Drama-Free Divorce Podcast
Hosted by attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson, the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast brings you practical guidance, real conversations, and expert insights to help you navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and less conflict.
Each week, we break down the emotional, financial, and legal challenges of divorce and co-parenting, without the chaos. Through interviews with industry professionals, personal stories, and step-by-step strategies, you’ll learn how to protect your peace, communicate effectively, and make informed decisions that support your future.
Whether you’re considering divorce, in the middle of it, or rebuilding afterward, this podcast is your supportive guide to a calmer, more empowered path forward.
New episodes weekly. Tune in for tools, tips, and conversations that put your family’s well-being first.
Episodes
49 episodes
EP #13: Financial Clarity and Empowerment During Divorce with guest Amanda Campbell
Money is one of the most emotionally charged parts of divorce — and the decisions you make during the process can follow you for decades. In this episode, Cary Jacobson sits down with Amanda Campbell, CFP® and CDFA®, for her ...
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EP #12: Domestic Violence Among High-Achieving Professionals with guest Amanda Lee
Domestic violence does not discriminate by title, income, or education—yet silence often thrives in professional circles. In this episode, Cary Jacobson sits down with Amanda Lee, founder of The Lee Consultants, to discuss the hidden reality of...
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EP #11: Financial Clarity & Forensic Accounting with guest Ryan Finley
Financial fear is often the biggest driver of conflict in a divorce. Questions like "Is my spouse hiding money?" or "Can I afford my future?" can keep you paralyzed. In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, Ca...
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EP #10: Navigating the Evolution of Family Law with Guest Kirk Stange
How has divorce changed over the last 20 years? In this episode, Cary Jacobson welcomes Kirk Stange, Founding Partner and President of Stange Law Firm, PC. Kirk manages a family law practice across nine states and brings a wealth of knowledge o...
EP #9: Mental Health & The Decision to Separate with Guest Laurie McNulty
EP #9: Mental Health & The Decision to Separate with Guest Laurie McNultyDivorce isn’t just a legal event—it’s an emotional evolution. In this episode, Cary Jacobson welcomes therapist Laurie Chaikind McNulty to discuss how to...
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EP #8: Collaborative Divorce & the Power of a Team-Based Approach With Guest Katelyn B. Parker
Divorce doesn’t have to mean courtroom battles.In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, Cary Jacobson sits down with Colorado family law attorney Katelyn B. Parker to explore Collaborative Divorce—a process buil...
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EP #7: Flat Fees, Clarity, and a Drama-Free Approach to Divorce
In this solo episode, Cary Jacobson breaks down how traditional hourly billing can increase anxiety, hesitation, and even conflict during negotiations. When every email and phone call adds to the bill, people often delay decisions or avoid aski...
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EP #6: Premarital Counseling & Building a Strong Marriage with Guest Angel Thompson
What if the best way to avoid a high-conflict divorce starts long before the wedding day — with better conversations before marriage?In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson<...
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EP #5: A Better Way Through Divorce with Guest Regina DeAngelis
What if the traditional divorce system actually makes things worse — not better?In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator at Jacobson Family Law, is joined by Regina DeA...
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EP #4: Family Protection, Wealth Preservation & Planning for Latinx and Blended Families with Guest Priscilla Castlebary
Estate planning isn’t just about documents — it’s about protecting your family, preserving wealth, and creating clarity during life’s biggest transitions.In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, host Cary Jacobson...
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EP #3: Divorce Coaching & Building Your Best Possible Divorce with Guest James Traub
Divorce doesn’t have to be destructive. In Episode 3 of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, Cary Jacobson is joined by James Traub, a CDC Certified Divorce Coach®, to discuss how divorce coaching helps individuals make intentional dec...
EP #2: Shining a Light on Divorce Through Journalism with Guest Ilyssa Panitz
Divorce is common — but for years, it was rarely discussed openly or thoughtfully in the media. In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, Cary Jacobson sits down with veteran journalist Ilyssa Panitz to explore how journa...
