Episode 235: A Slowed Down and Strategic Approach to Divorce with Wendy Sloane

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 1:29 p.m.

b"Wendy Sloane joins me to discuss the importance of slowing down the divorce process. Yes, once we\\u2019ve decided to leave and let our decision be known, it\\u2019s easy to fall into the \\u201clet\\u2019s hurry up and get this done\\u201d phase.\\xa0In this conversation, Wendy and I discuss why taking your time, researching, and finding the right lawyer is the best first step forward. This episode is slightly different than most - we cover many important topics and share some of our personal experiences through divorce.\\nWendy honed her easy and authentic interview style, producing iconic, groundbreaking TV shows, including The Phil Donahue Show and The Geraldo Rivera Show. She covered some of the biggest news stories of our time, including the O.J. Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey murders. She uses that experience as the Host of two popular podcasts, What\\u2019s Up with Wendy and Divorce Doesn\\u2019t Suck.\\xa0\\n\\xa0Featured topics include:\\n\\nKnow your state's divorce laws, do your research, and find the right attorney for your divorce. (4:50)\\n\\nWhy rushing through a divorce is one of the biggest mistakes one can make. (11:37)\\n\\nIt\\u2019s okay to want more than just existing in a marriage. (14:18)\\n\\nFind your people to help support you during your divorce journey, and be strategic about who those people are. (20:01)\\n\\nUse tools and resources to help you block out the noise. (34:52)\\n\\nSome ways to practice self-care and why you shouldn\\u2019t feel guilty about it. (36:59)\\n\\nLearn more about Wendy Sloane:\\nWendy Lowy Sloane honed her easy and authentic interview style, producing iconic, groundbreaking TV shows, including The Phil Donahue Show and The Geraldo Rivera Show. She covered some of the biggest news stories of our time, including the O.J. Simpson and JonBenet Ramsey murders. She uses that experience as the Host of two popular podcasts, What\\u2019s Up with Wendy and Divorce Doesn\\u2019t Suck. What's Up with Wendy is a talk series that features conversations you want to hear with A-List Celebrities, Newsmakers, Comedians, CEOs, Musicians, and Fitness & Nutrition Experts, including Dennis Quaid, Angela Bassett, Tony Danza, Billy Bob Thornton, Barbara Corcoran, Gabrielle Union, Kristen Chenoweth, JoJo Fletcher, Ayesha Curry, Melissa Etheridge, and Eric Stonestreet\\u2014as well as the country\\u2019s most popular authors, athletes, psychic mediums, and more. Divorce Doesn\\u2019t Suck is a different kind of divorce podcast. Wendy and her guests explore every aspect of divorce, including kids, finances, dating, sex, starting over, and more. They talk about the rich, rewarding, and happy life that\\u2019s possible after divorce, and they share their personal stories, their challenges, and their successes. Divorce Doesn\\u2019t Suck focuses on new perspectives and how to move forward and focus on the future\\u2014how to restart with a new blank canvas. Wendy connects with her guests on a genuine and personal level. Her refreshing and engaging interviews make listeners feel like they\\u2019re part of the conversation and keep her guests coming back.\\nResources & Links:\\nInformation and links may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/episode-235-a-slowed-down-and-strategic-approach-to-divorce-with-wendy-sloane\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"