{"podcast":{"title":"Looking Forward Our Way","slug":"looking-forward-our-way-1114795","podcast_index_feed_id":1114795,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/looking-forward-our-way/","website_url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2bdd2231-7f0c-46ac-b0b5-789b795a439f/3000x3000-speech-bubble.jpeg","author":"Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson","episode_count":161,"summary":"We feature expert guests who provide real-world insights, inspiration, and resources, making each episode a valuable touchpoint for adults. You can expect to hear us discuss a wide range of topics, including employment and entrepreneurship, financial advice, legal issues, technology, healthy living, housing, and much more. New episodes are released twice a month. You can also sign up for our free newsletter, access additional resources, or contact the hosts directly at hello@lookingforwardourway.com. If you’re interested in joining a supportive community, learning from experts, and staying ahead of important trends and issues, tune in and subscribe today! The podcast is co-hosted by veteran and award-winning podcasters Carol Ventresca and Brett Johnson.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795"},"episode":{"title":"Prenups – What Are They And Who Needs Them?","slug":"prenups-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them","published_at":"2025-12-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/prenups-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795","url":"https://lookingforwardourway.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c57d20af-33ea-4460-8d54-a64610772dc1.mp3","summary":"The True Purpose of Prenups - \"I think people think of prenuptial as Just planning for divorce. But all marriages end in one of two ways, divorce or death. And so where I find that some agreements fall short is in planning for the second scenario, whichever it is.\" - Larae Schraeder Let’s be honest—talking about prenups with a partner, friend, or family member can feel uncomfortable and sticky. The conversation is often laced with worries about trust, fairness, and what it means for a relationship. That’s exactly why we felt it was important to bring clarity to this conversation. To help us do just that, we invited Larae Schraeder, an award-winning attorney from Schraeder Law , who specializes in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Larae brings a wealth of experience, with her background in both law and financial services, making her perspective especially valuable for this topic. We explore the ins and outs of prenups and postnups, why open conversations about finances are critical before tying the knot, and how these legal documents can go far beyond just preparing for divorce. From protecting children and business interests to navigating new changes in Ohio law, this episode is packed with practical advice and personal stories to help couples (and their families) prepare for whatever the future may hold. If you like this episode, please let us know. We appreciate the feed back, and your support of offset costs of producing the podcast! 5 Keys You’ll Learn from This Episode: Why talking finances before marriage is a must —even if you’re not Bill Gates (spoiler: it’s about all relationships, not just the rich ones). What a prenup really covers —it’s not just about divorce, but also what happens when marriage ends by death. How enforceable is your napkin agreement…","meta_description":"The True Purpose of Prenups - \"I think people think of prenuptial as Just planning for divorce. But all marriages end in one of two ways, divorce or death…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2042,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/episodes/prenups-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/looking-forward-our-way-1114795/prenups-what-are-they-and-who-needs-them.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}