In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Lucy Dimmitt discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly when a new partner enters the picture. They explore the emotional challenges faced by children, especially those with anxiety, and the importance of validating their feelings. Lucy shares her personal experiences and insights from a psychologist on how to introduce new partners to children gradually. Together they cover:

• The importance of validating your child's feelings.
• How new romantic partners may impact your co-parenting relationship
• Signs of anxiety and regression in children
• Being open to the possibility of professional help
• AND MORE

Lucy Dimmitt is a Florida Bar Licensed Attorney, Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach and a mom. As an attorney, coach, and mom, she has a unique perspective, and has a passion for helping moms find their strengths, and reconnect with themselves during the divorce process. Her coaching strategy is always child focused, and she has an affection for helping with children who are highly sensitive or have special circumstances like anxiety or OCD.

As a child of divorce, and having gone through one herself, Lucy fully understands how divorce instantly changes the lives of everyone involved. She understands how scary and confusing everything seems and has dedicated her business life to helping moms alleviate some of these struggles and fears. Divorce is terrifying and hard, but it does not have to ruin your life, or your children's lives.  Lucy knows that when divorce and co-parenting are handled the right way, it does not just have to be an end, but is the beginning of a new and beautiful life for moms and children.

Lucy has a BA from Florida State University, an MHA from Florida Atlantic University, a JD from Nova Southeastern University and was trained by the Moms Moving on Method for Divorce and Co-Parenting coaching. She is also currently becoming a Certified Divorce Specialist. 

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Are you a single parent navigating the complexities of dating? Join Michelle Dempsey-Multack on The Moving On Method® as she sits down with Hsin Chen, a fellow single parent, to discuss strategies for balancing your personal life with the demands of parenthood. Learn valuable tips on:

• Prioritizing your needs: Discover how to make time for yourself without neglecting your parental responsibilities.
• Communicating with your children: Understand how to introduce new partners and address potential challenges.
• Setting boundaries: Learn to protect yourself and your children from unwanted situations.
• Finding the right partner: Explore qualities to look for in a potential partner who can support your family dynamic.
• AND MORE

In 2019, Hsin made the courageous decision to relocate to Barcelona with her two young daughters, seeking a fresh start after leaving a toxic marriage. While working to build a new life for herself and her family, Hsin embarked on a journey of self-care and personal growth. Today, as the founder of Nanani World, author of Venturing Forth, and a certified wellness coach, she empowers moms to believe in themselves, embrace resilience, trust the process and cultivate self-love. Hsin’s work goes beyond wellness, focusing on helping women navigate challenges with confidence and strength. Through her expertise and personal experience, she guides others in finding balance and fulfillment in both parenthood and personal well-being."

• Website: https://nanani.world/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsin.ichen/

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Divorce can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and often, alcohol becomes a coping mechanism. But what happens when you're ready to step off that ride? This week on The Moving On Method®, we're diving into how to redefine your relationship with alcohol after divorce. Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by recovery coach Colleen Kachmann who opens up about her own journey with alcohol that led her to helping others. Together Michelle and Colleen will educate listeners on

• What self-care really looks like
• Signs that you are using alcohol to cope
• How to establish and maintain healthy boundaries around alcohol consumption
• Finding the support you need
• AND MORE
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Colleen Kachmann is a Certified Master Life & Recovery Coach using cutting-edge strategies in nervous system regulation, growth mindset, positive psychology, and self-directed neuroplasticity to help women reconnect with a higher sense of purpose so they can feel passionate and powerful again.

Through her own experience with alcoholism, Colleen founded Recover with Colleen after realizing that being “sober” is not a good goal. Pursuing happiness instead of sobriety is the ONLY way to reclaim your power. Once you realize that you can actually trust yourself, the only rule you need to follow is your own intuition - you just need to learn how to listen.

Colleen helps women bypass the stigma and drama that society associates with sobriety by focusing on what’s really important – our relationship with ourselves. Her passion is to help women liberate themselves from the oppressive belief that there is something fundamentally broken or flawed about them so that they can unlock a higher level of purpose, passion, and power.

Colleen holds a Bachelors of Science in education, a Masters of Science in coaching, and a women’s functional and integrative medicine professional certificate.

