13 years of marriage ended with Rosi choosing to not live like that anymore. She felt lost, as if someone had taken something from her. She shares the experience of what it was like to blame herself and how important it is to talk about your feelings as a way of healing.

13 years of marriage ended with Rosi choosing to not live like that anymore. She felt lost, as if someone had taken something from her. She shares the experience of what it was like to blame herself and how important it is to talk about your feelings as a way of healing.

Mom - Ep. 1.4 - You shouldn't settle

The moral of this episode is that when you love them, you make excuses. Rosi talks about her self esteem being attacked and how she learned to get it back. She was always stressed out and didn't realize why. 

The moral of this episode is that when you love them, you make excuses. Rosi talks about her self esteem being attacked and how she learned to get it back. She was always stressed out and didn't realize why.

Mom - Ep.1.2 - I married Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

When asked would she do it all over again Rosi replied "I'd run and not wait so many years". It wasn't until she began to peel the onion of her relationship did she begin to see him for who he was. She talks about valuing yourself and letting the other person go. She goes on to say that "Once we really see them, it doesn't hurt anymore".

When asked would she do it all over again Rosi replied "I'd run and not wait so many years". It wasn't until she began to peel the onion of her relationship did she begin to see him for who he was. She talks about valuing yourself and letting the other person go. She goes on to say that "Once we really see them, it doesn't hurt anymore".

Mom - Ep.1.3 - I was treated like a porcelain doll, and then we got married.

In the first ever interview for this podcast my mom Rosi Maestrey tells us of the exact moment she knew she wanted a divorce and how she distinguished it. She talks about what it was like to walk into an empty space and how she never saw any effort from her then partner towards saving the marriage. It was then she asked a very important question most of us ask ourselves. Did she want to live the rest of her life like this?

In the first ever interview for this podcast my mom Rosi Maestrey tells us of the exact moment she knew she wanted a divorce and how she distinguished it. She talks about what it was like to walk into an empty space and how she never saw any effort from her then partner towards saving the marriage. It was then she asked a very important question most of us ask ourselves. Did she want to live the rest of her life like this?

Mom - Letting go of the physical person

Alex Pt

In this episode Alex speaks of the importance of being conscious around the kids. To not confuse them with your actions by introducing someone new. Let things settle and then introduce any new person you or your ex dates little by little. Try to keep the kids in the same structure or routine that they had prior to the divorce.

In this episode Alex speaks of the importance of being conscious around the kids. To not confuse them with your actions by introducing someone new. Let things settle and then introduce any new person you or your ex dates little by little. Try to keep the kids in the same structure or routine that they had prior to the divorce.

Alex - Ep.2.5 - Don't confuse the kids

In this episode we explore communication and what could have been done differently. The cost of falling into routine and the importance of staying calm. Alex goes on to share how once he told his truth he had the feeling of a hug weight being lifted from his shoulders. 

In this episode we explore communication and what could have been done differently. The cost of falling into routine and the importance of staying calm. Alex goes on to share how once he told his truth he had the feeling of a hug weight being lifted from his shoulders.

Alex - Ep.2.3 - Partners will never be parents to our kids

In this episode Alex speaks of how his father joined a group when he went through his divorce. He talks about guilt and feeling wrong. He goes on to say how the two most important people in a child’s point of view are their parents. Kids should not be part of the divorce, you should keep your arguments private.

In this episode Alex speaks of how his father joined a group when he went through his divorce. He talks about guilt and feeling wrong. He goes on to say how the two most important people in a child’s point of view are their parents. Kids should not be part of the divorce, you should keep your arguments private.

Alex - Ep.2.4 - As a child I went through a divorce

In this episode we learn how Alex met his Ex-wife and shares about the road towards the inevitable divorce. Admitting along the way that the most important thing to him was for his kids to feel safe. When asked if he would do anything differently, he replied...

In this episode we learn how Alex met his Ex-wife and shares about the road towards the inevitable divorce. Admitting along the way that the most important thing to him was for his kids to feel safe. When asked if he would do anything differently, he replied...

