Divorce Coaches Academy
Divorce Coaches Academy podcast hosts Tracy Callahan and Debra Doak are on a mission to revolutionize the way families navigate divorce. We discuss topics to help professional divorce coaches succeed with clients and meet their business goals and we advocate (loudly sometimes) for the critical role certified divorce coaches play in the alternative dispute resolution process. Our goal is to create a community of divorce coaching professionals committed to reducing the financial and emotional impact of divorce on families.
Episodes
162 episodes
When Good People Behave Badly: The Perfect Storm of Divorce
Divorce has a reputation for bringing out surprising behaviors in otherwise composed, reasonable people. Even the most patient parent might find themselves sending aggressive texts at 2 AM. The kindest spouse might suddenly become fixated on re...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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23:42
Make An Offer Already: Breaking the Settlement Negotiation Standoff
The power struggle of "who goes first" in divorce negotiations costs couples thousands in unnecessary legal fees and months of emotional turmoil. Tracy and Debra dive deep into why this hesitation happens and how divorce professionals can effec...
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Episode 160
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26:59
Beyond the Battle: Why High Conflict Divorce Coaching is Missing the Mark
The divorce coaching industry harbors a dangerous trend that's causing unnecessary harm to families across the country. In this eye-opening episode, Debra and Tracy tackle the phenomenon of "high-conflict divorce coaching" – an approach that fr...
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Episode 159
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33:06
Dollars and Decisions: Why Every Divorce Coach Needs Financial Confidence
Afraid you need to be a financial expert to help divorce clients navigate money concerns? Think again! Tracy and Debra dismantle this common fear among divorce coaches by showing how you can effectively support clients through financial challen...
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Episode 158
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27:53
The Triangulation Trap: Guiding Parents Out of Destructive Patterns
When children become pawns in their parents' divorce battles, the emotional damage can last a lifetime. Triangulation—the process where children are drawn into parental conflict—affects over 80% of high-conflict divorces and significantly incre...
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Episode 157
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22:15
Email Marketing for Divorce Coaches: Your Secret Weapon
Have you been pouring endless energy into social media with minimal return for your divorce coaching practice? It might be time to unlock the most powerful marketing tool you're probably neglecting—your email list.Trust serves as the co...
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Episode 156
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28:57
Raising the Bar: Introducing the Divorce Coaches Institute Australia
We're pleased to welcome back Anne-Marie Cade, our DCA Director of Learning and Development for Australia. And she's here with some very exciting news.Anne-Marie along with fellow DCA certified divorce coaches Amy Voller, Tahli Fitzpatri...
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Episode 155
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27:27
When Divorce Doesn’t Feel Fair: 6 Strategies to Keep Clients Moving Forward
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that shows up with almost every client at some point: that sticky, frustrating, and sometimes paralyzing feeling that this just isn’t fair.Whether it’s the division of assets, custody arrangemen...
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Episode 154
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18:10
AI Tools for Domestic Violence Survivors with Anne Wintemute of Aimee Says
Joining us today is Anne Wintemute, CEO of Aimee Says, an AI driven platform that empowers survivors of relationship abuse to recognize, respond, and recover.Anne is a dedicated and visionary leader, currently serving as the Co-Founder a...
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Episode 153
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28:39
What If Divorce Could Be the Key to Saving Your Relationship with Dr Will Bledsoe
Today we expand on a conversation we began in episode #134 by talking with a pioneer and leader in the area of restorative communication, Dr Will Bledsoe. Today he joins us to talk about how divorce may actually be an opportunity to save your r...
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Episode 152
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47:00
Internet Divorce Clickbait Could Cost You in the Long Run
Today Tracy and Debra are talking about all the internet clickbait content out there that is purposefully targeting people’s fears just to get follows or sell coaching, courses, or books.We absolutely understand why this stuff is popular...
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Episode 151
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25:40
What Do Trade Wars and Divorce Settlements Have in Common?
