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Biography

Communication360 with Philip and Lisa Mulford

Philip Mulford: A professional mediator since 1990, host of internet radio talk show Divorce Mediation: Myths & Facts, and a www.Divorce360.com weekly columnist, Philip Mulford, J.D., has helped hundreds of individuals and businesses resolve some of the most challenging issues imaginable. Philip teaches and uses a communication process that enables parties to create mutually acceptable arrangements even in seemingly impossible situations. Considered one of the top professional divorce mediators in the country, author of numerous articles, and frequent speaker on communication and mediation, Philip is a magna cum laude graduate of Duke University and holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia Law School.

Lisa Mulford is a wife, the mother of two boys and has been a marketing professional for over 20 years. Over her career Lisa has experienced the challenges and joys of being both a stay-at-home mom and a working mother. As a marketing professional Lisa has worked in the world of newspapers, magazines, software development and private education. For the past 2 years Lisa has worked full-time with Philip developing Mulford Mediation and his radio talk show Divorce Mediation: Myths and Facts. When not working, raising kids, and juggling the demands of home, she’s asleep. www.c360today.com

Archived Shows

• Communication360 – Conversation: The Lost Art with guest Catherine Blyth

  Do you find it easier to text or instant message? Would you rather eat sludge than talk to a stranger? Does the idea of going to a cocktail party and meeting new people terrify you? Then this is your show. Join us as we talk about overcoming the fear and discomfort you may feel when having a conversation with another person. For more info about Catherine Blyth go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 – In-Laws or Out-Laws: Always a Challenge with Dr. Michelle Golland

  There are not too many people who can claim they have a trouble free relationship with their in-laws. Tension can often mount around grandchildren, holidays and how children and their spouses spend their time. Lisa and Philip are no exception. Join them this week as they try to understand what the big problem is. For more info on Dr. Golland go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 – When Do You Put Yourself First? With Guest Dr. Sheila Forman

  Life is hectic. No doubt about it, we are all being pulled in every direction. And if there were 10 more hours in a day, life would be good. So how do you find time to take care of yourself without being or feeling selfish?  Join Lisa and Philip as they work towards finding balance. For more info about Dr. Forman go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 – The Dating Game with guest Leil Lowndes

  Looking for love? Are you confused about whether you should play hard to get or be more available? Is dressing sexy the best way to go? And more importantly how do you get the confidence to go out and meet people. Have no fear, the answers to these questions and many more will give you the courage to meet the person of your dreams. For more info about Leil Lowndes go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 – New Year’s Resolution Failure or Soft Addiction? with guest Dr.Wright

  We are about 30 days into 2010 and how are those resolutions holding up? If you haven’t been successful then maybe you are looking for a quick fix that cannot possibly bring you success. This week Philip and Lisa talk to Dr. Judith Wright about her theory that many of those bad habits we try to dump are soft addictions and until we realize that, success will never be ours. For more information go to http://www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 – Josie’s Story: A Mom’s Crusade to Stop Medical Mistakes with Guest Sorrel King

  Every year 98,000 people die needlessly because of medical mistakes. In 2001, Sorrel King’s 18-month-old daughter, Josie, became one of the 98,000 to lose her life due to medical errors that should never have happened. This tragedy has led Sorrel King’s crusade to change the way our hospitals operate & to foster the need for patient advocacy. No one should miss this show. For more info go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Getting Along With Anyone with Dr. Gabriela Cora

  Start the New Year off right and learn the secret about how to getting along with anyone including your nosy, controlling neighbor. This week Philip and Lisa talk about the challenges of getting along with difficult people or may even consider the decision to walk away. For more information about Dr. Cora go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Forever Strong with Coach Larry Gelwix

  Start your new year off right with a new perspective and be inspired by this weeks guest Coach Gelwix. He joins Lisa and Philip to talk about how he looks at life and how inspires all those around him to be the best they can be. For more information go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life with Anne Jolles

