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Persistence U
After navigating her own high‑conflict divorce, Liz turned her experience into a mission to help others separate peacefully. On Persistence U with Lizbeth, she shares her story and the strategies that make co‑parenting calmer and clearer.
The Authentic Dad Podcast
In this powerful conversation on The Authentic Dad Podcast, Liz opens up about her own journey through narcissistic and toxic relationships and shares the insight and tools she’s gained from helping others break free and rebuild. From red flags to real‑world strategies for healing and boundaries, she gets honest about what it takes to move forward with courage and clarity.
Humanity Meets Business
Liz Merrill is a Mediator and Divorce Coach specializing in high-conflict and narcissistic relationships. She has guided hundreds of people through difficult divorces, helping them reduce anxiety, save money, and move forward with their lives.
Enemies with Liza Treyger
With nearly half of marriages ending in divorce, Liz Merrill of Open Space Mediation shares her insights on navigating the often high-conflict world of divorce, offering practical strategies for mediation, communication, and co-parenting.
Real Talk with Liz Merrill
Liz joins Joyous Profits Live Coaching Podcast for an honest, no‑filter conversation about navigating relationships, conflict, and growth — mixing her personal experiences with practical insights that help others find clarity and peace.
THE Amicable Divorce Expert
Divorce Coach Liz Merrill shares her journey escaping a narcissistic marriage, guided by her children’s insight. She offers practical strategies for navigating high-conflict divorces, including communication, negotiation, and co-parenting techniques.

Colorado Divorce Mediator
Hello! I’m Liz
I’m Liz Merrill, the founder of Open Space Mediation. I know firsthand that divorce can bring a lot of uncertainty, stress, and difficult decisions. But I also believe the process can be handled in a way that leaves you feeling confident, respected, and at peace with the path ahead.
For more than seven years, I’ve worked with hundreds of Colorado couples, helping them navigate divorce through a calm, practical, and fair mediation process. I bring empathy, clear thinking, and common sense to the table so you can stay in control, focus on what matters, and move forward with confidence.
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Should You Keep the House? The Real Financial Math for Colorado Divorcing Couples
Smart, capable people make costly financial mistakes in divorce every day. Here are the 4 most common ones in Colorado and how mediation helps you avoid them.
4 Financial Mistakes That Cost Colorado Couples Thousands in Divorce
Smart, capable people make costly financial mistakes in divorce every day. Here are the 4 most common ones in Colorado and how mediation helps you avoid them.
Colorado Parenting Time Schedules: How to Choose What’s Right for Your Kids
This post walks through the most common parenting time schedules used in Colorado, the research on what tends to work well for children at different ages, and how to think through the decision as a parent — not just as a party in a legal case.

