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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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35:28

Breaking the Cycle: How Confirmation Bias Keeps...

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2025/10/15

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The loudest voice in divorce is often the one inside your head—the story that explains everything your ex does and why you’re “right.” We dig into how confirmation bias narrows your view, fuels conflict, and drains families, and we show a better path: shifting from case-building to problem-solving with tools you can use today. We start by naming how adversarial systems reward selective evidence and turn parents into opposing...

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34:20

Inside New Zealand’s FDR Shake-Up: Free Mediation,...

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2025/10/08

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What happens when a country makes mediation free for every separating family—but removes the preparation that makes it work? We dig into New Zealand’s bold FDR shift with Mediator and Divorce Coach Nikki Bould, unpacking the real-world impact of funding cuts, waitlists, and the shortage of child inclusion specialists. From the outside, “free” looks like progress; inside the system, parents are queued up, dysregulated, and oft...

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23:12

Fear-Driven Divorce: Unpacking Client Anxieties

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2025/10/01

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Ever wondered what's truly driving the most difficult divorce cases? Fear might be the hidden force behind excessive legal fees, ongoing conflicts, and harmful decisions that impact families for years to come. The fears inventory is a powerful but often overlooked tool in the divorce coach's arsenal. As divorce coaches, when we help clients identify and address their deepest concerns—about conflict, finances, and parenting—w...

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17:59

Brick by Brick: Divorce Lessons from the Three Little...

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2025/09/24

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What can a children's fairy tale possibly teach us about divorce? As it turns out, quite a lot. The story of the Three Little Pigs offers a surprisingly perfect framework for understanding how different approaches to divorce preparation yield dramatically different outcomes. Some clients rush through their divorce process, making quick, reactive decisions—building with "straw." They might retain the most aggressive attorney ...

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20:40

Waiting for Sorry: Moving Beyond Apologies in Divorce

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2025/09/17

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The weight of an unspoken "I'm sorry" can anchor someone in pain long after a marriage ends. This powerful episode explores why apologies matter so deeply in divorce, and more importantly, how to move forward when they never arrive. Divorce isn't just legal paperwork—it's an emotional rupture filled with pain and broken trust. An apology validates that pain, creating transformative moments where years of resentment can softe...

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32:41

When Drinking Concerns Meet Custody: The Soberlink...

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2025/09/10

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) When alcohol concerns collide with custody arrangements, families need more than good intentions—they need accountability. Laura Crossett joins the Divorce Coaches Academy podcast to reveal how Soberlink's remote alcohol monitoring system transforms high-conflict co-parenting situations into manageable, child-centered arrangements. Laura brings rare insight as both a recovery professional and former monitored client herself....

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24:25

The Unexpected Professionals Reshaping Divorce...

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2025/09/03

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce coaching isn't just for one type of professional anymore. What began as a niche service has evolved into a versatile skill set embraced by lawyers, mediators, paralegals, therapists, financial professionals, mortgage lenders, realtors and entrepreneurs—each using these powerful tools in unique ways. For attorneys, divorce coach certification addresses a critical gap in legal education. While law school prepares them ...

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24:31

Who's On My Side? Helping Clients Navigate Conflicts...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2025/08/27

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Feeling unheard or misunderstood by their divorce professionals can add another layer of stress to an already challenging process for our clients. What happens when their attorney seems dismissive or their forensic accountant isn't addressing their concerns? More importantly, how can you help your client effectively advocate for themselves without damaging these critical professional relationships? This episode tackles one o...

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24:48

Why Some Divorces Cost $3,000 and Others Cost $300,000

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2025/08/20

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Navigating the stormy waters of divorce conflict requires more than good intentions—it demands specific skills, awareness, and strategies. Tracy and Debra tackle this crucial topic that affects every divorcing couple at some point, revealing the true costs that extend far beyond legal fees. When people enter conflict during divorce, their nervous systems shift into survival mode. In this dysregulated state, rational decision...

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17:37

Clients, Credibility, and Cashflow: Real Talk About...

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2025/08/13

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Ready for some straight talk about building a divorce coaching practice? Forget the overnight success stories you've seen on social media. The path to a thriving practice follows a predictable pattern that requires patience, consistency, and strategic action. Tracy and Debra break down the four distinct phases every successful divorce coach navigates. The Foundation Phase (months 1-3) is all about behind-the-scenes work – es...

