Episode 212: Disney Dad Exposed: How to Protect Your Kids and Your Finances During Divorce [Solo Episode]
Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women
Release Date: 08/22/2025
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Episode 212: Disney Dad Exposed: How to Protect Your Kids and Your Finances During Divorce [Solo Episode]
Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women
In this solo episode, Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, unpacks the psychology behind the "Disney Dad" and why his extravagant gestures aren’t really about the kids. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, exhausted, or even questioned your worth as a parent while your ex showers the kids with trips, gifts, and treats—this episode is for you. Rhonda reveals how Disney Dad tactics often mask deeper issues like guilt, ego, or financial manipulation, and how those behaviors can quietly erode your financial future if left unchecked. She shares the tools and mindset shifts you need to reclaim your power,...
info_outlineIn this solo episode, Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, unpacks the psychology behind the "Disney Dad" and why his extravagant gestures aren’t really about the kids. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, exhausted, or even questioned your worth as a parent while your ex showers the kids with trips, gifts, and treats—this episode is for you.
Rhonda reveals how Disney Dad tactics often mask deeper issues like guilt, ego, or financial manipulation, and how those behaviors can quietly erode your financial future if left unchecked. She shares the tools and mindset shifts you need to reclaim your power, protect your financial stability, and create a safe, consistent environment for your kids.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The psychology driving Disney Dad behavior—and why it’s not about the kids
- How financial control and guilt are used as manipulation tools in divorce
- The real cost of staying silent during negotiations (including the 41% lifestyle drop women often face post-divorce)
- Practical steps to advocate for yourself and uncover the true value of your assets
- How to “flip the script” and redefine what it means to be the fun, empowering parent—without sacrificing your financial security
Rhonda also shares her free mini-course: 6 Steps to Advocate for a Fair Divorce Settlement, where you’ll learn how to spot red flags in financial disclosures, ask the tough questions, and build a strategy to secure your future.
If you’ve been feeling overshadowed by Disney Dad antics, this episode will help you step into your power, advocate with confidence, and focus on what truly matters: your financial stability, your kids’ well-being, and the empowered future you deserve.
🎙️ Your Host:
Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center
Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.
For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.
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