Episode 13: What Is Divorce Mediation with Joelle Perez
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
Release Date: 05/19/2025
Episode 17: What is a Divorce Coach?
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
And we're back with a new episosde of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast! This episode probably should have been the first one I ever did. I realized that often when I'm meeting with potential new clients or talking to people online, they aren't really sure what a divorce coach is. In this episode I break down that question and I address some of the most common other ones I receive. What's the difference between divorce coaching and therapy? Why should I spend money on another professional when divorce is already expensive? Do you just advocate for everyone to get...
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Episode 16: Legal Insight into Divorce with Renee Bauer
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
In this episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast, Tamar is joined by attorney and author Renee Bauer. Renee has been a divorce attorney for 20 years. She is the founder and managing attorney of Happy Even After Family Law in Connecticut. Renee is also an international speaker, author of 4 books – Divorce in Connecticut, The Ultimate Guide to Solo and Small Firm Success, the children’s book Percy’s Imperfectly Perfect Family, and her most recent, She Who Wins. Renee hosts the annual She Who Wins Summit, a live event created to inspire, motivate and...
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Episode 15: Protecting Kids Through Divorce with Jill Kaufman
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
Welcome back to New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast! I am thrilled to welcome Jill Kaufman to the show for this episode. Jill is a divorce coach, therapist, mediator, and co-parenting expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, Jill made it her life's mission to help others not have it so tough. Her book, online course, and her transformational coaching program help parents navigate the overwhelming process of divorce so that they have less stress, more confidence and a greater sense of peace. In this episode we address: The idea of "staying for the...
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Episode 14: We're Done Using the Word "Homewrecker"
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
A few weeks ago, Tamar came across an instagram post in which a woman sent a Venmo request to the woman who had an affair with her husband. In the memo, she explained that since this woman played a role in her divorce, the other woman should at least contribute to it financially. She hashtagged the memo with "homewrecker" This got Tamar thinking about accountability and who is actually responsible for the end of a marriage. Spoiler alert: it's not the woman who didn't take vows. In this episode, Tamar: Breaks down the misogyny behind the concept of the homewrecker and why we need...
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Episode 13: What Is Divorce Mediation with Joelle Perez
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
I am so excited to welcome Joelle Perez to the podcast to discuss mediation and why it's such a great option for people looking to end their marriages. Joelle Perez is a compassionate and experienced divorce mediation attorney who serves as a neutral third party, helping clients reach mutually agreeable settlements with dignity and respect. Her mediation style is rooted in creating a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes the emotional and financial well-being of both spouses—and their children. Having personally navigated divorce mediation, Joelle brings a unique and...
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Episode 12: Two Divorce Coaches Talk About "Four Seasons"
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
On this week's installment of the New Beginning's podcast, Tamar welcomes Nanette Murphy to talk about Netflix's new show, Four Seasons. A remake of a 1981 film of the same name, Four Seasons follows three couples in their 50s, all best friends since college, through one year of their lives -- as one of them decides he's ready to end his marriage and start a new chapter. Tamar is thrilled to be joined by Nanette Murphy to unpack these characters and their stories. Nanette Murphy is a dedicated Divorce and Life Reinvention Coach for women over 40, who understands the...
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Episode 11: Tackling Financial Anxiety Around Divorce with Leah Hadley, CDFA, AFC
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Leah Hadley onto the podcast! Leah Hadley will tell you she's no stranger to financial challenges. She became an adoptive parent to three overnight, got divorced, and built her business from the ground up, to name a few. These were times when careful financial planning was critical to her peace of mind. Now an award-winning financial planner, sought-after speaker, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Leah is the founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions as well as the...
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Episode 10: Can Marriage Survive After Infidelity?
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
Hi all, Welcome back! In this episode, I'm exploring the question of whether marriages can survive after there's been infidelity. I'm not simply answering the question, because the answer is easy. We *can* do anything. But looking at the why of it all is far more interesting and important if you're considering staying married to a person who has betrayed you in this way. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. Find me on or on my .
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Episode 9: The Trajectory of Friendships
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
We're back! After a summer hiatus that lasted through much of the fall, I'm thrilled to be back with a new episode of New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast. In this episode, I am looking at the natural trajectory of relationships and exploring how the commitment to a marriage impacts that natural course. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen. Please come find me on or email me at . If you're interested in booking a free 20 min discovery call to learn more about divorce coaching, visit my website here: .
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Episode 8: Getting Financial Clarity with Victoria Kirilloff
New Beginnings: A Marriage and Divorce Podcast
This week, I am so excited to welcome Victoria Kirilloff to the podcast. Victoria is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and Family Financial Mediator who helps clients get clear on their financial facts in order to make their divorces as financially successful as possible. After a decade in a marriage that wasn't working, Victoria found herself at a crossroads. Wanting to leave her partner, but recognizing that they were completely financially entangled, Victoria set out to make sense of the finances in order to bring about the freedom she needed. Victoria created her first ever...
info_outlineI am so excited to welcome Joelle Perez to the podcast to discuss mediation and why it's such a great option for people looking to end their marriages.
Joelle Perez is a compassionate and experienced divorce mediation attorney who serves as a neutral third party, helping clients reach mutually agreeable settlements with dignity and respect. Her mediation style is rooted in creating a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes the emotional and financial well-being of both spouses—and their children.
Having personally navigated divorce mediation, Joelle brings a unique and deeply empathetic perspective to her work. She understands firsthand the emotional challenges her clients face, which allows her to approach each case with sensitivity, insight, and a genuine commitment to helping families transition with care.
Joelle is the founder of Peacemaker Divorce Mediation, a practice dedicated to guiding clients through the divorce process in a cooperative, amicable, and cost-effective way. Her mission is to help individuals move forward with clarity, control, and compassion.
In addition to her private practice, Joelle is a leader in the field of divorce mediation. She is the Past President of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, the former Chair of the Council’s Nominating Committee, and former Co-Chair of its Education Committee. She also serves as Program Manager for the Long Island Collaborative Divorce Professionals, working to advance collaborative approaches to family law.