What if your divorce turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to you? If you are in the middle of one right now, that probably sounds completely ridiculous, maybe even a little offensive. But after more than 35 years of helping people navigate divorce, Susan Guthrie has heard the same remarkable words again and again from people on the other side, in their beyond: “I only wish I’d done it sooner.”
Susan welcomes Sharon Oberst DeFala, a family law attorney, mediator, holistic divorce professional, and Reiki master, who brings together two worlds you might not expect to find in the same conversation. Known as the divorce attorney with a heart, Sharon believes divorce is about much more than dividing assets, negotiating settlements, and signing legal documents. It is also about preserving relationships where possible, caring for your emotional well-being, and making intentional decisions that support the life you want to live after divorce. She goes even further than that in her new book, Love Your Divorce: Your Guide to a Holistic, Happier Ever After.
This conversation challenges one of the biggest assumptions people make about divorce: that it is a failure, a tragedy, or something you simply have to endure until you can get on with your life. What if the way you go through your divorce is just as important as the outcome? And what if, instead of focusing on everything you are losing, you could begin to see everything you might gain? For anyone facing divorce, this one may change the way you see it.
Guided Meditation from Sharon: https://youtube.com/@LoveYourDivorce
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About this week's special guest: Sharon DeFala
Sharon Oberst DeFala is a family law attorney, mediator, holistic divorce professional and Reiki Master who has been helping individuals and families navigate divorce and other major life transitions since 1992.
Known as the "divorce attorney with a heart," Sharon believes that how you go through divorce matters just as much as the outcome. Her holistic approach combines decades of legal experience with compassion, intention and a focus on preserving relationships and helping families move forward in healthier ways. She is the author of the new book, Love Your Divorce: Your Guide to a Holistic Happier Ever After.
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Website: https://www.oberstlaw.com
Book: Love Your Divorce: Your Guide to a Holistic, Happier Ever After
Instagram: http://instagram.com/sharondefala
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharondefala
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About the Host: Susan Guthrie, Esq. Susan Guthrie is one of the nation's leading family law and mediation attorneys, with more than 35 years of experience helping people navigate divorce with clarity and strategy. She is a Past Chair of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, a best-selling author, and a sought-after speaker and trainer.
Susan recently appeared as the featured expert on The Oprah Podcast and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Town & Country, The Washington Post, NewsNation, and NBC Chicago Today, among others.
As the creator and host of Divorce & Beyond, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts worldwide with more than 1.3 million downloads and an Apple Top 100 Self-Help designation, Susan brings together leading legal and mental health experts to help listeners move through divorce and into what comes next.
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