{"podcast":{"title":"How Not To Suck At Divorce","slug":"how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","podcast_index_feed_id":4488361,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce/","website_url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/1deacb71-9108-4db9-8b85-e0f998650d70/HNTSAD-june-cover-art-2026.png","author":"Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport","episode_count":230,"summary":"Most people make expensive divorce mistakes before they even understand the process. Get expert divorce advice, practical divorce help, and cost-effective divorce strategies to avoid costly mistakes, reduce legal fees, and navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Most people spend thousands learning this the hard way. Don’t be one of them. The Divorce Crash Course (a $150 value, available for $50) shows you exactly how to prepare for divorce, avoid costly legal mistakes, and protect your finances before you even hire a lawyer. How Not to Suck at Divorce is the divorce podcast for people who want real answers, smart strategy, and emotional clarity during one of the most stressful times of life. This isn’t surface-level advice or generic legal talk. It’s honest, practical divorce guidance designed to help you make better decisions from the very beginning. Hosted by powerhouse family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill, head of family law at one of the largest firms in the country, and comedian-turned-marketing expert Andrea Rappaport, the show combines legal expertise with real-life experience. Together, they break down what actually matters in divorce and what too many peo…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T14:23:29.915222+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361"},"episode":{"title":"191. Divorcing an Alcoholic: Trauma Bonds, Fear, and Self-Preservation","slug":"191-divorcing-an-alcoholic-trauma-bonds-fear-and-self-preservation","published_at":"2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/191-divorcing-an-alcoholic-trauma-bonds-fear-and-self-preservation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361","url":"https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d801656-700c-4f8d-b143-6a24f0db1126.mp3","summary":"Living with alcoholism can make you question everything—your judgment, your boundaries, even your reality. If you’re thinking about divorcing an alcoholic (or you’re not ready to leave yet, but you know something has to change), this episode is for you. Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport sit down with Jeff Wright , an insurance brokerage founder and mentor who has helped countless people navigate toxic, alcohol-fueled relationships—shaped by his own childhood experience with an abusive alcoholic parent. Together, they unpack why leaving an alcoholic spouse can feel impossible (even when the situation is clearly unsafe), how trauma bonds keep people stuck, and what “self-preservation” really looks like when you’re trying to protect your children and your sanity. You’ll also learn the practical steps to take before you file: who to talk to (and who not to), how to make a plan quietly, how to build confidence when you feel shattered, and what legal tools can help keep kids safe—including monitoring options like Soberlink , testing, and supervised parenting time. If you’ve been surviving in chaos, consider this your permission slip to stop normalizing it—and start building a path out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why living with an alcoholic partner can distort your reality and decision-making The real reasons people stay (hint: it’s often not money) What a trauma bond is and why “they hurt you, then hug you” feels like love How alcoholism impacts the drinker’s brain—and why denial can be extreme How to assess your home environment: stress signals, kids’ behavior, and “waiting for them to come home” tension What self-preservation actually means: privacy, planning, and choosing the right support Why your divorce attorney is not your therapist—and why you need both C…","meta_description":"Living with alcoholism can make you question everything—your judgment, your boundaries, even your reality. 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