51: Mediation Matters with Joe Dillon

Divorce Mediation, Virtual Breakups & Real Boundaries — with Joe Dillon

On this episode of Conversations for Couples, Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Joe Dillon, co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, to dive deep into the world of divorce mediation, emotional intelligence, and how money and emotion often collide during the end of a marriage.

Joe combines his MBA in Finance with extensive training from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern, and has been a virtual mediation pioneer since 2011—long before it became the norm. But what really stands out is Joe’s personal story as a child of a highly litigated divorce, which fuels his compassionate, process-driven approach to helping couples separate without destroying their families.

🎙 What’s Inside:
💼 Why most divorce mediators are lawyers—and why Joe isn’t
🔍 How deceit, ego, and entitlement derail divorce
🧠 Using coaching and emotional preparation to mediate better
⚖️ What Joe learned from growing up in a courtroom (literally)
👥 How he and his wife, Cheryl, balance working together and staying connected
📍 Which states are actually mediation-friendly—and why that matters

This episode is full of real-life insight, warmth, and practical advice for couples thinking about divorce, in the middle of it, or supporting others through it.

🖥️ Learn more about Joe's work:
🌐 https://www.equitablemediation.com

🔗 Free resources, videos, blog posts, and eBooks available
📞 Free intro calls available directly on the site

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