Clean Break

Wendy Embleton is a Realtor with Exit Realty By Design in Kemptville. She joins Daren today to discuss what considerations should be made when investing in a student rental property. With their kids moving away to go to school, many parents see the value in purchasing a property for their child (and other students) to live in/rent for the duration of their studies. Wendy touches on some key points that should be kept in mind when navigating this type of investment and transition. Should my child be included on the title of the property? How much income should be expected from a rental of this type? Are background checks recommended when renting to students? Wendy and Daren answer these questions and more in this information-packed episode. Contact Wendy at 613-215-0825 or info@exitrealtybydesign.com  Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murray Head over to  mycleanbreak.ca to find all of our life transition professionals, blog posts, and clean and simple advice to help guide you through to the other

It is not uncommon to find the holidays stressful, especially when going through a separation. Daren is joined today with Cindy Stibbard, a return guest to the show, to discuss how we can better navigate the holidays even if tensions are high. Keeping the focus on the kids and ensuring that their experience is as low-stress as possible should be priority number one for both separating or divorced parties, and Cindy shares her 7 tips to help co-parents get through the holidays in a healthy way. Being flexible and respecting the boundaries of all parties involved are key factors to making sure that the holidays go smoothly and Cindy and Daren chat about what this looks like in practice. Find Cindy on TikTok or Instagram at @divorceredefined or through her website divorceredefined.ca Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murray Head over to  mycleanbreak.ca to find all of our life transition professionals, blog posts, and clean and simple advice to help guide you through to the other side of any of life's tra

Cole Seabrook is a financial advisor with O’Farrell Financial Services Inc. and has been working in the industry since 2018. He and Daren sit down today to discuss why financial planning is important and how to set yourself up for success in the future. The holidays are often a financially stressful time for folks; Cole provides practical and simple strategies to help individuals stay organized and avoid the financial regret that can come around this time. Find out more about who can work with a financial advisor (hint: it’s everyone), the importance of risk management, and how to properly approach setting up a budget and a financial plan you can stick to. Contact Cole on LinkedIn Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murray (currently on a well-deserved vacation) Head over to  mycleanbreak.ca to find all of our life transition professionals, blog posts, and clean and simple advice to help guide you through to the other side of any of life's transitions. Questions about your next steps? Connect with us at i

In the spirit of clean breaks and redefining yourself, Daren and Tina sit with Jennifer Wyman to chat about how she is making the transition from full-time night shift nurse to business owner and fitness class instructor. Jennifer is the owner and operator of Studio Fascia, a hybrid suspension yoga experience based in New York where she helps her students build strength, balance, flexibility, as well as confidence. Arial/trapeze yoga came into Jennifer’s life by chance in the middle of the pandemic and turned out to be just the thing she needed in order to take a step in the direction of following her heart. Find out more about Jennifer and her classes at https://studiofascia.com/or follow her on Instagram @studio.fascia Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murray Head over to mycleanbreak.ca to find all of our other members, blog posts, and professions to help guide you through many of life’s transitions; from divorce to redefining yourself, we are here to help! Questions about your next steps? Connect with us

Daren and Tina are joined today by Marnie O’Farrell. Marnie is an Energy Healer, Author, and Owner at Earth Heart Healing and works with individuals to “embrace their trauma, integrate their soul-self, and expand their human potential (organically and over time)”. Discover what it means to bring ourselves back into balance, how our outer world experiences are a reflection of our inner world, and why we would all benefit from practicing more stillness and patience in our lives. Find Marnie O’Farrell at earthhearthealing.ca, on Instagram at @earth.heart.healing, or contact her through email: Marnie@earthhearthealing.ca  Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murray Check out our other members and divorce professionals, there to help guide you through many of life’s transitions, over at mycleanbreak.ca  Questions about your next steps? Connect with us at info@divorcenet.ca  Find us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

André Bolduc is Partner and Senior Vice-President Financial Advisory Services with BDO Debt Solutions. Today he sits down with Tina and Daren and dives deep into explaining the different debt solutions that are available to Canadians in need of financial assistance.  If you've ever found yourself stuck in the middle of seemingly unmanageable debt, this episode will leave you with some practical skills to feel more in control of your current financial situation. What is the difference between filing for bankruptcy and a consumer proposal, and what would be the advantages to either? Are there other options available to help you become debt free? How is your credit score calculated, and how can it be rebuilt after financial hardship? With over 25 years of experience in helping individuals find solutions to their financial difficulties, André breaks down the answers to all of these questions and more. Find André Bolduc at bdo.ca or contact him via email abolduc@bdo.ca Our hosts: Daren Givoque and Tina Murra

