The Robertson and Easterling Podcast

Now in its 8th season and approaching 25,000 downloads, The Robertson and Easterling Podcast continues to provide valuable insights for those facing difficult transitions. Our podcast is unique, offering listeners a private and meaningful connection to the stories of others who have navigated similar challenges. Alongside these personal accounts, you’ll hear from mental health professionals and diverse experts, as well as individuals who have maintained strong relationships despite adversity. Together, these conversations provide a roadmap to help you take control of your life and embrace transformation.

Focused on Mississippi, this creative project dives deep into topics like marriage, parenting, divorce, and post-divorce recovery. Whether you’re looking to enrich your marriage or begin a new chapter, you’ll gain practical advice, hear inspiring real-life stories, and find the support you need to move forward.

This season, we’re proud to partner with an incredible group of sponsors who share our values of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of a life well-lived:

Enhanced Wellness Living

Kelly Engelmann and her team at Mississippi’s premier Functional Medicine Clinic continue to empower individuals to reclaim their health through personalized care plans, a “food-first” philosophy, and regenerative therapies. At Enhanced Wellness Living, the focus isn’t just on managing symptoms—it’s about uncovering root causes and building a foundation for long-term vitality. When life feels out of balance, taking control of your health is a powerful first step.

Providence Capital

Ethan Kelly and the team at Providence Capital help professionals and business owners navigate life’s financial transitions with clarity and confidence. As independent, fiduciary investment advisors, their focus is on personalized planning, disciplined investing, and education—so clients understand not just what they’re doing, but why. Providence Capital isn’t about selling products or chasing trends; it’s about building durable strategies that align with real-life goals. When financial decisions feel overwhelming, having a trusted, independent guide can make all the difference.

Life Track Coaching

We’re excited to welcome Brent Johnston with Life Track Coaching as a new sponsor this season. Brent partners with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process designed to uncover true purpose and maximize personal and professional potential. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges or striving for greater fulfillment, Life Track Coaching equips you with the tools to move forward confidently.

LaJesca L. Woodard

Joining us this season is LaJesca L. Woodard, a top-performing real estate professional with over nine years of experience and $20 million in sales volume. As a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE™), LaJesca specializes in assisting divorcing parties with impartial and professional guidance in real estate matters. Her hands-on, consultative approach ensures a smooth process, even in complex or high-conflict situations.

Each of our sponsors plays an essential role in helping individuals move forward with confidence, health, and purpose—values we uphold every day at Robertson + Easterling.

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90. The First 30: A Practical Guide to the Hardest Month

Season 8 Episode 1: The First 30:  A Practical Guide to the Hardest Month

In this special companion episode to the free eBook published as public service of the Mississippi family law firm of Robertson + Easterling, Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling sit down with their client advocate, Mac Chaney, to walk through concepts introduced in The First 30 Days: A Practical Guide to the Hardest Month. The eBook moves day by day through the earliest stage of divorce, exploring what actually helps when emotions are high, decisions feel urgent, and clarity is hard to find. Mac brings a steady, compassionate voice shaped by both personal experience and her work guiding clients through one of the most difficult seasons of their lives. Together, they discuss how to slow the process down, stabilize emotionally, protect children, organize information, and approach legal decisions with intention rather than panic. This episode is not a checklist or legal advice, but a thoughtful, honest discussion about navigating the first month divorce is on the table with clarity and care. The free eBook can be downloaded from the First 30 Days tab on the R+E website.

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89. Quiet in the Chaos: Love as a River (Part 3)

Season 7 Episode 14: Quiet in the Chaos: Love as a River (Part 3)

The final session of Quiet in the Chaos invites you to rest in the imagery of a flowing river — steady, cleansing, and always renewing. Meditation is not about forcing the mind to be still, but about noticing what is present and allowing it to pass through without resistance. In this practice, you’ll be guided to release what no longer serves you into the current of Love, making space for fresh possibilities. As the river carries away what you no longer need, you’ll step forward with renewed clarity, peace, and openness to life’s unfolding.

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88. Quiet in the Chaos: Rooted Like a Mighty Oak (Part 2)

Season 7 Episode 13: Quiet in the Chaos: Rooted Like a Mighty Oak (Part 2)

In Part Two of our Quiet in the Chaos meditation series, we deepen the practice by exploring the image of a mighty oak tree — rooted, steady, and nourished by what is life-giving. Meditation, whether drawn from Zen traditions of present-moment awareness or the contemplative stillness of Christian prayer, invites us to be grounded in the here and now. Like a tree whose roots hold firm through shifting seasons, you’ll learn to remain steady even when life’s winds blow hard. This session will help you strengthen your inner stability, reconnect to what sustains you, and carry that grounded strength into your daily life.

