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The Friendship Playbook for Divorce with Psychotherapist and Relationship Specialist Stevie Blum

Psychotherapist & relationship specialist Stevie Blum joins Divorce Happens to unpack the hidden grief of friendship during divorce—and the tools that help. Learn the spotlight effect, boundary scripts that turn complaints into clear requests, and Stevie’s Solve → Reframe → Accept framework. We explore mindfulness, acceptance (not approval), and how vulnerability deepens connection. Hope, language, and real-life support for divorce recovery.

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How to Recognize Emotional Abuse, Break Free, and Rebuild Your Life with Forensic Psychologist Dr. Victoria Latifses

Leaving a toxic relationship is never easy, but knowing where to start can be the hardest part. In this episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell sits down with clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Victoria Latifses to discuss the emotional and logistical challenges of leaving an unhealthy or abusive relationship.

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How to Handle Divorce Burnout with Self-Care Coach and Therapist Abbey Sangmeister

Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s an emotional, mental, and logistical marathon that can leave you feeling completely drained. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with therapist and coach Abbey Sangmeister (Google’s #1 Self-Care Coach!) to talk about how to prevent burnout while navigating divorce.

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How to Handle Debt in Divorce: The Smartest Money Moves to Secure Your Future with CDFA Janice Berner

In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CPA, Janice Berner, to answer a crucial listener question: What do you do if you’re considering divorce but have significant debt? Janice breaks down the key steps, from understanding how debt is divided in divorce to why maintaining liquidity is essential.

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Divorce & Real Estate: Making Smart Moves with Melissa Zimbelman

Olivia Howell sits down with Fresh Starts Expert Melissa Zimbelman, a seasoned real estate broker and property manager, to talk about navigating housing transitions during and after divorce. Melissa shares expert insights on everything from downsizing and short-term rentals to the importance of finding a realtor who truly understands your unique situation.

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Your Home, Your Future: Mortgage Tips for Divorcing Homeowners with Brian Jeffrey Green

In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with mortgage expert Brian Green to break down the refinancing process for those looking to stay in their marital home. Brian shares his insights on what it means to refinance, the key steps to take early in the divorce process, and how to prepare financially to ensure you can afford to keep your home.

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Divorcing with a Special Needs Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know with Special Needs Advocate Angela O’Brien

Navigating divorce is complex, but when you're a parent of a child with special needs, it becomes even more overwhelming and intricate. In this episode, Olivia sits down with Angela O’Brien, a professional organizer, Enneagram coach, and special needs advocate, to discuss the unique challenges of divorce for families with special needs children.

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Selling Your Home During Divorce: What You Need to Know with Tina Tzortzis

In this episode, Olivia sits down with Tina Tzortzis, a seasoned real estate professional specializing in helping individuals navigate the sale of their homes during a divorce. Tina shares the key steps to take before selling, how to work with both spouses fairly, and why it's crucial to have a neutral, supportive professional guiding the process.

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Rebranding Yourself After Divorce: A Fresh Start with Jenn Johnson

Olivia sits down with Jenn Johnson, a multi-talented expert who blends yoga, hypnosis, neurolinguistic programming, trauma work, and marketing to help people step into the best version of themselves. Jenn shares how to approach life after divorce through a marketing and branding lens, using practical exercises to rediscover your strengths, passions, and personal style.

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Healing, Intuition & Spirituality: A Fresh Start After Divorce with Chelsea Kim Long

Olivia sits down with Chelsea Kim Long, a Fresh Starts Expert who helps people reconnect with their spirituality, intuition, and inner peace during and after major life transitions. Chelsea shares why it’s especially important for women to tap back into their spiritual side post-divorce and how doing so can bring clarity, confidence, and healing.

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From Stay-at-Home Mom to Confident Job Seeker: Finding Your Next Career Move with Arissan Nicole

Olivia Howell and Arissan Nicole dive into how to re-enter the workforce after divorce, update your resume with confidence, and leverage your existing skills (even if you haven’t had a traditional job in years!). They discuss the emotional and financial impact of job searching, how to avoid feeling overwhelmed, and why taking small, strategic steps is key to success.

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