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
173 episodes
Clients, Credibility, and Cashflow: Real Talk About The Time It Takes to Build Your Business
Ready for some straight talk about building a divorce coaching practice? Forget the overnight success stories you've seen on social media. The path to a thriving practice follows a predictable pattern that requires patience, consistency, and st...
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Episode 172
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17:37
Nesting Sounds Nice… But Does It Actually Work?
"Nesting" sounds like the perfect solution when parents divorce – children stay in the comfort of their family home while mom and dad are the ones who rotate in and out. But what happens when one parent returns to find empty refrigerators, pile...
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Episode 171
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25:40
When Empathy Becomes Too Heavy: Managing Compassion Fatigue in Divorce Coaching
Compassion fatigue silently affects countless divorce coaches—many don't even realize they're experiencing it until they're deep in burnout territory. Tracy and Debra tackle this critical topic by explaining how the very empathy that makes coac...
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Episode 170
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30:58
The Courts Can't Heal Heartbreak: It's an Inside Job
The search for emotional justice can become an invisible prison for those navigating divorce. While completely understandable, this pursuit often keeps people tethered to pain long after legal proceedings conclude.Debra and Tracy dive d...
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Episode 169
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35:39
Your Next Client is Closer Than You Think: Building a Sustainable Coaching Practice
Cracking the code on client acquisition is perhaps the most common challenge facing divorce coaches at every stage of their careers. In this candid, strategy-packed episode, Debra and Tracy tackle the question they hear most frequently: "How do...
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Episode 168
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34:25
The Truth About Being "Trauma-Informed"
What does it really mean to be "trauma-informed" as a divorce coach? Beyond the buzzword, there's a profound responsibility to understand how trauma impacts our clients without overstepping our professional boundaries.Tracy and Debra di...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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21:16
The Art of Saying Goodbye: Mastering Client Exit Sessions in Divorce Coaching
Endings matter as much as beginnings in coaching relationships. Yet how many of us have let client relationships simply fade away without proper closure? In this deeply personal conversation, Tracy and Debra explore how thoughtfully designed "e...
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Season 1
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Episode 166
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23:19
Thinking About Keeping the House? A Divorce Mortgage Specialist Weighs In
Facing divorce and wondering what happens to your home? The decision to keep or sell the marital residence could be the most significant financial choice you make during your divorce—and getting it wrong might haunt you for years.Tami W...
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Episode 165
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33:33
The Modern Divorce Ecosystem: What Can Happen When Families Heal Instead of Fight?
Divorce isn't just about legal paperwork and court proceedings—it's a deeply human journey that transforms families forever. What's often missing from traditional divorce approaches is acknowledgment of the emotional landscape, communication ch...
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Episode 164
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31:27
What Makes a Divorce Coaching Program Worth Your Investment?
What truly sets one divorce coach training program apart from others? If you're exploring divorce coaching as a new career or looking to expand your professional toolkit, this crucial question deserves a thoughtful answer. Divorce ...
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Episode 163
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22:02
Beyond AI: The Irreplaceable Value of Human Connection in Divorce
The irreplaceable human element of divorce coaching remains vital in an increasingly AI-driven world, with experienced coaches providing emotional intelligence and authentic connection that technology cannot replicate. We explore why artificial...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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29:14
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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Episode 161
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22:58
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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Season 1
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Episode 160
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26:15
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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Season 1
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Episode 159
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32:23
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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Season 1
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Episode 158
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27:10
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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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Episode 156
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28:13
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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Season 1
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Episode 155
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26:44
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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Season 1
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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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27:56
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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Season 1
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Episode 152
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46:16
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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Season 1
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Episode 151
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24:56
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