Podcast · Kids & Family

How Not To Suck At Divorce

by Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport · English · Kids & Family

Action steps that save you money. Humor that saves your sanity. Honesty that helps you heal. How Not to Suck at Divorce is the divorce podcast for people who want clear answers, smart strategy and support through life before, during and after divorce. Hosted by family-law attorney Morgan L. Stogsd

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 37 min

Divorce Problem: What to do if Your Spouse Won’t Accept That the Marriage is Over.

Thinking about divorce? Get prepared with our Divorce Crash Course . Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink. Get the private podcast and guidebook to help you understand the process, ask better questions, and avoid expensive mistakes. You’ve done the therapy. You’ve hired a lawyer. You finally say, “I want a divorce.” Suddenly, the spouse who has spent months telling you they’re unhappy wants to stay together, try counseling, or live as roommates until the kids turn 18. Are you allowed to still feel done when they’ve…

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E252 · 7 Oct 2026 · 36 min
Divorce Questions Answered: A Stalling Spouse & a Lawyer Who Won’t Call Back
Get the Divorce Crash Course for $50 Get practical divorce guidance with our private podcast and companion guidebook. Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink. https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Your spouse is stalling. Your lawyer isn’t calling back. And you’re worried those angry texts might come back to haunt you. What now? In this listener Q&A episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, family-law attorney Morgan Stogsdill and comedian Andrea Rappaport answer questions from our private community…
E251 · 2 Oct 2026 · 51 min
Divorce & Co-Parenting Conflict: When to Call Your Lawyer or GAL
Going through divorce? Get the Divorce Crash Course before you make an expensive mistake. Our Divorce Crash Course includes a private podcast and printable workbook with parenting agreement guidance, questions to ask your attorney, and communication templates to help you get organized. Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink. Get the Divorce Crash Course Your co-parent did something that pissed you off. Does your attorney need to hear about it? The kids come home in clothes that stopped fitting three years ago. Your ex…
E250 · 30 Sep 2026 · 37 min
Divorce & Co-Parenting- Holidays: What Your Parenting Plan Is Missing
Going through divorce? Start with the Divorce Crash Course. Before you agree to a parenting schedule, make sure you understand what you’re agreeing to. Our Divorce Crash Course includes a private podcast and printable workbook with parenting agreement guidance, questions to ask your attorney, and email templates to help you communicate more efficiently. Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink. Get the Divorce Crash Course “We’ll alternate holidays.” Great. What does that actually mean? Who gets Halloween? Does…
E249 · 25 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Divorce: How to Take Your Power Back From a Controlling Ex
Need help getting through divorce right now? 🎧 Start with our Guided Divorce Meditations If your nervous system is completely fried, your thoughts are racing, or you feel like your ex has way too much control over your emotional state, start here. Our guided divorce meditations were created specifically for the moments when divorce anxiety feels overwhelming. 💥 Get the Divorce Crash Course If you’re at the beginning of divorce — or you feel completely lost in the process — the Divorce Crash Course gives you the tools, information, checklists and guidance we wish everyone had from day one.…
E248 · 23 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Divorce Advice Nobody Wants to Hear: 10 Unpopular Opinions
Divorce comes with a lot of advice. Andrea has some opinions about that advice. Get the Divorce Crash Course Get the Guided Divorce Meditations In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea shares 10 of her most unpopular divorce opinions—the ones that might make your lawyer raise an eyebrow, your mother clutch her pearls, or your group chat light up. Some of them are practical: you and your spouse should have separate attorneys, even if the divorce is amicable. Some are emotional: losing friends during divorce can be completely normal, and therapy should be treated as an…
E247 · 18 Sep 2026 · 29 min
7 Divorce Mistakes That Make Your Case More Expensive
Divorce Crash Course If you want more help understanding the divorce process, avoiding expensive mistakes, and knowing what to expect before you make major decisions, check out the Divorce Crash Course. Guided Divorce Meditations For the moments when you’re about to send the email, respond to your ex, or completely lose your shit, our guided meditations are designed to help you calm your nervous system before you make the situation more expensive.Your divorce lawyer may be expensive — but sometimes the thing making your divorce even more expensive is… you. In this episode of How Not to Suck…
E246 · 16 Sep 2026 · 24 min
High-Conflict Divorce Survival Story: The Biggest Lessons Learned
Going through a high-conflict divorce can make it feel impossible to imagine a life where your phone isn’t constantly lighting up, your nervous system isn’t on high alert, and every day doesn’t bring another crisis. But this episode is proof that there can be an after. Get the Guided Divorce Meditations to help you through these moments when you feel like you are going to lose your sh$t. In this mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea shares the real-life story of a man who spent nine years navigating a brutal high-conflict divorce involving emotional abuse, manipulation,…
E245 · 11 Sep 2026 · 45 min
Divorce: The Petty Fights That Cost You Thousands. What Top Attorneys Want You to Know...
