{"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":"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":691,"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."}]}}