Alex - Ep.2.2 - I think I did it well?

In this episode Alex shares how long they were together, the time it took to separate and the day he knew it was over for him. He talks about the use of a lawyer and when he chose to begin the legal process. We learn about his guilt and why he stayed longer than he would have liked to.

In this episode Alex shares how long they were together, the time it took to separate and the day he knew it was over for him. He talks about the use of a lawyer and when he chose to begin the legal process. We learn about his guilt and why he stayed longer than he would have liked to.

Alex - Ep.2.1 - I stayed for the kids

In this episode things get twisted around and Johnny becomes the interviewer and I the interviewee. I share with him how chasing “why” and the importance of writing this down saved me from gaslighting. I also explain that writing things down saved me time and money when building a strategy for my exit.  When you know what your choices you begin to become the mvp of your team again. 

In this episode things get twisted around and Johnny becomes the interviewer and I the interviewee. I share with him how chasing “why” and the importance of writing this down saved me from gaslighting. I also explain that writing things down saved me time and money when building a strategy for my exit.  When you know what your choices you begin to become the mvp of your team again.

Johnny - Ep.3.4 - “If it isn’t written, it isn’t true”

This conversation is about Divorce, specifically the first six months. It's about understanding the emotional and physical spaces the guests have gone through. You will listen to and observe what people have experienced and the decisions they made to navigate their divorce. They talk about what happened, what they did, and what they would do differently. The conversation is unique because it provides insights into what happens in divorce within the first six months. Learn what we did, so that you can avoid making the same mistakes.

This episode has Johnny sharing how he prepped for the first six months and how no matter what someone tells you, it is when you accept what’s happening that you begin to understand. He talks about the timeframe in which he did everything, what gave him strength and how he bluffed and she folded. He ends his interview with inspiring words to someone about to go through a divorce by saying “Be who you were supposed to be”.

This episode has Johnny sharing how he prepped for the first six months and how no matter what someone tells you, it is when you accept what’s happening that you begin to understand. He talks about the timeframe in which he did everything, what gave him strength and how he bluffed and she folded. He ends his interview with inspiring words to someone about to go through a divorce by saying “Be who you were supposed to be”.

Johnny - Ep.3.5 - Do not give up

This episode talks about the anxiety of waiting for it to be over and the importance of having a date when it’s done and over. Having a finality to it gives you a goal. He shares about how he suppressed the critical moments in the beginning with drinking and drugs to avoid reality and how that didn’t help him. In the end, Therapy was super important in helping him cope years later. 

This episode talks about the anxiety of waiting for it to be over and the importance of having a date when it’s done and over. Having a finality to it gives you a goal. He shares about how he suppressed the critical moments in the beginning with drinking and drugs to avoid reality and how that didn’t help him. In the end, Therapy was super important in helping him cope years later.

Johnny - Ep.3.3 - I trust you 100% till you prove me wrong

In this episode we learn how the routine of what you know changes immediately and how that chaos causes you to search for “why”. We examine the many things that the  first month starts to reveal and what begins to take shape. Expecting communication breakdowns, self discovery and strategies are part of the process. He shares how learning about infidelity gave him the permission he needed to be selfish and start thinking of himself.

In this episode we learn how the routine of what you know changes immediately and how that chaos causes you to search for “why”. We examine the many things that the  first month starts to reveal and what begins to take shape. Expecting communication breakdowns, self discovery and strategies are part of the process. He shares how learning about infidelity gave him the permission he needed to be selfish and start thinking of himself.

Johnny - Ep.3.2 - Her cheating gave me freedom

n this episode Johnny Fumero talks us through the rollercoaster of the first six months. The emotional stages, how young he was going through it and the freak show that a divorce becomes. He shares about his father’s sage advice about how his father never lets him forget it. In the end, he tells us how in one split second he knew it was unrepairable. What did he learn to give him that freedom?

n this episode Johnny Fumero talks us through the rollercoaster of the first six months. The emotional stages, how young he was going through it and the freak show that a divorce becomes. He shares about his father’s sage advice about how his father never lets him forget it. In the end, he tells us how in one split second he knew it was unrepairable. What did he learn to give him that freedom?

