We chatted with Patrice Poltzer about her decision to move her family to Portugal. Patrice shared the challenges of starting fresh in a new country, from navigating cultural differences to building a new business, and how stepping out of her comfort zone led to personal and family growth. Patrice’s story highlights the power of taking risks and embracing fresh starts, even when it feels daunting.

We chatted with Zeke Tayler, a physician and political activist, about his journey into canvassing and the powerful role grassroots engagement plays in shaping democracy. He believes that taking even small steps toward civic engagement can make a difference and that democracy is fundamentally about community care.

We chatted with Paige Connell, a mother of four, about the overwhelming challenges she faced balancing family life and motherhood. From foster care to having two biological kids, she went from no kids to four in just three years. Paige opened up about how the unequal division of labor in her marriage led to burnout and resentment.

Bradley Freeman Jr. is a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, and we discussed his inspiring journey from a young puppet enthusiast to achieving his dream role on Sesame Street. Bradley shares how his early fascination with puppetry and practical media shaped his career, detailing his experiences in training at the prestigious Sesame Workshop and the profound impact of meeting legendary Muppet performers.

We sit down with Laurel (@laurelladeville) to explore the world of content creation. Laurel emphasizes the importance of embracing body confidence and accepting our ever-changing bodies, rather than striving for an idealized version of ourselves. Laurel's approach to fashion is all about celebrating individuality and staying true to personal style, regardless of trends.

We chatted with Michael Vaughn, also known as World Shaker, about the complexities of family and fatherhood. Michael shared insights into the importance of open communication and empathy in navigating challenging family dynamics. Michael's story, including his unexpected success on TikTok, underscores the power of online communities in providing connection and support.

Taylor Coffman captivates audiences with her humor and authenticity, sharing her journey of survival and resilience after a rare disease diagnosis. Taylor's life changed dramatically after the birth of her daughter triggered atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Her near-death experience inspired her to become a patient advocate, empowering others with life-changing diagnoses.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, about the trend of announcing divorces on social media. We discuss why people, both celebrities and regular individuals, are choosing to be open about their divorces on social media. Molly provides tips and strategies for announcing a divorce publicly, emphasizing the importance of considering what's at stake and framing the message in a way that focuses on collaboration and a positive future.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to mom, writer, and professor Kelly McMasters. Kelly McMasters, author of The Leaving Season, discusses her experience with divorce and how she announced it to the world.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to mom, actress, and podcast host Monika Casey. Monika talks about how she de-activated her social media during her divorce, however felt dis-empowered when her divorce announcement was reveled in TMZ. We talked about how to handle your divorce announcement when the narrative spins out of control, and how to empower yourself as you re-write the narrative of your divorce.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to comedian, actor, and father Tom Arnold. Tom Arnold talks about the difference in announcing a divorce pre and post the advent of social media, having your divorce in the tabloids, and why he wanted to talk about his divorce publicly. We chatted about his becoming a single dad and his advice for other single dads; and we talked about how to comport yourself when there is a narrative being crafted about you by other people.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to three Fresh Starts Experts about their perspective, helpful advice, and how they support clients with telling people in their life about their divorce. This episode features Lisa Happ, Dr. Anita Smith, and Jason Scriven.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Christina Bailey, of Baby Bailey Mama Drama. Christina Bailey shares her experience of announcing her divorce from her wife on social media. She emphasizes the importance of owning the announcement and being authentic.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jordan Reid. Jordan Reid is the founder of Ramshackle Glam, as well as the author of The Big Activity Book for Divorced People (and more).

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jessica Castro; Jessica was married on the reality TV show Married at First Sight and talks about how she announced her divorce on social media and the response from people.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Emily Farris. Emily is a writer and the author of I'll Just Be Five More Minutes: And Other Tales from My ADHD Brain; Emily shared her divorce announcement in an essay, “I Made My Husband the Hero of My Memoir; Then My Marriage Ended” on Cup of Jo.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Rachel Sobel. Rachel shares her experience of announcing her divorce and offers advice on how to handle the divorce announcement. She also provides tips for crafting a divorce announcement and navigating social media while going through a divorce.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Jolie Steele. Jolie shares her experience of announcing her divorce on social media and to friends and family. She emphasizes the importance of setting the tone and framework for the announcement, particularly when children are involved. She also mentions the value of a divorce registry for receiving support.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Scarlett Longstreet. Scarlett, a writer and mother of three, shares her experience of announcing her divorce to a larger community. She discusses the importance of providing clarity and reducing assumptions by making a formal divorce announcement.

On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to Liz Pharo. Liz Pharo, CEO and founder of Divorce.com, discusses how she announced her divorce and the importance of divorce announcements. Liz highlights how Divorce.com makes the divorce process easier by offering a collaborative approach, assigning a case manager, scheduling mediation sessions, and producing paperwork.