The Divorced Dadvocate: Divorce Support For Dads
The Divorced Dadvocate: Divorce Support For Dads is a weekly podcast designed specifically for fathers navigating divorce. It addresses the unique challenges men face and offers practical guidance, emotional support, and real-life insights to help dads survive — and ultimately thrive — during and after divorce.
Each episode combines honest conversation, personal stories, and action-oriented advice to help listeners rebuild confidence, create healthy co-parenting strategies, manage finances, navigate court complexities, and heal emotionally. Since launching in 2020, the show has become a trusted resource and supportive community for divorced and divorcing dads.
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DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to inform, not influence. It is not a substitute for professional care or advice by a qualified professional. The host, as well as guests who speak on this podcast, express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions, and The Divorced Dadvocate podcast & website neither endorses nor opposes any particular views discussed here.
Episodes
270 episodes
269 - Don't Leave Money on the Table When Your Marriage Ends
Financial expert Tammy Guns delivers a masterclass in divorce finances, revealing why proper planning can save you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars during one of life's most challenging transitions.Tammy's website: https://d...
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Season 6
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Episode 269
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268 - What Happens When Child Support Stops Coming?
Ever wondered what happens when child support or alimony payments suddenly stop because of circumstances beyond anyone's control? Ron Platt has created the solution that divorce attorneys, judges, and families have needed for decades.Ron...
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Season 6
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Episode 268
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267 - Saving Your Home: Mortgage Assumptions After Divorce
Mortgage assumptions after divorce could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars, yet most attorneys and divorcing homeowners don't understand how to make them work. In this eye-opening conversation, Certified Divorce Lending Professional Kar...
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Season 6
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Episode 267
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266 - Breaking the Cycle of Alienation: A Father's Guide to Reconnection
The silent epidemic of parental alienation devastates countless families each year, yet remains poorly understood even by many family court professionals. In this powerful episode, we're joined by Charlie McCready, a coach who helps parents nav...
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Season 6
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Episode 266
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265 - Funding Fathers: A New Foundation for Divorced Dads
We're launching the Foundation for Fathers, and it's going to transform how we support dads navigating divorce. This nonprofit will provide free and low-cost resources, support groups, workshops, and legal education to fathers facing custody ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 265
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264 - Lawyers Optional: The Untold Truth About Self-Representation
Ben Schooley, founder of The Pro Se Coach, pulls back the curtain on self-representation in divorce court, revealing insights from his journey through both an amicable split and a brutal four-year legal battle. His candid discussion transforms ...
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Season 6
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Episode 263
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263 - How Smart Surveillance Is Impacting Divorce and Custody Cases
The technological landscape of divorce has changed dramatically with the rise of smart home devices and surveillance technology. What happens when your Ring doorbell captures crucial evidence for your custody case? Or when your ex uses recordin...
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Season 6
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Episode 263
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262 - Practical Advice: Control Divorce Chaos With Block Scheduling
Feeling overwhelmed by the competing demands of post-divorce life? You're not alone. In this practical episode, I reveal the game-changing system that transformed my ability to juggle single parenting, career responsibilities, and personal well...
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Season 6
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Episode 262
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261 - Mediation Mastery: The Art of Peaceful Divorce
Imagine ending your marriage without destroying your family. That's the promise of divorce mediation when done right, and few know this process better than Joe Dillon.Having watched his parents' bitter litigation end with the last time h...
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Season 6
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Episode 261
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260 - The State of Dads: 5th Anniversary Episode
What's the true state of fatherhood in America today? In this milestone 260th episode, Jude assembles a powerful panel of experts to discuss the realities facing modern dads—especially those navigating divorce and family court challenges.
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Season 5
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Episode 260
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259 - Why Asking for Help Is Your Greatest Strength
Divorce can feel like a storm that rolls in fast—no forecast, no shelter, no time to prepare. One day, you're a husband, a full-time father, a provider with a plan. The next, you’re staring at an empty home, a fractured schedule with your kids,...
