Being Black in the World of Divorce with Mike Easterling

How to Split a Toaster episode 709

Mike Easterling, co-host of the Just Being Brothers podcast, joins Seth and Pete to talk about the black perspective on divorce, as well as gray divorce. How does being black change the divorce equation? What does church have to do with it? Education? It’s a wide-ranging conversation that comes with a great viewpoint. Plus, we have some listener questions!

Marriage Breakdown During the Menopausal Transition with Alison Bladh

How to Split a Toaster episode 707

Every woman goes through menopause in their lives, but how can it affect your relationships? How can you combat the negative symptoms that come with it? And what can you do as a partner to be more aware of what she’s going through? Alison Bladh, who specializes in menopausal women’s health, joins Seth and Pete to discuss this important topic.

How Does Rover Handle Visitation? A Conversation with Pet Custody Mediator Karis Nafte

How to Split a Toaster episode 706

Listener favorite Karis Nafte, pet custody mediator and certified dog behavior consultant from South Africa, returns to talk with Seth and Pete about the challenges of visitation in the world of pets. Can it work? Are certain breeds better at adapting than others? And what’s really the bottom line when it comes to the welfare of your dog? Plus, we have a listener question!

Cutting Through Divorce Conflict with Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles

How to Split a Toaster episode 705

Diane Dierks and Rick Voyles from the Co-Parenting Dilemmas podcast join Seth and Pete today to teach us how parents can reframe conflict. Diane and Rick talk about their acronym DRAGON and how divorced parents struggling with conflict can use it to cut back those challenges.

Dissolving Your WAFFLES with Dr. Katie Nall

How to Split a Toaster episode 704

Dr. Katie Nall joins Seth and Pete to talk about a technique you can use to get rid of your WAFFLES – worry, anxiety, fear, frustration, lethargy, exhaustion, and stress. It’s called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique. Some know it as tapping. Some people might be skeptical, but if it works, it’s worth a try, right? We learn a bit about it and even give it a try this episode.

Co-Parenting During the Holidays

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‘Tis the season… for co-parenting conflicts…? Seth and Pete talk about co-parenting during the holidays, why it’s so challenging, and ways you can avoid conflict. Travel days. Emergency motions. Gifts. Splitting holidays. They cover the gamut. Tune in!