Becoming the Most Awesome Single Dad: A Fresh Take on Fatherhood After Divorce

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Joel Schwartzberg

Empowering Dads. Rewriting the Divorce Narrative.

In this milestone episode—an achievement in the evolution of divorce education—Joel Schwartzberg, award-winning essayist and author of The 40-Year-Old Version, offers an inspired and profoundly human look at fatherhood after divorce. With wit, wisdom, and warmth, Joel dismantles outdated stereotypes of “Disney dads” and part-time parents, reframing divorce as a launchpad for more authentic parenting.

This conversation, brought to you by The Smart Divorce on Divorce Source Radio, is more than a feature episode—it’s the forerunner of the Soft Landing Podcast, lighting the path toward smarter, more emotionally resonant co-parenting journeys.

Key Insights from the Episode:

• Redefining fatherhood through humor, honesty, and heartfelt connection.
• Turning post-divorce life into a space for shared traditions and joyful routines.
• Empowering divorced dads to trust their instincts and embrace their “inner dad.”
• Rejecting labels like “broken home” or “step-parent” in favor of authenticity and mutual respect.

This episode isn’t just a conversation—it’s a turning point. For fathers seeking a roadmap to meaningful, enduring relationships with their children, this is essential listening.

💬 Thanks for Listening

Connect with Ken Maynard, Accredited Family Mediator & CDFA

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

You don’t have to face divorce alone—let’s create your soft landing, together.

Connect with Sarah Bates

Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Soft Landing Divorce Podcast, where we 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.