Join us for a candid talk about good nutrition when Lara Al-Danachi breaks down nutrition and what and how to eat after a breakup. Also on the show are family law attorneys, Erin Grey and Nikki Hart-Caledeira--Nikki shares her own divorce story while Erin gives some sage advice on handling one’s ex and the kids. Dr. Daniel Franklin offers up a candid look at children and how they are impacted by divorce. Then there’s a very personal conversation between Host Glass and Anabelle Munro, actress, producer, director, and who heads up the ETHOS International Film Festival, who talks about her recent break up and concerns about her ex. Comic, Robbie Nelson, shares his fears, humorously, about why he would not ever seek a divorce.
Hosted by
David J. Glass
Hosted by David J. Glass, your high-stakes family law litigator. Glass is uniquely qualified because in addition to his law degree, he holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Special Guests
Lara Al-Danachi
Lara Al-Dandachi – a registered dietitian, nutritionist and diabetes educator specialist, holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics from the American University of Beirut and a Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University. She works in the field of Endocrinology and is also one of very few registered dietitians in the nation who is triple-board certified in Diabetes Education, Advanced Diabetes Management and Weight and Obesity management.
Impressive, she holds the following credentials: CDCES – Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist , BC-ADM – Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management, and CSOWM – Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Lara spoke enthusiastically with Host Glass in sharing everything to her secrets to good eating habits to menu planning and organization, and also spoke to re-orienting one’s psychological state to make diet changes stick so individuals could remain more healthy as they move forward out of what can be destructive eating habits post-divorce. Her client base is vast as she speaks three languages and teaches in many SoCal centers and institutions including UCLA.
Erin Grey
Erin Grey – who joined Nikki during this Glass interview, has more than 20 years of legal experience handling a full gamut of family law issues. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Family law is complex and constantly changing, she asserts, and is always in step with legal changes. Through her unique certification by the State Bar, Erin is committed through certification to maintaining the highest level of experience and proficiency in family law. During the interview, she shared (without naming names) some of the cases she has handled and the advice she gave her clients. Though she told Glass and the audience she strives to find sensible solutions to family law matters, she is no stranger to the courtroom and fights fiercely on behalf of her clients when faced with litigation as her only choice. She negotiates prudently as she handles all aspects of family law cases: divorce, child custody, division of community property, distribution of marital property and spousal and child support. She also assists those clients who need counsel and resources for domestic violence. She gave no holds barred commentary during the show appealing to warring parents to let go of trying to assert control.
Nikki Hart-Caledeira
Nikki Hart Caldeira – who talked about child custody and parenting along with colleague Erin Grey, is Of Counsel in the Family Law Department at EPG Attorneys. Prior to expanding her practice to include family law, Nikki held various senior positions in the sports and entertainment industry for 20 years. She once held the title: Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at LiveXLive Media and Vice President Business & Legal Affairs for the AXS Group, LLC, AEG’s wholly owned ticketing company that services music and live sports venues worldwide. She has worked for several sports organizations as well as the Olympics and the NFL. Nikki also serves as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School She is licensed to practice law in both California and New York. On the show she spoke about her own divorce, her marriages and shared some great advice about blended families.
Dr. Daniel Franklin
Dr. Daniel Franklin – is the founder, president, and clinical director at the Franklin Educational Service with offices in both Los Angeles and Orange County. He is also the author of Helping Your Child with Language-Base Learning Disabilities available on Amazon. Dr. Franklin enthusiastically contributed a lot of useful information on how to handle children as their parents go through divorce. He offered practical tips; took Glass and the audience through a tutorial on what to say and do for their children as they help them adapt to such a radical change as when their parents divorce. Dr. Franklin is a foremost expert in counseling children (and their parents) with insight into so many aspects of raising and schooling children of divorce. His commentary was lively and spirited.
Anabelle Munro
Anabelle Munro, an award-winning actress, writer, director, producer, and C.E.O. of the LA-based film production company Blue Boots Entertainment, openly shared her concerns over her recent separation and pending divorce with her ex. A producing partner and executive of the LA-based talent incubator program, “Get it Made,” which is slate produced by Absurd Hero Productions, Anabelle also is the head of “Ethos Film Awards.” The company is dedicated to purpose-driven filmmaking. Her three book series,“The Skeleton Key Series,” focuses on sharing her own powerful story of healing. Munro’s directorial work in film explores the same deeply human topics she has featured in her recent productions including her award-winning psycho-drama about eating disorders “The Weight of Perfection,” the feature film drama,“Ole King Cole,” as well as the comedy “BrideNapped,” produced by Absurd Hero Productions. Munro is also a talented actress and has starred in or been featured in both comedies and dramas.
Her personal story was interesting to listen to, and many viewers commented on, how positively she was handling her very difficult circumstances. “She was inspiring,” said Host Glass. “I think her visit to TheHourGlass gave those in the same predicaments some hope for getting through them.”
Robbie Nelson
Robbie Nelson, who holds an MBA in Business, brought some cynical humor to the show sharing his unquestionable ability as a standup comic, though his day job is that of CEO of a major medical group in Corona, California. Nelson opined on how he would handle divorce if he had to—though he is married to a very talented and experienced actress, Tania Pirritano, who is the perfect compatible mate for Nelson. During his THG visit, Nelson vowed to do whatever he could to keep Tania happy. He gave advice on what to do after divorce to make oneself feel better despite the sadness. He left the audience with more than a laugh or two in the show’s “Time Out” segment.