Four years ago, Dave and Jen welcomed their baby boy, William, while juggling the needs of their two older children. Like many families, Dave worked while Jen stayed home with the kids on maternity leave.

Raising a newborn during COVID, dealing with work stress, and facing other family challenges led to mounting resentment. “That was the toughest time in our 10 years together,” Jen recalls. “We were on the verge of divorce,” Dave adds.

Spoiler alert: sex was definitely off the table then🤷🏻‍♀️

Can you relate?

Today, Dave and Jen are temporarily staying at Jen’s Mom’s house with their two teenagers and toddler, preparing for an exciting year-long adventure in Spain. They are both thriving in their careers, exploring new ventures, writing books, and focusing on nurturing their most important team—their family.

Oh, and they can’t keep their eyes off each other! 👀😍💘🧑‍❤️‍👩

How did they turn their marriage around? Tune in Episode 6 of Unying the Knot to find out.

We cover:

➡️Conflict repair with your spouse
➡️Aligning visions and regular check-ins
➡️Balancing giving and receiving
➡️What does being right cost your marriage?
➡️Creating the conditions where your partner can be who they want to become

Dave also introduces us to many fascinating concepts:

• One Third
• Prehab vs. Rehab
• Family Bootcamp

Curious about what these mean? Grab Dave’s new book, Cheif Family Office, to learn more.

Learn more about Dave Inglis https://www.daveinglis.ca/

Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Forristal https://umbrellaproject.co/

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Chapters

00:00 Aligning Visions and Regular Check-Ins
05:43 Evaluating Experiences and Learning from Conflicts
06:00 New Chapter
10:08 Understanding Nonverbal Cues and Triggers
16:51 Allowing for Emotional Journeys
23:53 Working as a Team: Addressing Conflicts Involving Third Parties
28:07 The Power of Patience and Curiosity
29:12 Recognizing Growth and Avoiding Assumptions
30:06 Using Pain as a Tool for Self-Reflection
32:09 Balancing Giving and Receiving
35:47 Supporting Individual Identities
40:31 Maintaining Open Communication
52:01 Taking Ownership: Proactively Creating the Relationships You Desire
53:1

Picture this.

You’ve been married for over 20 years, raised two beautiful girls, bought your dream retirement home, have a good job, and are planning to transition to a more relaxed life with your spouse.

Then, out of nowhere, shortly after selling your matrimonial home to “downsize”, your husband tells you he wants a divorce. Not only that, he had told his family, hired a lawyer, and you were literally the last to know.

As if that wasn’t hard enough, COVID hits. You lose the new job you were so excited about just a couple of months ago.

Now, without the identity of being someone’s wife or having a corporate title, who are you?

This was Cindy Cheung’s reality four years ago.

Today, Cindy lives in her own "castle" with her two daughters—the house she built after her divorce. She left the corporate world, became a professor at a local college, started her own consulting business, and is simply shining her light.

How did Cindy transform her life from shock, betrayal, and pain to incredible growth and love?

Find out in this new episode of Untying The Knot.

In our conversation, this badass queen and I cover:
➡️ It's okay to be angry, sad, or whatever—give space to your intense emotions
➡️ Choosing to channel these emotions to fuel your personal growth
➡️ Rebuilding life with a new vision for yourself and your children
➡️ Finding a sense of freedom and liberation in being single
➡️ Embracing different variations of love in your life

Cindy, the queen of metaphors, also compares marriage to a “bullet train” and introduces us to a new word: “liberosis.”

Don’t know what that means? Listen in to find out.

Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cindyjcheung/

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:55 The Unexpected Unfolding of a Divorce Journey
07:26 The Shock and Betrayal of Divorce
12:13 Dealing with Anger and Disrespect
22:48 Announcing the Divorce to Family and Friends
26:21 Finding Strength and Resilience in Rebuilding
31:36 Embracing Freedom and Liberation as a Single Person
48:05 The Journey of Self-Love and Reinvention
50:44 Honoring Your Emotions and Healing Journey
54:24 The Power of Self-Love and Internal Validation

Do you have a shared bank account, house, or children with your common-law partner? Ever wondered what rights you have in a common-law relationship? Or how does splitting assets and co-parenting differ from being married?

In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with Phaedra Klodner, an experienced family law lawyer, to unravel the myths and complexities of common law partnerships in Canada.

The best part? Phaedra shared real-life examples! 📔

We cover:

➡️The legal definition of common law in Canada
➡️Legal parenting rights and obligations in a common law separation
➡️Can you claim spousal support when you separate from your common-law partner
➡️The nuances of asset division in common law separations, including houses, debts, capital gains, and pensions
➡️Why a cohabitation agreement could be your best safeguard

Phaedra also shares her top 3 tips on working effectively with your legal counsel to achieve the desired results. 📜

Whether you’re going through a common law separation, thinking about moving in with someone, or have been in a common law relationship for decades, you will benefit from learning the essential advice in this one-hour conversation.

Tune in and get empowered with the knowledge to protect your rights and navigate your relationship with confidence! 💪

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Reach out to Phaedra Klodner’s office for legal advice.
🏠Address: 56 Francis St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 5B5
☎️Phone: (519) 571-4441

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:15 Defining Common Law Relationships
06:15 Differences Between Common Law and Married Spouses
09:34 Property Division in Common Law Relationships
13:37 Addressing Debts in Common Law Relationships
32:34 Understanding Property Division in Common Law Relationships
40:55 Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution for Common Law Couples
42:53 Protecting Children's Well-being in Common Law Separation