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Have you been in a relationship and wondered, "is this abuse?" This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack welcomes back podcast host & author Kate Anthony to discuss what abuse looks like and when it is time to leave an unhealthy marriage. Kate opens up to Michelle about her "frog in boiling water" analogy and how you can leave a relationship before staying for too long. In this informational episode, Michelle and Kate will cover:

• How to break the cycle and leave an unhealthy marriage
• Understanding that having empathy does not make you responsible for someone's feelings
• Giving yourself compassion
• It is not your responsibility to heal your partner's trauma
• AND SO MUCH MORE

Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work.

Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions.

Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program.

In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world. 

Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband.

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With co-parenting often comes anxiety for both parents and children. In this episode of The Moving On Method, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Dr. Jenny Yip discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly the anxiety that arises from sharing children with an ex-partner. They explore the nature of intrusive thoughts that many parents experience, especially during times of stress, and provide practical strategies for managing these worries. Dr. Yip emphasizes the importance of separating personal emotions from parenting responsibilities and offers tools like the 'Lean Shift Flex' method to help parents navigate their feelings. The conversation concludes with resources for further support and the introduction of Dr. Yip's book, 'Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts.'

Dr. Yip is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology, and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at USC Keck School of Medicine. She is on the Board of Directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) where she co-chairs the Diversity Advisory Council and facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force. She is a Clinical Member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) where she also serves on the Public Education Committee. She is a Medical Advisor for the mental health nonprofit Made-of-Million, and is a Clinical Advisor for the NOCD app. She is a regular speaker about mental health and has presented her work at more than 100 national and international conferences. She has published numerous articles and continually provides training in her areas of expertise.

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If there is one thing divorce teaches is, it is that you are allowed to change your mind and put your needs first. In this episode of the Moving On Method®, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack interviews Lauren Zander, founder of the Handle Group and a renowned life coach. They discuss Lauren's journey through divorce, her decision to move to Croatia, and the importance of authenticity and changing one's mind. Lauren shares her coaching methodology, emphasizing the need for self-discovery, accountability, and creating a plan for change. The conversation highlights the significance of personal transformation and the resources available for those seeking to improve their lives. In this episode they will cover:

• Changing your mind is a powerful act of self-empowerment.
• Having a plan is crucial when considering significant life changes.
• Accountability buddies can help maintain commitment to personal goals.
• Self-discovery involves confronting uncomfortable truths about oneself.
• AND MUCH MORE

Lauren Zander is the Founder and CEO of the Handel Group, a master life coach, author, and creator of The Handel Method® and Inner.U.

She is the coach to coaches, change makers, and disruptors, as well as a pioneer in the life coaching industry and a foremost expert in love & dating. Her coaching methodology has been developed and taught at over 50 universities and institutes of learning around the world, including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, NYU, and the New York City Public School System.

Lauren upholds a take-no-prisoners brand of radical personal accountability and has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private and corporate clients to human better, including Hugh Jackman, Questlove, Miki Agrawal, and executives at Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Dropbox, BASF, and Sequoia.

She has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, BBC, Forbes, Women’s Health, Dr. Oz, and Marie Claire, and has appeared and The Handel Method has been credited on some of the world’s most popular podcasts including Impact Theory and The Tim Ferriss Show.

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Divorce can feel overwhelming and like life will never be the same. In this episode of the Moving On Method, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ashley LeMieux, founder of The Shine Project. They discuss Ashley's journey of creating a supportive community for women, the importance of addressing grief, and the misconceptions surrounding wellness in the age of social media. Ashley shares her insights on setting intentions, creating healing schedules, and the significance of accountability in personal growth. The episode emphasizes the power of women supporting each other and the importance of self-care and reflection in the healing process. Together they will cover:

• Emphasizing that everyone was born to shine.
• Finding light after darkness is a crucial part of personal growth.
• Grief is a universal experience that can manifest in various forms.
• Social media often oversimplifies wellness, neglecting deeper emotional work.
• AND MUCH MORE

Ashely has her master's degree in science with an emphasis on grief and bereavement. She received this degree when her daughter was a newborn. She created The Shine Project as a way for women to have access to resources when going through dark times. Ashley is also a best-selling author who focuses on talking about hard things to help people feel like they are not alone.

