Today Laura invites you into her private book club and introducers two of her favorite authors, behavioral investigator Vanessa Van Edwards who wrote “Captivate” and feminist Leslie Morgan Steiner the author of the memoir, “The Naked Truth.”

Laura listens today to the voices of several real men and women who share their own stories about their divorces. She shares tips for anyone considering divorce including what to avoid and what to expect from the process.

Laura is joined today by the "Fairy Godmother of Divorce" Nicole Noonan of New Chapter Financial and “The Credit Queen,” Angela Setters Bessard of Conquer Credit Management. The three ladies discuss ways to finance your divorce, and how to rebuild your credit post-divorce. On the Sunny Side Up Report, Laura and Johnnie discuss the divorce news of the day.

Divorce has a profound effect on the finances of both parties. This is true even if just one of the spouses did the acquiring, or incurring of debts, and even if just one spouse is listed as owner of the property or asset. Don’t be scared though, because Laura calls in the big financial guns in this episode. Todays guest is Jason Crowley. He is one of the select few financial professionals to hold the credentials of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). Listen and learn about the intersection of divorce and personal finances, divorce mortgage planning and how to divide stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs). On the Sunny Side Up Report, Laura and Johnnie discuss the new trend in “Split Lit,” the latest from the Toronto Film Festival, and Laura shares some secret knowledge that divorce attorneys know about marriage. Plus, why is singer Adele so perky after her divorce?

Beauty Queen Jackie Siegel, the wife of Billionaire Timeshare King David Siegel and the star of the award-winning documentary The Queen of Versailles shares her family’s story with Laura. She reveals how the untimely loss of their 18-year-old daughter Victoria to a drug overdose changed the way she and her husband parent their children. During the conversation, Jackie reveals details from Victoria’s Voice, the book she and her husband published, which includes their daughters diary chronicling the year before her death. Laura and Jackie discuss ways parents can become more involved in their kid’s lives to ensure their safety against drug abuse. Jackie also explains the important work inspired by Victoria’s death that she and her husband are undertaking with the Victoria Siegel Foundation to reduce drug experimentation, addiction and overdose deaths across the United States.

Laura is joined by Cannabis Law expert, Attorney Alexa Steinberg for a frank conversation about weed, flower and the best CBD products. Find out what happens when weed enters divorce, and how it can enhance your mood. On the Sunny Side Up Report, Laura and Johnnie discuss the latest celebrity divorces and other break up news of the day.

The truth is, love does not conquer all, which is why you may be ready to say f*** it and get a divorce. Laura is joined today by two divorcees—top New York City Realtor Katherine Gauthier and entrepreneur Steve Kane, the author of the book "F*** it. Get a Divorce.” Both guests open up about their own recent divorce stories, revealing what it is that finally propelled them to make this profound change. You’ll also hear tips to help make the next chapter way better than the last. On the Sunny Side Up Report, Laura and Johnnie are joined by Beverly Hills High School royalty, Homecoming Queen Leslie Paul. The three former schoolmates go through the divorce stories of the day including who is faking their marriage these days, the rock and roller who sobbed over their son’s divorce, the latest “B-ossip” and some surprising ways to save your marriage.

Divorce is a good reason to get organized. Professional organizer and outspoken creative, Jacqui Knapp joins Laura to share tips for divorcees to stay organized before, during and after divorce. Jacqui also reveals how her famous fashion designer mom’s divorce shaped the woman she’s become. They’re joined by journalist Hanna Horvath who writes for Policygenius the online insurance agency, to discuss some of the things you may not have thought about as you embark upon dissolving a marriage, including health, car and medical insurance. On the Sunny Side Up Report Laura and Johnnie serve up the latest celebrity divorce story about Miley Cyrus and the girl-on-girl kiss that preceded her divorce announcement, plus more ripped from the headlines about breaking up and moving on to the next chapter.

This week, Laura sits down with esteemed family law attorney Peter M. Walzer of Walzer Melcher LLP to discuss how to improve communication for couples, prenuptial agreements, and other relevant family law matters. Peter is the President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and one of the foremost experts in the U.S. on the subjects of family law and child custody. Today’s Sunny Side Up Report includes long term relationship advice from Rob Lowe, the most common arguments couples have, divorce lawyers share the strangest reasons for divorce, shopping for your wedding day on Amazon, and some surprising expenses in getting a divorce.

Laura sits down with author, C-suite advisor, key note speaker, and executive coach Charmaine McClarie to discuss how you can apply Charmaine’s professional coaching strategies to reclaim your power and represent yourself after a divorce. Charmaine and her work have been profiled in People Magazine, Forbes, Harvard Management Update, London Times, and The New York Times; and her clients include top executives at Coca-Cola, Gilead Sciences, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Mastercard, Starbucks, and T-Mobile. This week’s Sunny Side Up Report is dedicated to Laura's recently departed mother, Bunny Marcy Wasser (1945 - 2019), who passed away on July 27th. Bunny’s message of “…learning to dance in the rain…” scores the report today which Laura delivers solo. She highlights the new film ‘Marriage Story’ written and directed by Noah Baumbach about how his extremely personal story inspired his new Netflix project. Also in the report, Laura covers a royal divorce—and possibly a royal wedding??? Plus, how divorce changes friendships, what men should know before getting a divorce, and Gigi Gorgeous’ glamorous wedding.