  Times are tough, no doubt about it. Many things we all face are completely out of our control: the stock market, the election, the price of gas and groceries and the list is endless. What we do have is the control over how we approach our life. Philip and Lisa are joined by Anne Jolles author of Rise and Shine Anytime, to talk about regaining the control we need to make the most our of life. For more information go to www.communication360.us

• Communication360 - The Art of Mingling with Jeanne Martinet

  Ever go to a party and only know the host? Or get stuck in the corner with one person and as hard as you try you are stuck? Once you listen to this weeks show with Jeanne Martinet, author of the Art of Mingling, those days will be a thing of the past. She has an answer for everything. For more information about Jeanne and her books go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Managing You Holiday Eating with Susan Jones, PhD

  So the holidays are upon us and with them come lots and lots and lots of delicious goodies. How often have you given yourself permission to over indulge and all of a sudden instead of that 5 lbs you want to lose now it is 10lbs or 15lbs? This week Philip and Lisa talk with Susan Jones about ways we can take advantage of natural herbs and supplements that may stop the gain. For more info go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Playing Golf with Your Spouse – And Loving it!

  Join Lisa and Philip this week as they talk to Kris Schetter a pro-golfer on the LPGA tour and her husband and coach Kirk Lucas, to talk about how couples, at any level, can play golf with each other and enjoy the time. For more information about Kirk Lucas and Kris Schetter go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Enhancing the Romance During the Holidays with Debra Reble

  How often do you hear how to make the holidays more meaningful for the kids but what about your relationship with your spouse? Why is it that romance & connecting with the most important person in your life is often last on the list at this hectic time of year? This week Philip & Lisa explore the roadblocks that get in the way of intimacy and connection. For more information about Debra Reble go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Forgiveness: Is it Really Important with Jason Frenn

  You often hear it is important to forgive. Have you ever wondered why? Or why it is so often hard? Or why it is easier to forgive some more than others? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Jason Frenn author of Breaking Down the Barriers to explore this very heart wrenching and difficult subject. For more information about Jason Frenn go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Swine Flu: What to Believe & What Not with Guest Dr. John Cmar

  Every day it is in the news often with conflicting information. Even the medical community is inconsistent. So what do you do? And more importantly what is the best decision for your child? Having already experienced the H1N1 with both their boys, Philip & Lisa are joined by infectious disease specialist Dr. John Cmar to identify the fact from the myth and put the H1N1 back in perspective.

• Communication360 - Navigating the Holidays After Divorce

  Divorce no matter amicable is always tough. Anger, resentment, jealousy are just a few of the emotions. So how do you get past them & make the holidays special for your children? Philip and Lisa are joined by Dr. Marilyn Winston & Susanne Katz co-authors of A Woman’s Guide to Managing Mid-Life Divorce, to talk about what it takes to preserve these special times for your children. For more info go to: www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - The Real Causes of Stress with Dr. Susan Jones

  Eat right, exercise, get 8 hours sleep and your will reduce your stress. All good advice but if you don’t figure out what the source of your stress is, you will never get anywhere. You will be surprised the answer is not the job, or the kids or a buys lifestyle. Join Lisa and Philip as they get to the heart of stress. For more information about Dr. Jones go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - How Woman Sabotage Relationships with guest Dr. Pamela Zimmer

  Are you unlucky at love? Or do you just pick the wrong guy? Believe it or not it may be more about how you enter into a relationship and if you change your view of yourself things may fall into place. This week Lisa and Philip talk about how relationships can work. For more information about Dr. Pamela Zimmer, go to: www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - The Issues of Aging Parents with guest Deanna Lueckenotte

  All of sudden you notice Mom is forgetting things or acting confused or Dad is needing more and more medication to manage his health. Or worse, you need to take away a car. The balance of keeping your aging parents safe and honoring their independence is tough. This week Lisa and Philip talk about what you can do to walk that fine line. For more information about Deanna Lueckenotte go to www.c360today.com.