When a US based company like Divorce Coaches Academy enters the Canadian market during a time of trade tensions, it’s a lot like navigating a complex divorce negotiation.Both involve high emotions, financial stakes, competing interests, ...
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Episode 150
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22:09
Stop Trying to Run Your Coaching Practice Alone: We’re Better Together
Today’s conversation is going to be nothing but a naked plea for all divorce coaching professionals to stop trying to do this on your own.Successful divorce coaches understand the value of seeking professional development, connection and...
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Episode 149
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21:19
The Wizard of Oz: The Ultimate Story About the Journey of Divorce
The journey of divorce and the story of The Wizard of Oz share striking parallels, making the classic tale a powerful metaphor for the emotional and personal transformation that occurs during and after a divorce. We explore the powe...
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Episode 148
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22:15
Is Professional Networking the Ticket to Building Your Business?
If you’re just starting out, you might be wondering, ‘Where do I find colleagues to connect with? How do I meet potential clients? And what organizations should I join to grow my business?In this episode, we give some insight about netwo...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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21:20
The Power of Flexible Thinking in Divorce Negotiations
Divorce negotiations, whether working out financial settlements or parenting plans, can be filled with intense emotions and rigid perspectives. So today we are breaking down the reasons why flexible thinking is so crucial and we'll offer some s...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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21:36
Mandatory ADR in Canada Means More Need for Professional Divorce Coaches
Today, our Canadian Director Dori Braddell joins Tracy for a fascinating and timely discussion of the recent changes to the family justice system in Canada, including mandatory ADR, and what it means for dispute resolution and divorce coaching....
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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24:08
3 Sources of Conflict: Understanding These Is a Game-Changer in Divorce
Conflict is a topic that impacts every one of us at some point in our lives. A couple of weeks ago we talked about an important tip to reduce conflict in divorce and that was to stop expecting something different and accept that your partner wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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26:29
Stop Selling Divorce Coaching and Do This Instead to Get More Clients
If you want to get more clients, you don't need to make more Instagram reels or write a ton of blog posts. You need to clean up your language. In this episode Tracy and Debra reveal the truth bomb that successful divorce coaches a...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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23:57
Divorce Conflict Tip: Stop Expecting Something Different (Plus a Secret You Can Use)
In this episode we explore the "Big Five" - those core personality traits that tend to be consistent over time and circumstance. PLUS, we share a secret mantra that just may help you and your clients experience less stress when dealing with the...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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23:45
New Year, Renewed You: 3 Pillars of Self-Care for Divorce Professionals
In this episode, Tracy and our DCA Director for Australia, Anne-Marie Cade, are diving into an essential yet often overlooked topic: self-care during challenging times. As divorce professionals dealing with heavy emotional topics, it’s crucial ...
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Episode 141
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26:50
Negotiation: You're Probably Doing It Wrong
When it comes to buying real estate, the saying is location, location, location. When it comes to negotiating a divorce settlement or parenting plan, we say strategy, strategy, strategy. And whether you’re negotiating at the kitchen table, part...
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Episode 140
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28:48
4 Types of Problems and Their Unique Solutions
Who among us wouldn’t like to be a better problem solver? Well, that’s the topic of our conversation today. We discuss the 4 general types of problems most of us face, offer some help for identifying the type of solution that’s right for each, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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22:54
What the Recent Election Can Teach Us About Conflict Resolution
These days we seem to be living in a society defined by us versus them, black and white thinking, intolerance, fixed mindsets, and lack of curiosity. Not only is conflict remaining unresolved, but our interactions (especially online) seem to po...
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Episode 138
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29:26
The Role of Ego in Divorce Conflict (and how to manage it)
In this episode, we dive into the significant, but often unrecognized role of ego in divorce conflict. In William Ury’s book "Possible", he identifies how ego plays a significant role in escalating conflicts.But this really shouldn’t co...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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27:14