The Splitting Smart Podcast

By: Kelly Bennett Esq.
  • Summary

  • The Splitting Smart Podcast is your go-to guide for resolving divorce and other disputes outside the courtroom. Join top mediator and seasoned family law attorney Kelly Bennett, with over 30 years in the trenches, along with her team at Sapere Law & Mediation. Kelly and the Sapere Pros dive into practical strategies to help professionals like you navigate the complexities of divorce, custody, and conflict resolution with intelligence and empathy. Learn how to save time, protect your privacy, and cut costs through mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. Tune in to transform your conflict into an efficient, empowered path forward.

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Episodes
  • Heartbreak or Hormones? How HRT Could Save Your Marriage (Part 2) Ep 59
    Apr 21 2025

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    Feel like something’s “off?" It might not be you—it might be your hormones.

    I’m back with Dr. Diana Hoppe—OB/GYN, hormone expert, and breast cancer survivor—to get into what most doctors still aren’t telling you about hormone therapy.

    We’re talking about foggy thinking, the myths around hormone replacement theory, and what you can do to feel like yourself again.

    If you’ve ever asked, “What’s happening to me?.... You’re going to want to listen to this episode.

    Here’s what we get into:

    • Why brain fog is not something you “just have to deal with”
    • What really happened with that HRT study in the early 2000s
    • Dr. Hoppe’s own breast cancer story
    • What your OB/GYN might not be trained to look for
    • How men can help their partners during perimenopause
    • Natural ways to reset your system through supplements
    • How to find the right doctor who actually listens

    It's time to stop blaming yourself—and start getting answers that actually help.

    About Dr. Diana:

    Dr. Diana Hoppe is a board-certified OB/GYN, best-selling author, and total rockstar when it comes to helping women feel like themselves again. She is the founder of AmazingOver40.com, a telemedicine platform focused on hormone balance and women’s wellness.

    RESOURCES:

    • DR. DIANA'S WEBSITE: https://amazingover40.com
    • DR. DIANA'S BOOK: Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What Your Libido Reveals About Your Life
    • DR. DIANA'S PROGRAM: Dr. Diana’s Transform Your Body, Mind, and Energy Detox program
    • WATCH ON YOUTUBE: The Splitting Smart Podcast
    • FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/saperelawfirm
    • JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/saperelawfirm
    • NEED QUALITY LEGAL HELP? Visit Sapere Law & Mediation
    • NEED SOME ENCOURAGMENT? Kelly wrote a book just for YOU: Victim Is Not Your Name: Remembering Your True Identity In the Midst of Life Challenges



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    19 mins
  • Heartbreak or Hormones? How HRT Could Save Your Marriage Ep 58 (Part 1)
    Apr 7 2025

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    Think your marriage is falling apart? It might actually be your hormones.

    Kelly sees people walk into her office every day ready to end their marriage—sometimes without realizing that hormones (theirs or their spouse’s) might be the real issue. Dr. Diana sees it too. Together, they break down how perimenopause, menopause, and hormone imbalance can show up as brain fog, anxiety, low libido, or emotional burnout—and how many women don’t get real answers until it’s too late.

    In this episode of The Splitting Smart Podcast, Kelly Bennett, Esq. teams up with Dr. Diana Hoppe—OB/GYN, hormone expert, and best-selling author—to talk about a little-known connection between hormonal shifts and marital breakdown. If you're in your 40s or 50s and feeling unhappy in your relationship, this episode is a must-listen.

    Dr. Diana and Kelly cover:

    • Why perimenopause is often a hidden factor in relationship conflict
    • How hormone changes can masquerade as marital problems
    • What to do when everything feels like too much
    • Why libido issues, mood swings, and brain fog may not be “just stress”
    • What to now about hormone therapy and how to ask the right questions
    • When it’s time to pause and check your health before filing for divorce

    About Dr. Diana:

    Dr. Diana Hoppe is a board-certified OB/GYN, best-selling author, and total rockstar when it comes to helping women feel like themselves again. She is the founder of AmazingOver40.com, a telemedicine platform focused on hormone balance and women’s wellness.

    RESOURCES:

    • DR. DIANA'S WEBSITE: https://amazingover40.com
    • DR. DIANA'S BOOK: Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: What Your Libido Reveals About Your Life
    • DR. DIANA'S PROGRAM: Dr. Diana’s Transform Your Body, Mind, and Energy Detox program
    • WATCH ON YOUTUBE: The Splitting Smart Podcast
    • FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/saperelawfirm
    • JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/saperelawfirm
    • NEED QUALITY LEGAL HELP? Visit Sapere Law & Mediation
    • NEED SOME ENCOURAGMENT? Kelly wrote a book just for YOU: Victim Is Not Your Name: Remembering Your True Identity In the Midst of Life Challenges



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    31 mins
  • When Divorce & Faith Collide (Pt 2): When to Turn to Your Church—And When to Look Elsewhere Ep 57
    Mar 17 2025

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    Divorce can feel overwhelming—even when faith is a big part of your life. Many people turn to their church for guidance, but what if you don’t feel comfortable talking to your pastor? What if the advice you’re given doesn’t match up with what you know is best for you and your family? What is there is abuse?

    In this episode, Kelly Bennett, Esq., continues her conversation with Denny Brewer—a longtime family law attorney, Executive Pastor, and General Counsel at Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. They explore what faith communities often get wrong—and right—when it comes to divorce (hint: especially if there is abuse involved), how to navigate faith-based guilt, what to do if your place of worship isn’t the right fit for support, and why mediation can be the best choice for handling divorce for privacy and mental (and financial!) well-being reasons.

    Kelly and Denny chat about:

    Why many people feel uncomfortable discussing divorce with their faith leaders

    • Why pastors and religious leaders should ask, “Is there abuse?”
    • How abuse can go unmentioned and lead to tragedy
    • When to seek professional guidance outside of your faith community
    • Why mediation is often a better option than going to court
    • Why there is no better time to embrace faith and lean into prayer than during divorce
    • Plus, a couple of very surprising stories…

    Dennis Brewer is longtime family law attorney, and executive pastor and general counsel at Texas mega Church Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas. He is the co-author of the new book, Back to Court: A Complete Guide to Child Custody Litigation.

    Note: This episode touches on abuse and real-life incidents with unfortunate endings. If these subjects are difficult for you, please listen with care.

    RESOURCES:

    DENNY BREWER'S BOOK: Back to Court: A Complete Guide to Child Custody Litigation.

    WATCH ON YOUTUBE: The Splitting Smart Podcast

    FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/saperelawfirm

    JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/saperelawfirm

    NEED QUALITY LEGAL HELP? Visit Sapere Law & Mediation

    NEED SOME ENCOURAGMENT? Kelly wrote a book just for YOU:
    Victim Is Not Your Name: Remembering Your True Identity In the Midst of Life Challenges



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    35 mins

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