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🇨🇦 Soft Landing Divorce Podcast is about helping separating couples—whether just starting the journey or already stuck in the Divorce Industrial Complex—find a clearer, kinder path forward.
Hosted by Sarah Bates, Certified Divorce Specialist and creator of Naked Divorce Filer by DTSW, and Ken Maynard, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Family Mediator, the show blends Sarah’s practical legal know‑how with Ken’s Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method. Together, they cut through confusion, demystify the process, and show couples how to avoid costly legal battles.
Each episode features roundtable discussions that share proven settlement strategies, tools, and support resources. Listeners will learn how to simplify paperwork, reduce conflict, and create sustainable agreements with dignity and confidence.
With new episodes every Tuesday and occasional bonus drops, the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast offers straight, plain‑talk guidance that helps you move forward without the chaos. Follow now so you never miss an episode
Episodes

Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Fair Divorce Settlement without Ex’s Tricks
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Learning from Failures: Guide to a Successful Parenting Plan
Discover how turning divorce mistakes into powerful lessons can transform your approach to co-parenting and child custody. In this eye-opening episode, experts share insights on crafting comprehensive parenting plans that prioritize child well-being, reduce conflict, and embrace mediation benefits over high-conflict divorce battles. Explore long-term parenting plans, joint decision-making, and strategies to avoid court while navigating co-parenting challenges and your child's evolving needs.
Key Takeaways
- Learn the top 10 parenting plan checklist items, including parental responsibilities, shared parenting time, and dispute resolution processes to ensure a robust framework for post-divorce parenting.
- Understand the four pillars of co-parenting—education, extracurricular, medical, and religion—and how to refine them for joint decision-making while addressing potential high-conflict divorce issues.
- Discover mediation vs court advantages, such as alternative dispute resolution and family mediation, to create flexible, long-term parenting plans that promote child well-being and minimize custody battles.
- Explore strategies for dealing with toxic co-parents, supporting your child's relationship with your ex, and using tools like parenting coordinators or New Ways for Families to handle co-parenting challenges effectively.
Featuring
Sarah Bates: Certified Divorce Specialist and guide behind Naked Divorce Filer by DTSW, helping clients with uncontested divorces through clear, drama-free processes.
Ken Maynard: Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Accredited Family Mediator, using the Soft Landing Divorce Settlement Method for collaborative, cost-effective divorce mediation and parenting plans.
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Tune in now to unlock practical tips for divorce mediation, parenting plans, and successful co-parenting—subscribe on your favorite platform for more insights on reducing conflict and enhancing child custody outcomes. Contact US: https://to.softlandingpodcast.ca
Show Notes and Downloads https://to.softlandingpodcast.ca/S2E9ShowNotes
💬 Thanks for Listening
Ken Maynard
Thank you for joining us on the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we believe that separation can be a starting point—not just an end. With the right support, you can navigate this transition with dignity, clarity, and a vision for your future. I’m Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), and founder of Divorce the Smartway. I help separating couples find resolution through constructive dialogue, practical financial planning, and family-first solutions.- 📞 Phone: (647) 360-3200
- 🌐 Website: divorcethesmartway.ca
- 📧 Email: kmaynard@dtsw.ca
Sarah Bates
I believe every ending can be the beginning of a healthier, more empowered life. I’m Sarah Bates—divorce consultant, educator, and advocate for compassionate separation. If you're navigating separation, co-parenting, or just need guidance on building the right team, I’m here to help.- 📞 Phone: (647) 493-1800
- 🌐 Website: www.thesmartdivorce.com
- 📧 Email: sarah@thesmartdivorce.com
Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca
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