In this Halloween special of Forward Facing, Mali sits down with Lily Lutton, Senior Attorney at Hastings Shadmehry Family Law, for an eye-opening conversation about divorce horror stories, costly legal mistakes, child custody battles, and what really happens behind the scenes in divorce court.

Drawing from their experience in family law, Mali and Lily share real courtroom stories that reveal how emotional decisions, dishonest clients, poor legal representation, and unnecessary litigation can turn a divorce into an expensive legal battle.

The conversation explores common divorce mistakes, including sending threatening messages, making custody agreements without legal advice, hiding financial assets, and allowing anger or revenge to influence important decisions.

They explain why choosing the right divorce attorney and being honest throughout the legal process are essential.Mali and Lily also discuss the risks of using ChatGPT and AI during divorce proceedings, how social media posts and private conversations can become evidence, and why protecting your credibility matters in child custody disputes.

Through shocking courtroom experiences involving hidden income, misleading testimony, and excessive legal fees, they highlight the financial and emotional consequences of poor decisions during divorce.

Ultimately, this conversation is about avoiding costly divorce mistakes, protecting your family, understanding the legal process, and making informed decisions that help you move forward with confidence.

If you are considering divorce, navigating a child custody battle, or looking for practical divorce advice, this episode offers valuable insights from experienced family law attorneys.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and Halloween Divorce Horror Stories

04:33 - Early Red Flags in Divorce and Family Law Cases

09:24 - How Bad Divorce Attorneys Can Make Cases Worse

14:38 - Biggest Mistakes People Make Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer

19:14 - The Risks of Using ChatGPT and AI During Divorce

23:13 - How Revenge and Anger Can Destroy Your Divorce Case

29:15 - Why Courtroom Preparation Matters in Divorce Trials

30:47 - Child Custody Battles and Unrealistic Legal Demands

34:19 - How Text Messages and Recordings Can Hurt Your Divorce Case

39:21 - Social Media Mistakes During Divorce Proceedings

40:42 - What Happens When Clients Hide the Truth From Their Lawyers

46:55 - Costly Financial Mistakes and Excessive Divorce Legal Fees

49:03 - Hidden Assets, Bank Accounts and Financial Evidence in Divorce

53:59 - What Happens When Clients Ignore Their Attorney's Advice

57:53 - Courtroom Horror Stories and Mistakes During Testimony

01:04:19 - How to Avoid Common Divorce Mistakes

01:08:34 - Personal Growth, Relationships and Moving Forward

01:10:59 - Motherhood, Career Confidence and Finding Balance

01:14:21 - Final Thoughts and Closing

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

Email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

Connect with Lily Lutton :

https://www.instagram.com/lawbylutton/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-bristow-lutton-19290a10a/

Subscribe to Forward Facing for honest conversations about divorce, family law, relationships, resilience, personal growth, healing, and intentionally creating your next chapter.

#ForwardFacing #DivorceHorrorStories #DivorceAdvice #DivorceMistakes #DivorceLawyer #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawAttorney #DivorceAttorney #DivorceCourt #ChildCustody #ChildCustodyBattle #DivorceTips #DivorceProcess #DivorceSettlement #DivorceLitigation

In this episode of Forward Facing, Andee and Mali sit down with Jordan Dupree, an experienced aesthetic nurse practitionerat the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery in Alpharetta, Georgia, for an honest and empowering conversation about beauty, self-care, and the freedom to make choices about your own appearance.

Jordan shares her journey from working in labor and delivery to building a career in aesthetics, explaining how her passion for helping women feel confident shaped the way she approaches her work. She discusses why beauty is not just about how we look on the outside, but also about how we feel about ourselves, our self-worth, and the confidence we carry.

The conversation explores why aesthetic treatments can be deeply personal, especially for women navigating motherhood, divorce, major life transitions, or periods of rebuilding their identity. Jordan explains how small changes can help people feel more comfortable in their own skin, while emphasizing that the goal should never be to create new insecurities or pressure someone into changing their appearance.

Jordan also shares what it means to create a safe, judgment-free space for patients. She explains how she helps people identify what they genuinely want, understand their options, and make informed decisions without feeling pressured into unnecessary treatments. The discussion highlights the importance of trust, realistic expectations, and finding a qualified injector who prioritizes your individual needs.

The conversation goes deeper into popular aesthetic treatments, including Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, microneedling, and newer regenerative approaches. Jordan breaks down how these treatments work, why healthy skin matters, what natural-looking results really mean, and how to recognize red flags when choosing an aesthetic provider.

Mali also opens up about her personal experience with Jordan and how their work together helped her address long-standing insecurities and feel more confident in her appearance. Their conversation explores how personal transformation can evolve alongside fitness, lifestyle changes, and a growing understanding of who you want to become.