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• Communication360 - Bullying: Fighting Back with guest Dr. Ben Leichtling

  If your school has an effective bullying policy then you are lucky. Most schools do not and the result is those that bully get away with it and their targets endure relentless attacks. So now what? This week Lisa and Philip explore how parents can empower their child to “fight back” and stop the cycle of abuse. For More information about Dr. Leichtling go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Raising Money Smart Kids with guest Sharon Lechter

  Our kids are inundated with things to buy. The advertising industry is very smart. Or their friends have the latest and greatest “thing.” Credit is part of our culture and short on delayed gratification. So how do you, as a parent, do you teach them to be responsible with money? Join Lisa and Philip as they tackle this tough issue.

• Communication360 - Realty of Realty TV with guest Dr. Sheila Forman

  Realty TV series abound: the Housewives series, John & Fate Plus 8, Octomom and the list goes on. But are they healthy for us? And what are they doing to our relationships. Join Lisa and Philip as they take a “real” look at realty TV. For more information about Dr. Sheila Forman go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Controlling People with guest Patricia Evans

  Are you constantly being told what to do, how to do it or when to do it? We do it all the time to each other with the best of intentions but rarely does it have the results we want. This week Philip and Lisa try to get to the core of this habit that often derails many relationships.

• Communication360 - Regaining the Trust

  Trust: one of the most important components of any relationship, yet probably the most fragile. It can be broken on every level from cheating on a spouse to not doing what you say you will do. So how do you rebuild it? That is the question Lisa and Philip explore with their guest, family therapist Carol Hawker. For more information go to www.c360today.com. Next Week: Controlling People with Patricia Evans

• Communication360 - Adult Children Moving Back Home

  What happens when an adult child needs to move home? What should a parent expect? What should the child expect? This week Philip and Lisa talk with Beth and Jim Hood authors of “Where’s the Map?” to explore this very difficult and very common issue many families are experiencing in this tough economic time. For more information about Jim and Beth Hood go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Mom vs. Step Mom: Who’s Right?

  This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Jennifer Newcomb Marine (the Mom) and Carol Marine (the Step Mom) to talk about the very difficult roles they play in each other’s lives. This discussion is honest and emotional and may give you a new perspective on this very difficult relationship and the woman that are involved. For more information about Jennifer and Carol and their book, No One’s the Bitch, go to www.c360today.com. Next Week: Regaining the Trust with Carol Hawker

• Communication360 - "Is Your Relationship Ready for Marriage"

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• Communication360 - Tweens: Who Are They? And What Are They?

  This week Lisa and Philip talk about the “tween” years, ages 8 to 13. As parents of 2 tween boys they have lot to say about their struggles, their fears and the new world our children are living in. It is definitely not the same when you were a kid. Next Week: Is Your Relationship Ready for Marriage? With Dr. Jim Bierman

• Communication360 - Tell it to the Judge

  With over 11 reality court shows on TV, are they giving their viewers the truth about what really happens in court or is it strictly entertainment? And do they do anything to foster communication and resolve disputes in a constructive and positive manner? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Judge Alex Ferrer star of the syndicated TV show, Judge Alex to talk about what really happens in a court of law and the reality behind these reality court TV shows. Next Week: Talking to Your Tween (ages 8 to 13 years) with Dr. Linda Sonna

• Communication360 - The Zen of an Organized Family

  This week Philip and Lisa are joined by David Allen author of Getting Things Done, The Art of Stress Free Productivity. The discussion turns lively when Lisa and Philip explore each others organization skills. Who is more productive? Who is more organized? And can David Allen help them? For more information on David Allen go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Stress: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

  You hear it in the news almost every day: people are more stressed out than ever before. Whether it be stuck in rush hour traffic, a demanding job or the economy – it is affecting our minds, our bodies and our relationships. But what can you do when you have such little control or do you? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Dr. Don Colbert, author of Stress Less, to talk about how changing your thinking will change your stress. For more information about Dr. Colbert visit www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Ready for Marriage

