The Robertson and Easterling Podcast

Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling
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Board certified family law attorneys Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling run one of the most successful boutique law firms in Mississippi. We are now in our 5th season of production of The Robertson and Easterling Podcast, with over 12,000 downloads. You will hear informative, refreshing and inspiring real life stories and practical advice from the hosts and their guests. Whether you are seeking to enrich your marriage or begin the next chapter of your journey through divorce, this creative podcast will arm you with the information you need to live healthy and whole. We are excited to continue our partnership with Kelly Engelmann, the founder of Enhanced Wellness Living, Mississippi's leading Functional Medicine Clinic. Her team's food-first approach to healing along with a variety of lifestyle and regenerative treatment options sets you on a journey to take control of your health and live life well. We are also sponsored by our producers, Blue Sky Podcasting. At Blue Sky Podcasting, they realize you want to be a confident and modern communicator. In order to do that, a successful podcast is almost mandatory. The problem is you're unclear about the process or just too busy to run a podcast by yourself. Blue Sky wants you to be heard. They have helped lead 100's of brands to success over the last 10 years. New to the podcast this year is Adam Black. Adam is a mortgage specialist. "Should I Stay or Should I Go" is not just a classic song by The Clash, it is the internal dialogue of our clients, especially in the early stages of the divorce process which entails both the physical structure of the home and the more intangible relational dynamic. Adam is a real estate collaboration specialist with a focus on divorce mortgage management, who can help you break down the challenges of the post-COVID housing market, featuring low inventory, high prices and both inflation and interest rates on the rise. This fast-paced show will highlight the importance of working with a mortgage professional early in the process and familiarize the listener about the current real estate market. Finally, we are excited to work with Rocks to Rivers. Rocks to Rivers is an adventure based coaching organization that helps you become AWAKE, AWARE and ALIVE.

  1. Aug 28

    Dr. Obie M. McNair, Jr.: My Life and God's Providence

    In this deeply personal episode of the Robertson and Easterling Podcast, Craig sits down with his new friend Dr. Obie McNair, to explore a remarkable Mississippi life shaped by race, education, medicine, adversity, and an enduring faith in God. Dr. McNair takes listeners back to his childhood in Jackson and his experience as one of only five black students integrating Hardy Junior High School, where he endured isolation and open racism before continuing his education at Forest Hill High School.  His journey eventually led him to Tougaloo College and then to Tufts University School of Medicine after he was not accepted by the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  He later trained at Emory and Howard University before returning home, becoming Mississippi's first board-certified African American pulmonologist and spending decades caring for patients in underserved communities in Jackson. But this conversation is about more than an extraordinary medical career. In 2019, a seemingly ordinary step out of a cold plunge caused Dr. McNair's femur to break, ultimately revealing stage-four kidney cancer that had spread to his bones. Nearly seven years later, after exhausting multiple treatments, he continues to face cancer with remarkable clarity about life, death, purpose and what matters most. Dr. McNair speaks candidly about mortality, his family, his patients and the faith that now shapes how he sees everything. His message is simple and powerful: life is short, grace is real, and God has been present through every chapter of his story.

  2. Jul 23

    Establishing Fatherhood: Rights, Responsibilities, and Filiation

    In this episode of The Robertson + Easterling Podcast, attorneys Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling discuss paternity and filiation, two critical concepts that establish the legal relationship between a father and child under Mississippi law. With more than half of Mississippi children now born to unmarried parents, understanding how paternity is established has never been more important. Craig and Matt explain the legal process of filiation, the rights and responsibilities it creates, and its impact on child support, custody, visitation, inheritance, and parental decision-making. They also address common misconceptions about biological versus legal fatherhood and provide practical guidance for parents navigating these issues. Whether you're a mother seeking support, a father wanting to protect your parental rights, or simply interested in family law, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the most important legal foundations of parenthood.

