Appreciation is an underutilized, yet hugely valuable, ingredient in successful relationships. Many of us take a major blow to our self-esteem when we divorce. Practicing appreciation of ourselves and others can help heal our wounded hearts. Part 1 covered how appreciation is like a fertilizer that can help relationships grow and strengthen. Expressing verbal and […]

Is there anything more mysterious in the world than the formula to having a successful romantic relationship? As a divorced woman, I now marvel at those who are able to create passionate, loving, long-term relationships. From my studies with books and the school of hard knocks, I believe that one of the most important ingredients […]

It’s been a busy last five weeks, with me being on the road for about three of those weeks in Florida and California (twice). My travels took me to Orlando first, where I attended a great workshop by T. Harv Eker’s Peak Potentials that was all about different kinds of passive business income strategies. Peak […]

Blended families are becoming more and more the norm. One in three Americans is a member of a blended family. I’m sure Canada’s statistics are very similar. Looking at my own family of four, 75% of my family is blended because my children have step-siblings. Bringing divorced parents together for special events, like graduations, weddings […]

Thought you’d want to know about one of my latest projects. You can now listen to helpful tips and strategies from me on how to Thrive After Divorce when you subscribe to my new free podcast, The Divorce 101 Show. You can listen in your Web browser, or if you’re often on the run, easily download to […]

I am SOO excited! I’ve just launched a 3 minute movie on the THRIVE Principles. Judging from the huge, positive response, it seems to have struck a chord with many of you! I don’t want to give the plot away, so why not go and check it out for yourself? Many of you have already […]

A new study by Statistics Canada shows that men are more likely to suffer depression than women in the two years after a marriage or common-law relationship breaks up. The longitudinal data from the National Population Health Survey showed that men, aged 20-64, were 6 times more likely to report an episode of depression than […]

ABC is airing a new reality TV show, called the Ex-Wives Club, starting May 28. Hosted by Marla Maples, Shar Jackson and Angie Everhart, the show takes separated and divorced men and women on a journey to rebuild their self-esteem and their lives. The series features my mentor, Debbie Ford, as she coaches these individuals […]

Divorce can definitely bring out the worst in people. Often adults will revert to behavior worthy of the school yard bully. Witness the recent public outing of actor Alec Baldwin, who unleashed the fury of his anger and despair of his divorce at his 11-year old daughter. Baldwin has been embroiled in a messy divorce […]

I had the pleasure and privilege this past weekend of meeting world-renowned motivational speaker and author, Les Brown (you can learn more about him by visiting www.lesbrown.com). I was in Los Angeles at a workshop on how to be a powerful trainer and we had the joy to work with this incredible man. That’s me […]