How to Split a Toaster
A Divorce Podcast about Saving Your Relationships
Seth Nelson is a Tampa-based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems. In How to Split a Toaster, Nelson and co-host Pete Wright take on the challenge of divorce with a central objective: saving your most important relationships with your family, your former spouse, and yourself.
From an early age, he has always wanted to help people. After law school he found that he could do the greatest good by helping people through one of the most difficult times of their lives. Being a divorcee himself, as well as a father, he understands what you’re going through.
“I have been through a divorce and have a young child. As difficult as the divorce process can be, especially when there are kids involved, things will get better.”
In his practice, Seth focuses on Florida divorce law, Florida family law, and Florida family law mediation. On the Toaster, however, he offers a platform for exploring the extraordinarily wide range of topics that impact you through your divorce, all with an eye on saving your most important relationships.
Season 9
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Rebroadcast • Keeping Kids as the Focus: Successful Co-Parenting with Sarah Armstrong
In this rebroadcast from season 6, Sarah Armstrong, author of “The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce,” joins Seth and Pete to talk about doing what’s best for the kids when you’re going through a divorce. From scheduling to logistics to counseling to first right of refusal, it’s a conversation full of information to help you out.
Rebroadcast • Healing Trauma, Rebuilding Life with Dee Wallace
Dee Wallace is an actor and a healer and she’s spent the last 20 years as an advocate and teacher in the art of self-creation. Today, we talk about healing yourself and your kids after living through the trauma of divorce.
Demystifying Divorce Appeals: An Insider’s Guide from Judge Matt Lucas
Closing out the season, Judge Matt Lucas sheds light on the appeals process in divorce cases. The appellate judge gives rare insider perspective on grounds for appeals, key issues, and how the process works. We demystify this complex topic.
Reinventing Life After Divorce with Dawn Fleming
Midlife reinvention expert Dawn Fleming joins us to discuss rebuilding your life with confidence after divorce—trying new things, reconnecting with passions, and embracing change. Plus, we have another listener question!
Mindset Makeover with Hilary DeCesare
Neuropsychology expert Hilary DeCesare joins us to discuss transforming mindset and finding hope after divorce. Learn her quick TuneIn technique for shifting emotional state.
Toasting Our Destinies: Pete and Seth Get Astrologized
Author and astrologer Bethany Nicole returns to decode our birth charts for a fun, start-of-the-year holiday bonus episode! Can ancient wisdom reveal our destinies? We dive into astrological insights on strengths, weaknesses & life paths in this entertaining session.
Answering Our Listeners’ Burning Questions
It’s time for listener questions! We’ve received so many great questions from our guests and we’re tackling them today. From finding hidden money to parallel parenting situtations, from challenging mutual living situations before divorce to infidelity, we get to them all.
How the F*ck Do I Heal from This? with Dr. Justine Weber
Dr. Justine Weber joins Seth and Pete to talk about understanding narcissistic abuse and how to put your life back together as they discuss her new book, “How the F*ck Do I Heal from This?”
From Financial Fears to Financial Freedom: Rebuilding Confidence After Divorce with Leah Hadley
Leah Hadley of the Intentional Divorce Insights podcast joins us to discuss recovering from financial abuse & rebuilding finances after divorce. Strategies for credit card debt, budgeting with intention & more.
Rebuilding After the Wreckage: Finding Purpose After Divorce with Therapist Furkhan Dandia
Therapist Furkhan Dandia joins us to discuss processing divorce trauma and rediscovering purpose. We explore overcoming limiting beliefs, redefining relationships, and gaining resilience. Plus, we have another listener question!
Love Bombing, Hoovering, and Crazy-Making: Discussing Narcissists' Manipulation Tactics with Sherry Gaba and Carla Romo
Sherry Gaba & Carla Romo of The Love Fix join us to discuss overcoming narcissistic abuse. The therapists share how to spot red flags, leave toxic relationships, and rebuild your self-esteem.
When Co-Parenting Falls Apart: Navigating Care for a Special Needs Child After Divorce
We take on a listener question for this full episode. When a once amicable co-parenting relationship deteriorates over caring for a mentally ill child, resolving disputes can be profoundly challenging. Seth Nelson offers guidance for navigating this tricky situation.
Divorce Across Borders: Handling Immigration While Untying the Knot with Tahmina Watson
Immigration law expert Tahmina Watson joins us to explore the complex intersection of immigration status and divorce. We dive into key considerations around dependent visas, green cards, work permits, and more. Plus, we have another listener question!
Gray Divorce Dilemmas: Linda Hershman on Discernment Counseling and Untying the Knot in Your Golden Years
We dive into the rise of gray divorce with licensed marriage and family therapist Linda Hershman. She also explains discernment counseling for couples on the brink. Plus, we tackle another listener question!
Apology Accepted: Writing the Apologies You Never Got with Bethany Nicole
Relationship expert Bethany Nicole shares her "apology writing" method to heal by writing the apologies you never got from divorce and other hurts.
Breaking Free: Overcoming Childhood Trauma with Coach Riana Milne
Coach Riana Milne, mental health counselor, joins us to discuss overcoming childhood trauma and building healthy relationships. Learn why unresolved trauma fuels toxicity and how to break negative cycles. Plus, we have another listener question!
Snore No More: Saving Your Marriage by Saving Your Sleep with Hostage Tape’s Alex Neist
Alex Neist, co-founder of Hostage Tape, joins Seth and Pete to talk about the rising trends in ‘sleep divorce,’ why snoring may not be a cause of divorce but certainly can be a big contributing factor, and how Hostage Tape can help. Plus, a listener question about splitting a dog breeding business!
Strategic Money Moves for Your Post-Divorce Life with Financial Planner Stacy Francis
Expert financial planner Stacy Francis joins us to share asset division tips, budgeting advice, and more for financially preparing for life after divorce. Essential listening for anyone navigating the money side of splitting.
Split Happens: Using Laughter to Get Through Your Divorce with Comedian Keila Dolle
Laughter is the best medicine...even during divorce! Comedian Keila Dolle joins the How to Split a Toaster podcast to share how humor heals. We dish on the "sexy therapist" phenomenon, biochemical benefits of laughter, and advise a listener on what truly matters when it comes to kids' names after divorce. Add some joy to your day and check out this hilarious ep!
Battling Brainwashing and Frivolous Motions: Divorcing a Cult with Peter Young
Peter Young shares his experience getting sucked into his wife's cult, trying to save his marriage, and the messy divorce when she chose the cult over him. He describes the cult leader's manipulation and his fight for his kids, with lessons on handling frivolous motions, parental alienation, and saving money during divorce.