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Divorce Coaches Academy

Tracy Callahan and Debra Doak

Divorce Coaches Academy podcast hosts Tracy Callahan and Debra Doak are on a mission to revolutionize the way families navigate divorce. We discuss topics to help professional divorce coaches succeed with clients and meet their business goals and we advocate (loudly sometimes) for the critical role certified divorce coaches play in the alternative dispute resolution process. Our goal is to create a community of divorce coaching professionals committed to reducing the financial and emotional impact

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28:57

Announcing New DCA Online Communities and Offerings

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/08/28

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)DCA is constantly growing to serve you better. In this episode, we highlight a few recent changes that offer even more ways to connect with each other. Check out your DCA student dashboard for more information.Student Community Each cohort in the process of studying to become certified ADR divorce coaches is being given access to a free online space to connect with their class and other students. It is automatically available ...

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28:35

5 Attorney Red Flags And What To Do If You See Them

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2024/08/21

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)When it comes to attorney-client relationships, we hear a lot of complaints. We understand there are a few bad apples out there, but most attorneys we know are really trying to do the best job they can. So what’s gone wrong? Why are clients not satisfied with the service their attorney is providing and what can they (and we as their divorce coaches) do about it?We believe that clients frequently make this decision without an u...

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27:59

Clearing Up the Mixed Messaging About Divorce...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/08/14

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We like to think that we actively have our fingers on the pulse of the divorce industry and the application of divorce coaching nationally and around the world. But recently, we have been hearing some noise about the need for divorce coaches to have training in areas such as trauma and post separation abuse. Yet, at the same time, we're hearing cries for divorce coaches to stay in their lane. We are finding this dialogue ...

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22:41

12 Divorce Lessons We Can Learn From the Olympics

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/08/07

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)One thing we've noticed this year is that the Olympians we admire most have some lessons to teach us about divorce and co-parenting including sportsmanship, teamwork, and how to handle stress, victory and defeat.Let’s take Katie Ledecky for example. She is widely regarded as the greatest female swimmer of all time and one of the greatest Olympians of all time. At just 27 years old, she has won eight Olympic gold medals and 21 ...

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33:48

You Don't Have to Feel Amicable to Have an Amicable...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/07/31

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)Our guest today smashes the idea that an "amicable divorce" means that the couple is getting along and getting to agreement without conflict. Instead, she promotes the revolutionary idea that it's the mindset of the professionals involved that determine whether the divorce process is amicable.We’re pleased to introduce you to Tracy Moore-Grant, Founder of the Amicable Divorce Network. The Amicable Divorce Network (ADN) is a gl...

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31:06

How Will You Know When It's Time to Go?

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/07/24

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're tackling one of the most challenging and emotionally charged questions many of our clients face: How do you know when it's time to divorce?No marriage is 100% happy all the time. Like any relationship, it’s filled with both good times and hardship. But for some, the challenges become chronic and overwhelming, leaving them wondering if ending the marriage is the right choice. Deciding to divorce is never easy and it’s rar...

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29:27

The 5 Most Common (and Expensive) Divorce Mistakes

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/07/17

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're reaching to our back catalog to share one of the most popular episodes as Tracy and Debra take a quick summer break. We'll be back next week with brand new content!When people find out what we do, it's not unusual to hear “UGH, I wish I’d known you when I went through my divorce. I made so many mistakes.” In this episode, we’re reviewing the five common mistakes people make and talk about how a divorce coach helps client...

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29:43

Wishful Thinking Won't Build Your Divorce Coaching...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/07/10

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)We're back with one of our most requested topics - how to build a solo practice that can meet your financial goals. It's been almost 6 months since we challenged you to evaluate your marketing objectives in episode #87 titled "Make More in 2024; Revenue Resolutions You Can Keep" ... so how are you doing?Is your bank account going to be bursting the first month after you get certified? Absolutely not. And anyone who promises yo...

