Susan Bernardo's guest appearances

Susan Bernardo

Tiny House Podcast

Divorce Dialogues

Jacqueline Newman

Donna Hicks

Allison Williams

Chris Voss

Kristin Neff

Carl Pickhardt

Deborah Tannen

Jill Murray

Nancy Colier

Kyle Wright

Stacy Francis

David Hoffman

Karyl McBride

Philip Segal

Terry Gaspard

OwlTail

Divorce is a painful process that comes with some very strong emotions. Yet in order to avoid a toxic situation that puts your kids in the middle, divorcing couples must find safe spaces to express their anger and grief. Susan Bernardo found healing in writing workshops, art and dance classes, using creativity to work through the sadness, pick up the pieces and build something new.

Divorce is a painful process that comes with some very strong emotions. Yet in order to avoid a toxic situation that puts your kids in the middle, divorcing couples must find safe spaces to express their anger and grief. Susan Bernardo found healing in writing workshops, art and dance classes, using creativity to work through the sadness, pick up the pieces and build something new.

Ep. 075 USING CREATIVITY TO HEAL FROM DIVORCE - Susan Bernardo

Divorce is a painful process that comes with some very strong emotions. Yet in order to avoid a toxic situation that puts your kids in the middle, divorcing couples must find safe spaces to express their anger and grief. Susan Bernardo found healing in writing workshops, art and dance classes, using creativity to work through the sadness, pick up the pieces and build something new.In fact, Susan’s experience with divorce inspired her first picture book, Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs, which reassures kids that love is forever, even if you are physically separated from the ones you love. Her sophomore effort was a collaboration with LeVar Burton to help kids cope with traumatic events, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. Since then, she has published a third picture book, The Big Adventures of Tiny House, and her debut YA novel, Inspired.Today, Susan sits down with Katherine to explain how creative channels allowed her to process the grief she was feeling and how she went about reestablishing her identity as an individual in the aftermath of divorce. She discusses her conscious decision to divorce amicably, explaining how a mediator can help couples craft a shared mission statement that focuses on the children. Susan also addresses her shared custody arrangement with her ex-husband and offers insight around the concept of home as a feeling you carry. Listen in to understand how Susan leaned on allies and mentors to maintain her dignity through the process—and learn how to reframe divorce as an opportunity for discovery.Topics CoveredHow Susan’s divorce experience inspired Sun Kisses, Moon HugsThe grief Susan experienced in being away from her kidsHow Susan used creativity to process her strong feelingsThe process of reestablishing your identity after divorceSusan’s conscious decision to pursue an amicable divorceThe value in crafting a shared mission statement The safe places where Susan was able to express her emotionsSusan and her ex-husband’s shared custody arrangement Gaining a deeper appreciation of each other’s roles after divorceSusan’s intention to model the resilience she wants for her kidsHow allies and mentors gave Susan perspective during the processHow to reframe divorce as an opportunity for discoveryHow Susan’s friendship base expanded in the aftermath of divorceSusan’s insight on the concept of home as a feeling you carryConnect with Susan BernardoSusan’s Website: susanbernardo.com/index.htmlInner Flower Child Books: innerflowerchild.com/index.htmlSun Kisses, Moon Hugs on Facebook: facebook.com/SunKissesMoonHugs/?ref=bookmarksSusan on Twitter: twitter.com/SusanBernardoResourcesSun Kisses, Moon Hugs by Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: amazon.com/Kisses-Moon-Susan-Schaefer-Bernardo/dp/0971122849The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm by LeVar Burton, Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: amazon.com/Rhino-Who-Swallowed-Storm/dp/0990539504The Big Adventures of Tiny House by Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: amazon.com/Big-Adventures-Tiny-House/dp/0971122822Connect with Katherine MillerThe Center for Understanding Conflict: http://understandinginconflict.org/Miller Law Group: https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/Katherine on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kemiller1The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.comCall (914) 738-7765