 

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87. Quiet in the Chaos: Being Still During Family Conflict (Part 1)

Season 7 Episode 12: Quiet in the Chaos: Being Still During Family Conflict (Part 1)

At Robertson + Easterling, we care about our clients’ emotional health as much as their legal needs. In the first of our three-part series Quiet in the Chaos, we introduce the healing power of meditation — the ancient spiritual practice of focusing your attention and calming the mind to cultivate greater awareness, presence, and emotional balance. It can involve observing the breath, repeating a meaningful phrase, or simply noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment. Over time, meditation can reduce stress, improve clarity, and foster a deep sense of peace and connection. In this first session, you’ll learn to anchor yourself when life feels turbulent. Guided by your breath, you’ll practice noticing thoughts, emotions, and body sensations without being swept away by them — much like finding safe harbor in the middle of a storm. Whether you’re navigating family conflict, uncertainty, or change, this meditation offers a calm center you can return to anytime.

 

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86. Katie’s Story: A Family’s Fight Against Fentanyl

Season 7 Episode 11: Katie’s Story: A Family’s Fight Against Fentanyl

In this deeply moving episode of the Robertson and Easterling Podcast, Craig Robertson sits down with Richard and Kim Johnson, parents of Katie — a vibrant, talented 22-year-old whose life was tragically cut short by fentanyl poisoning. Through tears and courage, Richard and Kim recount Katie’s adventurous spirit, her struggles with anxiety during the isolation of COVID, and how one counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl ended her life instantly. They share their journey through grief, their family’s path toward healing, and their newfound mission to raise awareness through Walk for Lives, a nationwide movement uniting families affected by fentanyl. The conversation exposes the devastating reach of this epidemic — the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18 to 45 — while offering hope through faith, advocacy, and honest dialogue. This episode is not just about loss, but about love, purpose, and turning unimaginable pain into life-saving action.  Learn more or donate at walkforlives.org

 

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85. Racing Minds + Quiet Truths: ADHD and the Midlife Shift with Stephanie Hathorn

Season 7 Episode 10: Racing Minds + Quiet Truths: ADHD and the Midlife Shift with Stephanie Hathorn

Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling sit down with therapist Stephanie Hathorn of The Shepherd’s Staff to explore her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and its profound impact on her self-understanding, her clients, and the journey through midlife. Sharing her story with warmth, humor, and honesty – including experiences from being struck by lightning to navigating anxiety, motherhood, and life transitions – Stephanie discusses how ADHD manifests differently in men and women, the link between attention, anxiety, and creativity, and how what some call a “disorder” can become a superpower. The conversation dives deep into embracing self-awareness, shifting from doing to being, and finding meaning beyond achievement – offering insight for anyone wondering why their mind races, stillness feels impossible, or the second half of life feels so different from the first. This episode blends insight, laughter, and encouragement, reminding listeners that growth doesn’t stop at 40 and our quirks can become our greatest gifts.

 

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Bonus Episode: MPB’s In Legal Terms- Divorce 2025 with Craig Robertson

What happens when divorce becomes a reality—or when you need to make changes to an existing divorce agreement? Craig Robertson, founder of Robertson + Easterling, joined In Legal Terms with host Adam Kilgore on MPB Think Radio to share practical insights into Mississippi divorce law, explain what options are available when circumstances change, and help listeners better understand their rights during one of life’s most difficult transitions.

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84. Fasting for Body and Soul: A Conversation with Kelly Englemann

Season 7 Episode 9: Fasting for Body and Soul: A Conversation with Kelly Englemann

Discover the transformative power of fasting in this inspiring episode of the Robertson + Easterling Podcast with special guest Kelly Englemann, holistic nurse practitioner and founder of Enhanced Wellness Living. Together with Matt and Craig, Kelly explores the science and spirituality behind fasting—from improving energy, sleep, and gut health to fostering discipline, resilience, and a deeper connection with God. You’ll also hear personal stories, practical tips, and insights into approaches like intermittent fasting and the ProLon fasting-mimicking diet. Whether you’re curious about boosting your health, seeking a spiritual reset, or simply wanting to feel more energized, this conversation will equip and encourage you to take the next step toward whole-body wellness.