  It is an exciting time planning for your wedding. You are in love and excited about the future with this amazing person you have found. But are you really ready for the challenges of marriage? Have you had the discussions about money, children and lifestyle? Many couples think love it enough or is it? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Diane Sloan author of the Getting Ready for Marriage Handbook to discuss the important issues every couple faces. For more information about Diane go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Financial Infidelity: Stop the money Argument

  Money is one of the top causes of marital failure. It causes fights, misunderstandings and breaks down communication. For many couples, each spouse has staked out a “no talk zone” when it comes to money. But is that the best way? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil author of Financial Infidelity, to explore more productive and loving ways to talk about money. Also joining the show are, Jen and Barb, the hosts of the Internet talk show Mom Life. Recently they got some “Dr. Bonnie advice” and they will talk about their real life struggles. For more information about Dr. Bonnie Weil or Jen and Barb go to www.c360today.com

• Communication360 - Making Mistakes and Surviving

  We all make mistakes. We’re only human. But what if we look at things a little differently and say everything is a decision rather than a mistake and find the positive. Sounds hard to do especially when we are programmed to blame ourselves and others for outcomes that are different than what we intended. This week Philip and Lisa speak with Joe Hallinan author of Why We Make Mistakes to take a fresh and unique look at the choices we make. Next Week: Change your Questions; Change Your Life with Dr. Merilee Adams

• Communication360 - Change Your Questions, Change Your Life

  This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Dr. Marilee Adams, author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life. On this show Philip and Lisa give Dr. Adams a real life argument in their relationship and asked her to apply her philosophy to see if it really works. For more information about Dr. Adams go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Taming Your Tongue with Deborah Smith Pegues

• Communication360 - Toxic People, Toxic Relationship

  Toxic people who are they? What do they look like? What do they do to us? And more importantly we can we do about them? These questions are answered this week when Philip and Lisa talk with Dr. Lillian Glass author of Toxic People. Dr. Glass’s insightful and thoughtful advice offers a new perspective to Philip and Lisa as explore some very personal and difficult relationships. For more information about Dr. Glass go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Why We Make Mistakes with Joseph Hallinan

• Communication360 - Children: Changing the Relationship between Husband and Wife

  Having children can often have an unexpected effect on a marriage. All of a sudden the focus is on this beautiful child that is up all night and requires so much time and energy leaving little time for the marriage. This week Lisa and Philip are joined by Jen and Barb the hosts of Mom Life an Internet Show that focuses on the changes a woman goes through once she becomes a mom. This week’s conversation is surprising and honest For more information about Jen and Barb and their show Mom Life go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Toxic People with Dr. Lillian Glass

• Communication360 - The Bully, The Bullied and What to Do

  Bullying can be subtle. It can be a bump, a look, or even a laugh. Or it can be more overt: physical attacks, public humiliation or goading. Bullies know how to hurt. Many times those targeted, the bullied, keep silent for fear of retribution by the bully or if they do tell, the school is in effective in its efforts to solve the issues. So what can a parent do? This week Barbara Coloroso shines light on this destructive and hurtful practice of bullying and offers parents insight on how to handle the situation. For more information about Barbara go to www.c360today.com or to read the federal laws in place that out line a schools responsibility to create an effective plan for bullying go to http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_7_pg3.htm Next Week: Jen and Barb hosts of Mom Life, a popular Internet Show, to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a Mom.

• Communication360 - The Self Esteem MythWeek

  Do you look to others for approval and are crushed when it doesn’t come? Or are you on the path of living a life to please others; making your choices based on what you think others want? And probably the most important question – how do you feel when you spend our life working to please others? Do you chalk it all off to low self-esteem? This week Lisa and Philip talk with Terry Diebold, author of the Myth of Self- Esteem, 50 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself, to talk about why so many of us use the friends, family, spouses and our children as the guide to how we should look, feel and live. For more information about Terry and her book go to www.c360today.com. Next Week: The Bully, The Bullied and The Bystander with Barbara Coloroso

• Communication360 - Connecting in Person:

  When was the last time you had friends in to your home? Or met someone for coffee (business meetings don’t count)? How often do you rely on “texting” or emails to communicate with a friend? This week Jeanne Martinet, the author of Life is Friends, A Complete Guide to the Lost Art of Connecting in Person, joins Lisa and Philip to talk about how important (and easy) it is to bring friends into your home. For more information about Jeanne Martinet go to www.c360today.com Next Week: The Myth of Self Esteem with Terry Diebold

• Communication360 - Wisdom from the Bench

  Do you know what your nonsense threshold is? Do you let your fears control your life? How willing are you to take responsibility for your choices? These are just a few questions Judge Lynn Toler, star of the nationally syndicated TV show Divorce Court, asks in her book My Mothers Rules – A Practical Guide to Becoming and Emotional Genius. This week Philip and Lisa talk to Judge Toler about her no nonsense, common sense approach to life.

• Communication360 - How One of You Can Bring the Two of You Together

  Is there something missing in your relationship? You have tried talking about it time and time again to no avail. Maybe there is a solution and maybe it starts with you. This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Susan Page, relationship expert and author of How One of You Can Bring the Two of You Together, to talk about taking a new approach to the same arguments you have over and over again. For more information go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Wisdom from the Bench with Judge Lynn Toler, star of the syndicated TV Show Divorce Court and author for My Mother’s Rules: A Practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius

• Communication360 - Getting Back in the Game: The Dating Game

  Have you been out of the dating game for a while? Does the idea of trying to go out and meet someone give you cold chills? And where do you go to meet that special someone? This week Philip and Lisa talk with Dating Coach and author of the Dating Game Secrets for Marrying a Good Man Alisa Snell. Philip gets a big surprise when a “special guest” is brought on to talk about his dating past. For more information about Alisa Snell go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Wisdom from the Bench with Judge Lynn Toler the star of the nationally syndicated TV show Divorce Court. She has a new book out My Mother’s Rules – A practical Guide to Becoming an Emotional Genius.

• Communication360 - Parenting Gifted Kids

  Myth or Fact: A gifted child always gets top grades. Myth or Fact: A gifted child is highly motivated and always doing his or her best work. Myth or Fact: A gifted child is a natural leader and should be expected to take on that role in the classroom. Think you know the answer to these questions? Parenting a gifted child poses many different challenges as unique as the child itself. This week Philip and Lisa talk with Dr. Jim Delisle, author of Parenting Gifted Kids to explore the world of the gifted child and come to a better understanding of their unique and wonderful intellect. Next Week: Getting Back in the Game: The Dating Game with Alisa Snell

• Communication360 - The Grooms Guide

  It is wedding season and hundreds of thousands of grooms across the country and getting ready for the biggest day of their lives. So what’s a guy to do? Get involved, offering his advice and guidance at ever step? Or should he disappear and stay out of harms way? And how does he navigate the new in-laws? Planning a wedding for the groom can be a landmine ready to explode at any moment, so how do you keep is peaceful and loving? This week Philip and Lisa are talking with Shandon Fowler author of a Grooms Instruction Manual to give grooms and their brides tips on coming together as team and creating the wedding of their dreams. For more information about Shandon Fowler or to link on to his blog got to www.c360today.com Next Week: Parenting Gifted Kids with Dr. Jim Delisle

• Communication360 - Should I Stay or Should I Go?

