Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito
Divorce lawyer Pat Barbarito thought she knew all about complex relationships and the laws that govern them – until her own marriage of 17 years ended and she determined to get to the heart of love, marriage, and human connection. Her journey spanned the entire scope of relationships – from the science of attraction to the financial impact of separation, to old myths that society still touts as true to new laws that outline how to navigate both uniting and uncoupling. Heartbreak & Hope with Pat Barbarito offers insights, anecdotes, and guidance from a variety of experts and includes her own perspective on how best to thrive through any stage of relationship building.
Episodes
34 episodes
Dating Red Flags & Green Lights: A Smarter Path to Love with Dr. Duana Welch
Dating can often feel like a game – one where too many of us have played the fool. But what if you could spot the red flags before wasting time on the wrong person? In this episode, host
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Embracing Life's Third Act; Heartbreak & Hope Turns 3
It’s the third anniversary of Heartbreak & Hope! How fitting, then, that host Pat Barbarito takes our annual moment of reflection to discuss the complexitie...
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33:47
Dignity & Dollars: Exploring Financial Literacy with Stacy Francis
If mastering money is one of your 2025 goals, this episode of Heartbreak & Hope is a must-listen! Podcast host Patricia Barbarito welcomes featured g...
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Finding Hope in the Shadows with Junie Moon
Do you wish your love life had that little something extra, but find yourself avoiding true connection like vampires sidestep garlic? Or does your dating profile showcase a version of you only Dr. Frankenstein would believe was real? If...
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Facing 50 Fearlessly With Maria Leonard Olsen
Whether you’re approaching 50, or that particular birthday has been in the rearview mirror for a while, we all recognize the half-century mark as a pivotal moment in life. Host Pat Barbarito invites featured guest Maria Leonar...
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Let’s Talk About Sex & Aging with Dr. Anika Ackerman
Do you think women of a certain age are no longer interested in sex? Think again! Host Pat Barbarito welcomes featured guest and sexual health changemaker Dr. Anika Ackerman to sha...
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41:52
Heartbreak & Hope Turns Two
Happy Valentine’s Day; we’re TWO!!! Host Pat Barbarito celebrates the second anniversary with her usual blend of frankness and fearlessness, offering a little no-nonsense insight into:the financial and emotional costs ...
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The Art of the Apology with Dr. Jennifer Thomas
Love means never having to say you’re sorry, right? Not according to our featured guest Dr. Jennifer Thomas, co-author of the critically acclaimed book,
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55:20
Thriving At Work with Dr. Traci Cipriano
Is it possible for an individual to take charge of his/her own happiness at work? And, if so, where does one begin? Host Pat Barbarito, who knows a thing or two...
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The Doc Returns! More From Dr. Mitchell Chasin On Aging Gracefully, Serving Celebrities, & Avoiding Complications
Welcome to a special mini-episode of the show, one that features a series of soundbites just too good to leave on the cutting room floor. We hope you enjoyed the long-form conversation between Pat Barbarito and Dr. Mitchell Chasin that was rele...
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Connecting Cosmetic Surgery & Mental Health with Dr. Mitchell Chasin
Divorce, the death of a loved one, milestone birthdays, cancer treatment and other major life changes can sometimes result in a drastically altered self-image – which can then undermine even the most positive person’s confidence and hopeful out...
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Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well with Dr. Renee Alsarraf
This episode is for the dogs…and cats…and, really, any animal friend that has ever impressed you with its resiliency and capacity for love, forgiveness, and silliness. Host
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45:13
It Takes A Village: How Systemic Humanity Changes Lives with Dr. Michael Libertazzo
As we close out Mental Health Awareness month, host Pat Barbarito explores the idea of systemic humanity through the extraordinary life story of featured guest,...
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52:46
The Love Toolkit with Dr. Duana Welch
Host Pat Barbarito is convinced that the secret to healthy relationships is rooted in scientific research and credits our good friend
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What I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Married & Divorced
Happy Valentine’s Day! Heartbreak & Hope celebrates its first anniversary AND launches its fourth season with a look back – not over the past 18 thought-provoking episodes, but on the hindsight lessons that host
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Surviving Parental Alienation with Dr. Amy Baker
Parental alienation has a devastating effect on both children and the targeted parent – but is it always malicious? What does an alienator tell themselves to justify the aggressive separation of child and parent? At what age are children ...
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49:58
The Doctor Is In! Exploring Lovesickness with Cardiologist Aaron Feingold
Did you know that heartbreak can be a very dangerous medical condition? Leading New Jersey cardiologist Aaron Feingold tells
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36:18
Finding Love After 50 with Francine Russo
Host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Francine Russo, author of
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Home, Hope & Hot Meals with Eva's Village
When you take someone’s hand, you never let it go until they can stand on their own two feet.” Monseigneur Puma, Founder, Eva’s VillageNothing demoralizes a person or destroys their relationship to self, family or friends quite...
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This Is Us with Matthew Coleman, Brendan Sullivan
Family values are a top topic in the U.S. media and its electoral campaigns, but have you ever wondered about the very real people behind those headlines? Host Pat Barb...
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45:33
Later Life Love Stories with Tony Tambasco & Anne Stewart
“What is it that you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” These words from poet Mary Oliver are particularly meaningful to featured guests Tony Tambasco a...
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39:32
The Greatness of Our Golden Years with Rob Liebreich
For many, aging is an uncomfortable aspect of life, and the very idea of retiring or entering an assisted living facility produces feelings of dread, sadness, and despair. But not so for featured guest
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Redefining Family with Matheu Nunn
What is family? Whether you envision a traditional (two parents of different genders with biological offspring) or expanded (parents that include single, adoptive, step, foster, grandparents, siblings, or other kin, same-sex couples, etc.) mode...
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