What is the difference between a change and a transition? How do we cope when we are experiencing a transition, be it good or bad? Zelena van der Leeden sits down with Daren and Tina to discuss how we can better navigate life’s ebbs and flows through understanding what it means to face change, and how emotional intelligence and compassion are key to supporting others, and ourselves, through transitions. Zelena is a certified divorce coach and partner with Divorce Management, she helps guide her clients forward to reach the goals they have for themselves. She offers her clients support and provides them with impartial advice that they may not have previously had access to. Find more information about The Bridges Transition Model which Zelena discusses in this episode here: https://wmbridges.com/about/what-is-transition/  Find Zelena van der Leeden at https://www.divorcemgt.com/.  Zelena will work alongside Jake Purdy as an intake team at mycleanbreak.ca in the near future. Our hosts: Daren Givoque

Daren and Tina are joined by Rick Evans, a returning guest to the show. Rick is Director of Valuation Services at McCay Duff and his work focuses on business evaluation and income determination reports for family law. Curious how a separation occurs when both parties share ownership of a business? This episode covers all those details, and more. Contact Rick via email at revans@mccayduff.com or at 613 292 6640 Looking for your divorce professional? CleanBreak and DivorceNet are here to guide you to the right person. www.mycleanbreak.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Daren and Tina are joined today with a guest new to the show: Patrick McGarry. Patrick McGarry is the Chief Operating Officer and Funeral Director at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral & Cremation Services and he sits down with our hosts to bring some light and levity to a topic that tends to be a bit more serious. Funeral homes were not spared from having to pivot over the last 19 months, and Patrick shares some of the ways that his industry is working to still be there for families and offer structure and support. Have you given any thought to pre-planning your funeral service? If not, this episode will give you something to think about. Website: www.hpmcgarry.ca Looking for your divorce professional? CleanBreak and DivorceNet are here to guide you to the right person. www.mycleanbreak.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Daren and Tina are joined by returning guests of the show Nathalie Picard and Melissa Lafreniere. Nathalie and Melissa are the cofounders of AltDivorce and work alongside a team of professionals to “do divorce differently”. Alternative divorce is an enhanced mediation process, the Alt Divorce way, providing clients with a different route to separation that is non-adversarial. By bringing in a team of professionals who are specialists in their respective fields, Alt Divorce is able to provide the parties with a more efficient and cost-effective separation compared to litigation and even other non-adversarial processes. Contact Nathalie and Melissa through their website altdivorce.com or find them on www.mycleanbreak.ca Looking for your divorce professional? CleanBreak and DivorceNet are here to guide you to the right person. www.mycleanbreak.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Daren and Tina sit down with Alexis Earl and discuss how working with a professional coach can benefit both individuals and businesses alike. Through her business, Alexis Helena Professional and Personal Coaching, Alexis helps businesses and individuals create systems and organize their lives; guiding them to where they want to be!. Find out how strategies such as habit trackers, or being part of the 5 am club may help you in reaching and achieving your goals. Find and contact Alexis on Facebook or Instagram @alexishelenacoaching, on mycleanbreak.ca, or through email alexishelena.coaching@outlook.com Looking for your divorce professional? CleanBreak and DivorceNet are here to guide you to the right person. www.mycleanbreak.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Adam Mills is a returning guest to the CleanBreak podcast. He joins hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray to discuss what it means to "rightsize" your life. Adam is a Realtor with Royal LePage Team Realty, Adam Mills Brokerage, and is often helping older clients find their next chapter in their story. Oftentimes clients are unsure what they want but know they need a change, and open discussion about expectations surrounding downsizing/rightsizing are vital to make sure that all parties involved are in alignment and will be satisfied with the outcome.  There are many reasons why a person or couple may need to downsize, or rightsize, their lives and living arrangements and Adam works with his clients to understand the "why" behind those reasons; by going deeper and understanding their stories, he is able to assist them in finding the right fit for them and their needs. Find Adam and his team at https://www.ottawaishome.com/ or contact him via email at adam@ottawaishome.com Looking for your divorce profession

