How to Split a Toaster
A Divorce Podcast about Saving Your Relationships
Seth Nelson is a Tampa-based family lawyer known for devising creative solutions to difficult problems. In How to Split a Toaster, Nelson and co-host Pete Wright take on the challenge of divorce with a central objective: saving your most important relationships with your family, your former spouse, and yourself.
From an early age, he has always wanted to help people. After law school he found that he could do the greatest good by helping people through one of the most difficult times of their lives. Being a divorcee himself, as well as a father, he understands what you’re going through.
“I have been through a divorce and have a young child. As difficult as the divorce process can be, especially when there are kids involved, things will get better.”
In his practice, Seth focuses on Florida divorce law, Florida family law, and Florida family law mediation. On the Toaster, however, he offers a platform for exploring the extraordinarily wide range of topics that impact you through your divorce, all with an eye on saving your most important relationships.
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The Avoidance Trap: Managing Divorce Emotions with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg
Mindfulness expert Dr. Michelle Maidenberg reveals how emotional avoidance impacts divorce decisions and shares EMDR techniques for staying grounded during legal proceedings.
When Trust Breaks: Understanding Betrayal Trauma with Mr. Jay
Betrayal trauma expert Mr. Jay discusses how to heal and co-parent after profound betrayal. Learn what makes betrayal trauma unique, and discover practical strategies for maintaining relationships while protecting your emotional health.
Divine Divorce? Catholic Annulments Explained with Father David Mowry
Father David Mowry, Catholic priest and professor, explores the fascinating world of Catholic annulments—how they differ from civil divorce and why the Church sees them as paths to healing rather than legal loopholes.
Stoic Empathy: Building Strength Through Understanding with Shermin Kruse
Leadership expert Shermin Kruse explores stoic empathy—how to maintain emotional control while understanding others' perspectives during divorce.
Beyond Sorry: The Real Work of Divorce Healing with Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg guides us through the art of healing during divorce, exploring her powerful 5-step framework for meaningful repair and growth—even when your ex refuses to participate.
Kids First: Avoiding Divorce Trauma with Dr. Larry Waldman
Psychologist Dr. Larry Waldman shares four decades of expertise on protecting kids from divorce trauma, revealing the hidden ways parents unknowingly hurt their children and offering practical solutions for healing.
Beyond the Break: Transforming Divorce into Unity with Rabbi Avi Kahan
Rabbi Avi Kahan shares powerful insights on de-escalating high-conflict divorce and transforming conflict into sustainable co-parenting. Learn how religious and cultural wisdom can reshape our view of divorce from separation to unification.
Little Hearts, Big Changes: Helping Kids Navigate Divorce with Danielle Lindner
Parent coach and early childhood expert Danielle Lindner shares strategies for helping kids stay resilient during divorce, from recognizing hidden struggles to building emotional confidence through age-appropriate communication.
Breaking Free: How to Stop Family Patterns from Sabotaging Your Divorce with Jerry Wise
Family systems coach Jerry Wise joins us to explore breaking free from toxic family patterns during divorce. Learn how to untangle yourself from dysfunctional dynamics that shaped you before marriage—and stop passing them to your kids.