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.
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Getting in Good Relationship Shape with Roy Biancalana
Roy Biancalana joins Seth and Pete to talk about getting back out there post-divorce. How do you make sure you’re in good relationship shape? Roy’s here with some advice!
Meet Your Paralegal: A Conversation with Stacy Recinella
You’ve likely heard of paralegals before, but what does a paralegal do? Do you have to hire them too? Or does your lawyer bring them along? Are they like junior lawyers or are they their own profession? And why should your paralegal be your best friend for your own divorce case? Stacy Recinella, one of the paralegals at NLG Divorce & Family Law, joins Seth and Pete on today’s show to talk about her role in your case.
Who Gets the Church? with Josh & Kristy Groce
Josh & Kristy Groce join Seth and Pete to talk about the complex relationship between divorce and the church. Why is it still so difficult to navigate these waters? And what sort of complexities does your relationship with your church bring up before, during, and after your divorce? It’s a great conversation so tune in!
Navigating Custody Battles with Reneé Rodriguez
Reneé Rodriguez, custody coach and founder of Best Foot Forward, joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges in custody battles, specifically how to navigate contentious custody situations during your divorce.
The 12-Step Divorce Recovery Approach with Karen McMahon
Karen McMahon is a Certified Relationship and Divorce Coach and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. She joins Seth and Pete to talk about her 12-Step Divorce Recovery Program, calming your monkey mind, fact and fiction in your divorce, mindfulness, and more.
Marriage Equality and Divorce Equality with Author Steven Petrow
Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Steven Petrow joins Seth and Pete on the Toaster today to discuss divorce between same-sex couples. The law is the law is the law, but there’s a lot more to it than just that. We’ve got a lot to talk about in this episode and we know you’ll enjoy it, so tune in!
Navigating Disagreements Over Vaccinations and More with Lisa Zeiderman
Lisa Zeiderman joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges when you change over time. It can lead to divorce. It can also lead to difficult situations like arguments about whether to get your child vaccinated. People change, but it makes things complicated during divorce and we’re here to talk about it.
De-Escalating Conflict in the Divorce Process (and Beyond...) with Doug Noll
De-escalating conflict is a hard skill to master but even more challenging when you’re going through a divorce. Doug Noll, the de-escalation expert, joins Seth and Pete on the show today to give you some understanding about why you’re losing your head, how to recognize it, and how to de-escalate.
Behavioral Change Before, During, and After the Divorce Process with Kurt Nelson
Joining Seth and Pete in today’s episode, we have behavioral scientist Kurt Nelson joining in to discuss the challenges of changing behaviors, particularly during the divorce process. How does this affect you? Tune in!
What the Hell Are QDROs and How Do I Deal With Them in My Divorce? with Matt Lundy
What do you do when your divorce involves a QDRO? Do you even know what that means or who to reach out to? Luckily, our guest on today’s episode has the inside scoop. Join Seth and Pete as they talk with Matt Lundy about QDROs and how to navigate the world of sorting out money in your various retirement accounts.
Helping Your Children Deal with Grief from the Divorce with Sara Hadgraft
Sara Hadgraft joins Seth on today’s show to talk about the complex process of helping your children deal with grief as you go through your divorce. They talk about seven ways to help your children grieve your divorce along with many other topics.
Violence in the Divorce Process with Sabrina Osso from Osso Safe
Sabrina Osso from Osso Safe joins Seth and Pete to talk about violence in the divorce process, how to recognize when you’re being abused, how to talk to your lawyer about your abuse, helping friends who are being abused, and more.
A Judge’s Perspective on Divorce Court: Chatting with Judge Wesley Tibbals
May it please the court! We’ve got a special guest today who knows a thing or two about the workings of divorce court, and that’s because he’s a judge! That’s right, we figured it was about time that we had an actual judge on to make sure we’re not just making stuff up. Judge Wesley Tibbals talks with Pete and Seth today about life behind the bench in divorce court.
Figuring Out the Finances for You and the Kids: A Chat About Financial Empowerment with Neale Godfrey
Time for another talk about money! On today’s episode, New York Times #1 Best-Selling author Neale Godfrey joins Seth and Pete to talk about the struggles with finances post-divorce, how to deal with kids and finances, gray divorce, and more.
Keeping Kids as the Focus: Successful Co-Parenting with Sarah Armstrong
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.
Navigating a High Conflict Divorce with Shannon Jenkins
Divorce is difficult enough, but how do you cope when your ex is a narcissistic sociopath? In today’s episode, Seth and Pete talk with Shannon Jenkins who recounts some of her challenges and how she’s created a better life for herself after doing just that.
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and More with Sandra Radna
Sandra Radna joins Seth and Pete to talk about modern complexities in divorce, namely cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Plus, we have a listener question!
Overcoming Divorce and Breaking Through the Negative with Deborah Driggs
Deborah Driggs joins Pete and Seth in this episode to discuss her divorce, the challenges she’s gone through since, and how she’s taken what she learned to start helping others break through the negative and connect with their inner self before it’s too late.
Divorce Across the Pond: How Different Is It? with Nicole Phillips
We talk a lot about checking your local jurisdiction on the show, but what if you’re in England? How different are divorces there? In today’s episode, Seth and Pete are joined by solicitor and mediator Nicole Phillips to figure out what’s different and why.
Finding Post-Divorce Peace with Keith Wilson
Licensed mental health counselor Keith Wilson joins Seth and Pete to talk about the challenges of finding peace and reconciliation after your divorce, as well as some tools you can use to do so.