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25:40

Nesting Sounds Nice… But Does It Actually Work?

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2025/08/06

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) "Nesting" sounds like the perfect solution when parents divorce – children stay in the comfort of their family home while mom and dad are the ones who rotate in and out. But what happens when one parent returns to find empty refrigerators, piles of dirty laundry, and dust bunnies the size of a softball? Tracy and Debra discuss both the promises and the pitfalls of this increasingly popular custody option. We unpack the logis...

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30:58

When Empathy Becomes Too Heavy: Managing Compassion...

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2025/07/30

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Compassion fatigue silently affects countless divorce coaches—many don't even realize they're experiencing it until they're deep in burnout territory. Tracy and Debra tackle this critical topic by explaining how the very empathy that makes coaches effective can become their downfall without proper boundaries. The conversation dives into what compassion fatigue actually looks like in real coaching scenarios—that emotional exh...

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35:39

The Courts Can't Heal Heartbreak: It's an Inside Job

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2025/07/23

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The search for emotional justice can become an invisible prison for those navigating divorce. While completely understandable, this pursuit often keeps people tethered to pain long after legal proceedings conclude. Debra and Tracy dive deep into why clients become fixated on making their ex-partners acknowledge wrongdoing, apologize sincerely, or face consequences. They explore the neurological reality behind this pattern—ho...

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34:25

Your Next Client is Closer Than You Think: Building a...

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2025/07/16

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Cracking the code on client acquisition is perhaps the most common challenge facing divorce coaches at every stage of their careers. In this candid, strategy-packed episode, Debra and Tracy tackle the question they hear most frequently: "How do I find clients?" Drawing from years of experience building successful practices and mentoring coaches, they reveal seven powerful, field-tested strategies that go far beyond superficia...

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21:16

The Truth About Being "Trauma-Informed"

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2025/07/09

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What does it really mean to be "trauma-informed" as a divorce coach? Beyond the buzzword, there's a profound responsibility to understand how trauma impacts our clients without overstepping our professional boundaries. Tracy and Debra dive deep into this increasingly popular term, clarifying that being trauma-informed isn't about taking one class or having experienced trauma yourself. Rather, it's developing a working knowle...

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23:19

The Art of Saying Goodbye: Mastering Client Exit...

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2025/07/02

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Endings matter as much as beginnings in coaching relationships. Yet how many of us have let client relationships simply fade away without proper closure? In this deeply personal conversation, Tracy and Debra explore how thoughtfully designed "exit sessions" can transform the conclusion of coaching relationships from awkward goodbyes into powerful graduations that honor client growth. Tracy shares her proven "Five R's" framew...

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33:33

Thinking About Keeping the House? A Divorce Mortgage...

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2025/06/25

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Facing divorce and wondering what happens to your home? The decision to keep or sell the marital residence could be the most significant financial choice you make during your divorce—and getting it wrong might haunt you for years. Tami Wollensak, a divorce mortgage specialist with over 25 years of experience and certified divorce coach, pulls back the curtain on what really happens with mortgages during divorce. She reveals ...

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31:27

The Modern Divorce Ecosystem: What Can Happen When...

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2025/06/18

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) Divorce isn't just about legal paperwork and court proceedings—it's a deeply human journey that transforms families forever. What's often missing from traditional divorce approaches is acknowledgment of the emotional landscape, communication challenges, and the complex human dynamics that determine whether a family heals or fractures during separation. The "modern divorce ecosystem" is evolving rapidly as families seek alter...

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22:02

What Makes a Divorce Coaching Program Worth Your...

Divorce Coaches Academy ·

2025/06/11

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) What truly sets one divorce coach training program apart from others? If you're exploring divorce coaching as a new career or looking to expand your professional toolkit, this crucial question deserves a thoughtful answer. Divorce Coaches Academy stands out because our curriculum is built by active practitioners, not theorists. As working divorce coaches and mediators, we've designed training that directly reflects wha...

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29:14

Beyond AI: The Irreplaceable Value of Human...

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2025/06/04

Send Us a Message (include your contact info if you'd like a reply) The irreplaceable human element of divorce coaching remains vital in an increasingly AI-driven world, with experienced coaches providing emotional intelligence and authentic connection that technology cannot replicate. We explore why artificial intelligence tools can supplement but never substitute the nuanced support, personalized guidance, and trauma-informed approaches that human coaches offer during life's most challengin...

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