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Thrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondDivorce Myths, Debunked ClearlyRumors spread fast during a split, but the court follows facts. We bring back family law attorney Tara Price to unpack the most common divorce myths we see in Ohio and explain what actually drives outcomes on property, custody, and day-to-day logistics. From the belief that cheating guarantees a financial win to the idea that kids can pick where they live at a certain age, we translate legal standards into plain language and practical steps you can use right now.We start with the big ones: why adultery only matters when it becomes financial misconduct, how “best in...
2026-03-1146 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondFinding Legal Help When You Can’t Afford ItIf your spouse controls the money, it can feel like divorce is out of reach. We brought in family law specialist Tara Price to chart a realistic path for starting strong, even with zero income. From brief legal clinics to fee waivers, this conversation focuses on action steps that protect your rights without sinking your savings.We talk through why many firms now charge for consults and how to fund that first crucial meeting—using joint accounts carefully, opening a small personal credit line before separation, and understanding when a court might order the other party to co...
2026-03-0428 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondWhat Happens When You’re Ready To Leave And Choose To StayThe ground can shift under a marriage without a single dramatic blow. After a baby, our guest went from career-driven independence to breastfeeding, sleepless nights, and a new identity she never planned for. Then the bank gates closed—no account access, just “text me when you need money.” That subtle change hardened into powerlessness, and resentment took root. She met with a lawyer, cried on friends’ couches, and mapped out apartments she might afford—but couldn’t quite step off the ledge. Therapy helped keep her moving, right up until insurance changed and the copay math got in the way.
2026-02-2530 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondPrenups Vs. PostnupsPaperwork isn’t romantic, but neither is spending years and a small fortune arguing over who owns what. We sat down with family law attorney and guardian ad litem Tara Price to demystify prenups and Ohio’s newer postnups, and to show how smart planning can actually protect love, stability, and sanity. If you’ve ever wondered whether an agreement means you’re “planning to divorce,” this conversation will change your mind.We break down the real difference between prenups and postnups—timing—and dig into what they can and can’t include. Tara explains why courts won’t let you pred...
2026-02-1827 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondHow Therapy Rebuilds Identity During And After DivorceDivorce can scramble your identity, rewrite your routines, and convince you that “I failed” is the only headline. Therapist Shauna Hoover joins us to show a better way through: build safety first, tell the truth second, and take small, repeatable steps that move grief out of your body and power back into your hands. We dig into how the first session should feel—validating, judgment-free, and focused on rapport—so you can actually breathe and talk. From there, Shauna walks us through a practical checklist: name three to five people who are truly safe, assess your current coping tactics without...
2026-02-1144 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondProtecting Children When Co‑Parenting With A NarcissistFear changes a family long before anyone says the word divorce. With narcissistic dynamics, the house learns to tiptoe, and kids internalize patterns of freezing, fawning, and pleasing. We invited coach Jamie Davis to unpack a humane path forward: regulate first, then respond. Jamie shares how a simple DBT practice—five grounded minutes of breath and focus—builds the pause you need to choose words that soothe nervous systems instead of inflaming them. That pause becomes the oxygen mask for you and, by extension, your children.We talk candidly about the myth of the “intact” family and the heav...
2026-02-0432 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondChoosing Happiness After A 17-Year MarriageThe quiet end of a marriage can be the hardest to name. Kelly joins us to talk about a 17-year union that eroded not with shouting, but with distance—two people living parallel lives, choosing work and routine over connection. When she asked about counseling and heard “I just want to be done,” relief met grief, and the real work began: property disputes, a gut-punch discovery about home equity, and a custody threat that ran into the reality of a teenager’s voice.We walk through the lessons that only a drawn-out divorce can teach. The longer it drags...
2026-01-2829 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondYou Can’t Split Kids In Half, But You Can Find Yourself AgainThe word “fair” can wreck a divorce. We open by naming that truth and then walk you through a smarter path: negotiate like a strategist, heal like a human, and design a life that actually fits. Instead of chasing 50‑50 symmetry, we focus on durable outcomes—why protecting retirement might beat grabbing home equity, how alimony intersects with assets, and when “losing a battle” secures the war. You’ll hear a clear, practical way to zoom out, weigh tradeoffs, and stop paying attorney rates for therapy work.We also get real about co‑parenting and the grief of missed moments...
2026-01-1922 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondFrom Divorce To Control: How Women Rebuild Finances With Support, Systems, And CompassionMoney gets messy when life changes. Divorce, loss, and career pivots can turn confident spenders into second-guessers who feel stuck. We sit down with Cindy Locker and Carol Van Fossen of Next Chapter Finances to unpack a kinder, smarter way to rebuild control: start with the real numbers, get clear on your goals, and make a plan that lets you spend without guilt.Carol shares how she moved from managing her family’s money to feeling “clueless” after major life shifts, then back to confident through structure and support. Cindy brings an accountant’s eye for detail, translat...
