It’s the 100th episode of A Year and a Day! To celebrate this milestone, Jaime Davis is revisiting five conversations that have resonated with listeners over the years. From knowing when it's time to leave a marriage to understanding relationship patterns, preparing for family court, navigating co-parenting with a high-conflict ex, and finding joy after divorce, these episodes capture some of the most meaningful moments from the first 100 episodes of the show.

Featuring highlights from…

• How to Know When to Leave Your Marriage, with Kate Anthony
• From "My Relationship Fail" to Learning: Rebuilding After a Breakdown with Bryan Power
• Tips for Appearing in Family Court with Judge Brian Ratledge
• Co-Parenting with a Narcissist: Strategies for Protecting Your Children and Your Sanity
• Divorced, Not Done: Caroline Stanbury on Co-Parenting, Reinvention, and Owning Your Power

Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're discovering the show for the first time, we're glad you're here. Thank you for helping us celebrate 100 episodes!

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Is your ex simply emotional, or are you dealing with someone who thrives on conflict?

In this episode, Jaime talks with attorney, therapist, mediator, and High Conflict Institute co-founder Bill Eddy to unpack one of the most important distinctions in divorce: the difference between a high drama person and a high conflict person. While both can make separation stressful, knowing which one you're dealing with can completely change your strategy.

Bill explains the warning signs of a high conflict personality, why these individuals often blame everyone but themselves, and how they can keep families locked in conflict for years. He also shares tools for protecting yourself, communicating effectively, and keeping your children out of the crossfire, including his widely used BIFF communication method and insights from his newest book, SLIC Solutions for Conflict.

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Need help from Bill? Contact him by visiting www.highconflictinstitute.com.

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In this episode of A Year and a Day, Jaime Davis talks with Donna Jean Kendrick, a certified financial planner, to unpack the financial side of divorce that the legal side can overshadow. Donna, author of The Divorce Money Map, walks listeners through building a clear picture of assets, debts, and expenses before negotiations even begin. She explains why financial preparedness isn't about being a numbers person; it's about knowing where to look and who to ask.

In this episode, Jaime and Donna dig into some of the thorniest financial decisions divorcing couples face:

• How to map out what you own, what you owe, and what you need to ask for during discovery
• The difference between basic living expenses and lifestyle expenses, and why it matters for negotiations
• What to weigh before deciding to keep or sell the family home, including equity, maintenance costs, and capital gains exposure
• Why alimony and child support aren't as guaranteed as people assume, and how to protect against the gaps
• How to rebuild a sustainable financial life after the divorce is final
• Why assembling a trusted team of professionals is essential

Donna draws on her own experience as a widow who discovered just how costly it can be to not ask enough questions about a spouse's investments, offering a candid look at why financial literacy matters. Practical, empathetic, and refreshingly jargon-free, this episode is essential listening for anyone trying to protect their financial future during, and after, divorce.