PODCAST

A Road To Damascus Experience is a sudden insight that radically changes a person’s life. In the first of a two part series with Dr. Mark Hagwood of Turning Point Counseling, Mark shares his personal account of early childhood trauma, addiction, divorce, remarriage and the challenges of blended families.

Craig Robertson and Matt Easterling were guests on the Made in Mississippi Podcast.  In this episode they have a lengthy discussion with the host, Casey Combest, about how they each got their start in family law, and some of the more practical aspects of running one of Mississippi’s most successful boutique law firms.

In this special episode, Matt and Craig welcome associate attorney Max Busching to the discussion about COVID-19, Divorce and Mississippi Family Law. Other contributors include Dr. Scott Benton of the University of Mississippi Children’s Safe Center and past podcast participants like Roane and Eva Hunter, Lee Smith, Jackie Williams, NP and two of our most popular guests, May and Matt.

Jackie Williams, NP of Innovative Health, LLC sat down with Craig and Matt to talk about the holistic path to health and wellness through a crisis like divorce. In addition to competing in scores of other endurance events, Jackie is a nine-time Ironman triathlete and integrated medical professional. In this episode, you will be introduced to the concept of integrative, functional, lifestyle medicine for a balanced, optimal and healthy life. Jackie also talks about the process of discovering the underlying causes of symptoms to improve health and reduce the need for conventional medications.  This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 crisis, but the concepts are spot on for anyone who is experiencing extra levels of anxiety.

Camille Eiland, LPC of LifeWorks Counseling bravely tells her personal story of divorce due to sexual betrayal which culminated in a full blown trial. In the crazymaking process that is divorce, counselors need counsel too. Now finally finished with the legalities of the breakup, Camille reflects on how knowing what it is like “to sit on the other side of the chair” has grown her ability to empathize with her clients and promote health, healing, and belonging.

In this segment, our very own Craig Robertson joins Hosts Liz Gill and Professor Richard Gershon on Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s In Legal Terms, which is a live radio broadcast.  Craig talks about divorce in general and how COVID-19 is impacting the daily practice of family law.

Tara Mills, LPC of The Shepherd’s Staff sits down with Craig and Matt to talk about parenting through the process of divorce and the value of the therapeutic process, especially in children. This highly sought after therapist discusses active listening, trauma, parental alienation, conflict resolution and strategies for consistent co-parenting throughout the various developmental stages of childhood.

Lee Smith, LPC of Cornerstone Counseling joins our hosts in studio to talk about being a dad in our busy world. You will hear an engaging discussion about how divorce impacts the father’s role and how dads can foster and develop a healthy connection with their children.

Retired Mississippi Chancery Court Judge William Singletary visit with Matt and Craig about the twenty-four years he spent presiding over divorce and family law cases and his current role as a private mediator. In this peak into a Judge’s chambers, learn how lawyers and judges dialogue and get a feel for the humanity of the individual in the black robe.

In this more academic episode, Craig and Matt sat down with Jim Koerber to talk about the financial aspects of divorce. The listener will be introduced to the basics of property division and hear discussions about business valuation, forensic accounting, marital vs. non-marital property and the most important document in any divorce case, the 8.05 Financial Statement. For anyone facing divorce in Mississippi, especially where significant finances are concerned, this is a must listen.