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Season 5
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Episode 259
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258 - REPLAY: Creating Effective Parenting Plans During Divorce
Divorced dads: Are you navigating the complex world of parenting plans? From holiday schedules to transportation logistics, our latest episode covers the essential components you need to address. Don't leave your custody arrangement to chance.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 258
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257 - "Stay Strong" - What That Really Means for Divorced and Divorcing Dads
When I tell a dad going through divorce to stay strong, I’m not throwing him a vague motivational cliché. I’m giving him a call to arms—a reminder of what strength looks like when your world is cracking open, when your identity as a fa...
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Season 5
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Episode 257
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256 - Money Matters: Rebuilding Financial Stability After Divorce
Divorce isn't just emotionally draining—it's a complete financial reset. From supporting two households on the same income to rebuilding credit, the challenges are real. Check out the latest episode on navigating financial strain during divorce...
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Season 5
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Episode 256
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255 - REPLAY: Why Every Dad Needs a Coach
Feeling overwhelmed by divorce? You're not alone. The journey through divorce as a dad presents unique challenges that can leave even the most confident men feeling lost and uncertain about the future.Divorce coaching has emerged as a c...
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Season 5
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Episode 255
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254 - The Hidden Battle: How Feminism Undermines Co-Parenting
Modern feminism has moved far beyond equality. Today, it’s about control — and nowhere is that more obvious than in the aftermath of divorce. In custody courts, in legal systems, and in the culture itself, divorced fathers are being systematica...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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253 - Should You Welcome a Parental Coordinator or Decision Maker (PC/DM)?
If you're a divorced or divorcing dad, the idea of a "parental coordinator" (PC) or "decision maker" (DM) might feel like another loss of control. Courts sometimes assign one when parents are high-conflict or consistently stuck on big issues. I...
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Season 5
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Episode 253
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252 - REPLAY: Love Hacks: Building Life-Giving Relationships
Jude is joined by the author of Love Hacks: Ten Skills For Making Your Relationships More Life Giving and pastor of Restoration Church in Denver, CO, Ron Johnson. They discuss how divorced dads can have a healthier relationship after divorce by...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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251 - The Art of Losing Control
Divorce can feel like your life is spinning out of control—and in many ways, it is. You’re not just splitting up a relationship. You’re restructuring your family, finances, home life, and daily routines. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos,...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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250 - How Divorced Dads Can Communicate More Effectively With Their Attorney
If you're a divorced dad navigating custody or support issues, your attorney is one of your most important allies. But they’re not a mind reader. To get the best possible results, you need to communicate clearly, efficiently, and with purpose.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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249 - Dating as a Divorced Dad: Finding the Right Woman
Dating after divorce is a different game, especially when you're a father. You have more at stake than just your personal happiness—you need to think about how a new relationship will impact your children, your stability, and your future. The w...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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248 - Dear Divorced Dad: You Don't Have To Be Perfect
Divorce is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. It’s a process that shakes the very foundation of your life, leaving you to navigate a storm of emotions, legal complexities, financial strains, and, most importantly, your relationship with your ch...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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247 - Dad’s Law School: A Father’s Guide To Legal Survival
David Pissarro, attorney and founder of Union of Dads, shares powerful insights on navigating custody battles, challenging family court biases, and fighting for father's rights. Through his 26 years of legal experience and personal advocacy, Da...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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246 - Divorced Dad Décor: How Environment Affects Healing After Divorce
Creating a stable, welcoming environment after divorce isn't just about interior design—it's about healing, comfort, and establishing a foundation for your family's new chapter. When children shuttle between homes, the spaces they inhabit profo...
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Season 5
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Episode 246
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245 - The Unique Role of Fathers in Parenting: 6 Key Differences
In today's parenting landscape, we often hear about the importance of involved parents. But did you know that fathers bring a unique set of parenting skills to the table? In his book "The Boy Crisis," Dr. Warren Farrell explores how dads parent...
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Season 5
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Episode 245
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