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30:00

Why the Court Doesn’t Want to Make Your Divorce...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/07/03

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply)In today's episode we’re talking about 2 big topics: First, the fact that most judges in the family court system don’t want to make decisions for your family because they don’t have sufficient time or expertise to feel confident. And second, you likely don’t want them making these decisions for your family because they don’t have sufficient time or expertise.In most states, family court judges reach the bench through election ...

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32:41

Communication Is a Double-Edged Sword in Conflict

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2024/06/26

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowHave you heard the saying, "A word can start a war, but a conversation can bring peace"? We adore this saying because it encapsulates a universal truth about the power of communication in both escalating and resolving conflicts. Communication is basically a double-edged sword; it can both spark conflict and yet serve as a means to resolve it. Understanding this duality is crucial in effectively managing and resolving conflicts. So today,...

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38:54

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Hire a Divorce Lawyer

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2024/06/19

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowWhen clients don’t feel good about their attorney, it makes a difficult process even harder and more complicated. So today, we thought it might be helpful to dive into when and how to go about hiring a legal professional so folks can find the right help and the right fit.Much to our dismay, it still seems that most people believe the first step should be to go out and hire a fierce divorce lawyer. We know you’re probably getting all kinds of advice from...

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33:48

The Right Divorce Help at the Right Price: Start with...

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2024/06/12

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowOur featured guest today, Heather Cary, is a trusted member of the DCA team and is an experienced Divorce and Co-Parenting Coach and Mediator who is dually certified as a DCA® Certified ADR Divorce Coach and a CDC® Certified Divorce Coach. She holds a Masters of Education, is certified as a New Ways For Families Co-Parent Coach, is trained as a Mediator, serves as a Parent Educator in her local area, and is a member of the Oregon Association of Collabor...

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27:35

The Problem With Positivity: Why Possibility Wins in...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/06/05

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowPositivity and possibility are two distinct approaches in personal development, divorce coaching, and conflict resolution, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. While positivity focuses on maintaining a positive outlook and minimizing negative emotions, possibility emphasizes exploring new opportunities and potential for growth. In today's episode, we pull from William Ury's new book "Possible: Surviving (and Thriving) in an Age of Conflict" to ta...

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25:21

Ditch the Woo-Woo Language and Start Talking Like an...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/05/29

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowTwo things the coaches in our community tell us they are thirsty for is more clients and more credibility. Today we want to talk about how using coach-y language creates a barrier to working with you for both potential clients and other divorce professionals. Divorce coaching is still a relatively new profession and is often mis-identified as a version of life coaching. This is an image that DCA is actively fighting against. It’s one of the reasons...

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31:03

Would You Rather Mediate with a Bear or a Narcissist?

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/05/22

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowHave you seen this viral question going around the internet where people are asking women if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a bear or a man? It was intended to spark discussion about violence against women and the responses have been both overwhelming and insightful. This whole conversation has made us wonder how people would answer if we ask them if they would rather mediate with a bear or a narcissist?Today we're tackling the fear s...

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26:45

Top Ten Divorce Expectations That Clash With Reality

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2024/05/15

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowEver hear the expression "Expectations are just planned resentments”? When our expectations aren't met, we feel like what we got less than we deserved, which leads to disappointment and builds to resentment which increases cost, conflict, and stress in divorce.Whether the source is tv and movies, social media, or family and friends, people can tend to enter into divorce with some preconceived notions about how it works or how things will go. They may ha...

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27:14

Post Traumatic Spouse Disorder: How Trauma Impacts...

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2024/05/08

Thoughts About This Episode? Text Us NowIt’s well known that divorce can be one of the most stressful life events our clients will experience. And we’ve talked extensively about how fear escalates cost and conflict. But there’s a secret ingredient that can make the process even more difficult and more expensive … and that’s trauma. Today we are going to give you some insight into working with clients experiencing PTSD or post traumatic spouse disorder. No, that’s not a real DSM diagnosis, but...

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27:58

Navigating Conflict: The Surprising Benefits of...

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2024/05/01

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28:43

How Much Will My Divorce (Really) Cost?

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2024/04/24

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26:34

Moving From Victim Mentality to Resilience

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2024/04/17

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