Spending the Holidays Alone: Reframing Solitude as Strength

Hosted by Steve Peck and featuring Deborah Moskovich of The Smart Divorce

Welcome to an Achievement Episode in Divorce Education

This powerful episode of Divorce Source Radio marks a milestone in the journey toward healthier, more compassionate separations. It also stands as a spiritual forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast—one that continues the mission of transforming pain into personal growth.

Theme: The Emotional Terrain of Holidays After Divorce

In a conversation as raw as it is reassuring, Steve and Deborah offer real talk on navigating the loneliness, loss, and longing that can surface during holidays post-divorce. With empathy and honesty, they share stories of split Christmas mornings, solo Hanukkah nights, and the aching silence of traditions interrupted.

• Deborah's firsthand experiences of parenting through bar mitzvahs and birthdays without a partner
• Steve’s poignant reflections on filming Christmas mornings—then facing the first one alone
• Creative strategies for reframing holidays, including opting out, giving back, and starting new traditions
• The deep truth: "Love may not vanish, but it can transform."

Impact: From Pain to Empowerment

This episode goes beyond survival—it offers a blueprint for reclaiming the holidays as a time of self-reflection, connection, and even joy. It invites listeners to embrace the discomfort of “firsts” as the beginning of their most meaningful evolution.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Protecting Your Children Through Divorce: A Smarter, More Compassionate Approach

With Hosts Deborah Moskovich & Steve Peck, Featuring Guest Rosalind Sedacca

Welcome to a Milestone in Divorce Education

This powerful episode of The Smart Divorce marks an achievement moment in the evolving landscape of family separation. With empathy, insight, and practical guidance, this conversation serves as a cornerstone in reshaping how parents navigate divorce with their children at heart—laying the emotional and educational groundwork for what would later become the Soft Landing Podcast.

A Groundbreaking Conversation

Our featured guest, Rosalind Sedacca—recognized globally as the voice of Child-Centered Divorce—shares her visionary work, including the creation of International Child-Centered Divorce Month. Together with host Deborah Moskovich, they explore:

• How to shield children from emotional harm during and after divorce
• Why January is known as "Divorce Month" and what that means for families
• Effective, child-focused communication strategies and practical tools like Sedacca’s customizable storybook
• The dangers of “parentifying” children and how to preserve their childhood

A Legacy of Insight and Change

This is more than a podcast—it's a movement toward smarter, more humane separations. As a predecessor to the Soft Landing Podcast, it captures the heart of what matters most: protecting the next generation through informed, intentional choices.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Redefining Commitment: The 21st-Century Prenup

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Special Guest Ed Weiner

Introducing a Groundbreaking Conversation on Prenups, Postnups & Cohabitation Agreements

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce, we delve into one of the most vital yet misunderstood aspects of modern relationships: legal agreements that protect love, partnership, and personal assets. This is no ordinary discussion—it’s an “achievement episode” in divorce education, setting the foundation for what would later evolve into the Soft Landing Podcast. Renowned divorce attorney Ed Weiner—recognized by Worth magazine as one of the top 10 divorce lawyers in the U.S.—joins hosts Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck for an inspiring, clarifying, and deeply humane look at how we can protect what matters most when love and law intersect.

• Understand why Ed calls prenups the "engagement ring of the 21st century"
• Explore the differences between prenups, postnups, and cohabitation agreements
• Learn how these contracts can actually enhance trust and clarity in relationships
• Gain powerful insights into fairness, financial transparency, and protecting family legacies

The Start of a Smarter, More Humane Approach to Separation

Whether you're contemplating marriage, moving in together, or navigating a complex family dynamic, this episode is your invitation to rethink protection not as a barrier to love—but as an extension of it.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Overcoming Obstacles: A Humane Approach to High-Conflict Divorce

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich with guest Stephen Benmor

A Milestone in Divorce Education

This episode of *The Smart Divorce* marks an achievement episode—a seminal conversation in reshaping how we approach divorce when mental health, personality disorders, and high-conflict dynamics come into play. As a forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast, it lays the groundwork for a more collaborative, trauma-aware legal landscape.

Episode Highlights

In a candid and deeply compassionate dialogue, Deborah Moskovich and renowned family lawyer Stephen Benmor unpack what happens when truth, trust, and toxic behaviors collide in the divorce process. This conversation doesn’t shy away from hard truths—it embraces them with empathy, logic, and real-world strategies.