Divorce is a painful process that comes with some very strong emotions. Yet in order to avoid a toxic situation that puts your kids in the middle, divorcing couples must find safe spaces to express their anger and grief. Susan Bernardo found healing in writing workshops, art and dance classes, using creativity to work through the sadness, pick up the pieces and build something new. In fact, Susan’s experience with divorce inspired her first picture book, Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs, which reassures kids that love is forever, even if you are physically separated from the ones you love. Her sophomore effort was a collaboration with LeVar Burton to help kids cope with traumatic events, The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. Since then, she has published a third picture book, The Big Adventures of Tiny House, and her debut YA novel, Inspired. Today, Susan sits down with Katherine to explain how creative channels allowed her to process the grief she was feeling and how she went about reestablishing her identity as an individual in the aftermath of divorce. She discusses her conscious decision to divorce amicably, explaining how a mediator can help couples craft a shared mission statement that focuses on the children. Susan also addresses her shared custody arrangement with her ex-husband and offers insight around the concept of home as a feeling you carry. Listen in to understand how Susan leaned on allies and mentors to maintain her dignity through the process—and learn how to reframe divorce as an opportunity for discovery. Topics Covered How Susan’s divorce experience inspired Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs The grief Susan experienced in being away from her kids How Susan used creativity to process her strong feelings The process of reestablishing your identity after divorce Susan’s conscious decision to pursue an amicable divorce The value in crafting a shared mission statement The safe places where Susan was able to express her emotions Susan and her ex-husband’s shared custody arrangement Gaining a deeper appreciation of each other’s roles after divorce Susan’s intention to model the resilience she wants for her kids How allies and mentors gave Susan perspective during the process How to reframe divorce as an opportunity for discovery How Susan’s friendship base expanded in the aftermath of divorce Susan’s insight on the concept of home as a feeling you carry Connect with Susan Bernardo Susan’s Website: <a href="http://susanbernardo.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">susanbernardo.com/index.html</a> Inner Flower Child Books: <a href="http://innerflowerchild.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">innerflowerchild.com/index.html</a> Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs on Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/SunKissesMoonHugs/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/SunKissesMoonHugs/?ref=bookmarks</a> Susan on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SusanBernardo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/SusanBernardo</a> Resources Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs by Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: <a href="http://amazon.com/Kisses-Moon-Susan-Schaefer-Bernardo/dp/0971122849" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com/Kisses-Moon-Susan-Schaefer-Bernardo/dp/0971122849</a> The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm by LeVar Burton, Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: <a href="http://amazon.com/Rhino-Who-Swallowed-Storm/dp/0990539504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com/Rhino-Who-Swallowed-Storm/dp/0990539504</a> The Big Adventures of Tiny House by Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher: <a href="http://amazon.com/Big-Adventures-Tiny-House/dp/0971122822" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com/Big-Adventures-Tiny-House/dp/0971122822</a> Connect with Katherine Miller The Center for Understanding Conflict: <a href="http://understandinginconflict.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://understandinginconflict.org/</a> Miller Law Group: <a href="https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://westchesterfamilylaw.com/</a> Katherine on LinkedIn: <a href="http://linkedin.com/in/kemiller1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/kemiller1</a> The New Yorker’s Guide to Collaborative Divorce by Katherine Miller: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/New-Yorkers-Guide-Collaborative-Divorce/dp/0692496246</a> Email: katherine@westchesterfamilylaw.com Call (914) 738-7765

Using Creativity to Heal from Divorce with Susan Bernardo

Courtenay Fletcher

"Once there was a farmhouse in a field of hay.." is the opening line to an adorable new children's book called “The Big Adventures of Tiny House” being released in April. Roll along with us this week as Susan and Courtenay, the books’ author and illustrator, share how building a book is a lot like building a tiny house, and why indie publishing appeals to these very creative DIY-ers. You'll hear what inspired their story of an old farmhouse that gets salvaged and repurposed into “Tiny”; a little house with a big heart and WHEELS, who sets off on a cross-country journey to figure out the true meaning of home. We loved hearing about their creative process, and how their own family histories influenced the book; and we know you will too! So, sit back, settle into your favorite chair, grab a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate - it's story time!  www.SunKissesMoonHugs.com

"Once there was a farmhouse in a field of hay.." is the opening line to an adorable new children's book called “The Big Adventures of Tiny House” being released in April. Roll along with us this week as Susan and Courtenay, the books’ author and illustrator, share how building a book is a lot like building a tiny house, and why indie publishing appeals to these very creative DIY-ers. You'll hear what inspired their story of an old farmhouse that gets salvaged and repurposed into “Tiny”; a little house with a big heart and WHEELS, who sets off on a cross-country journey to figure out the true meaning of home. We loved hearing about their creative process, and how their own family histories influenced the book; and we know you will too! So, sit back, settle into your favorite chair, grab a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate - it's story time! <a href="http://www.SunKissesMoonHugs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SunKissesMoonHugs.com</a>

#88 Sun Kisses, Moon Hugs, and a Purple Bus with Susan Bernardo and Courtenay Fletcher