The Jewish Divorce Project Podcast

The Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 77: Hello Divorce with Erin Levine

This week, Noam and Leeron sit down with Erin Levin, founder and CEO of Hello Divorce, and talk about the process of getting divorced and having a team behind you. 

Erin Levine is not your typical attorney. With over a decade of experience in litigating complex family matters, she saw the need for a kinder, easier and more affordable pathway out of marriage. To achieve this, Erin set out to revolutionize the broken divorce system and founded Hello Divorce, a venture capital backed, tech-enabled platform, that blends compassionate support with cutting edge technology, making it easier for spouses to navigate legal logistics and financial hurdles with less stress and mess. 

Erin’s innovative approach to the divorce process has earned her media mentions and recognition from the legal industry and beyond, with recent features in Vice, Forbes, Above the Law, Bloomberg and TechCrunch. Ultimately, Erin is on a mission to help separating couples empower a better life ahead and has helped thousands of Americans successfully reorganize their lives and families through a framework that levels the playing field between spouses so they can sort things out fairly, avoid missteps and reimagine their next (best) chapter.

Topics we cover with Erin:
1. How to keep your divorce as amiable as possible even when you don't fully trust your spouse. 
2. How to maximize your best outcome without ramping up conflict or legal fees.
3. What is online divorce? Pros and cons.
4. What is Hello Divorce? How does it work?
5. Who is it best suited for?
6. We could discuss a roadmap for your divorce, start to finish, and how to cut down on stress, mess, fees and conflict. 

The Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 76: Who Gets the Community in the Divorce and how to be supportive? With Lauren Zaslansky Conner

This week, Leeron braved her first experience hosting on her own and covered for Noam as he was under the weather. After talking about her nerves, she welcomed our guest Lauren Zaslansky Conner. Lauren was a past Board President at Burbank Temple Emanu El where Leeron worked as the Preschool Director. She shares her experience as a community leader when a congregant or employee goes through a divorce as well as how the kids are involved. Lauren opened up about her experience as a child of divorce and her observation of how her mother’s social life changed as a single mom. These observations have provided a level of compassion Lauren has when helping her friends or community members going through divorce. There are some great nuggets of information here for synagogue leaders on how to support their community.

The Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 75: All the Shit You Have Do Alone

Noam and Leeron are back at it after a restful break. Noam catches Leeron up how his son's bar mitzvah went. They discuss important details leading up to the bar mitzvah that no one saw coming, and everything gained from the hard work put into co-parenting during a stressful time. 

But the meat and bones of the conversation this week centers around all the shit you have to do alone in divorce-land. We talk about major projects, and how the little things can be triggering when you're emotionally and physically drained. Yes, doing difficult things alone sucks. But it may also be one of those things that helps you unfold your powers to become a better version of yourself.

The Jewish Divorce Podcast - Ep 74: The D-Word w/ Kate Anthony

On our season finale Noam and Leeron sit down to talk with Kate Anthony, coach and author of the new book, The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage. To give you an idea of the conversation, here are the questions we addressed with Kate: What do you think is the very first thing women need to look at when trying to make this decision? Why are women so unhappy in their marriages? Do men and women experience divorce in different ways? What are the factors that impact the quality of our marriage? Join us for a passionate conversation about a major life choice.

 

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 is certified as a Domestic Violence Advocate, a Co-Parenting Specialist, and a High Conflict Divorce Coach.

 

Contact Info:
Instagram @thedivorcesurvivalguide
Facebook @YourDivorceSurvivalGuide
tiktok.com @thedivorcesurvivalguide, 
Website: Kateanthony.com

The Jewish Divorce Project- Ep: 73 - Estate Planning with Alexis Langer Law

Noam and Leeron check in out the Hanukkah festivities and bar mitzvah planning. We also get to know Alexis Langer as she drops knowledge on us about estate planning. Think communication in divorce is tough as it is? Imagine if you had to have more conversations with your ex about stuff that got you really upset, like money or property. Alexis tells us why it's important to get our estates in order before and after divorce.

 

Alexis Bio: Alexis Langer is an estate planning attorney and owner of the Law Office of Alexis M. Langer in Los Angeles. Alexis focuses on creating plans that actually work to keep families out of court AND conflict when the unthinkable happens. She supports individuals, families and business owners through her comprehensive and heart-centered approach to help protect what is most important to them.  When she is not guiding her clients on their estate matters, she enjoys time with her family and is the proud mom of her 5 year old daughter, Mira. 

Contact Info:
www.alexislangerlaw.com
Instagram /Facebook @langerlaw 

The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 72: Are You A Good Co-Parent w/ Tamar Burris Co-Parenting Coach

Tamar Burris is back and generous with her time and wisdom. Tamar is a friend of the JDP and sits down with Leeron and Noam to talk about what really makes one a good co-parent. Tamar lays out guidelines for how to be a productive co-parent; and how to communicate effectively when you want to send the right message to your ex at an important time.

 

The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 71: Getting Real About Divorce While Talking Real Estate with Shani Sabban

After a conversation stuffed with wisdom about parenting during the holidays, Noam and Leeron meet Shani Sabban. Shani is a resilient 39-year-old single mom of two amazing girls, and a seasoned full-time real estate agent. Beyond her expertise in the world of property, Shani has emerged as a guiding light for couples navigating the tumultuous journey of divorce.

As a divorcee herself, Shani draws on her personal experience to offer a unique perspective and empathetic ear to those going through similar challenges. Through her own journey, she discovered the strength to rebuild her life and create a nurturing environment for her daughters. Her compassionate approach is rooted in honesty, patience, and neutrality, making her a trusted ally for anyone seeking professional real estate guidance during this transformative period. You can find Shani on social media at Shani4homes on IG / Shani Sabban on FB

The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 70: Addiction, Recovery, and Facing Your Demons in Divorce w/ Nace Neubauer

Noam and Leeron are joined by Nathaniel “Nace” Neubauer, an "average" divorced Jewish guy who has been through a lot. Nace takes us though his journey with addiction and divorce- 2 of them actually. Nace shares his wisdom for personal growth, resilience, and success despite the challenges that come our way. Looking for a caterer check out www.contemporarycatering.com

The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 69: Tons of Guilt and Some Regret

Leeron and Noam get to know each other better over a frank and friendly conversation. We start by celebrating Noam's birthday, and then try to hold it together as Leeron celebrates the Universe. Eventually we make our way to a sincere discussion about guilt and regret in divorce-life. Sometimes it feels like the guilt it everywhere; this sense that we're out of alignment with a larger moral code. That can be a terrible weight to carry around. And as we discuss, at times that weight can motivate us to try harder in the future. But if guilt is paralyzing you, its worth doing something about it. Listen to find out!

The Jewish Divorce Project - Ep 68: Mistakes, Mistakes, Mistakes!

Leeron and Noam sit down for a frank conversation about tough circumstances and mistakes they've made in divorce-land. Noam opens the show by talking about how he couldn't put his dog of 14 years down. And eventually we brighten the show by discussing mistakes we made in the divorce process, dating after divorce, and now in as residents in divorce. But we also talk about what we've learned and grown from those mistakes.