  If we are truthful, many of us have had thoughts about leaving your spouse or significant other. For some it is a fleeting thought once the crisis is over for others it is a daily question. But is divorce the best answer and will it solve your problems? Instead of divorce, maybe it is time to recommit to the marriage. This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Attorney at Love, Jim Duzak, and author of Mid-Life Divorce, The Rebirth of Commitment. Jim’s experience as a divorce attorney and mediator bring an insight into this very challenging and life changing decision. For more information about Jim or to order his book go to www.c360today.com. For more on the subject check out Dr. Bonnie Weil’s book Makeup, Don’t Breakup, available on www.amazon.com Next Week: Wedding Planning – A Grooms Survival Guide with Shandon Fowler

• Communication360 - Keeping Love Alive or Rekindle the Romance

  What do two bachelors know about keeping romance alive in a marriage? And if they have discovered the secret of everlasting love – what is it? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Mat Boggs and Jason Miller, authors of Project Everlasting. Mat and Jason took a 9 week, 12,000 mile cross country trip to interview couples who have discovered the secret of everlasting love and romance in their marriage. You will be surprised what they have to say. For more information on Jason and Mat visit our website www.c360today.com. Next Week: Should You Stay or Should You Go? With Jim Duzak, attorney of love.

• Communication360 - Helping our Children Deal with Life’s Challenges

  There is a huge myth out there that our children are resilient to loss. Whether is be a parents divorce, the death of a family member or friend or even as simple as moving our children feel grief and pain. But as a parent guardian of a child what can you do? This week Philip and Lisa talk with Suzy Marta, author for Healing the Hurt, Restoring the Hope and the founder of Rainbows Inc., about the signs for grief and what we can do about it. For more information about Suzy go to www.c360today.com. Next Week: Keeping the Love Alive or Rekindling the Romance with Mat Boggs and Jason Miller authors of Project Everlasting.

• Communication360 - Stop the Madness: Overcoming Eating Disorders

  Food is a source of energy and nutrition to keep our bodies healthy. But for many that is not the case. For many, food is a tool to control, to tranquilize or a drug to fill an emotional need. This week Philip and Lisa talk with Jenni Schaefer an amazing woman who successfully battled an eating disorder and written a book Life Without Ed. Whether you have issues with food or not, Jenni’s story will inspire you and open your eyes to what we as a society are doing to ourselves. For more information about Jenni please go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Are our children really resilient to life’s difficult times? Join Lisa and Philip as they talk with Suzy Marta author of Healing the Hurt, Restoring the Hope

• Communication360 - How to Talk to Kids so They Will Listen

  Trying to communicate with your kids is tough. They argue, whine or ignore you. Let face it kids are great at what they do and they know what works. This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Adele Faber, co-author of How to Talk to Kids so They Will Listen and How to Listen so Kids Will Talk, to delve into the world of successful communication with our kids. For more information about Adele go to www.c360today.com Next Week: Food is a challenge for many. It offers emotional comfort and for some control in a life that has none. Join Philip and Lisa next week as they talk with Jennie Sheafer author of Life Without Ed.

• Communication360 - The Art of Mingling

  Ever go to a party and only know the host? Or get stuck in the corner with one person and as hard as you try you are stuck? Once you listen to this weeks show with Jeanne Martinet, author of the Art of Mingling, those days will be a thing of the past. She has an answer for everything. Once you have listened, you will be the “rock star” of the party with savvy and fun mingling skills. For more information about Jeanne and her books go to www.c360today.com.

• Communication360 - Making Love Happen

  You are at a party and see a handsome or beautiful stranger across the room. You want to meet them but not sure how or how to let them know you would be interested in a date. Have no fear – all your questions will be answered with this weeks show. Leil Lowndes author of “How To Make Anyone Fall in Love With You” will join Lisa and Philip to talk about the “art” of romance. Already married or in a relationship? Many of her helpful hints will add spark to any relationship. For more information about Leil go to www.c360today.com Next Week – How to Talk To Your Children and Get The To Really Listen with author Adele Faber

• Communication360 - Time to Get Healthy

  How many times have you made a New Years Resolution to lose weight and get in better shape? If you are Lisa and Philip you have tried many times and not reached your goal. So what does it take? Are you ready to take another stab at it? This week Philip and Lisa are joined by Kim Forsten owner of Old Town Athletic Club to talk about this very frustrating issue. Kim has helped many people of all sizes, shapes and ages reach their goals and she will talk about what it takes and how to stay the course. For More information about Old Town Athletics and Kim go to www.otacfitness.com