Guided Divorce Meditations If you’re stuck in a divorce fight that is making you anxious, angry, or completely unable to think clearly, start here. Our Guided Divorce Meditations are designed for the moments when you need to regulate your nervous system before you respond, negotiate, argue, or make another expensive decision. Divorce Crash Course Going through divorce and wondering what you should fight for, what you should let go, and how to avoid making expensive mistakes? Our Divorce Crash Course is a private podcast and guidebook designed to help you understand the divorce process, make…
E244 · 9 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Divorce & Narcissistic Manipulation: How to Stop Taking the Bait
Need Help Calming Your Nervous System? Try our Guided Divorce Meditations , created specifically for the moments when divorce anxiety, anger and overwhelm are taking over. Use them before responding to a triggering text, before a difficult conversation, before court, before mediation—or anytime you need help getting out of your head and back into control. Divorce Crash Course Going through divorce and have no idea what you’re supposed to be doing next? Start with our Divorce Crash Course —a private podcast and guidebook designed to help you understand the divorce process, avoid expensive…
E243 · 4 Sep 2026 · 26 min
Divorce and Emotional Endurance: 3 Special Tips to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce
Divorce and Emotional Endurance: 3 Ways to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce Guided Divorce Meditations for When You’re About to Lose Your Sh$t For the moments when you can’t sleep, when you miss your kids, when you’re worried about money, or just need to get through the next ten minutes. 👉 GET THE GUIDED DIVORCE MEDITATIONS HERE Going through a divorce? Start with the Divorce Crash Course. We created the Divorce Crash Course to help you understand the divorce process, communicate smarter with your attorney, avoid expensive mistakes, and make better decisions when your brain is completely…
E242 · 2 Sep 2026 · 14 min
Divorce Stories That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Own Divorce
🧘 DIVORCE MEDITATIONS Divorce can make your nervous system feel like it’s running a marathon with no finish line. Our Divorce Meditations are here when you need to calm your brain, stop the spiral, and give yourself a few minutes to breathe. 👉 Listen to the Divorce Meditations here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/guides/p/divorce-guided-meditations 💥 THE DIVORCE CRASH COURSE If you’re going through divorce and terrified of making an expensive mistake, start here. The Divorce Crash Course gives you the information we wish every person had before making major decisions in divorce —…
E241 · 28 Aug 2026 · 38 min
Divorce and Hidden Money: What to do if You Suspect Hidden Crypto?
Divorce and Hidden Cryptocurrency: How to Find Crypto Your Spouse May Be Hiding 🧘 DIVORCE MEDITATIONS Divorce can make your brain feel like it’s running 24/7. Our Divorce Meditations were created to help calm your nervous system, quiet the spiral, and get you through the moments when everything feels like too much. Listen to the Divorce Meditations here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/guides/p/divorce-guided-meditations 💥 THE DIVORCE CRASH COURSE If you’re overwhelmed by divorce and terrified of making an expensive mistake, start here. The Divorce Crash Course gives you the…
E240 · 14 Aug 2026 · 27 min
Divorce Anxiety: How to Stop Treating Everything Like an Emergency...at 2am
Divorce Keeping You Up at Night? How to Stop the 2 A.M. Spiral DIVORCE CRASH COURSE: Divorce is expensive. Making avoidable mistakes makes it even more expensive. Our Divorce Crash Course gives you the information we wish every person had before and during divorce—from choosing an attorney and understanding your finances to custody, parenting agreements and the mistakes that can cost you thousands. Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel underwriters, OurFamilyWizard and Soberlink. [GET THE DIVORCE CRASH COURSE HERE] NEW: GUIDED DIVORCE MEDITATIONS: When your…
E239 · 12 Aug 2026 · 12 min
Divorce Anxiety Keeping You Awake? A Guided Meditation for Sleep
Divorce Anxiety Keeping You Awake? A Guided Meditation for Sleep Get the complete Guided Divorce Meditation collection here. Can't sleep because of your divorce? This episode is for you. When you're going through a divorce, nighttime can be brutal. The house gets quiet, the distractions stop, and suddenly your brain decides it's the perfect time to think about everything . Money. Your kids. Your ex. That text you received earlier. What your attorney said. What you wish you'd said. What happens next. What went wrong in your marriage. What your life is going to look like six months from now.…
E238 · 7 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Divorce Myths That Could Be Costing You Thousands
🎧 Divorce Crash Course (DCC) Thinking about divorce or already in it? Before you make a decision that could cost you thousands, get the information you wish someone had given you from the very beginning. Get the Divorce Crash Course (DCC) today. Typically priced at $150 , available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. Whether you're considering divorce, in the middle of one, or trying to rebuild afterward, this course can save you time, money, and unnecessary heartbreak. Episode Description There are a LOT of divorce myths out there. And…
E237 · 5 Aug 2026 · 9 min
Divorce Co-Parenting: Want a Better Relationship With Your Ex? Do This.
Want Your Ex to Behave Better? Try This Instead 🎧 Divorce Crash Course (DCC) Thinking about divorce or already in it? Before you make a decision that could cost you thousands, get the information you wish someone had given you from the very beginning. Get the Divorce Crash Course (DCC) today. Typically priced at $150 , available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. Whether you're considering divorce, in the middle of one, or trying to rebuild afterward, this course can save you time, money, and unnecessary heartbreak. Episode Description It may…
