{"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: The Fear Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break Free)","slug":"divorce-the-fear-keeping-you-stuck-and-how-to-break-free","published_at":"2026-06-17T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361/divorce-the-fear-keeping-you-stuck-and-how-to-break-free","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/e6137b3e-d3ec-4175-a217-ca9125fb3283.mp3","summary":"Fear Is the Quiet Devil in Divorce (Here's How to Stop Letting It Run the Show) Divorce is scary. Not because every fear is true, but because fear has a way of convincing us that the worst-case scenario is right around the corner. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport explores why fear becomes one of the most powerful forces during the divorce process—and how you can stop it from controlling your decisions. Get The $50 Divorce Crash Course. Drawing on insights about nervous system regulation, anxiety, and personal experience, Andrea explains why confidence doesn't come from feeling fearless. It comes from collecting evidence that you can do hard things and survive them. If you're feeling overwhelmed by attorney consultations, difficult conversations, legal decisions, or uncertainty about the future, this episode will help you understand how fear works—and how to move forward anyway. In This Episode Why fear becomes so powerful during divorce How your nervous system learns through evidence, not reassurance The connection between confidence and small wins Why tackling smaller fears helps prepare you for bigger challenges How knowledge and information reduce anxiety The role of curiosity in overcoming fear Why waiting is one of the hardest parts of divorce How catastrophic thinking keeps you stuck The surprising benefits of positive daydreaming How to calm your brain before making important decisions Key Takeaways ✔️ Fear loses power when you gather evidence that you can handle difficult situations. ✔️ Confidence is built through action, not certainty. ✔️ Small challenges train your nervous system to tolerate bigger ones. ✔️ Knowledge reduces fear because uncertainty fuels anxiety. ✔️ Divorce decisions are easier when your nervous system is…","meta_description":"Fear Is the Quiet Devil in Divorce (Here's How to Stop Letting It Run the Show) Divorce is scary. Not because every fear is true, but because fear has a w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":706,"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-the-fear-keeping-you-stuck-and-how-to-break-free/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-the-fear-keeping-you-stuck-and-how-to-break-free.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}