Better Than Bitter™ Divorce Podcast

Better Than Bitter™ Divorce Podcast
Podcast Description
Is your divorce filling you with fear? Fear of the unknown, of financial stability, of loneliness, of how this will impact your children? Divorce can feel overwhelming and isolating, leaving you stuck in resentment. But what if you could take off the fighting gloves and commit to an amicable path forward?
Welcome to Better Than Bitter™, the podcast that champions amicable divorce. Hosted by Divorce Success Coach Tania Leichliter—creator of the 5 Step Gameplan Course—this podcast empowers you to embrace an "I CAN" attitude for a brighter future. Through powerful interviews with adult children of amicable divorces, bonus parents finding connection in blended families, and divorced individuals who share their success in choosing an amicable path, you’ll leave each episode feeling, “I've Got This!”
Alongside these inspiring stories, bonus episodes cover key topics like mindset management, understanding the divorce process, grief, fear, and practical tools for moving forward. Better Than Bitter™ offers the insights and strategies you need to process your emotional divorce and prepare for alternative dispute resolution—to save on legal fees, protect your children from emotional fallout, and build a fulfilling life beyond bitterness. Tune in each week! It’s time to take control of your divorce and reclaim your future by divorcing amicably.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes related to amicable divorce, emotional healing, and effective co-parenting. Episodes discuss topics such as redefining holidays during divorce, managing post-divorce relationships, and overcoming challenges faced when divorcing a narcissist, with guests sharing personal stories and practical advice to foster healthy family dynamics.

Is your divorce filling you with fear? Fear of the unknown, of financial stability, of loneliness, of how this will impact your children? Divorce can feel overwhelming and isolating, leaving you stuck in resentment. But what if you could take off the fighting gloves and commit to an amicable path forward?
Welcome to Better Than Bitter™, the podcast that champions amicable divorce. Hosted by Divorce Success Coach Tania Leichliter—creator of the 5 Step Gameplan Course—this podcast empowers you to embrace an “I CAN” attitude for a brighter future. Through powerful interviews with adult children of amicable divorces, bonus parents finding connection in blended families, and divorced individuals who share their success in choosing an amicable path, you’ll leave each episode feeling, “I’ve Got This!”
Alongside these inspiring stories, bonus episodes cover key topics like mindset management, understanding the divorce process, grief, fear, and practical tools for moving forward. Better Than Bitter™ offers the insights and strategies you need to process your emotional divorce and prepare for alternative dispute resolution—to save on legal fees, protect your children from emotional fallout, and build a fulfilling life beyond bitterness. Tune in each week! It’s time to take control of your divorce and reclaim your future by divorcing amicably.
Episode 42: How To Communicate To Get What You Want In Divorce
Summary
In this episode of the Better Than Bitter Divorce Podcast, host Tania Leichliter discusses the essential communication strategies for achieving an amicable divorce. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, compassion, mindfulness, and assertiveness in navigating the emotional challenges of divorce and co-parenting. Tania provides practical techniques for effective negotiation and conflict resolution, encouraging listeners to focus on solutions rather than problems. The episode also includes role-playing scenarios to help listeners practice these communication skills in real-life situations.
Takeaways
- You can’t control the other person, only your reactions.
- Being an asshole is counterproductive in negotiations.
- Vulnerability can lead to better communication outcomes.
- Self-compassion is crucial during the divorce process.
- Understanding the ‘why’ behind requests is essential.
- Focus on solutions, not problems, during mediation.
- Appreciation can foster a more cooperative environment.
- Setting rules for mediation is important for effective communication.
- Role-playing can help practice communication techniques.
- Emotional awareness is key to managing conflict.
Titles
Mastering Communication for an Amicable Divorce
Navigating Divorce: The Power of Vulnerability
Sound Bites
“You can’t control the other person.”
“The why is a really important question.”
“You want to feel appreciated too.”
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Divorce Communication
11:43 The Power of Vulnerability
20:52 Compassion and Understanding in Negotiation
24:55 Mindfulness and Assertiveness
30:57 Introduction to Amicable Divorce
32:26 Resources for Support and Growth
Keywords
amicable divorce, communication, co-parenting, negotiation, mindfulness, vulnerability, compassion, assertiveness, appreciation, mediation+
On our website you’ll find details and additional information on our 5-Step Gameplan multimedia course, our different types of coaching methods, monthly memberships, events and retreats, and a whole lot more. Plus, we’ve got a ton of free resources, like our monthly newsletter, our private Facebook group, our Instagram channel, and a library of articles and free webinars to help you along the way. When you go to our website, you’ll be able to schedule a free 45-minute breakthrough call. Remember, we’re here to help you reach an amicable resolution. Find your courage and believe in your brighter future because you know what? It is possible.
At Better Than Bitter™, we measure success by what we give and not by what we get. So, let’s change the divorce dialogue together. It’s time to be better than bitter.
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