa open up about:

Doing the work to see what you are made of

Finding affirmations through music

Sometimes change can be good

Becoming the "victor" vs the "victim" in divorce

AND SO MUCH MORE



Ilyssa Panitz is the “only” Divorce Journalist in the media industry solely and “exclusively” committed to covering every angle of this topic so others can navigate this major life transition.
Ilyssa writes a divorce column for “Authority Magazine” on Medium and has also been a contributing reporter/writer for a number of different outlets on the topic of “divorce.” 
Ilyssa also serves as the Content/Editorial Producer for The National Association of Divorce Professionals and was the former Co-Host of “All Things Divorce” on Clubhouse.
On July 31, 2021, Ilyssa was able to reach an even wider audience through her role as Creator, Writer, Producer and Host of a nationally syndicated & live streaming radio show called, “The Divorce Hour with Ilyssa Panitz” that airs every Saturday and Sunday on CRN Digital Talk Radio and then on Spotify, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Google Home, Alexa, Amazon Music and Amazon Audible.
Ilyssa’s prior experience as a Reporter/Producer was for leading media outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, 1010 WINS Radio (NY), WCBS-AM, New York-1 News, Westwood One, Star Magazine, Closer Magazine, and Meredith Publishing.
Among the major news events that she has covered are The Tony Awards, The MTV Movie Awards, the Television Network Upfronts, the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, The September 11th Terrorist Attacks, The NBA Finals, and the 1994/1995 Major League Baseball Strike.
While Ilyssa was front and center on a wide array of media assignments, she is perhaps best known for launching major entertainment publications, producing hundreds of “Celebrity at Home” photo shoots, and sitting down with some of the biggest names in Hollywood for exclusive, one-on-one interviews.      
The evolution from Hollywood to divorce stems from Ilyssa's own personal experience with the divorce process and noticing no one else in the media industry was covering this subject on a daily basis.
Being the innovator that she is, Ilyssa decided to fill this void by starting and developing the “Divorce Beat” to help people survive and thrive from this life-alerting shift.
While navigating many of the hurdles that come with a divorce, Ilyssa has developed both an emotional and practical insight to this transition, which she is passionate about sharing with others.
Ilyssa fully understands the ups and downs of the journey, and is making it her mission to help, educate, guide, empower, comfort, and build confidence to others going through this painful experience.
Ilyssa Panitz is “THE” Divorce Journalist.  
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Tax season is upon us and if this is your first-time filling taxes after divorcing you may not know where to start. This week, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan from My Divorce Solution join Michelle Dempsey-Multack to educate listeners on all things tax related. Karen and Catherine take a deep dive into:

Empowering their clients with financial awareness and knowledge

Who gets to claim the children on taxes

How child support and alimony play a factor in taxes

Understanding who can file "head of household"

How to handle filling taxes when going through divorce

AND MUCH MORE


Karen Chellew, Legal Liaison
For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is also a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and two granddaughters, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does.
Catherine Shanahan, CDFA
After 30 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and trained mediator. A Professional Daily Money Manager (PDMM), Catherine is also a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group, American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP).
 
You can find My Divorce Solution at www.mydivorcesolution.com
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There is no way around it, divorce sucks, but what you choose to do after divorce matters. This week, best-selling author, Wendy Sterling joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack on Moms Moving On to jump into how you can find yourself after divorce. Wendy shares her very personal divorce story and what she learned about herself in the process. Michelle and Wendy take a deep dive into:

Taking responsibility for the role you may have played in divorce

Learning to stop people pleasing

Loving and accepting all of you

How to not live life on auto-pilot

Rediscovering your identity and your voice

AND MUCH MORE


Wendy Sterling is the international best-selling author of Divorce Sucks, Now What?, a leading Divorce Empowerment Coach, and the founder of The Divorce Rehab™. She helps women who are having trouble moving forward and are tired of feeling stuck, in pain, fear, resentment, anger, and guilt to recover more quickly to find joy, self-worth, and freedom. Wendy is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS), and an Advanced ThetaHealer® and Sound Healer. She is the host of her own podcast, The Divorced Woman’s Guide, and has been featured on NBC, The List, and Daily Blast Live. 
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One of the most commonly asked questions in divorce is "who gets to keep the house?" This week Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by Tami Wollensak CDLP to educate our listeners on what to do from a real estate standpoint when going through divorce. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, Tami helps clients take the emotion out of making the decision on whether or not to keep the home in a divorce. Michelle and Tami thoroughly discuss:

If you can really afford the home on one income

Understanding the process of keeping a home in a divorce

How mortgage rates and any potential equity buy out may affect your current payment

Letting go of attachment and memories you have in your marital home

AND MUCH MORE


Tami Wollensak is a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator for Oak Leaf Community Mortgage, a Division of Mutual Federal Bank. Tami has worked in the mortgage industry for more than 25 years and is licensed to lend in 46 states. Specializing in Divorce Mortgage Planning, Tami takes a holistic approach to the process of evaluating mortgage options in the context of the overall financial objectives as they relate to divorcing situations prior to settlement for the best outcome. To learn more, visit www.TakeOrLeaveTheHouse.com.

Tami Wollensak, CDLP®
Sr. Mortgage Loan Originator
Certified Divorce Lending Professional
NMLS #1963450
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When going through divorce our number one goal is the well-being of our children. This week Sara Olsher, founder of Mighty+Bright sits down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss what parents can do to help their children thrive after divorce. As a co-parenting mom herself, Sara is well versed in tools and techniques that will benefit children when adjusting to co-parenting, transitioning between homes and more. Sara and Michelle take a deep dive into:

How to talk to children about difficult things

The importance of visual calendars for co-parented children

Ways to reduce anxiety in children

Helping children transition between homes

AND MUCH MORE


Sara Olsher is the founder and CEO of the family mental health and wellness company Mighty + Bright, and the author of ten picture books for kids coping with divorce, cancer, change, and big feelings. As a single parent and cancer survivor, Sara has seen firsthand that the universe can deal some pretty harsh blows. Her company, Mighty + Bright, provides tools meant to help overwhelmed parents prioritize mental health for their kids, learning together and incorporating coping skills into day-to-day life.

Follow Sara on Instagram- @mightyandbrightco

www.mightyandbright.com
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Going through a divorce can take a toll on you emotionally. What happens when your marriage ends and you realize you were in a toxic relationship? This week Roxanna Safida joins Michelle Dempsey-Multack to discuss how you can regain trust in yourself after a toxic relationship. Roxanna and Michelle dig deep into:

How childhood trauma can affect our adult relationships

Breaking the pattern of toxic relationships

Learning to trust yourself

Allowing yourself to be in a healthy relationship

AND MUCH MORE


Roxanna Safdia is the founder of The Black Sheep Survives. She is a trauma informed coach, an educator, an advocate against abuse, and interpersonal relationship expert. She has been consulting victims and survivors of abuse since 2016. She has earned her Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She lives in Houston, TX with her husband and 12-year-old twins.

Follow her on Instagram-@theblacksheepsurvives

www.theblacksheepsurvives.com
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