Take the High Road with Andy Heller | Episode 115

Joining us today to talk about the book his own divorce journey inspired, is Andy Heller, a real-life “Eric Wolf” who’s reached the other side and aims to help others through the process. Andy is a successful businessman with two real estate books under his belt, and who had neither the need nor intention to write another book. That was until his own divorce illuminated the need for a one-stop self-help book for those navigating divorce. 

In this episode, we hear what inspired Andy to write Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family, and how it differs from other divorce-centric self-help books. We discuss the common mistakes people make when negotiating a divorce, the value of therapy for both you and your children, and why you should consider getting a co-parenting counselor on board. Tune in to hear Andy’s pre and post-divorce tips, as well as how best to communicate with a former spouse, particularly in an adversarial relationship.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Introducing Andy Heller, author of Take the High Road.
• Why he wrote the book and how it differs from other divorce-centric self-help books.
• Andy’s pre and post-divorce tips.
• How criticizing your former spouse affects your children’s self-esteem.
• Common mistakes people make when negotiating divorce.
• Andy shares a positive case study from the book.
• Why he recommends a co-parenting coach or counselor.
• Various parenting coordinator roles.
• The value of therapy for both parents and children of divorce.
• Why kids should start therapy prior to learning about their parents’ divorce.
• The biggest complaint of divorcees in the years following the divorce.
• How to communicate effectively with your former spouse, particularly in an adversarial relationship.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

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