• How personality disorders can derail mediation—and what to do when “working harder” isn’t the answer
• The legal system as both a remedy and a reality check for high-conflict cases
• Why lies, even small ones, must be triaged for relevance—not emotion
• Understanding the unexpected legal responsibilities of step- and social-parents

Why This Matters

This episode sets the tone for a smarter, more humane approach to separation—one that elevates fairness over fury and healing over hostility. Whether you're navigating divorce or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you better informed, better equipped, and more hopeful.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Out of the Closet, Into the Light: Healing After a Spouse Comes Out

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck

Featuring Special Guest: Dr. Amity Buxton

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce—a forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast—we courageously step into one of the most unspoken, yet profoundly human chapters in the world of divorce: when a spouse comes out as LGBTQ+ within a heterosexual marriage. Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck are joined by Dr. Amity Buxton, founder of the Straight Spouse Network and author of The Other Side of the Closet, to illuminate the emotional complexities, deep-seated grief, and powerful healing that follows this life-altering revelation.

This episode is a pivotal achievement in divorce education:

• Explores the silent trauma experienced by straight spouses and their children.
• Reframes the disclosure as a family-wide transformation—not just a personal event.
• Shares the six stages of recovery, offering validation and hope to anyone feeling shattered by the truth.
• Highlights the lived experience of both partners—with empathy, not blame.

This episode is more than education—it's a compassionate call to reimagine how we support one another through the most intimate upheavals. Whether you're navigating a similar path or seeking to understand, this conversation is the beginning of a smarter, more humane approach to separation.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Designing a New Life: Creating Home After Divorce

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Guest Deirdre Dyent

Episode Theme: From “We” to “Me”—Transforming Space, Healing Hearts

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce—a forerunner to the impactful Soft Landing Podcast—we venture beyond legalities and into the intimate spaces of post-divorce transformation. Deborah Moskovich, renowned divorce consultant and author, welcomes interior designer and emotional transition expert Deirdre Dyent, in a conversation that reshapes how we think about home after separation. What makes this episode an “achievement” in divorce education? It’s the first to address home design as emotional recovery. This isn’t just about where you live—it’s how you heal.

• Why your space matters: How your environment reflects your emotional state post-divorce
• Designing with children in mind: Creating continuity and safety across two homes
• From chaos to comfort: Practical strategies for turning dismal beginnings into fresh starts
• Emotional architecture: Avoiding “revenge decorating” and embracing authenticity

This inspiring and practical conversation offers hope and dignity for anyone navigating the emotional upheaval of moving on. A brighter, more humane approach to separation starts here.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Honoring the End, Embracing a New Beginning: Reimagining Divorce Through Ritual and Reflection

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck
Special Guest: Rabbi Ann Brenner

Episode Theme: Mourning Divorce and Creating Meaningful New Rituals

This milestone episode of The Smart Divorce sets a powerful precedent in the evolution of divorce education—marking a turning point toward a more compassionate, spiritually attuned approach to separation and loss. In what can only be called an “achievement episode,” Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck welcome the deeply insightful Rabbi Ann Brenner, author of Mourning & Mitzvah: A Guided Journal for Walking the Mourner's Path Through Grief to Healing, to explore how ancient rituals and psychological wisdom can help mourn the end of a marriage.

Key Storylines

• Reframing divorce as an ambiguous loss—one that deserves mourning, witness, and ritual just like a death.
• Introducing healing rituals: cutting a marriage certificate, cleansing with sage, or assembling a personal “court of witnesses.”
• Creating new traditions for holidays and special occasions post-divorce that foster identity, healing, and joy.

Why This Episode Matters

This episode doesn’t just educate—it liberates. It speaks directly to the soul of anyone who has felt unseen in the aftermath of divorce. As a forerunner to The Soft Landing Podcast, it lays the emotional and intellectual groundwork for a more humane, spiritually grounded conversation around life after marriage.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca

Mistakes We Make During Divorce: A Transformational Conversation

With Hosts Steve Peck and Deborah Moskovich

Introducing a Landmark Episode in Divorce Education

In this milestone conversation from Divorce Source Radio, hosts Steve Peck and Deborah Moskovich—the visionary behind The Smart Divorce—dive into the often-unspoken realities of separation and the most common, yet avoidable, missteps people make along the way. This episode marks a pivotal chapter in the journey toward a more compassionate, informed approach to divorce. It stands as a powerful forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast, setting the tone for future dialogues centered on resilience, clarity, and healing.

Key Storylines and Unique Angles

• The underestimated emotional and physical toll of divorce—and how to protect your well-being.
• The first mistake most people make: not doing the internal work to assess if the marriage is truly over.
• The financial blind spots that can derail your future and how to prepare before legal proceedings.
• Why a peaceful process (mediation, collaboration) leads to better outcomes for both parents and children.
• The silent suffering of children—from toddlers to adults—and how to truly put their needs first.

Why This Episode Matters

This is more than a podcast—it's a wake-up call and a lifeline. With empathy, honesty, and personal reflection, Steve and Deborah invite listeners to slow down, get informed, and redefine divorce as an opportunity for personal growth rather than a legal catastrophe.

💬 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

Let’s build your soft landing—together.

Connect with US: to.softlandingpodcast.ca