Podcast Spotlight: Ronald Platt’s podcast
When you're in the middle of a divorce, the questions don't arrive one at a time. Do you call an attorney first, or is mediation an option? Who helps you divide what you built together? And how do you support your kids through it while you're still finding your own footing?
The Families First Podcast is built around those questions. It's a library of conversations for people looking for answers about divorce, with new episodes at least once a week. Guests include divorce coaches and relationship experts, alongside men and women sharing their own divorce stories. There are episodes from parents on helping children through the emotional side of divorce, conversations about whether to hire an attorney, a mediator, or someone else, and even information on free help with child custody issues.
Where to start: Lamon Wade's story
If you're looking for something to listen to right now, start here. Lamon Wade talks about his search for help and finding a therapist who helped him understand that there aren't always answers, and how learning to cope with that made room for a healthier recovery and future.
The show's team chose this one with men in mind. Many men find it hard to ask for help, and when old issues go unresolved, the same patterns tend to repeat. Lamon's perspective might be the nudge someone needs to find a therapist of their own.
Why more than one resource matters
A theme that runs through the show: divorce rarely calls for just one kind of help. A few of the questions it explores:
- Once you've decided to file, is an attorney the right first call, or are there other options?
- If you and your spouse are amicable, could a divorce coach be the answer?
- How does the division of assets begin, and who do you hire to help with it?
- Could an online divorce be a good fit, or would a concierge divorce service help you find the resources you need?
About NASDF
The team behind the show hopes listeners come away knowing about NASDF, which offers membership to support people both before and after divorce. Their aim is to be a resource from the start of the process through to welcoming your new single life, helping families make informed decisions and build a stronger foundation.
This feature and the episode above are for general information and aren't a substitute for legal, financial, or mental health advice. If you're struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional.
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