2025-12-2424 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondFrom Divorce To Collaboration: A Practical Guide For Co-ParentsDivorce ends a marriage, not your role as parents. We sat down with co-parenting coach and author Teresa Luse to unpack a practical, compassionate way to raise kids across two homes without burning out or blowing up. Teresa shares the mindset that changed everything for her: stop trying to repair the past relationship and start designing the parenting relationship you’ll live with for decades. That shift opens the door to calmer exchanges, clearer expectations, and a childhood your kids will remember as steady and kind.We dig into Teresa’s core tools, including her Three Lists exer...
2025-12-0441 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondSmart Money Moves For Divorce And Home DecisionsMoney, divorce, and the family home collide in ways that are emotional and expensive—and they don’t have to be. We sit down with certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst Amy Kelly to unpack the decisions that matter most, from whether to keep the house to how to split retirement accounts without triggering avoidable taxes. Amy brings decades of experience and a calm, practical lens to a season of life that often feels anything but calm.You’ll hear how a divorce-savvy plan goes beyond basic budgeting. We dig into document readiness, fee transparency, and wh...
2025-11-1820 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondThe “Do What You’re Supposed To” Plan Went Great, Said No One EverWhat happens when the “right thing” steals your voice? We sit down with Sam Leeson, who grew up in a small town where reputation came first and casual homophobia kept her hidden. She married a friend because it felt safe on paper, became a parent she adores, and built a career helping others advocate for themselves in birth and early parenting—while feeling unsafe and unheard at home. A panic attack at a school drop-off cracked the facade, linking past trauma to a present she could no longer tolerate. By 2010, Sam chose to leave, come out, and face the grief...
2025-10-1747 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondMarriage Crisis Management: When “I Think I Want Out” Becomes a PlanWhen someone says “I think I want out,” most couples are shoved into panic, not a plan. We sat down with Dr. Becky Whetstone—marriage crisis manager, author of I Think I Want Out, and long‑time advocate for evidence‑based help on the brink—to unpack what actually works when a relationship feels like it’s collapsing in real time. Becky explains the missing piece in traditional training, why so many therapists go quiet at the worst moment, and how to guide a couple through the most volatile ninety days without making things worse.We explore her cornerston...
2025-10-0953 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondNavigating Divorce: Legal Insights for a Fresh StartFeeling trapped in an unhappy marriage because you don't understand your finances? You're not alone. Many women stay in challenging relationships simply because they can't see a clear path forward financially. In this powerful crossover episode from "Come to Find Out," host Sarah Tress interviews divorce attorney Ashley Garrison about the crucial first steps women should take when considering or facing divorce.Ashley reveals what happens during that initial consultation with a divorce attorney and how it creates a foundation for moving forward. She shares insider tips that can dramatically improve your position before legal proceedings begin...
2025-09-2322 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondFinding Your True PowerWhat if the path to transformation wasn't through grinding harder, but through being gentler with yourself? Emily Phillips discovered this truth during her remarkable journey from military veteran to manifestation coach.After 12 years of military service, Emily found herself struggling with self-doubt and a chaotic mind. The tight-knit camaraderie she'd experienced with fellow female service members seemed impossible to replicate in civilian life. "I thought that I was so damaged from the military that I would just be unlovable," she shares with raw honesty.Everything changed when she began exploring meditation and personal development. The...
2025-06-0439 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondFind Your Inner Wisdom and Ditch the Guilt TripMichelle Murphy joins us to share her transformative approach to mental health that goes far beyond traditional talk therapy. As a holistic wellness mental health therapist, Michelle integrates the connections between mind, body, and spirit to help clients elevate their entire life experience, not just address mental health symptoms.The conversation reveals a powerful framework that examines three essential components of wellbeing. The physical aspect invites clients to become attuned to how different foods, movement patterns, and environmental factors impact their energy and mood. Rather than prescribing rigid regimens, Michelle positions her clients as the experts of...
2025-05-2327 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondBreaking Free: A Modern Approach to Divorce. Featuring Terrie Austin, CDFAWhat if there was a better way to divorce? One that saves money, time, and emotional trauma while ensuring fair outcomes for all involved? In this eye-opening conversation with Terrie Austin from Modern Divorce Solutions, we explore collaborative divorce—a structured, legislated approach that's transforming how couples navigate the end of their marriages.Terrie pulls back the curtain on this innovative process, explaining how a team of specially-trained professionals—collaborative attorneys, financial neutrals, and family coaches—work together to facilitate amicable agreements outside the courtroom. The financial benefits alone are staggering; while traditional divorces can drain hundreds of tho...