They also discuss the pressure women face when making choices about their appearance, the stigma surrounding cosmetic treatments, and the criticism that can come when you decide to invest in yourself. Jordan shares a powerful perspective on empowerment: you do not have to live with something that makes you unhappy simply because someone else disagrees with your decision.

Ultimately, this conversation is about more than beauty treatments. It is about self-care without guilt, confidence without comparison, and having the freedom to decide what makes you feel like yourself. Whether that means embracing your natural features, exploring aesthetic treatments, or simply giving yourself permission to prioritize your own needs, the choice should be yours.

If you have ever felt judged for caring about your appearance, wondered where to begin with aesthetic treatments, or struggled to put yourself first, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on beauty, confidence, and choosing yourself.

Connect with the Swan Center for Plastic Surgery:

https://www.swancenteratlanta.com/

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

Email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

Subscribe to Forward Facing for honest conversations about leadership, workplace culture, relationships, resilience, personal growth, healing, and intentionally creating your next chapter.

#ForwardFacing #JordanDupree #SwanCenter #BeautyAndConfidence #SelfCare #SelfConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #AestheticTreatments #PersonalGrowth #BeautyAndWellness #Botox #DermalFillers #SkinCare #NaturalBeauty #SelfWorth #ChoosingYourself

In this episode of Forward Facing, Andee and Mali sit down with licensed therapist Laurie Newcomb for an honest and deeply personal conversation about therapy, healing, relationships, divorce, grief, trauma, boundaries, and the patterns that can keep us stuck.

Laurie shares how her own life experiences and journey through divorce helped lead her toward a second career in therapy.

She explains why therapy is not simply about fixing what is wrong, but about becoming more aware of yourself, understanding your patterns, and creating a safe space to explore what is happening beneath the surface.

Laurie also discusses why people often repeat old patterns even when they consciously want to change. She explains how therapy can help people become curious about those patterns rather than judging themselves, and why progress is rarely a straight line. Sometimes transformation means taking two steps forward, one step back, and learning from what happened along the way.

The conversation goes deeper into divorce, grief, identity, co-parenting, anger, resentment, and the emotional challenges that come with major life transitions. Laurie explains why people going through divorce may experience constantly changing emotions and why creating space for those emotions can be an important part of moving forward.

They also talk about marriage counseling, communication, boundaries, people-pleasing, mindfulness, happiness, personal growth, and the importance of slowing down enough to understand what you actually need.

If you are navigating divorce, relationships, grief, trauma, major life transitions, personal growth, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives on therapy, healing, and moving forward.

Connect with Transformation Counseling :https://transformationcounselingatl.com/If something we’ve talked about today resonates with you, we encourage you to visit TransformationCounseling to learn more about us and our approach.

They work with young adults and adults navigating a variety of life transitions, including divorce, relationships, grief, trauma, and personal growth. Laurie also offers Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for appropriate clients.

Laurie's recommended books:

Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide for Reclaiming Yourself

by Nedra Glover

Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building A New Life

by Abigail Trafford

Broken Open

by Elizabeth Lesser

Timestamps

00:00 - Trailer & Introduction

02:02 - Meet Therapist Lori Newcomb

08:11 - Importance of Therapy

10:38 - Finding the Right Therapist

15:27 - Starting Therapy: What to Expect

18:26 - Fear & Resistance to Therapy

21:20 - Breaking Long-Term Patterns

28:26 - When to Start Therapy

31:38 - Therapy During Divorce

38:13 - Managing Anger & Stress

44:44 - Virtual vs. In-Person Therapy

47:07 - Marriage Counseling

52:15 - Understanding Boundaries

57:30 - Types of Boundaries

01:01:15 - Setting Boundaries

01:02:12 - Boundaries in Relationships

01:11:39 - Breaking the Autopilot Cycle

01:12:14 - Personal Growth Through Challenges

01:13:16 - Practicing Mindfulness

01:14:58 - Advice During a Crisis

01:16:15 - Understanding Anxiety

01:23:08 - Personal Transformation

01:24:33 - Closing Remarks

Evolve with us!

Visit our website: https://forwardfacing.com

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forwardfacingpodcast

Instagram: @forwardfacingpodcast

TikTok: @HastingsShadmehry

Email us at podcast@hsfamilylaw.com

Contact us for a consultation: https://hsfamilylaw.com/contact-us/

Subscribe to Forward Facing for honest conversations about leadership, workplace culture, relationships, resilience, personal growth, healing, and intentionally creating your next chapter.

#ForwardFacing #LaurieNewcomb #TransformationCounseling #Therapy #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #PersonalTransformation #BreakingPatterns #OldPatterns #SelfDiscovery #TraumaHealing #GriefHealing #DivorceRecovery