Introducing our guest for Today's Episode:

Jeff Wenzler

Jeff Wenzler is a motivational speaker, award-winning author of The Pivotal Life: A Compass for Discovering Purpose, Passion & Perspective, resilience mentor, international servant leadership organization founder, executive producer of 10 Dollar Perspective, humanitarian, wannabe photographer, avid hiker, dad, and dog rescuer. He has been amicably divorced for 10 years, and playing zone defense with 3 teenagers. Jeff has degrees from Marquette University and Boston College. He currently teaches high school social justice in an urban school in Milwaukee in the zip code with the highest incarcerations. When he is not teaching or playing zone defense with his 3 teenagers, he frequently is at his 12x12 home in a Jamaican landfill community where he mentors single mothers and their children living in extreme poverty.

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In this episode of the Better Than Bitter Podcast, host Tania Leichliter engages with Jeff Wensler, a resilience mentor and author, discussing the journey through divorce and the importance of maintaining hope and resilience. They explore themes of humility, personal growth, and the dynamics of co-parenting, emphasizing the need for emotional healing before legal proceedings. Jeff shares his personal experiences and insights on navigating life's challenges, highlighting the significance of perspective and the power of choice in shaping one's future.

• Resilience is about riding the waves of life.
• Divorce is a series of losses that require emotional processing.
• Humility plays a crucial role in healing and personal growth.
• Post-divorce, individuals can experience significant personal growth.
• Co-parenting requires a shift in perspective and prioritizing the children.
• Emotional healing should precede legal divorce proceedings.
• Life happens for you, not to you; focus on what you can control.
• Maintaining hope is essential during difficult times.
• Weakness can be a strength when approached with humility.
• Effective communication is key in co-parenting relationships.

"Life is just a series of losses."

"There is hope."

"You have options."

00:00 Introduction to Jeff Wensler and His Journey

07:34 Navigating Divorce: Hope, Gratitude, and Perspective

15:14 Shifting Mindsets: From Failure to Growth

19:45 Co-Parenting: Prioritizing the Children

24:35 Lessons in Love and Humility

32:42 Negotiating the Legal Aspects of Divorce

41:58 Finding Hope and Moving Forward

46:35 Riding the Waves of Resilience

48:37 Thank You For Tuning In To Better Than Bitter™ Divorce Podcast

50:06 Resources for Support and Growth

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Thanks for tuning in to Better Than Bitter, navigating an amicable divorce. Whether you are at the beginning of your divorce journey, midway through, or even done, we want the stories from our guests to give you hope that an amicable resolution is possible. If you'd like to dive deeper into today's episode, check out our show notes for a full transcript, reflections, and links to learn more about Better Than Bitter's coaching...