{"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":244,"summary":"How Not to Suck at Divorce Action Steps That Save You Money. Humor That Saves Your Sanity. Honesty That Helps You Heal. Most people make expensive divorce mistakes before they even understand the process. Before you spend thousands learning those lessons the hard way, check out our Divorce Crash Course—a $150 program available for just $50. It walks you through exactly what to do before, during, and after divorce so you can protect your finances, avoid costly mistakes, and make smarter decisions from day one. 🎓 Learn more: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Divorce is one of the hardest things you'll ever go through—but getting through it doesn't have to cost you your financial future, your peace of mind, or your sense of humor. Hosted by comedian-turned-marketing expert Andrea Rappaport and powerhouse family law attorney Morgan L. Stogsdill, How Not to Suck at Divorce helps you navigate life before, during, and after divorce with relatable conversations, practical legal insights, and honest discussions about the emotional side of starting over. Every episode is designed to help you avoid expensive mistakes, better understand the legal process, communicate…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-11T12:23:54.468709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361"},"episode":{"title":"Divorce Mediation: Why Preparation Matters More than You Think  (Mini Episode)","slug":"divorce-mediation-why-preparation-matters-more-than-you-think-mini-episode","published_at":"2026-06-10T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/divorce-mediation-why-preparation-matters-more-than-you-think-mini-episode","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/82226256-6b80-4c3e-9c5d-b4ecb379ab88.mp3","summary":"Divorce Mediation: Why Preparation Matters More than you Think Most people approach divorce mediation with one thought: \"I have to do this.\" But what if that's the wrong mindset? Make you check out the $50 Divorce Crash Course. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport explains why mediation can actually be one of the most valuable opportunities you'll have during your divorce—and how proper preparation can save you time, money, stress, and frustration. Too many people walk into mediation without a clear strategy, without understanding what they want, and without discussing realistic outcomes with their attorney. The result? Missed opportunities, wasted time, and unnecessary conflict. Andrea breaks down exactly how to prepare for mediation, what questions to ask your attorney, and why mediation should be viewed as an opportunity to move closer to your goals—not just another frustrating step in the divorce process. This episode is sponsored by Worthy: the smarter way to sell your jewelry. Get started by heading to Worthy.com/divorcepod and lock in an extra $100 when your item sells for more than $1,500. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why mediation is often misunderstood during divorce The biggest mistake people make before mediation Why preparation is critical to successful mediation How to identify what you actually want from the process Creating a mediation strategy with your attorney Understanding realistic outcomes before you walk into the room How to anticipate what your spouse may ask for Why mediation can provide valuable information—even if no agreement is reached The importance of choosing the right mediator How mindset impacts divorce outcomes Key Takeaways ✔️ Mediation gives you more control than having a judge decide for you ✔️ Show…","meta_description":"Divorce Mediation: Why Preparation Matters More than you Think Most people approach divorce mediation with one thought: \"I have to do this.\" But what if t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":735,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/episodes/divorce-mediation-why-preparation-matters-more-than-you-think-mini-episode/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/divorce-mediation-why-preparation-matters-more-than-you-think-mini-episode.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}