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In this episode, Billie sits down with Nathan Williams, a professional counselor at Arizona Counseling Collective who specializes in forensically informed therapy and high-conflict co-parenting situations. Nathan brings years of experience working with families navigating the complex intersection of therapy and family court, including therapeutic intervention (TI) appointments, court testimony, and helping parents transition from dysfunctional spousal dynamics to effective co-parenting relationships.

This conversation tackles the challenging questions that attorneys and their clients face daily: When should therapists maintain confidentiality versus reporting to parents? How can parents move from adversarial dynamics to neutral co-parenting? What's the real success rate of therapeutic intervention, and why do so many therapists avoid this work entirely? Nathan provides practical insights on everything from parental alienation concerns to the reality of 50-50 custody arrangements, offering both legal professionals and parents a clearer understanding of how mental health intervention actually works in family court cases.

What You'll Learn
✔ The key differences between court-appointed therapeutic intervention and private therapy, including confidentiality boundaries and reporting requirements
✔ Why the "neutral co-parent" approach is essential for moving beyond dysfunctional spousal dynamics into effective business-like co-parenting relationships
✔ How to properly communicate with your co-parent about children's concerns using the BIFF method (Brief, Informative, Friendly, Firm) without creating additional conflict
✔ The realistic success rates of therapeutic intervention (approximately 50%) and what factors determine whether families will benefit from court-ordered counseling
✔ Practical strategies for helping children maintain relationships with both parents while teaching them healthy conflict resolution skills rather than withdrawal patterns

Where to Find Nathan Williams
williams-coach.com

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In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, host Billie Tarascio sits down with Ruby Becker, Family Law and Juvenile Law attorney at Modern Law, to pull back the curtain on Arizona’s juvenile court system. Ruby shares her firsthand experience representing both parents and children in dependency, guardianship, and termination cases, and exposes the critical differences between family court and juvenile court.

From the power of DCS to the constitutional rights of parents, to the heartbreaking realities of foster care, Ruby provides an unfiltered look at what really happens when the state steps in. If you’re an attorney, paralegal, or anyone working in child welfare, this episode offers must-know insights into protecting families and upholding rights inside the courtroom.

Here’s What You’ll Learn from Ruby:
✔ Why children in juvenile court have stronger legal voices than in family court
✔ How to challenge DCS placement decisions and push for family custody
✔ The difference between temporary and permanent guardianships, and when each applies
✔ The hidden dangers of foster care and why private dependency may be a safer option
✔ Practical steps parents should take when DCS shows up at their door

Where to Find Ruby Becker
mymodernlaw.com/out-team/ruby-becker

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Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and physically draining experiences of your life — but your recovery starts with one powerful decision: prioritizing your health.

In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, Arizona family law attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Nathan Lowrie, owner of The Wellness Bar in Mesa, Arizona. A wellness advocate and water filtration expert, Nathan shares how a mix of biohacking, hydration, and simple daily rituals can radically improve your mental and physical well-being — especially during and after divorce.

💧 Hydration is everything.

Nathan breaks down how 80% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, why mineral-rich, bioavailable water matters more than just drinking “more water,” and how proper hydration improves everything from mood and digestion to supplement absorption and healing.

🌿 Then, we dive into the offerings at The Wellness Bar — a sanctuary for recovery, relaxation, and resilience. Whether you're navigating anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or physical pain, this East Valley wellness studio provides proven tools to help you reset:

• ❄️ Cryotherapy (cold exposure for pain, inflammation & mood)
• 🔴 Red Light Therapy (for skin, recovery, and collagen production)
• 🔥 Infrared Sauna (detox & metabolism)
• 🧠 BrainTap Light & Sound Therapy (for stress, sleep & focus)
• 💆‍♀️ Compression Therapy (for lymphatic flow & recovery)
• 🪑 Zero Gravity Theta Acoustical Chairs & Dry Float Beds
• 💊 Supplement tips & hydration hacks

✨ Whether you’re in the middle of a custody battle, rebuilding your life, or just trying to feel like yourself again — this conversation is a must-listen.

🧡 Take care of your body. Take care of your brain. And give yourself the best possible chance to thrive through this chapter.

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