  3. Jun 23

    Mississippi's New Custody Law: Does This Mean 50/50 Parenting Is Now the Rule?

    Mississippi custody law just changed in a significant way. On April 8, 2026, Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 1662, creating a rebuttable presumption that joint custody with equal parenting time is in the best interest of the child. In this episode of the R+E Podcast, Matt Easterling and Sarah Didlake sit down with former Chancellor Ed Patten to break down what that actually means—and what it doesn't. Does this create automatic 50/50 custody? How will judges apply a "rebuttable presumption" in real courtrooms? And what happens to the traditional best interest analysis? Drawing on decades of experience from the chancery bench, Judge Patten offers a practical, real-world perspective on how this law will play out for families across Mississippi. The conversation goes beyond headlines to explore litigation strategy, settlement dynamics, and the new approach to child support in equal parenting time cases, making this essential listening for parents, lawyers, and anyone working with families.

  4. May 14

    Sure, Martha, I'll Go: A Conversation with Retired Chancellor Edward Patten

    In this episode, Craig sits down with retired Chancellor Ed Patten for a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at a career spent at the intersection of law and real life. Judge Patten's path to the bench wasn't linear—he began as a pharmacist before earning his law degree from Ole Miss and building a successful legal practice in Hazlehurst, eventually serving five terms over more than two decades as Chancellor of Mississippi's Fifteenth Chancery Court District. In the first part of our conversation, Judge Patten reflects on his upbringing, his transition into law, and what led him to the bench, while offering a clear picture of what a chancellor actually does and the weight of decisions that shape families, estates, and futures. In the second segment, we explore his transition into mediation and how his role has shifted from decision-maker to facilitator, breaking down the critical differences between having your case decided by a judge versus resolving it through negotiation. Along the way, Judge Patten shares practical insight, hard-earned wisdom, and a grounded perspective on conflict, responsibility, and what ultimately leads to better outcomes for the people involved.

  5. Apr 21

    Before You Send That Text: Breathwork and Meditation During Divorce with Amy Wilson

    Divorce and family conflict can push people into survival mode. A text message, tense conversation, or co-parenting issue can quickly trigger stress that makes it hard to think clearly or respond calmly. In this episode, divorce attorney Craig Robertson and R+E client advocate, former client, and meditation practitioner Mac Chaney are joined by yoga and meditation teacher Amy Wilson to discuss practical ways to calm the nervous system and create space between what happens and how you respond. Amy teaches at Glow Yoga Studio in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and has more than 900 hours of training in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga, including study with Sri Dharma Mittra at Dharma Yoga in New York City and immersive meditation training with Hridaya Yoga in France and Mexico. Together they explore how stress affects the body during divorce, why breathwork can shift you out of fight-or-flight, and how meditation helps develop the pause between stimulus and response. Amy also introduces the yogic concept of the koshas, the idea that we are layered beings—body, breath, mind, and deeper awareness—and explains how working with the breath can help move us out of reactivity and back into clarity. The episode concludes with a short, guided meditation designed for anyone navigating the emotional intensity of divorce or family conflict.

  6. Mar 12

    Yoga and the Inward Journey to Calm with Jennifer Guthrie of Glow Yoga Studio

    In this episode of the Robertson + Easterling Podcast, Craig Robertson sits down with Jennifer Guthrie—Gulf Shores City Councilwoman, entrepreneur, and founder of Glow Yoga Studio—to talk about the kind of healing that doesn't show up in a court order: calming your nervous system, rebuilding resilience, and learning to be present when life feels heavy.  Jennifer shares her journey from Division I athletics and a high-pressure career path to discovering yoga to heal chronic migraines, and explains why yoga is far more than stretching. Together they unpack the "eight-limb path" of yoga (including breathwork, focus, sensory awareness, and meditation), and translate it into practical tools you can actually use—especially during seasons of stress, anxiety, relationship strain, or major transition. You'll also hear simple, accessible breathwork like box breathing (used by Navy SEALs) and why consistent practice can change how you respond to pressure in everyday life.  Whether you're navigating divorce, burnout, or just the grind of modern life, this conversation offers language and strategies to help you feel steadier, think clearer, and reconnect with who you want to be—on and off the mat.

