Rethinking Divorce: Faith, Culture, and the Legal System

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich with guest Fareen Jamal

A Milestone Episode in Divorce Education

In this breakthrough episode of The Smart Divorce, host Deborah Moskovich sits down with family law expert Fareen Jamal to explore how religion and cultural diversity impact the divorce process. Together, they tackle issues rarely addressed in mainstream discourse—shining a light on faith-based marriage traditions and how they intersect with civil law.

Why This Episode Matters

This conversation marks a pivotal step forward in divorce education, illuminating the complex, often misunderstood terrain of religious and cultural obligations in separation. It’s also a foundational precursor to the Soft Landing Podcast, setting the tone for smarter, more humane dialogue around divorce.

• Jewish gets and the emotional ritual of religious closure
• Muslim maher as both sacred and legally binding contracts
• The cultural nuances behind “chained wives” and barriers to remarriage
• The critical importance of culturally fluent legal counsel
• Collectivist vs. individualist cultures and the psychological impact of divorce

Episode Legacy

This episode doesn’t just educate—it shifts perspectives. It invites professionals and individuals alike to approach divorce with greater cultural awareness, empathy, and integrity.

💬 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

Breaking the Cycle: A Smart, Humane Approach to Domestic Violence and Divorce

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich with guest Tim Wenzel

Episode Theme: Leaving Without a Trace—The Safety-First Strategy

In this milestone episode of The Smart Divorce Radio Show, Deborah Moskovich returns from hiatus with a powerful and deeply human conversation that redefines how we approach domestic violence and separation. This episode marks a pivotal shift in divorce education—where strategy, safety, and compassion intersect—and serves as a direct forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast. Joining Deborah is Tim Wenzel, a protective security consultant and founder of the Wenzel Protection Group. Unlike traditional advisors, Tim physically helps survivors escape dangerous situations and rebuild their lives. This is not just talk—this is tactical, thoughtful action at its finest.

• Learn why leaving without a trace requires more than courage—it requires a team.
• Understand the critical role of safety planning, emotional readiness, and legal foresight.
• Hear how one woman's nine-month escape journey led to lasting freedom and joy.

Impact and Legacy

This episode doesn’t just educate—it inspires. It shines a light on a rarely seen side of domestic abuse recovery and lays the groundwork for a new, smarter way to approach separation—built on empathy, expertise, and empowerment.

💬 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 Relationships: How to Love Smarter After Divorce

With Hosts Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck

A Pioneering Episode in Divorce Education

Welcome to an achievement episode that reshapes the conversation around post-divorce relationships. In this candid and emotionally intelligent discussion, Deborah Moskovich, author of The Smart Divorce, and radio host Steve Peck illuminate the patterns, pitfalls, and opportunities that define our romantic lives after separation. This episode lays the intellectual and emotional foundation for what would become the Soft Landing Podcast, making it a powerful predecessor in guiding listeners toward healthier, more authentic connections.

What Makes This Episode a Must-Listen:

• Relationship patterns decoded: Understand why we gravitate toward familiar (and sometimes toxic) dynamics.
• Self-awareness as empowerment: Learn how family of origin, grief, and past trauma shape our choices—and how to transform them.
• Love with wisdom: Discover why settling is not the answer, and how maturity changes what—and who—we seek.

You'll Be Inspired To:

• Break free from outdated relationship templates
• Rebuild love on your own terms
• Normalize your feelings and validate your experiences

This episode is more than advice—it's a roadmap to loving smarter, with empathy, insight, and courage.

💬 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

Inside the Mind of a Family Court Judge: A Wake-Up Call for Divorcing Parents

Hosted by Deborah Moskovich and Steve Peck | Featuring Justice Harvey Brownstone

A Milestone Episode in Divorce Education

This episode of *The Smart Divorce* is a powerful achievement in reshaping how we view the courtroom in the context of separation. With honesty, empathy, and decades of experience, Justice Harvey Brownstone—renowned family court judge and author of Tug of War—shares a deeply human look inside the legal system’s treatment of divorce and parenting conflicts. This conversation isn’t just an interview; it’s a rare opportunity to hear from a sitting judge who dares to educate, enlighten, and inspire reform.

The Forerunner to the Soft Landing Podcast

Consider this a spiritual predecessor to the Soft Landing Podcast, establishing the foundation for a new, humane approach to separation—where emotional intelligence meets legal reality.

What Makes This Episode Unique?

• A judge’s insider perspective on the emotional toll and legal misconceptions of family court.
• Real-world cautionary tales about self-representation, financial disclosure, and “winning” in court.
• Hard truths about how litigation can devastate children—and how to protect them.
• Heartfelt encouragement for mediation, collaboration, and slowing down the decision-making process.

Why This Episode Matters

It’s a wake-up call for anyone considering litigation: court is not about validation—it’s about legal procedure. This episode empowers listeners to make informed, compassionate choices for themselves and their families.

💬 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

Welcome to a standout achievement episode in the history of divorce education broadcasting—a compelling conversation that predates and paves the way for what would later evolve into the Soft Landing Podcast. In this special edition of The Smart Divorce on Divorce Source Radio, host Deborah Moskovitch, renowned divorce consultant and author, joins forces with co-host Steve Peck to deliver an eye-opening episode that challenges how we think about divorce.

Titled “How Your Brain Can Make Divorce Smarter,” this interview features one of Canada’s leading family law lawyers, Natalie Boutet of Basman Smith LLP. Natalie, also the founder of the Neuro Family Law Institute, explores the transformative role of brain science in family law. With clarity and empathy, she explains how cognitive patterns, emotional triggers, and neuroplasticity shape the way separating partners and legal professionals interact.

This episode marks a turning point: one that elevates the discourse around separation, advocating for interest-based negotiation, client-centered legal practice, and trauma-informed decision-making. If you're searching for smarter, more human ways to divorce—this is the episode that began the movement.

Whether you're a divorcing parent, a family law professional, or someone passionate about brain-based solutions, you're in the right place. Welcome to the beginning of something softer.

💬 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