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Divorce 101: A Is for Alimony (and April)
April is when the financial reality of divorce starts to feel very real. So let's talk about alimony. It's not a punishment or a reward — it's a practical tool designed to address financial imbalance created during the marriage. Understanding it doesn't make you greedy or difficult. It makes you prepared. And preparation is one of the most powerful forms of self-care during divorce.
Divorce 101: M Is for Marital Assets (and March)
March has a way of waking us up—windows open, closets emptied, life quietly asking: what are we carrying forward? That’s why this month, in our Divorce 101 A to Z series, M is for Marital Assets. Marital assets are the things built during the marriage—sometimes obvious (the house, savings, retirement), sometimes surprising (stock options, points, miles)—and understanding them matters because you can’t protect or divide what you don’t even realize exists. This isn’t about being combative; it’s about getting clear, gathering what’s real, and making intentional choices as you step into what’s next.
Divorce 101: F Is for Financial Disclosure (and February)
February has a reputation for being about love—roses, chocolates, grand gestures. But in the world of divorce, February often marks something quieter and far more practical: clarity. That’s why this month, in our Divorce 101 A to Z series, F is for Financial Disclosure.
Divorce 101 A–Z: The Plain-Language Guide Everyone Deserves
Most divorce resources assume you already speak the language—leaving you overwhelmed when what you really need is clarity. Divorce 101 A–Z was created to explain divorce one letter at a time, using plain, compassionate language that removes fear instead of adding to it. In this episode, we share how this 26-part mini-series breaks down common terms and experiences without jargon, pressure, or worst-case spirals. Think of it as the Schoolhouse Rock of divorce: short, supportive lessons designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you start fresh.
Michelle Dempsey-Multack Called Us "The Best Duo in the Divorce Game"
Join Fresh Starts Registry co-founders Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen on The Moving On Method Podcast with Michelle Dempsey-Multack as they discuss rebuilding after divorce, creating emotional safety, and how their own experiences—especially as children of divorce—inspired the world’s first divorce registry.
Listen: Olivia Howell on Danny Quin’s Mental Health Role Models
Olivia had the chance to chat with Danny Quin on his podcast Mental Health Role Models! Check out the episode where they discuss going to therapy, anxiety medication, and the backstory of Fresh Starts Registry.
Listen to: Holiday Survival Guide from Life Kit
There’s no easy way to say it: the holidays are a tricky time. There’s families and food and drinks and trauma. Take a deep breath - we’re here to help - well, us and Life Kit. We’re a tad bit obsessed with this Holiday Survival Podcast Playlist from Life Kit. It’s 4 hours long, so perfect for that plane trip or car ride to see your family - trust us, it’ll help!
Podcast: Olivia Howell on The Warrior Within Us with Kristin Micalizzi
Olivia recently has the pleasure of being on The Warrior Within Us podcast with Kristen Micalizzi. On the episode, they talk about Olivia’s career and life Fresh Starts, including a major career pivot from middle school teacher to social media management, as well as her divorce.
What We’re Listening To: Esther Perel’s Where Should We Begin, Losing My Best Friend
We’re big fans of Esther Perel’s podcast Where Should We Begin, and the episode “Losing My Best Friend,” really touched home and made us think. In this episode, Esther Perel chats with a woman who feels like she is losing her best friend and feels as though her best friend is rushing into a marriage with someone she doesn’t necessarily agree with. During their call, Esther talks her. through a new way to see their relationship and where to go from here.