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Honest, expert-backed conversations about divorce, co-parenting, and moving forward.
Hosted by professional mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, Dirty Laundry dives into the real questions women ask when navigating separation, custody battles, toxic relationships, and dating again. This is your safe space to learn, reflect, and take back control — no shame, no sugarcoating.
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Send us a text Alex and Amanda sit down this week to discuss all things transitions. We see it every day, not just in divorce, but the real question is how can we help our kids with these transitions? Transitions for kids can look like: going to a new school, a new home, maybe even a new neighbourhood. It could also look like going to summer camp for the first time, to a first sleepover, taking transit or walking to and from school alone. Transitions for children of divorce, however, ...
Send us a text This week's episode is all about Amanda and Alex; who they are, why they got into this biz in the first place (I mean let's be honest, no child thinks "when I grow up I want to help people divorce!"), how they operate their practice, and, best of all, how they work together! Also, they are officially changing their job titles from Divorce Mediators to Divorce Planners ;) If you've been considering working with either of the hosts, you may want to consider working with both! ...
Send us a text This week Amanda and Alex sit down with Author, Speaker and Life Coach, Shannon Talbot. Currently promoting her book, Breaking Free: Stop Holding Back, Start Being You, Shannon shares stories about her own struggles starting a family, balancing work and life and ultimately quitting her career in finance in order to follow her passions. Her book is incredibly user friendly, pairing anecdotes with worksheets, so you can get immediate answers and support for all your major questi...
Send us a text Tune in to hear special guest and comedienne, Michele Traina, as she shares her journey from divorce to the stage. Michele brings her uncensored stories about dating after divorce, to the DL and shares how her real life anecdotes in her show are not always beloved by her significant others. Plus, stick around til the end when Michele turns the table on your favourite podcast hosts and gets them to air out a little dirty laundry of their own! Disclaimer: The views and opinio...
Send us a text This week we have the author of the much anticipated rom com novel The Work Boyfriend in the Dirty Laundry studio! The ladies sit down with Deanna McFadden, a.k.a. Rebecca Mardon, to talk all about those not-so-appropriate work relationships. Just how “harmless” is a work boyfriend anyway? Tune in to find out! Also don’t forget to grab your copy of The Work Boyfriend here! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and ...
Send us a text This week the team is bringing you a heavy, but incredibly important, episode: Coercive Control with Behavioural Scientist, expert Trish Guise. Trish arms listeners with what red flags we should be looking out for early in relationships, as well as how this type of abuse can present both in your marriage and in your divorce. Amanda and Alex ask the hard hitting questions on everyone's mind: how does this type of abuse affect the kids? Please note that references are made to...
Send us a text Who gets to keep the embryo after divorce? Does the child that came to be due to sperm or egg donation have a stake in your estate when you die? Why do people come to Canada looking for a surrogate? For the answers to these and oh so much more, tune in to this week's episode when the A team sit down with fertility lawyer Tracy Bannier - you do not want to miss this! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect t...
Send us a text All those awkward questions you've been dying to have answered? The A team is hooking you up on this week's episode as we talk threesomes, finding out your partner is gay, sexless marriages and more. It’s a juicy one! Taken straight out of the DL Community, the gals are delivering the answers, uncomfortable as they may be, because you're not alone. These were some of Dirty Laundry's most common questions and we are here for it. Disclaimer: The views and...
Send us a text Curious about blended families, step kids/parents, co-parenting dynamics and general chaos of life with multiple kids with multiple parents? Then you'll love this conversation with The Women's Collective founder Maria Saputo. Not only is Maria an incredible boss and entrepreneur, she is also a divorced mom of two, and newly engaged! Maria and her partner are raising 5 kids from 4 different homes and doing it all with a smile and a hope for the rest of us. Tune in for a...
Send us a text This week's episode is a bit controversial as we are seeing the family courts shifting from a 50/50 parenting default to looking at what is truly in the best interest of the children. As mediators, Alex and Amanda are always putting the interest of the child at the forefront, and really, working for the family unit as a whole... but can the same thing be said about the courts? Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessaril...
