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Thinking Boldly!

Thinking Boldly!

Heidi Webb and Julie Field 20 Episodes Aug 12, 2026

Thinking Boldly is a podcast about rethinking divorce and family law, hosted by attorney Heidi Webb and retired judge Julie Field, founders of the Consilium Institute. The show argues that divorce does not end families but restructures them, and it challenges common assumptions about the adversarial divorce system. Episodes bring together family law attorneys, judges, therapists, financial advisors, and clients to discuss the Consilium Process. Through these conversations, the podcast explores a less adversarial, less emotionally and financially draining way forward for families after divorce.

Episodes

When Assumptions Hurt: Separating Myths From Evidence In Intimate Partner Domestic Violence With Professor Joan Meier
When Assumptions Hurt: Separating Myths From Evidence In Intimate Partner Domestic Violence With Professor Joan Meier Aug 12, 2026 3622 How do myths about intimate partner violence influence decisions that can change and even endanger lives? Host Julie Field and co-host Heidi Webb speak with George Washington Law School Professor Joan Meier about her decades of groundbreaking research on domestic violence, child abuse, and the family court system. She explores why misconceptions persist, how allegations of parental alienation aris
Mortgage Lending With Head And Heart With Joe Woodman
Mortgage Lending With Head And Heart With Joe Woodman Jul 22, 2026 3008 Determining what happens to the family home during a split requires strategic Divorce Mortgage Planning. Host Heidi Webb and co-host Judge Julie Field sit down with certified expert Joe Woodman to explore how specialized lending makes a difference. Traditional systems often fail divorcing homeowners because standard guidelines conflict with legal separation agreements. Joe explains why bringing em
Unlocking The Mystery Of Getting Divorced With Maureen McBrien
Unlocking The Mystery Of Getting Divorced With Maureen McBrien Jul 8, 2026 2455 People want to get divorced but often do not even know where to start. Indeed, it is a financially, mentally, and emotionally exhausting process, and no one should have to do it all by themselves. Julie and Heidi are joined by Maureen McBrien, a partner at Brick, Jones, McBrien, and Hickey LLP, which is a family law firm in Needham, Massachusetts. She shares her experiences working with thousands
Parenthood Of Same Sex Couples In The EU With Elias Yiannatsis
Parenthood Of Same Sex Couples In The EU With Elias Yiannatsis Jun 24, 2026 2892 What happens when a family is legally recognized in one European country but not in another? Family law attorney Elias Yiannatsis explores the legal challenges facing same-sex parents across the European Union, from cross-border recognition of parenthood to adoption, surrogacy, and international family rights. Founder of Elias Yiannatsis & Associates, Elias specializes in international family
Your Resilience Is Your Brilliance! With Susan Ganz
Your Resilience Is Your Brilliance! With Susan Ganz Jun 17, 2026 2811 Change is everywhere in life, in business, and in family adaptations. Join us as we have an in-depth conversation with business transition expert Susan Ganz. Thinking Boldly! hosts Julie and Heidi ask Susan to dig into how people adapt to the pace of change, and what it looks like when individuals and families face those challenges not just in life, but in business, and with new technology. Susan
Doing The Heavy Lifting For Kids In Court With Kristen Tarrin, Esq, CFI, CLR
Doing The Heavy Lifting For Kids In Court With Kristen Tarrin, Esq, CFI, CLR Jun 10, 2026 3101 Kristen Tarrin is a part-time judge and full-time advocate for children in Colorado. In this episode, she shares her passion for helping families navigate restructuring after separation and discusses the challenges of handling cases involving coercive control and domestic violence.As a Child and Family Investigator (CFI), Kristen serves as a court-appointed neutral tasked with gathering informatio
Consilium Process: How It Informs Innovative, Successful Multidisciplinary Professionals With Trish Siefer, Gretchen Nelson, And Eloise Patterson
Consilium Process: How It Informs Innovative, Successful Multidisciplinary Professionals With Trish Siefer, Gretchen Nelson, And Eloise Patterson Jun 3, 2026 4087 Join Heidi and Julie for a thoughtful conversation with Consilium Institute’s earliest adopters – attorneys Gretchen Nelson, Trish Siefer, and financial advisor Eloise Patterson. These three amazing women founded their firm on the Consilium Process’s visionary, integrated model of helping families restructure, rather than destruct, after a divorce. Listen to Trish, Gretchen, and Eloise talk about
Gabrielle Hartley's Secret To Getting Along — Meditation And Mediation
Gabrielle Hartley's Secret To Getting Along — Meditation And Mediation May 27, 2026 2951 Is it possible to find peace during conflict? In this exclusive episode, we uncover the powerful link between meditation and mediation to radically transform how you approach tough conversations, especially divorce. We sit down with nationally recognized divorce mediator and bestselling author, Gabrielle Hartley, who shares the principles behind her revolutionary Better Apart method. Discover how
It Really Is A Wonderful Life! A Candid Conversation With Attorney Stephen Vertucci
It Really Is A Wonderful Life! A Candid Conversation With Attorney Stephen Vertucci May 7, 2026 2745 Can a challenging career in family law still pave the way for a truly wonderful life? Retired Judge Julie Field and Heidi Webb, co-founders of the Consilium Institute, welcome family law attorney Stephen Vertucci to discuss a transformative approach to legal practice.Stephen, an early adopter of the Consilium process, shares how he shifted his perspective from being mired in negativity t
Creating Child-Centered Solutions From The Bench With Judge Kelley Southerland
Creating Child-Centered Solutions From The Bench With Judge Kelley Southerland Apr 27, 2026 2737 In the most challenging moments of life, particularly those involving family law, the court system can feel foreign and frightening. But what if the judge presiding over your case saw their role as an opportunity to build peace and help your family “restructure”?Join us for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with Judge Kelley Southerland, a leader in family law who is helping shape a mor
Prenups And The "Suits" Impact On Clients' Expectations With Jared Wood, Esquire
Prenups And The "Suits" Impact On Clients' Expectations With Jared Wood, Esquire Apr 9, 2026 2928 Prenups lawyer expectations collide with pop culture perceptions in this grounded look at how media influences real family law decisions. In this episode, Consilium Practitioner Jared Wood, Esquire of Egloff & Wood, LLP, shares his expertise on prenuptial agreements and how shows like Suits shape what clients expect before they ever step into a law office. Jared breaks down
Attorneys Who Dare Greatly: Serving People Not “Clients” In Divorce With Lindsay Reilly And David Vandenberg
Attorneys Who Dare Greatly: Serving People Not “Clients” In Divorce With Lindsay Reilly And David Vandenberg Mar 7, 2026 2869 Family law involves personal matters that are often riddled with emotions, trauma, and extremely high stakes. Therefore, those who assist families in such legal matters must know how to take a human-centered approach instead of simply treating them as mere clients. Julie Field sits down with family law attorneys Lindsay Reilly and David Vandenberg of Reilly, Vandenberg & Biggers

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