  7. Feb 10

    Planning for the People You Love with Ethan and Stephanie Kelly of Providence Capital Management

    In this episode of the Robertson + Easterling podcast, Craig Robertson is joined by new podcast sponsor Ethan and Stephanie Kelly of Providence Capital Management for a practical, wide-ranging conversation about estate planning, wealth management, insurance and retirement strategies. This discussion is designed for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of how financial decisions made today shape long-term stability—whether you are navigating a major life transition like divorce or simply trying to be more intentional about your future. Together, they break down complex topics like estate planning instruments, as well as a discussion about retirement and beneficiary designations in a way that is approachable and grounded in real life. Ethan and Stephanie bring a fiduciary perspective focused on clarity, coordination, and thoughtful planning as opposed to fear or urgency. This episode is not about reacting to crisis. It is about understanding the systems that protect your family, your assets, and your long-term goals without government interference, and learning how legal and financial planning works best when aligned.

  8. 12/31/2025

    The First 30: A Practical Guide to the Hardest Month

    In this special companion episode to the free eBook published as public service of the Mississippi family law firm of Robertson + Easterling, Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling sit down with their client advocate, Mac Chaney, to walk through concepts introduced in The First 30 Days: A Practical Guide to the Hardest Month. The eBook moves day by day through the earliest stage of divorce, exploring what actually helps when emotions are high, decisions feel urgent, and clarity is hard to find. Mac brings a steady, compassionate voice shaped by both personal experience and her work guiding clients through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Together, they discuss how to slow the process down, stabilize emotionally, protect children, organize information, and approach legal decisions with intention rather than panic. This episode is not a checklist or legal advice, but a thoughtful, honest discussion about navigating the first month divorce is on the table with clarity and care. The free eBook can be downloaded from the First 30 Days tab on the R+E website.

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Board certified family law attorneys Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling run one of the most successful boutique law firms in Mississippi. We are now in our 5th season of production of The Robertson and Easterling Podcast, with over 12,000 downloads. You will hear informative, refreshing and inspiring real life stories and practical advice from the hosts and their guests. Whether you are seeking to enrich your marriage or begin the next chapter of your journey through divorce, this creative podcast will arm you with the information you need to live healthy and whole. We are excited to continue our partnership with Kelly Engelmann, the founder of Enhanced Wellness Living, Mississippi's leading Functional Medicine Clinic. Her team's food-first approach to healing along with a variety of lifestyle and regenerative treatment options sets you on a journey to take control of your health and live life well. We are also sponsored by our producers, Blue Sky Podcasting. At Blue Sky Podcasting, they realize you want to be a confident and modern communicator. In order to do that, a successful podcast is almost mandatory. The problem is you're unclear about the process or just too busy to run a podcast by yourself. Blue Sky wants you to be heard. They have helped lead 100's of brands to success over the last 10 years. New to the podcast this year is Adam Black. Adam is a mortgage specialist. "Should I Stay or Should I Go" is not just a classic song by The Clash, it is the internal dialogue of our clients, especially in the early stages of the divorce process which entails both the physical structure of the home and the more intangible relational dynamic. Adam is a real estate collaboration specialist with a focus on divorce mortgage management, who can help you break down the challenges of the post-COVID housing market, featuring low inventory, high prices and both inflation and interest rates on the rise. This fast-paced show will highlight the importance of working with a mortgage professional early in the process and familiarize the listener about the current real estate market. Finally, we are excited to work with Rocks to Rivers. Rocks to Rivers is an adventure based coaching organization that helps you become AWAKE, AWARE and ALIVE.

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  • Creator
    Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2021, Craig Robertson, All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Robertson and Easterling Podcast