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EP#1: Empowering Women with Financial Confidence Through Divorce with Guest Rhonda Noordyk
Divorce can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to money. In this episode of the Drama-Free Divorce Podcast, Cary Jacobson sits down with financial empowerment expert Rhonda Noordyk to break down the financial side of div...
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EP #37: Divorce by the Numbers: Creating Clarity and Confidence with Guest Allison Terrill, CDFA
In this episode of Divorce Diaries: Lessons from the Trenches, host Cary Jacobson is joined by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Allison Terrill to explore how financial experts can help individuals navigate the complex financial aspects of d...
EP #36: Maryland Custody Modifications: What Parents Need to Know
Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator at Jacobson Family Law, explores when and how custody and child support orders can be modified in Maryland. Cary brings her extensive family law experience to help parents understand their options and respon...
EP #34: Co-Parenting with Purpose: Creating Healthier Dynamics for Children with Rita Morris, Co-Parent Coach & Mediator
Host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator with Jacobson Family Law, is joined by Rita Morris, Co-Parent Coach and Mediator. Together, they explore the challenges of co-parenting after divorce and share strategies for creating healthier family d...
EP # 33: Beyond the Balance Sheet: Financial Clarity in Divorce with Melissa Murphy Pavone, CFA, CDFA
When divorce looms, most people fixate on the emotional fallout or legal battles ahead – rarely do they understand how profoundly financial decisions made during this vulnerable time will shape their future for decades to come. Host Cary Jacobs...
EP #32: Empowering Women Through Divorce with Guest Heather Quick, CFA, CDFA
Divorce can be one of life’s most overwhelming transitions—but it can also be an opportunity for growth, strength, and transformation. In this episode of Divorce Diaries: Lessons from the Trenches, host Cary Jacobson sits down with Heather Quic...
EP #31: Inside Child Welfare: Lessons on Custody, Mediation, and Family Law with Guest Lance Hillsinger
Attorney and mediator, Cary Jacobson, is joined this week by Lance Hilsinger as he pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of child welfare after spending 34 years on the frontlines. His candid conversation reveals surprising truths a...
EP #30: Beyond the Battlefield: Divorce Mediation Explained
Forget everything you thought you knew about divorce. The battlefield metaphor? The years of expensive court battles? The permanent damage to family relationships? None of that is inevitable. Family law attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson pulls...
EP #29: Life After Divorce: Building Your Fresh Start with Life Coach Olivia Howell
In this powerful conversation, host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator, is joined by Olivia Howell, founder of Fresh Starts Registry. Olivia shares how personal experience led her to create the world's first divorce registry – a platform wher...
EP #28: From Court Battles to Peaceful Mediation with Guest Azizah Ahmad, Esq.
What happens when you realize the courtroom isn’t the only path to divorce? In this episode, attorney and mediator Cary Jacobson sits down with Azizah Ahmad, Esq., whose personal four-year battle in family court transformed how she now helps ot...
EP #27: Healing After Divorce: A Path to Rebuilding and Rediscovery with Guest Danielle Bird
The deepest wounds in our relationships often trace back to our earliest experiences. When divorce happens, these hidden patterns suddenly emerge, demanding our attention. In this transformative episode of Divorce Diaries, host Cary Jacobson, a...
EP #26: Healing After a Brutal Divorce with Guest Jeff Kolez
Host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator, is joined this week by Jeff Kolez as he shares his journey through a brutal seven-year divorce that cost him $100,000 and left him emotionally devastated with a "soul wound." He reveals how he develope...
EP # 25: Documenting Abuse: Tools for High-Conflict Divorce with Guest Tiffany Colburn
Documenting the invisible battles of divorce can be your strongest defense against ongoing manipulation and control. Join host, Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator with Jacobson Family Law, as she sits down with divorce coach, Tiffany Colburn....