Episode 164 - The Other Side of Divorce Author Interviews Part 1

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing three authors of “The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs.” I speak with Mary Ann Hughes, Amy Danielle Taylor, and Rosalind Sedacca. We explore why they contributed to the book, the lessons they learned through their divorce, and the words of wisdom they would like to share with other women at any stage of the divorce process.

Tune in to hear from the authors, consider a different way to experience divorce, and why sharing how divorce can positively impact your life is so important.

About the Guests:

Mary Ann Hughes

Mary Ann Hughes is the proud mother of sons on the autism spectrum. After her divorce where she successfully advocated for her children’s needs, Mary Ann started Special Family Transitions to help families navigate the overwhelm and complexities of special needs divorce, with as little time, money, and stress as possible.

Combining her experience and certifications as a Certified Special Needs Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce, Transition & Recovery Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist, Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, Co-Director of the Special Needs Chapter of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, LoneStar LEND Fellow, MBA, and years of special needs advocacy, Mary Ann is committed to help guide families with loved ones with disabilities through divorce challenges. In addition to personalized coaching, Mary Ann shares her knowledge via articles, podcasts, presentations, trainings, and social media, as well as an online course for Success in Divorce for Moms of Children with Special Needs.

To find out more about Mary Ann: https://www.specialfamilytransitions.com/

Amy Danielle Taylor

Amy Taylor is a 53 year old Divorced, Single Mom, with one kid still at home (13 year old daughter) and 3 grandkids living with her son and his wife. In her words - I had a horrible divorce but it was when my daughter was 1 so I've definitely moved on since then. I am happy alone though. I've tried dating and I just want to focus on my daughter and I and my grandchildren. I am also a college student and full time social worker. I live a fulfilling life while having bipolar disorder, ADHD and anxiety. I am also working on my NLP certificate to be a life coach and started a new podcast to help women with mental health and / or who are neurodiverse like myself and my children.

To find out more about Amy: https://www.advancingwithamy.com/

Rosalind Sedacca

Rosalind Sedacca, CDC is a Divorce & Parenting Coach and Founder of the Child-Centered Divorce Network. She is the author of How Do I Tell the Kids About the Divorce? A Create-a-Storybook Guide to Preparing Your Children – With Love! To get her free ebook on Post-Divorce Parenting, and learn about her coaching services, programs, and other valuable resources on divorce and parenting issues, visit https://www.childcentereddivorce.com.