Introducing our guest for Today's Episode:

Mandy Barr

Mandy Pullen Barr is a dedicated Concierge Specialist and Strategic Managing Partner at Vesta, leveraging over five years of expertise to guide individuals through the complex divorce journey. Based in Natick, MA, Mandy's passion lies in helping clients make informed, confident decisions that lead to clarity and long-term success. Having gone through her divorce over 15 years without Vesta's support, Mandy feels deeply passionate about providing others with the resources she wished she'd had. As Vesta's first point of contact, she ensures clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Mandy expertly connects them with Vesta's trusted professionals and creates tailored roadmaps that address divorce's emotional and practical aspects.

Mandy 's Website

Divorce Support Partners

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• Amazon link for journal
• Amazon link for book : It's Not About Us

In this episode of the Better Than Bitter Divorce Podcast, host Tania Leichliter speaks with Mandy Barr, a divorce concierge specialist at Vesta Divorce. They discuss the importance of amicable divorce resolutions, the role of divorce professionals, and the unique approach of nesting in co-parenting. Mandy shares her personal experiences with her parent's divorce and her own, emphasizing the significance of communication and child-centered practices. The conversation also touches on the concept of a marriage contract and the dynamics of blended families, concluding with key takeaways for listeners navigating their own divorce journeys.

• Divorce can be amicable and doesn't have to be a battleground.
• Vesta Divorce provides free essential support provided by their vetted divorce professionals and free concierge resources for individuals going through divorce.
• Nesting allows families to maintain a sense of normalcy during transitions.
• Communication is key in ensuring children feel loved and secure during divorce.
• It's important to check in on children after the divorce is finalized.
• Remarriage can create blended families that provide additional love and support for children.
• A marriage contract could encourage couples to work harder on their relationships.
• Divorce should not carry a stigma; it's a common experience.
• The more supportive adults in a child's life, the better for their emotional well-being.
• It's possible to create a re-envisioned family dynamic post-divorce.

"Divorce doesn't have to be a battleground."

"Nesting is a unique approach to co-parenting."

"We have to continue to check in on our kids."

"Mindset around being a re-envisioned family."

"20 year marriage contract - I would have carved out time to nurture my marriage."

"Divorce is not the end of love - there is an after if you believe there is."

00:00 Introduction to Amicable Divorce

02:50 The Role of Vesta Divorce

06:08 Understanding Divorce Professionals

09:04 Nesting: A Unique Approach to Co-Parenting

11:54 Reflections on Parents' Divorce

15:06 Navigating Child-Centered Divorce

17:53 The Importance of Communication Post-Divorce

21:08 Remarriage and Blended Families

24:03 The Concept of a Marriage Contract

26:53 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Thanks for tuning in to Better Than Bitter, navigating an amicable divorce....