Divorcing the “Ex from Hell”

On today’s episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered—the podcast for anyone who’s done pretending their divorce will be amicable and is ready to face what really happens when the gloves come off—we’re talking with Suzy Miller. Suzy is a TEDx speaker, an affiliate of the Family Mediators’ Association, and an Ambassador for the Amicable Divorce Network, and has also worked directly with the UK Ministry of Justice on dispute resolution. She campaigns for calmer, more peaceful ways to divorce and runs a free resource hub for families navigating this challenging transition.

We’ll be diving into what a truly peaceful divorce looks like in practice, whether it’s even possible when you’re dealing with an ex from hell, and the often-overlooked resources that can make the process a little less painful.

Key Topics Covered:

• Defining the notorious “ex from hell”
• Why so many believe court is the only option when an ex refuses to cooperate
• What judges really want—and how to keep yourself out of their courtroom
• Why accountability is the only thing that can stop a high-conflict ex
• Mediation and arbitration: making them work even in high-conflict situations
• Self-representation with a clear, strategic “divorce brain”
• Strategies to stay out of court after the divorce papers are filed
• The biggest leverage you have when dealing with a difficult ex
• What true moving on really looks like

“When I talk about peaceful, I'm talking about staying out of court.” - Suzy Miller

About Our Guest: Suzy Miller

Suzy Miller is a TEDx speaker, has collaborated with the Ministry of Justice in promoting dispute resolution, is an affiliate member of the Family Mediators' Association, and is an Ambassador for the UK branch of the Amicable Divorce Network. Suzy has written for the Daily Mail, been featured in many national magazines and appeared on BBC Breakfast TV, Radio 4's Woman's Hour and C5's The Vanessa Show. 

Suzy campaigns for more peaceful, better ways to divorce, and provides access to resources for families and individuals through a free Resource Hub, which includes regular live online events.

This Episode Is For:

• Anyone navigating a high-conflict divorce or dealing with an uncooperative ex
• People who want alternatives to court but don’t know where to start
• Those feeling overwhelmed and considering self-representation
• Listeners looking for practical strategies to protect themselves and stay out of court
• Anyone ready to move on and rebuild after a difficult breakup or divorce

Free Resource Hub relevant to UK and US: https://bestwaytodivorce.com

Fair Settlement Summit webinars: https://bestwaytodivorce.com/fair-settlement-summit/

Connect with Suzy Miller:

Website:  https://bestwaytodivorce.com/ 

Connect with Ksenia Muench:

Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/ 

Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/ 

Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc 

Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com 

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