Johnny - Ep.3.1 - The freak show of what happens now!

In this episode Madeline shares the importance of instinct and trusting your gut before getting married. She talks about having self awareness about you are saying and why when speaking to others.  She also shares what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again. 

In this episode Madeline shares the importance of instinct and trusting your gut before getting married. She talks about having self awareness about you are saying and why when speaking to others.  She also shares what she would do differently if she had to do it all over again.

Madeline Rozwat - Ep.4.5 - Blocking things out is just blocking you out

In this episode we talk about her separation process in the F6M and how they both wanted a clean divorce. Madeline shares who got the dog and why. We learn about how important it is to set boundaries with lawyers and how it sometimes takes a podcast to have one more important conversation with our sister. She concludes this episode how her and the Ex both had doubts before the wedding about... 

In this episode we talk about her separation process in the F6M and how they both wanted a clean divorce. Madeline shares who got the dog and why. We learn about how important it is to set boundaries with lawyers and how it sometimes takes a podcast to have one more important conversation with our sister. She concludes this episode how her and the Ex both had doubts before the wedding about...

Madeline Rozwat - Ep.4.4 - I wanted to be divorced sooner, then he…

In this episode Madeline shares about living in San Francisco and what it was like without any single friends at the start of her divorce.  She shares how building that community was important and how it made a difference for her. She then details her awareness on how much she talked about her divorce and the different friends with whom she shared. 

In this episode Madeline shares about living in San Francisco and what it was like without any single friends at the start of her divorce.  She shares how building that community was important and how it made a difference for her. She then details her awareness on how much she talked about her divorce and the different friends with whom she shared.

Madeline Rozwat - Ep.4.1 - The beginning is messy and not linear

In this episode we talk about how the divorce was mutual and how the process of others influenced her. “Sometimes you have to cut people out because they can’t deal with it”. She goes on to share how listening to a song can trigger a memory and shares that what hurt the most after divorce was learning her ex had... 

In this episode we talk about how the divorce was mutual and how the process of others influenced her. “Sometimes you have to cut people out because they can’t deal with it”. She goes on to share how listening to a song can trigger a memory and shares that what hurt the most after divorce was learning her ex had...

Madeline Rozwat - Ep.4.2 - I had no expectations

In this episode you will learn how Madeline viewed exercising and what the outcome of consistency is over the long term. She talks about balance and focus and how it is all necessary to keep you grounded. She also shares something very personal about how she felt within the marriage. How when the divorce was final she could finally relax and not have to...

In this episode you will learn how Madeline viewed exercising and what the outcome of consistency is over the long term. She talks about balance and focus and how it is all necessary to keep you grounded. She also shares something very personal about how she felt within the marriage. How when the divorce was final she could finally relax and not have to...

Madeline Rozwat - Ep.4.3 - Work, Play, Friends. They are all necessary.

In this episode Erin tells us she would one thousand percent do it all over again. She has a real relationship herself as a result of it. She explains why she believes her kids will have an extraordinary life as a result of the divorce and how important it is to have a co-civil relationship for the kids. Overall, Erin does an incredible job of explaining the importance of being who you want to be inside of your own humanity. She gives insight into what it takes to be a single mom with twins that exited her relationship with her head held high.

In this episode Erin tells us she would one thousand percent do it all over again. She has a real relationship herself as a result of it. She explains why she believes her kids will have an extraordinary life as a result of the divorce and how important it is to have a co-civil relationship for the kids. Overall, Erin does an incredible job of explaining the importance of being who you want to be inside of your own humanity. She gives insight into what it takes to be a single mom with twins that exited her relationship with her head held high.

Erin McClain - Ep. 5.5 - There is nobody who is immune to the pain that is divorce

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