The Moving On Method® Podcast

In this episode of The Moving On Method®, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Lucy Dimmitt discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly when a new partner enters the picture. They explore the emotional challenges faced by children, especially those with anxiety, and the importance of validating their feelings. Lucy shares her personal experiences and insights from a psychologist on how to introduce new partners to children gradually. Together they cover: * The importance of validating your child's feelings. * How new romantic partners may impact your co-parenting relationship * Signs of anxiety and regression in children * Being open to the possibility of professional help * AND MORE Lucy Dimmitt is a Florida Bar Licensed Attorney, Certified Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach and a mom. As an attorney, coach, and mom, she has a unique perspective, and has a passion for helping moms find their strengths, and reconnect with themselves during the divorce process. Her coaching strategy is always child focused, and she has an affection for helping with children who are highly sensitive or have special circumstances like anxiety or OCD. As a child of divorce, and having gone through one herself, Lucy fully understands how divorce instantly changes the lives of everyone involved. She understands how scary and confusing everything seems and has dedicated her business life to helping moms alleviate some of these struggles and fears. Divorce is terrifying and hard, but it does not have to ruin your life, or your children's lives.  Lucy knows that when divorce and co-parenting are handled the right way, it does not just have to be an end, but is the beginning of a new and beautiful life for moms and children. Lucy has a BA from Florida State University, an MHA from Florida Atlantic University, a JD from Nova Southeastern University and was trained by the Moms Moving on Method for Divorce and Co-Parenting coaching. She is also currently becoming a Certified Divorce Specialist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Are you a single parent navigating the complexities of dating? Join Michelle Dempsey-Multack on The Moving On Method® as she sits down with Hsin Chen, a fellow single parent, to discuss strategies for balancing your personal life with the demands of parenthood. Learn valuable tips on: * Prioritizing your needs: Discover how to make time for yourself without neglecting your parental responsibilities. * Communicating with your children: Understand how to introduce new partners and address potential challenges. * Setting boundaries: Learn to protect yourself and your children from unwanted situations. * Finding the right partner: Explore qualities to look for in a potential partner who can support your family dynamic. * AND MORE In 2019, Hsin made the courageous decision to relocate to Barcelona with her two young daughters, seeking a fresh start after leaving a toxic marriage. While working to build a new life for herself and her family, Hsin embarked on a journey of self-care and personal growth. Today, as the founder of Nanani World, author of Venturing Forth, and a certified wellness coach, she empowers moms to believe in themselves, embrace resilience, trust the process and cultivate self-love. Hsin’s work goes beyond wellness, focusing on helping women navigate challenges with confidence and strength. Through her expertise and personal experience, she guides others in finding balance and fulfillment in both parenthood and personal well-being." * Website: https://nanani.world/ [https://nanani.world/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hsin.ichen/ [https://www.instagram.com/hsin.ichen/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Divorce can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and often, alcohol becomes a coping mechanism. But what happens when you're ready to step off that ride? This week on The Moving On Method®, we're diving into how to redefine your relationship with alcohol after divorce. Michelle Dempsey-Multack is joined by recovery coach Colleen Kachmann who opens up about her own journey with alcohol that led her to helping others. Together Michelle and Colleen will educate listeners on * What self-care really looks like * Signs that you are using alcohol to cope * How to establish and maintain healthy boundaries around alcohol consumption * Finding the support you need * AND MORE * Colleen Kachmann is a Certified Master Life & Recovery Coach using cutting-edge strategies in nervous system regulation, growth mindset, positive psychology, and self-directed neuroplasticity to help women reconnect with a higher sense of purpose so they can feel passionate and powerful again. Through her own experience with alcoholism, Colleen founded Recover with Colleen after realizing that being “sober” is not a good goal. Pursuing happiness instead of sobriety is the ONLY way to reclaim your power. Once you realize that you can actually trust yourself, the only rule you need to follow is your own intuition - you just need to learn how to listen. Colleen helps women bypass the stigma and drama that society associates with sobriety by focusing on what’s really important – our relationship with ourselves. Her passion is to help women liberate themselves from the oppressive belief that there is something fundamentally broken or flawed about them so that they can unlock a higher level of purpose, passion, and power. Colleen holds a Bachelors of Science in education, a Masters of Science in coaching, and a women’s functional and integrative medicine professional certificate. Instragram-@thehangoverwhisperer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Have you been in a relationship and wondered, "is this abuse?" This week, Michelle Dempsey-Multack welcomes back podcast host & author Kate Anthony to discuss what abuse looks like and when it is time to leave an unhealthy marriage. Kate opens up to Michelle about her "frog in boiling water" analogy and how you can leave a relationship before staying for too long. In this informational episode, Michelle and Kate will cover: * How to break the cycle and leave an unhealthy marriage * Understanding that having empathy does not make you responsible for someone's feelings * Giving yourself compassion * It is not your responsibility to heal your partner's trauma * AND SO MUCH MORE Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients all over the world.  Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

With co-parenting often comes anxiety for both parents and children. In this episode of The Moving On Method, Michelle Dempsey-Multack and Dr. Jenny Yip discuss the complexities of co-parenting, particularly the anxiety that arises from sharing children with an ex-partner. They explore the nature of intrusive thoughts that many parents experience, especially during times of stress, and provide practical strategies for managing these worries. Dr. Yip emphasizes the importance of separating personal emotions from parenting responsibilities and offers tools like the 'Lean Shift Flex' method to help parents navigate their feelings. The conversation concludes with resources for further support and the introduction of Dr. Yip's book, 'Hello Baby, Goodbye Intrusive Thoughts.' Dr. Yip is Board Certified in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology, and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at USC Keck School of Medicine. She is on the Board of Directors of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) where she co-chairs the Diversity Advisory Council and facilitates the Perinatal OCD Task Force. She is a Clinical Member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and a Clinical Fellow of the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) where she also serves on the Public Education Committee. She is a Medical Advisor for the mental health nonprofit Made-of-Million, and is a Clinical Advisor for the NOCD app. She is a regular speaker about mental health and has presented her work at more than 100 national and international conferences. She has published numerous articles and continually provides training in her areas of expertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]