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May 30, 2025 • 25 mins

šŸ’” Divorce can feel like the end of everything, but it doesn’t have to be. In this powerful episode of the ā€œDon’t Pick the Scab Podcast,ā€ host David Marcus Webb sits down with Jody Bruns, founder of the Divorce Lending Association and a pioneer in divorce mortgage planning. With over 35 years of experience in finance and real estate, Jody has helped thousands of professionals and families navigate the complexities of divorce with clarity, strategy, and compassion. šŸš€

Jody’s personal journey through divorce inspired her mission to educate others, create innovative solutions, and empower families to make smart financial decisions during one of life’s toughest transitions. She’s trained nearly 10,000 professionals and written a national certification for divorce mortgage planning, transforming how divorcing couples handle real estate and finances.


šŸ” Key Takeaways from This Episode:

  • Why keeping the family home may hurt more than it helps.

  • How emotions could derail your financial stability (and how to avoid it).

  • The biggest myths about real estate during divorce—and why they could cost you.

  • Why ā€œlegal optionsā€ don’t always align with ā€œmortgage options.ā€

  • How divorce planning can set you up for success, not stress.


Jody also shares real-life stories of people who turned their post-divorce lives around by embracing strategy over emotion. Learn how one mom avoided becoming ā€œhouse poorā€ and how another client avoided costly mistakes by understanding the relationship between divorce agreements and mortgage qualifications.

šŸ“˜ About Jody Bruns:

Jody is the author of "A House Divided" and an expert in family law, tax planning, and finance. She’s dedicated to helping people see divorce not as the end, but as an opportunity for a brighter, more secure future.


šŸ”„ Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen for Men Over 40:

Whether you’re keeping the house, selling it, or unsure of the next step, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate the financial realities of divorce. Stop relying on Google for answers that may be wrong—get the insider knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

šŸ’” Pro Tip: Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment. Treat your divorce like a business decision to protect your future.


šŸ“£ Join the Conversation!

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced (or are facing) in your divorce journey? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your story and help you move forward. šŸ‘‡

šŸ”” Don’t forget to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the ā€œDon’t Pick the Scab Podcast.ā€ Your recovery starts here! šŸ’Ŗ

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ALL THINGS JODY BRUNS


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