S9. Episode 3: Preparing for Divorce

It’s hard to prepare for divorce – the emotions, the logistics, the legalities. There is a lot to balance. Deciding between a DIY amicable split, a mediator, a lawyer . . . telling friends and family . . . getting your affairs in order . . . and getting emotional support can all be overwhelming. Listen in as Tracy shares her thoughts on balancing these competing roles, and Corey chimes in with how emotional it can be to divide assets that have meaning, like signing over the title to the car. They both agree that it’s important to separate the emotional and legal aspects of divorce, move quickly, strive for amicability when possible, and try to maintain no-contact while going through legal proceedings. Most importantly, they discuss what they have learned from their separations – that ending a relationship is not about failure, but instead about seeking happiness, that there is no shame in telling others, and that neither of them will ever share a Netflix account with a partner again. Show Notes: Conscious Uncoupling-Read more about Katherine Woodward Thomas and the power of conscious uncoupling. Raging from Within: De-Escalating Angry People-Learn more from author, Susan Magestro, about how to de-escalate conflict situations. Suze Orman-Find out more about “this one woman financial-advice power house.” Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs-Learn about Abraham Maslow’s theory of human motivation and needs.