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One of the biggest worries parents have during divorce is how to provide financially for yourself and your children when you go from two incomes to one. In this empowering episode, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Betsy Leonidas, a successful entrepreneur and single mom, to discuss practical strategies for building a thriving business while balancing the demands of motherhood. Betsy shares her insights on how to:

• Identify your niche: Discover your unique skills and passions to carve out a profitable niche in the market you are looking for.
• Balance work & family life: Implement practical tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Find your confidence: Remind yourself that you are capable of creating this vision
• Envision the life you want to live: Put that into your business practice
• AND MUCH MORE

Betsy Leonidas is a 20 year marketing strategist, brand builder, entrepreneur, storyteller, single mom of 4, and founder of the Write Your Own Story Co. Betsy hosts the Write Your Own Story Podcast, which celebrates women's stories and encourages women to put down the "shoulds" of society so they can live a life fully authentic to them. She also teaches moms how to start and run businesses in 20 hour a week or less, making more money than they could have imagined, all while spending more time with their kids through her Female Founders Academy Master Class. Although this was all born from a chapter in life she never saw coming, Betsy has found great comfort, peace and power in learning to write her own story for how her life goes…and you know what? It’s turning out better than she ever could have imagined!

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One of the main reasons people often stay in unhealthy marriages is due to finances. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent or have a high cost of living and depend on two incomes, the financial aspect of divorce is scary. This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Lacy Garcia, the founder of Willow. Michelle and Lacy will educate listeners on:

• Preparing yourself financially in the divorce process
• Changing your mindset about finances being something to dread
• Finding the right financial professional to help you now and in the future
• AND MUCH MORE!

Lacy is the Founder & CEO of Willow (Trust Willow) an award-winning WealthTech platform powering financial advisors’ acquisition, growth, and retention of today's investors. Through Willow's Advisor for Women™ and Advisor for NextGen™ certificate programs and marketing platform, advisors gain the knowledge needed to acquire and better serve modern clients. Willow matches individuals with vetted, and certified financial advisors based upon their financial goals and personal preferences, through an AI powered (and QA backed) proprietary algorithm. Willow is backed by leading investors, including BlackRock (BLK).

Lacy is frequently featured in the media, including: The TODAY Show, Cheddar News, Think Advisor, Financial Planning, Business Insider, WealthManagement.com, Yahoo Finance!, and GoBankingRates. Lacy was named the Hispanic Empowering Executive of the Year by Wealth Solutions Report in 2023.

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Do you struggle with communication with your co-parent and often wonder if extra support could be helpful? In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey Multack is joined by, Stephen Nixon, the founder of Talking Parents. Together, they discuss the importance of communication for co-parents, the challenges of co-parenting, and how Talking Parents can help improve communication. They will also cover:

• The importance of healthy communication between co-parents
• How using a communication tool can help minimize conflict
• What to do when there is a new partner in the picture.
• What may or may not be used in legal proceedings
• AND MORE

Stephen Nixon is the Founder of TalkingParents and a 2007 graduate of the Florida State University College of Law. Stephen worked as an Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Public Defender in Florida’s First Judicial Circuit and as a solo/small firm practitioner prior to founding TalkingParents. Stephen is passionate about the intersection of law and technology and how TalkingParents can improve the lives of co-parents and their children while also increasing judicial efficiency.

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In a world where social media is literally at our fingertips, what do we do about social media and our children during or after divorce? This week on the Moving On Method® Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Lucy Price discuss the complexities of navigating social media during and after divorce. They emphasize that it's crucial to prioritize your children's well-being and avoid posting anything that could potentially harm them. In this episode they will cover:

• What is okay to post and what is not okay to post
• Protecting your children's privacy and well-being
• Avoid using social media to bash your ex
• AND SO MUCH MORE

Remember, social media is a public platform, so it's important to be mindful of what you share. By exercising caution and prioritizing your children's well-being, you can use social media in a healthy and positive way during and after divorce.

Lucy Price is a breakup and relationship coach who helps individuals heal from heartbreak, get over their exes, and create fulfilling lives. Lucy specializes in guiding clients through the emotional challenges of breakups, teaching self-love, and helping them rebuild confidence and clarity for the future.

IG: @lucy.m.price

TikTok: @lucy.m.price

Website: www.shiftyourstory.net 

Podcast: Breakups and Breakthroughs

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