Having The Courage to Separate

When Amber found out that her husband was setting aside funds from the business they shared, she wasn't sticking around to find the truth. Amber's story shows that trust can be earned over the course of years, but it can evaporate in an instant. Dr Paradise and the group offer Amber valuable feedback as she charts a new life course apart from her husband. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coco was drawn to her former partner because he had all the qualities she valued. Despite saying he was a man of faith, Coco soon learned that he had an addiction to pornography that she couldn't overlook. After a protracted separation, she's finally free of him. The next challenge Coco faces is whether or not she can learn from her experiences and find someone who is better suited to her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ricardo has always been a fixer, and his wife thinks his actions pushed her away. Ultimately, she cheated on him with another woman. Ricardo and his wife are currently separated, and he is desperate to figure out what problem he can remedy in order to put the marriage back together. The group doesn't think the end of Ricardo's marriage is attributable to just one reason though. Dr Paradise will also have strong opinions on See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kordae & Gianna are two strong and unique women who are in different stages of exiting their relationships. Kordae fights to assert her independence, but Gianna has broken through to a more peaceful and self-realized place in life. They both share their stories with the group and welcome the feedback they receive from their peers and Dr. Paradise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlos feels like he can fix his wife's problems within the marriage, because he's a problem solver in every other aspect of his life. He's working to learn that you need to start with yourself when it comes to solving problems, and he's got some issues he needs to work on. He's also working to understand his wife's exploration of her own sexuality with other women. Experience the support of a group therapy experience as seen through the lens of one featured person per episode. Listeners will hear the group responding to one person, and they'll also hear that person spending time one-on-one with Dr. Matthew Paradise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary left her husband after years of dealing with his substance abuse. Now, she struggles with allowing their daughters to spend time with him, since they're dealing with grave immune disorders. Dr Paradise and the group offer advice and support. Experience the support of a group therapy experience as seen through the lens of one featured person per episode. Listeners will hear the group responding to one person, and they'll also hear that person spending time one-on-one with Dr. Matthew Paradise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nina meets with Dr Paradise and the group to discuss her ex-husband who won't allow her to establish a meaningful separation. Nina's ex steals from her and manipulates her, and Nina is looking for ways to manage the ongoing relationship with him and with her children. Experience the support of a group therapy experience as seen through the lens of one featured person per episode. Listeners will hear the group responding to one person, and they'll also hear that person spending time one-on-one with Dr. Matthew Paradise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Matthew Paradise leads open group therapy sessions for people going through difficult divorces and relationship separations. Each episode focuses on one person's experience interacting with the group, including private sessions with Dr Paradise to reflect on the group's impact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices