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Divorce Coaches Academy

Tracy Callahan and Debra Doak

186 episodes

2 days ago

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When love gets loud, decision-making gets messy. We sit down with family law attorney, mediator, and certified ADR divorce coach Lauren Fair to unpack why support from family and friends often feels good in the moment but can quietly anchor clients in rigid positions. From “my cousin got the house” jurisdiction myths to the rallying effect of loyal allies, we trace how emotional justice can overshadow long-term interests and ...

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Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When love gets loud, decision-making gets messy. We sit down with family law attorney, mediator, and certified ADR divorce coach Lauren Fair to unpack why support from family and friends often feels good in the moment but can quietly anchor clients in rigid positions. From “my cousin got the house” jurisdiction myths to the rallying effect of loyal allies, we trace how emotional justice can overshadow long-term interests and ...

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Entrepreneurship,

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/186)

Divorce Coaches Academy

Navigating Divorce When Family Advice Clashes With Resolution

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When love gets loud, decision-making gets messy. We sit down with family law attorney, mediator, and certified ADR divorce coach Lauren Fair to unpack why support from family and friends often feels good in the moment but can quietly anchor clients in rigid positions. From “my cousin got the house” jurisdiction myths to the rallying effect of loyal allies, we trace how emotional justice can overshadow long-term interests and ...

2 days ago

30 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

How Thoughtful Parenting Plans Reduce Conflict And Protect Kids

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The hardest part of co-parenting isn’t agreeing when things are calm—it’s knowing exactly what to do when life changes. We unpack how to design a parenting plan that functions like a family operating system: practical, plain-language, and built to reduce conflict before it starts. With DCA ADR Certified Divorce Coach Dori Braddell joining Tracy, we dig into the decisions that matter most—daily schedules, holidays, make-up tim...

1 week ago

39 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Defining Divorce Coaching: Role, Boundaries, and Impact

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What if the missing piece in most divorce processes isn’t another document or courtroom strategy, but a steadier, more prepared client? Tracy goes deep on the questions coaches ask most—how to define our role, hold firm boundaries, and position divorce coaching as an essential part of modern alternative dispute resolution. We start by drawing a bright line between coaching, therapy, and legal work, then show how that clarity...

2 weeks ago

25 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

The Power of Mentorship: Guiding Growth in the Divorce Coaching Journey

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Ten mentoring rounds don’t happen by accident—they happen because mentorship works. We sit down with mentor and certified ADR divorce coach, family mediator, and co‑parenting specialist Carolyn Jacobs to unpack how structured labs turn theory into confident practice, why the “week five slump” is a turning point, and what shifts when coaches stop chasing answers and start asking sincere, judgment‑free questions. If you’ve ever...

3 weeks ago

24 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Breaking the Cycle: How Confirmation Bias Keeps Divorcing Couples Trapped in Conflict

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The loudest voice in divorce is often the one inside your head—the story that explains everything your ex does and why you’re “right.” We dig into how confirmation bias narrows your view, fuels conflict, and drains families, and we show a better path: shifting from case-building to problem-solving with tools you can use today. We start by naming how adversarial systems reward selective evidence and turn parents into opposing...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Inside New Zealand’s FDR Shake-Up: Free Mediation, Fewer Supports, and the Case for Coaching

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What happens when a country makes mediation free for every separating family—but removes the preparation that makes it work? We dig into New Zealand’s bold FDR shift with Mediator and Divorce Coach Nikki Bould, unpacking the real-world impact of funding cuts, waitlists, and the shortage of child inclusion specialists. From the outside, “free” looks like progress; inside the system, parents are queued up, dysregulated, and oft...

