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
36 episodes
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...
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Episode 35
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27:48
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...
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Episode 36
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11:02
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...
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Episode 34
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28:30
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...
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23:09
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...
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Episode 32
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34:31
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...
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Episode 31
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22:26
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...
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Episode 30
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18:30
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...
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Episode 29
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27:09
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...
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Episode 28
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23:15
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...
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Episode 27
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28:07
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...
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Episode 26
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30:41
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....
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Episode 25
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30:07
EP #24: Co-Parenting with High-Conflict Exes with Guest Jill Kaufman
Attorney and mediator, Cary Jacobson is joined by divorce coach Jill Kaufman to tackle one of the most challenging aspects of family separation—co-parenting with high-conflict ex-spouses or narcissistic personalities. Drawing from her own diffi...
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Episode 24
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28:51
EP #23: Rediscovering Yourself After Divorce with Guest Dr. Emma Mansour
The emotional aftermath of divorce often blindsides us when we least expect it. Just when the paperwork is finalized and court appearances end, a profound sense of grief emerges—catching many off guard who anticipated only feeling relief. Dr. E...
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Episode 23
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29:29
EP# 22: Finding Empowerment in Divorce with Guest Sharri Freedman, Divorce Coach
Divorce fundamentally changes who we are—and that's not something to fear, but to embrace. When former divorce attorney and certified coach Sharri Freedman joins host Cary Jacobson, she reveals the transformative power hidden within the painful...
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Episode 22
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36:39
EP #21: Self-Representation in Divorce: A Conversation with The Divorce Solutionist, Tracey Bee
Facing family court without an attorney can feel like entering a foreign country without speaking the language. In this illuminating conversation, former family law attorney Tracey Bee reveals how she transformed her 25-year legal career into a...
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Episode 21
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29:46
EP #20: Navigating Home Ownership During Divorce with Guest Bridget McGee, the Maryland Mortgage Mama
The home you shared is often the most emotionally and financially complex asset to handle during divorce. With today's rising interest rates, many couples face agonizing decisions about what to do with property they purchased at historically lo...
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Episode 20
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37:58
EP #19: Navigating Special Education During Family Transitions with Guest Frances Shefter, Education Attorney
Frances Shefter, education attorney and former special education teacher, shares how parents can effectively advocate for their special needs children during and after divorce. Her unique experience on both sides of the IEP table helps create w...
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Episode 19
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27:18
EP #18: Communication Strategies for Healing During Divorce with Guest Mary Blackwood, LCMFT
Mary Blackwood, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist and founder of the Couples and Family Institute, shares her expertise on healing family systems during divorce and separation. She reveals how communication breakdowns occur when p...
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Episode 18
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30:34
EP #17: Financial Independence After Divorce with Guest Donna Cates, CDFA
Financial independence isn't just important during divorce—it's absolutely essential. In this powerful conversation with Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Donna Cates, we explore how women can take control of their financial futures while nav...
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Episode 17
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30:23
EP # 16: Navigating College Financial Aid After Divorce with Guest Vicki Vollweiler
The financial intricacies of college planning become exponentially more complex when divorce enters the picture. In this episode, host Cary Jacobson sits down with Vicki Vollweiler, founder of College Financial Prep and a divorced parent hersel...
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Episode 16
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29:31
EP #15: Navigating Divorce Without the Drama: Lessons from Coach Eric Chilton
In this episode, host Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator for Jacobson Family Law, sits down with Eric Chilton, a Certified Divorce Coach, as he reveals how communication strategies and proper preparation can save divorcing couples significant...
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Episode 15
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24:58
EP #14: Divorce Strategies from a Coach's Perspective with Guest Chris Stuart
Divorce can blindside you with emotional turmoil that makes rational decision-making nearly impossible. Join host, Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator, as she sits down with Chris Stuart, a divorce coach and entrepreneur as he discusses his ow...
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Episode 14
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28:32
EP #13: Navigating Divorce with Empowerment with Guest Beverly Price
Are you or someone you know navigating the complex landscape of divorce? In this episode, host, Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator with Jacobson Family Law and guest, Beverly Price, delve into the critical elements of empowerment, resilience,...
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Episode 13
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29:23
EP #12: Supporting Parents of Special Needs Children During Divorce with Guest Mary Ann Hughes
Divorce is a complex journey for any family, but it becomes even more challenging when special needs children are added to the mix. In this episode, host, Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator at Jacobson Family Law, delves into the nuances of d...
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27:26