Dr. Judith Gerhart, CFP
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst 
Women's Health
« Previous ArticlesAnother Secret to Balance
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Happiness starts with appreciation.
Notice the things that people do that make your life easier, even if it is stuff they are supposed to do. Saying thank you and meaning it changes everything. At work thank people for emptying the trash, making a pot of coffee, turning in paperwork on time and correct. Thank people for their support [...]
Secret to Being a Balanced Mom
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
I choose me, an imperfect but lovable me, a lot more than I used to.
Selfish is not a bad word. “How can taking care of yourself be bad?” I am a nurturer. I care about the quality of my work, and I take responsibility seriously. I’ll never be able to be the kind of selfish [...]
How to be a Balanced Mom
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
Ever feel like a clumsy juggler trying to keep all the balls in the air when trying to balance work, parenting and love. If you’re relationship is struggling, you’re in the process of a divorce or have just gotten through one, it can be even more difficutl. The image of balancing a scale is all [...]
Interview With Krystalya Part 2
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
An interview with Empowered Spirit, Krystalya Marie’, a spiritual leader and author, passionatley discusses the interaction between money and energy, exlpaining how each of us has choices about directing our energy toward having money is continued.
Six Lessons for A Happier Life
Monday, August 4th, 2008
The cover article of the March 2008 issue of Ode is “The Art of Happiness,” an interview with French psychiatrist Christophe Andre. Andre has made a name for himself through his books, two of which are “How to Lead a Happy Life” and “The Art of Happiness.” Ode asked Andre for a spontaneous list of [...]
And More Tips on Getting a Good Divorce
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Opt out of court:
All five experts generally agree that a professional mediator is a better choice for resolving your differences than a litigation-oriented lawyer - with certain caveats, Mikesell adds, such as when there’s a “huge power imbalance” between husband and wife. “The court system creates stress and drama by its very nature,” Rachman [...]
More Tips On Getting a Good Divorce
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Set the tone: Belinda Rachmen, a lawyer in Carlsbad Calif., and principal of Divorce in a Day Mediation, says he parties should try to “keep the drama down, be rational and get through this as peacefully as possible.” She suggests starting with a conversation like this: “Our marriage isn’t working; I’m sorry, and [...]
Anxiety over Money- Money Coach Professionals: How we can help.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
In divorce or after the death of a spouse most of us are quick to seek help.
We often turn to health professionals to better understand our heartache and how to make it well again. But while looking after your well-being is critical to your emotional health, don’t ignore the health of your financial situation.
Perhaps you [...]
What you can do to address your money story from ruining future relationships
Monday, July 21st, 2008
Here are some tips:
Tip #1: Ask yourself, “How did my parents or other role models relate with one another over money? What did I see them do? How did they talk to one another about money? What did they teach me, directly and indirectly?” Another excellent way to uncover this truth is to make a [...]
Take Action & Believe in Yourself
Thursday, July 17th, 2008
My observation is that when we take action we begin to believe in ourselves. Taking this important step immediately improves our self-worth. Yes, we can be a great speaker and we can be friendly and outgoing and look amazing.
But often is that little voice telling us we’re “a fraud” or not “good enough” or “not [...]