Daren and Tina are joined by Jim Jeffcott and Nathalie Picard to dive deeper into the benefits and advantages of pursuing a collaborative divorce. Divorce does not have to be adversarial, and separation does not need to involve the courts - there are options! When neutral parties are involved, the process goes more smoothly, and often separating partners are able to find a solution that is fair and takes into consideration the interests of both parties. Join our hosts as they delve into all things surrounding non-adversarial, and collaborative divorce and find out what other situations could benefit from collaborative law. Jim Jeffcott is the head of the family law group at Low Murchison Radnoff in Ottawa and can be reached at jjeffcott@lmrlawyers.com Nathalie Picard is the co-founder of Alt Divorce, a collaborative lawyer and non-Picardadversarial lawyer. She can be reached at npicard@altdivorce.com Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca

Many people are seeking separation later in life and in fact, over the last decade, the percentage has increased by 80%!  When discussing divorce after 50 there are several factors to consider which can be different than "traditional" divorce. Today our hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray are joined by both Adam Mills and Nathalie Picard to discuss the intricacies of "Grey Divorce".   Adam Mills is a broker of record with Royal Lepage Team Realty out of Ottawa. Nathalie Picard is a family lawyer, mediator, and founder of Alt Divorce. Find more information on both of our guests, as well as other valued divorce professionals at www.divorcenet.ca Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Daren Givoque and Tina Murray are joined again this week with Melissa Lafreniere. Melissa is a psychotherapist, parent coordinator, and owner of True North Mediation - Child-Focused Divorce Mediation and Consulting. Melissa coaches her clients on communication, how to process how they feel about what is going on, and how to emotionally get through their divorce. This week's episode focuses on Melissa's work as a family neutral, and what that means in relation to coaching families through divorce. The three discuss the spectrum of divorce proceedings - from uncontested to adversarial and explain where a mediator would best fit on that spectrum and how, as a family neutral, they advocate for all parties involved to obtain the best resolution possible.  Find Melissa Lafreniere at True North Mediation or through the Divorce Net website. Melissa is currently operating remotely, allowing her to expand her reach with her clients. She can be reached at 613-795-8720 Looking for your divorce professional? Divorce

Melissa Lafreniere is a psychotherapist, parent coordinator, and owner of True North Mediation - Child-Focused Divorce Mediation and Consulting. She joins our hosts Daren Givoque and Tina Murray to discuss setting yourself up for the best separation possible in relation to co-parenting and maintaining a solid family unit. Ensuring that the kids are well protected during separation proceedings, meeting their needs with age-appropriate answers to the questions, and creating a joint narrative surrounding the separation are a few of the topics that are touched upon in this episode in which our guest outlines some Do's and Don't's when it comes to separations. Find Melissa Lafreniere at True North Mediation or through the Divorce Net website. Melissa is currently operating remotely, allowing her to expand her reach with her clients. Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anch

Part 2 of the conversation with Jake Purdy and Zelena van der Leeden, certified divorce coaches and the owners of Divorce Management. They continue their discussion with Darren and Tina, elaborating on the six biggest mistakes people will often make when getting divorced.  Jake and Zelena focus heavily on educating their community and helping those in need. Through Divorce Management they offer free consultations to those seeking their services and are currently working towards publishing a book to help fill in the gaps that they see present in the current conversation surrounding separation. Find Jake and Zelena at Divorce Management on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as on their website www.divorcemgt.com Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Jake Purdy and Zelena van der Leeden are certified divorce coaches and the owners of Divorce Management. They join Darren and Tina for a 2 part live recording on the ins and outs of divorce coaching, who they are, and how they help their clients. Find out the benefits of including a divorce coach as part of your team, how they are different from therapists, and what they can do to make your separation proceedings go more smoothly. Find Jake and Zelena at Divorce Management on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as on their website www.divorcemgt.com Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Tina adopts the role of podcast guest today as she and Daren discuss her experience working as a mortgage broker and what she has seen in her over 20 years in the business of helping couples and individuals purchase their homes. Tina emphasizes the difference between what someone qualifies for versus what they can afford, as well as discusses what the new stress test means for those applying for mortgages. Tina can be found on Instagram and on her website, as well as www.divorcenet.ca Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support

Cindy Stibbard joins our hosts Daren and Tina to discuss changing the experience of divorce.  Cindy is an online divorce coach based out of Vancouver who helps clients across the country through her company Divorce Redefined. She began her work as a divorce coach after her own divorce experience and aims to help others through the process and alleviate some of the societal stigmas that can seem to be attached.  Cindy Stibbard can be contacted via email (Info@divorceredefined.ca) or phone call/text (778-837-1915). She can also be found on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or her website https://www.divorceredefined.ca Looking for your divorce professional? DivorceNet is here to guide you to the right person. www.divorcenet.ca Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleanbreak/support