 

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83. Rodeo to Real Estate: Adam Black’s Guide to Divorce and Home Decisions

Season 7 Episode 8: Rodeo to Real Estate: Adam Black’s Guide to Divorce and Home Decisions

In this engaging episode of the Robertson & Easterling Podcast, Craig and Matt sit down with Adam Black—divorce mortgage specialist, former professional bullfighter, and repeat guest—to explore the complex intersection of housing, mortgages, and life transitions like divorce. From his adrenaline-filled rodeo days to navigating today’s challenging real estate market, Adam shares candid stories, practical advice, and key insights for those facing tough housing decisions in uncertain times. Whether it’s understanding current interest rate trends, weighing the pros and cons of staying in the marital home, or planning for a fresh start, this conversation offers valuable guidance and real-world perspective for anyone looking to make informed choices about their next chapter.

 

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82. Loneliness, Shame and the Road Back to Connection with Naomi Fortune Muffuletto

Season 7 Episode 7: Loneliness, Shame and the Road Back to Connection with Naomi Fortune Muffuletto

Life is hard—and when loneliness creeps in, it can feel impossible to carry on. But on this episode of The Robertson and Easterling Podcast, hosts Matt Easterling and Craig Robertson sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor Naomi Muffuletto for a powerful conversation about what it really means to feel connected. Together, they explore how trauma, shame, and disconnection can isolate us—and how vulnerability, healing, and safe relationships can lead us back into the light. Whether you’re walking through loneliness yourself or trying to support someone who is, this conversation is a reminder: you don’t have to go it alone.

 

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I’ve had the privilege to work with both Craig and Matt and can say they both are outstanding to work with. From the moment I walked into their offices to finalizing my legal issues to questions that come up periodically they are always available and able to offer excellent legal advice. Would recommend them without hesitation.

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We used Robertson & Easterling to finalize 5 adoptions. The staff is wonderful and Craig goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is smooth and worry free. We will definitely use them again and would recommend them to any family.

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I trust Craig Robertson & Matt Easterling. These guys know what they are doing and are highly respected in the Family Law arena. I consistently recommended this group and always received huge thanks from clients that have worked with R+E.

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In my child custody/guardianship case, Craig told us what to expect, how to deal with it and takes care of details. As issues have arisen over time, he (or his firm) have kept us on top of things. His strong suit is in the courtroom. He knows the law and has the confidence to carry it through. Would recommend him highly.

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Who knew that family law attorneys could be pro-family? Matt and Craig are for their clients. They want what’s best for you. If that means having you work harder to stay married, they’re for it. If it means having difficult conversations to expose irrational thought processes, they have them. These guys are interested in the person that walks in the door not the check book in their pocket. I appreciate the time they spent with me. They help me understand my options and how they would potentially affect all parties involved. Thank you R+E!

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Robertson & Easterling are simply the very best in their field!! I hired Matt for my divorce, and it was the best decision for me and my situation. On the very first phone call, I was put me at ease with compassion and care. From start to finish the level of detailed knowledge, professionalism, warmth, and above and beyond service, are what make this firm a standout. More importantly, they possess a very high level of integrity, honor and trustworthiness, making them, in my opinion, priceless and invaluable. You are in good hands with them, and I highly recommend Robertson & Easterling!

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I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work in helping to finalize the child support settlement. You did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend you to anyone seeking expert legal advice.

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Matthew Easterling was the epitome of both professionalism and compassion as he helped our family during an absolute legal crisis. Our case was unique in many aspects; including the fact that a criminal court component was involved. He not only handled our family court issues wonderfully, but he was an asset to our criminal attorney in those proceedings as well.

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During the darkest days of my life I was referred to Matt Easterling by a family member. He represented me in a very complicated custody case and divorce. And then again when the situation got worse. I was being attacked at every angle and I felt like Matt came to my rescue. He worked endlessly on my case to help me get the results that I was happy and comfortable with. I felt he was very knowledgeable and always felt like I was in good hands. I would not only recommend him, but highly recommend him to anyone in need. Thanks, Matt! For everything!

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Thanks for everything you did to make this divorce as painless as possible. As I said in the beginning, I wanted it my way or I would not be happy. Today, I walked out of your office with a smile on my face. I never thought I would get everything I wanted. If it wasn’t for my faith in God and my trust in you, I do not know how I would have made it to today. Again, thank you for doing such a great job! Hope we can meet on better terms in the future.

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At Robertson + Easterling, we know life doesn’t always go according to plan. Whether you’re facing long-standing issues or a sudden, life-changing event, the challenges can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We’re here to provide guidance, support, and a path forward.  Our Strategic Blueprint Assessment is the first step in creating a personalized roadmap for your future. This in-depth session is designed to understand your unique situation and help you develop a clear, actionable plan that aligns with your goals. We work with you to build a strategy that empowers you to face the future with confidence and clarity.

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