1 month ago

34 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Fear-Driven Divorce: Unpacking Client Anxieties

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Ever wondered what's truly driving the most difficult divorce cases? Fear might be the hidden force behind excessive legal fees, ongoing conflicts, and harmful decisions that impact families for years to come. The fears inventory is a powerful but often overlooked tool in the divorce coach's arsenal. As divorce coaches, when we help clients identify and address their deepest concerns—about conflict, finances, and parenting—w...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Brick by Brick: Divorce Lessons from the Three Little Pigs

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What can a children's fairy tale possibly teach us about divorce? As it turns out, quite a lot. The story of the Three Little Pigs offers a surprisingly perfect framework for understanding how different approaches to divorce preparation yield dramatically different outcomes. Some clients rush through their divorce process, making quick, reactive decisions—building with "straw." They might retain the most aggressive attorney ...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Waiting for Sorry: Moving Beyond Apologies in Divorce

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The weight of an unspoken "I'm sorry" can anchor someone in pain long after a marriage ends. This powerful episode explores why apologies matter so deeply in divorce, and more importantly, how to move forward when they never arrive. Divorce isn't just legal paperwork—it's an emotional rupture filled with pain and broken trust. An apology validates that pain, creating transformative moments where years of resentment can softe...

1 month ago

20 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

When Drinking Concerns Meet Custody: The Soberlink Solution

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When alcohol concerns collide with custody arrangements, families need more than good intentions—they need accountability. Laura Crossett joins the Divorce Coaches Academy podcast to reveal how Soberlink's remote alcohol monitoring system transforms high-conflict co-parenting situations into manageable, child-centered arrangements. Laura brings rare insight as both a recovery professional and former monitored client herself....

2 months ago

32 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

The Unexpected Professionals Reshaping Divorce Support with Canadian Director Dori Braddell

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce coaching isn't just for one type of professional anymore. What began as a niche service has evolved into a versatile skill set embraced by lawyers, mediators, paralegals, therapists, financial professionals, mortgage lenders, realtors and entrepreneurs—each using these powerful tools in unique ways. For attorneys, divorce coach certification addresses a critical gap in legal education. While law school prepares them ...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Who's On My Side? Helping Clients Navigate Conflicts with Their Divorce Team

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Feeling unheard or misunderstood by their divorce professionals can add another layer of stress to an already challenging process for our clients. What happens when their attorney seems dismissive or their forensic accountant isn't addressing their concerns? More importantly, how can you help your client effectively advocate for themselves without damaging these critical professional relationships? This episode tackles one o...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Why Some Divorces Cost $3,000 and Others Cost $300,000

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Navigating the stormy waters of divorce conflict requires more than good intentions—it demands specific skills, awareness, and strategies. Tracy and Debra tackle this crucial topic that affects every divorcing couple at some point, revealing the true costs that extend far beyond legal fees. When people enter conflict during divorce, their nervous systems shift into survival mode. In this dysregulated state, rational decision...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Clients, Credibility, and Cashflow: Real Talk About The Time It Takes to Build Your Business

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 strategic action. Tracy and Debra break down the four distinct phases every successful divorce coach navigates. The Foundation Phase (months 1-3) is all about behind-the-scenes work – es...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Nesting Sounds Nice… But Does It Actually Work?

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) "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, piles of dirty laundry, and dust bunnies the size of a softball? Tracy and Debra discuss both the promises and the pitfalls of this increasingly popular custody option. We unpack the logis...

3 months ago

25 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

When Empathy Becomes Too Heavy: Managing Compassion Fatigue in Divorce Coaching

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 coaches effective can become their downfall without proper boundaries. The conversation dives into what compassion fatigue actually looks like in real coaching scenarios—that emotional exh...

3 months ago

30 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

The Courts Can't Heal Heartbreak: It's an Inside Job

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 deep into why clients become fixated on making their ex-partners acknowledge wrongdoing, apologize sincerely, or face consequences. They explore the neurological reality behind this pattern—ho...

3 months ago

35 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

Your Next Client is Closer Than You Think: Building a Sustainable Coaching Practice

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 I find clients?" Drawing from years of experience building successful practices and mentoring coaches, they reveal seven powerful, field-tested strategies that go far beyond superficia...

4 months ago

34 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

The Truth About Being "Trauma-Informed"

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 dive deep into this increasingly popular term, clarifying that being trauma-informed isn't about taking one class or having experienced trauma yourself. Rather, it's developing a working knowle...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Divorce Coaches Academy

The Art of Saying Goodbye: Mastering Client Exit Sessions in Divorce Coaching

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) 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 "exit sessions" can transform the conclusion of coaching relationships from awkward goodbyes into powerful graduations that honor client growth. Tracy shares her proven "Five R's" framew...

4 months ago

23 minutes