
Divorcing a narcissist is never straightforward—it’s a unique and often overwhelming journey that demands a different set of tools. In this powerful episode, divorce mediator Scott Levin interviews renowned divorce coach Vani Kovitch, who specializes in guiding clients through the storm of high-conflict divorces involving narcissistic partners. Vani reveals real-world strategies to disarm manipulation, maintain your emotional stability, and sidestep costly mistakes that can drag out the proce...
Jun 17
31 min

In this episode, I sit down with Sol Kennedy — founder of the BestInterest App, a powerful tool designed to transform co-parenting communication. Sol built BestInterest out of necessity. Like many parents navigating divorce, he experienced firsthand how quickly communication can break down when emotions run high. Instead of accepting conflict as inevitable, he created a solution: an app that filters out negativity and delivers messages focused on facts, clarity, and what actually matters — th...
Apr 23
17 min

In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Amanda Mason, founder of Solagree, to explore a smarter, more modern approach to divorce—one that replaces conflict with clarity, efficiency, and collaboration. Amanda shares how her Solagree process is reshaping the way couples navigate divorce by combining elements of mediation, arbitration, and transparent flat-fee pricing into a streamlined system designed to keep families out of court. Together, Scott and Amanda dive into what makes this ...
Apr 22
17 min

Divorce & Money: The Costly Mistakes Most People Don’t See Coming: In this episode, Scott Levin, Chief PeaceKeeper™ and California divorce mediator, meets with wealth advisor Jennifer Lee to analyze the financial decisions in divorce that can discreetly cost individuals tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. They examine the underlying consequences of common decisions, such as retaining the family home, and explain how choices that initially appear beneficial may result in ...
Mar 19
18 min

In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Tatiana Sunik to explore one of the most overlooked dynamics in divorce: short-term panic — and how it can derail long-term decision-making. Divorce often triggers fear around finances, housing, security, and the unknown. As a California friendly divorce specialist, Scott speaks about the daily dilmena he sees clients struggle with regarding this very topic. Tatiana and Scott discuss how that immediate emotional surge can lead to reactive choi...
Feb 23
14 min

In this episode, Scott Levin sits down with Jamie Lima for a thoughtful conversation about the real practice of divorce mediation: what it looks like in action, how it differs from traditional litigation, and why process design matters when families are restructuring. Scott shares insights from his work as a California divorce mediator, including real-world stories (with identifying details removed) about helping couples resolve complex financial issues, navigate emotional impasses, and reach...
Feb 19
14 min

The financial decisions you make during a divorce can have long-lasting effects. In this episode, we talk with Ryan Finley CPA and Divorce CDFA, and valuation expert who works across the country. He explains practical steps to help you turn a confusing balance sheet into a plan you can follow. Ryan covers how to list your assets and debts, explains tax rules in simple terms, and shows how understanding the numbers can help you feel more confident about your choices. We talk through real-life...
Dec 18, 2025
13 min

This is a recording of an Online Webinar presentation in which Scott Levin and Daniel Yasharel provided insight to other attorneys, financial experts, and families navigating marriage, separation, divorce, property, or inheritance decisions. Presenters: Scott Levin CDFA Esq - California Prenup Attorney Expert — Divorce Mediator (not practicing law) - Certified Divorce Financial AnalystDaniel F. Yasharel, MSFS, CFP®, CDFA® — Wealth Advisor & Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...
Dec 3, 2025
59 min

Jon Bassford joins Mediator and Chief PeaceKeeper™ Scott Levin to share The Co-Parenting Secret—his powerful story of transforming conflict into cooperation after divorce. Together, we explore how curiosity, empathy, and a child-first mindset can turn even the hardest separations into opportunities for peace and growth. Drawing from his personal journey co-parenting with his former spouse, Jon shares how curiosity and compassion helped him build a peaceful, child-centered relationship grounde...
Nov 6, 2025
10 min

Panic screams for quick wins like “just keep the house,” but long-term stability depends on what the numbers say five and ten years from now. We sit down with Certified Financial Planner and CDFA Tatiana Sunik to turn fear into strategy—using clear projections to test settlements against time, taxes, liquidity, and real-life constraints. Together, we break down the most costly divorce mistakes and show you how to make one wise decision now that protects the next decade. We start by reframing ...
Oct 21, 2025
14 min
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