{"podcast":{"title":"Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast","slug":"journey-beyond-divorce-podcast-517749","podcast_index_feed_id":517749,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/82070/rss","website_url":"https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/8/4/0/5840e7273510ac1c88c4a68c3ddbc4f2/Journeybeyonddivorcepodcast.png","author":"Karen McMahon","episode_count":468,"summary":"The Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast is your trusted companion through every stage of divorce—emotional, legal, financial, and parental. With over nine years of impactful episodes, this top-ranked podcast supports men and women navigating the challenges of divorce, especially those facing high-conflict dynamics, co-parenting struggles, emotional overwhelm, or legal uncertainty. Hosted by Karen McMahon, Certified Divorce Coach® and founder of Journey Beyond Divorce, the show offers strategic guidance, expert interviews, and real-life stories designed to help listeners move from confusion and chaos to clarity and confidence. Each episode is packed with insight and inspiration to help you make informed decisions, protect your children, safeguard your finances, and heal emotionally—so you can create a life you truly love post-divorce. If you're on the fence about whether to stay or go, have just been told your marriage is ending, or are actively working through the messy middle of litigation, negotiation, or co-parenting, this podcast meets you where you are. You'll learn how to emotionally regulate through triggers, explore your divorce process options (mediation, collaboration, litiga…","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T10:19:13.384787+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-beyond-divorce-podcast-517749"},"episode":{"title":"The ABCs of Spousal Support: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Expect w. Anthony Diaz, Esq.","slug":"the-abcs-of-spousal-support-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect-w-anthony-diaz-esq","published_at":"2026-03-09T23:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-beyond-divorce-podcast-517749/the-abcs-of-spousal-support-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect-w-anthony-diaz-esq","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/journey-beyond-divorce-podcast-517749","url":"https://journeybeyonddivorce.libsyn.com/the-abcs-of-spousal-support-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-what-to-expect-w-anthony-diaz-esq","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/journeybeyonddivorce/Anthony_Diaz_Esq_.mp3?dest-id=382788","summary":"Money has a way of stirring up a lot during divorce—fear, anger, uncertainty, and sometimes a deep sense of injustice. And when it comes to spousal support, those emotions can run even higher. Questions like Who pays? For how long? And what's actually fair? can quickly turn into battlegrounds if you don't understand how the process really works. In today's episode, I'm joined by Anthony Diaz, also known as The Peacemaker —a family law attorney, mediator, and conflict resolution expert who has spent decades helping couples navigate divorce with greater clarity and far less conflict. Together, we unpack what spousal support really is, the factors courts consider, and how to approach these conversations from a place of calm strategy rather than fear or reactivity. Spousal support is often one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged aspects of divorce. Anthony helps bring clarity to the different types of support, the factors that determine whether support is awarded, how much is paid, and how long it may last. We also discuss how courts evaluate income and assets, when support can be modified, and why approaching these negotiations collaboratively often leads to far better long-term outcomes for both partners and their families. If financial conversations with your spouse have been tense or triggering, this episode will help you better understand the landscape so you can stay grounded, think strategically, and make informed decisions rather than reacting from fear. Anthony Diaz is not your typical divorce attorney. A Florida-based Family Law and Collaborative Divorce Attorney, Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, and national conflict resolution expert, Anthony has dedicated his career to helping couples experience divorce in a more thoughtful and peacef…","meta_description":"Money has a way of stirring up a lot during divorce—fear, anger, uncertainty, and sometimes a deep sense of injustice. 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