Send us a text Another spectacular conversation on the DL! This week, A+A sit down with Rabbi Meir of the Yorkville Jewish Centre to talk about relationships, marriage and, of course, divorce! Coming from Vancouver BC for schooling, Rabbi Meir fell in love with Toronto! After studying in both NYC and Israel, then travelling the world for rabbinic work, he returned to Toronto to found the YJC and settle down with his wife and two children. Remember, if you'd rather watch this episode...
Send us a text Buckle up DL listeners, this is a goody! The A team sits down with Kate Anthony to discuss the PATRIARCHY (aka Alex's favourite topic)! More specifically, how marriage really only functions on the back of women. Kate's new book: The D Word, is the quintessential survival guide to educate, empower, and encourage women who are struggling to decide if they should stay in or leave their marriages. Did you know we are on YouTube? If you prefer to enjoy our content that way, don...
Send us a text On today's episode, the A team chats with Melissa Kalil, a living example of when life hands you a divorce, make a career out of it! Melissa is a coach, a single mom, an entrepreneur and an inspiration. She uses her lived experience to support her clients going through separation and divorce, and is in constant pursuit of personal and professional growth. Enjoy this incredible conversation and don't forget to reach out if you want to join the DL Community! Disclaimer: The vie...
Send us a text Welcome back to the DL! After a much needed rest over the holidays, the A team is back with another fabulous episode. Just in time for new years resolutions, today's guest will leave you with brilliant tips on how to manage your money, best ways to invest, and what saving for retirement really looks like. If you are managing a post-divorce lump sum, or learning how to navigate managing your finances alone for the first time, Michelle Robertson of Ms. Money and Math has the in...
Send us a text Calling all dog lovers! Even if you're not getting a divorce, we guarantee you'll learn something from this episode. This week Alex and Amanda sit down with the brilliant and compassionate Karis Nafte of Who Keeps the Dog. Karis is a certified pet mediator who got her start in the animal world as a certified dog behavioural expert and is therefore able to advise her clients on the best strategies during divorce for their four legged family members. Disclaimer: The views ...
Send us a text This week Michael Coristine is back! Mike chats all things social media and divorce. Think posting pics of a night out might be harmless? Think again. Before you air out your Dirty Laundry on Facebook or Instagram, you’re going to want have a listen to this episode! What’s more, we are thrilled to announce that Mike has officially joined the DL fam as our very own in-house Counsel. Got legal questions? Mike’s got the answers. There is still time to email...
Send us a text The A Team is back with an intimate and informative conversation around how best to survive the "most wonderful time of the year". Alex and Amanda know that it is not always a happy time, especially for those newly single and navigating the holidays on their own, so tune in for tips and tricks for both the emotional side of things, as well as the logistical side. And remember, if you need a little help, you can always reach out to the gals on Instagram or via email. Speakin...
Send us a text We have a friend in the house! This week the gals sit down with Alex's longtime friend and colleague, Jodi McBurney, who spills all the tea on her divorce and life after the fact. Jodi shares incredible advice, as well as some of the hardships she had to endure when exiting her marriage - being the first "failed" relationship in her friend group, battling outside stigma, and never becoming a mom are just some of the topics we get into. Grab your favourite beverage and come a...
Send us a text DL listeners are in for a treat when fellow podcaster, comedienne, and all-round badass, Andrea Rappaport visits the DL. Co-host of the incredibly popular How-Not-To-Suck-At-Divorce podcast, Andrea gets personal with Amanda and Alex as she shares her journey through divorce. You'll laugh, you'll cry - heck it's divorce! Also, learn about Andrea's upcoming collab with Breethe App and how it can support you through your own divorce. Enjoy this week's episode and don't f...
Send us a text Guess who's back! This week Alex and Amanda chat with their colleagues, Helen Yack and Gabbi Silverberg from RiseUp Counselling! All four women speak candidly about their personal experiences with Divorce and the impacts on the next gen - spoiler, your kids will be fine! Helen and Gabbi take us inside the minds of children whose parents are going through divorce; how they make sense of their situations, and some dos and don’ts for parents during this time. Whethe...
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