Domestic Violence Training: Bridging the Gap in Divorce Law with Kate Anthony on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #318

In this week's episode, Susan Guthrie is joined again by the insightful Kate Anthony, host of The Divorce Survival Guide podcast and author of the upcoming book, "The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage." Kate shares her journey of becoming a domestic violence victim's advocate and the crucial insights she's gained. The conversation delves into the alarming gap in domestic violence awareness and training within the divorce industry. Plus, Kate shares the significance of effective documentation for victims, offering invaluable tips on compiling such evidence.  Kate Anthony's dedication to helping women trapped in relationships scarred by domestic violence shines through. Tune in for an empowering discussion on breaking free from the cycle by raising awareness and taking action. Topics and Golden Nuggets include The scarcity of training about domestic violence in the divorce industry. We explore the need for more experts who comprehend and can testify in court about domestic violence within divorce law. Kate emphasizes the importance of effective documentation for victims and practical tips on compiling evidence of abuse. The vital role a divorce coach plays in offering assistance and support throughout your divorce journey. **************************************** About this week's special guest: Kate Anthony Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast, and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work.  No stranger to the camera, Kate spent the first 30 years of her life as an actor, with a career that began with five years on Sesame Street and concluded with five years on Grey's Anatomy.  Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all decisions.  Kate spent 3 years and over 500 hours training in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program, and is widely known as an expert in communication, co-parenting, divorce, and emotional intelligence.  In addition to her private practice, Kate spent three years coaching Fortune 500 executives in communication, presentation skills, and emotional intelligence. Kate lives in Los Angeles with her son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Website:  http://kateanthony.com Pre-order Kate’s upcoming book, The D-Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage:  https://kateanthony.com/dword/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcesurvivalguide/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourDivorceSurvivalGuide *****************************************Episodes and Resources mentioned in this episode: Tina Swithen’s Documentation Workshop Why Does He Do That, Lundy Bancroft Busting the Top 5 Myths of Domestic Abuse with Amy Polacko ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   SOBERLINK Thriving in divorce and beyond means not having to worry about the safety of your children when it comes to co-parenting. With alcohol abuse on the rise, many co-parents are turning to the system committed to providing proof, protection, and peace of mind. Soberlink’s alcohol monitoring system is the most convenient, reliable, and reasonable way for a parent to provide evidence that they a