2025-04-2635 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondBridging Faith and Spirit: Exploring Oracle Cards and SpiritualityHave you ever wondered if your spiritual curiosity conflicts with your religious upbringing? This soul-stirring conversation with Kaylee English, oracle card reader and spiritual guide, illuminates the beautiful harmony between traditional faith and modern spiritual practices.Kaylee demystifies oracle card reading, explaining how this intuitive practice differs from tarot and fortune-telling. Unlike the structured format of tarot, oracle cards offer flexible interpretations that serve as present-moment check-ins rather than rigid predictions of the future. The parallels between acknowledging guardian angels in traditional faith and connecting with guidance through oracle readings reveal a shared foundation—both honor the pr...
2025-04-1027 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondThe Courage to Choose Yourself When Marriage No Longer Serves YouWhat happens when your marriage looks perfect from the outside but feels empty on the inside? Katie Fleming bravely shares her journey of walking away from a marriage that wasn't terrible—just terribly unfulfilling.Katie married young at 21, seeking stability after her father left during childhood. Despite creating a picture-perfect family with three children, something vital was missing: genuine connection. "He wasn't a bad dad, he just was there," Katie explains, capturing the quiet devastation of living alongside someone who doesn't truly see you. "We don't hang out, we don't talk, we don't fight, but we don't ta...
2025-03-2748 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondYou Are Not Defined By Your Divorce: What Every Person of Faith Needs to HearDivorce and religious faith often seem at odds, creating painful dilemmas for people of faith facing the end of their marriages. What happens when the very community meant to provide comfort becomes a source of judgment? Where can spirituality and personal wellbeing intersect when relationships break down?Two female ministers join us for a remarkably honest conversation about navigating divorce within church communities. Both have personally experienced divorce while serving as spiritual leaders, giving them unique insight into both sides of this complex issue. They challenge traditional interpretations of scripture that have been weaponized against people ending...
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Come To Find OutDon't Wait for Perfect: Why Now Might Be Your Best Time to BuySend us a textTired of hearing that the sky is falling on the housing market? Mortgage expert Brendon Bland cuts through the noise to deliver clarity about what's really happening with mortgage rates amid tariffs and economic changes. Contrary to alarming headlines, we're actually experiencing a four-month low in mortgage rates, with gradual improvements expected throughout 2024.Brendon explains that inflation remains the primary driver of mortgage rates, not just policy announcements. Financial markets have already factored in anticipated changes like tariffs, which is why today's news doesn't necessarily impact tomorrow's rates. This perspective provides...
2025-03-1428 minCome To Find OutIs Your Home Warranty Working for You?Send us a textDive into the world of home warranties with this enlightening episode featuring Dianna Silver from SafePro Home Warranty. We explore why SafePro is redefining expectations in the home warranty realm, demonstrating a community-centered approach that puts empathy and customer satisfaction at the forefront. Discover the benefits of using a local service, where claims are handled by people who understand the local climate and culture, ensuring faster resolutions to urgent homeowner needs.Dianna walks us through the different plans offered by SafePro, helping listeners understand the unique advantages they provide compared to...
2025-03-0535 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondWhat You Need to Know Before Starting Your Divorce: A Guide*This podcast was previously shared on my other podcast Come to Find Out.*Divorce brings about significant change and can be one of the most challenging experiences of your life. In this episode, we enlist the expertise of Ashley Garrison, a dedicated local lawyer whose insights shape how one should navigate the tumultuous waters of divorce. With warmth and wisdom, Ashley breaks down the essential steps to take when entering this difficult process, emphasizing the importance of self-education, emotional management, and financial awareness. Are you feeling lost about your financial situation or unsure of how t...
2025-02-2820 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondRediscovering Identity and Love After DivorceHave you ever found yourself at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take? Join us on "Thrive and Decide" as we sit down with Linz, an extraordinary woman who faced such a moment in her life and emerged stronger than ever. Her story of navigating the treacherous waters of divorce, especially with young children involved, and the self-discovery that followed is a powerful testament to resilience and personal growth. Linz candidly shares her journey from leaving her marriage for another relationship to the self-reflection that transformed her into the person she is today. Her experiences underscore the universal...
2025-02-1352 minThrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and BeyondHolistic Healing Unveiled: Integrating Mindfulness and Medicine for Optimal WellnessDiscover the transformative power of holistic health with Dr. Dana Winchester, a pioneer in integrating Western medicine with holistic healing at the Winchester Institute. Throughout our enlightening conversation, Dr. Dana shares her remarkable journey from pre-medicine studies to establishing a comprehensive wellness facility almost two decades ago. With a unique blend of chiropractic care, massages, and rehabilitation services, the Institute is dedicated to tailoring treatments to meet individual needs, from youth athletes to those facing menopause. Listen to my personal experiences as a long-time patient, and learn how the Institute's innovative approach has helped me and many others transition...
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