E236 · 31 Jul 2026 · 30 min
Divorce: When Being Too Nice Can Cost You Everything
🎧 Divorce Crash Course (DCC) Thinking about divorce or already in it? Before you make a decision that could cost you thousands, get the information you wish someone had given you from the very beginning. Get the Divorce Crash Course (DCC) today. Typically priced at $150 , available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters Our Family Wizard and Soberlink . Whether you're considering divorce, in the middle of one, or trying to rebuild afterward, this course can save you time, money, and unnecessary heartbreak. Episode Description We've all heard the advice: "Be the bigger person."…
E235 · 29 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Divorce: The Most Expensive Word You Can Say to Your Lawyer Is "Okay".
🚨 Before You Spend Thousands More on Your Divorce... If you're navigating divorce and want to avoid the costly mistakes so many people make, grab our Divorce Crash Course today. Typically priced at $150, available now for just $50, thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. Inside you'll learn: How to avoid expensive legal mistakes What to expect throughout the divorce process How to communicate more effectively with your attorney The biggest financial pitfalls people don't see coming Practical strategies to save money, reduce stress, and make smarter decisions 👉 Get…
E234 · 24 Jul 2026 · 21 min
My Divorce Secret: The Shame I Carried About My Marriage (And Why Pretending Made Everything Worse)
🎧 Divorce Crash Course Before you hire an attorney—or if you're already in the middle of your divorce—don't miss our Divorce Crash Course . Learn how to avoid the costly mistakes that can impact your finances, custody, and future. Typically priced at $150 , it's available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters: Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. 👉 https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Episode Description When people think about divorce, they often assume the shame comes after the marriage ends. For Andrea, it began years earlier. In this deeply personal solo…
E233 · 22 Jul 2026 · 15 min
Divorce: Why Smart, Successful People Stay in Toxic Marriages
🎧 Before You Continue… Don't Navigate Divorce Alone The Divorce Crash Course If you're thinking about divorce, in the middle of one, or trying to rebuild your life afterward, our Divorce Crash Course can help you avoid the mistakes that cost people thousands of dollars—and months (or years) of unnecessary stress. Typically priced at $150 , it's available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink . Inside you'll learn: How to prepare before filing for divorce The biggest legal and financial mistakes to avoid How to save money on attorney's fees…
E232 · 17 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Divorce Regrets: Celebrity Divorce Mistakes You Need to Learn From
Divorce Crash Course Thinking about divorce or already in the middle of one? Don't make expensive mistakes before you understand your rights. Our Divorce Crash Course gives you practical guidance on attorneys, finances, custody, parenting agreements, and the biggest mistakes people make during divorce. Typically priced at $150, available now for just $50 thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. 👉 https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course 🎙️ Episode Description What can Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Kevin Costner, Kim…
E231 · 15 Jul 2026 · 14 min
Divorce: What to Do When the Outcome Doesn't Feel Fair
Divorce Isn't Fair: How to Stop the Negative Spiral and Move Forward 🎧 Divorce Crash Course – Just $50 (Limited Time) Before you spend thousands on avoidable divorce mistakes, invest in yourself. Our Divorce Crash Course walks you through the biggest legal, financial, and emotional mistakes people make before, during, and after divorce. Typically priced at $150 , it's available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and SoberLink . Learn more here! Episode Summary One of the hardest truths about divorce is also one of the most important: It's not fair. Whether…
E230 · 10 Jul 2026 · 38 min
Divorce Cyberstalking: How to Prevent it and What to do If You Think Your Ex is Watching You Online
Divorce Cyberstalking: What to Do If You Think Your Ex Is Watching You Online Divorce Crash Course: Don’t make expensive divorce mistakes. Our Divorce Crash Course walks you through the biggest legal, financial, emotional, and co-parenting mistakes people make during divorce — and how to avoid them. Typically priced at $150 , available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink . Start the course here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Cyberstalking during divorce can make you feel unsafe, paranoid, unsteady, and completely…
E229 · 8 Jul 2026 · 8 min
Divorce: How to Remain Strong When it Feels Impossible
Divorce: How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Unsteady Divorce Crash Course: Don’t make expensive divorce mistakes. Our Divorce Crash Course walks you through the biggest legal, financial, emotional, and co-parenting mistakes people make during divorce — and how to avoid them. Typically priced at $150 , available now for just $50 , thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink . Start the course here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Divorce can make everything feel unstable. Your home, your routines, your finances, your parenting schedule,…
E228 · 3 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Divorce SOS: What to Do When You’re Panicking
Divorce issue:When you don't agree with your attorney and Why Going Rogue Can Cost You Thousands 🎧 Before You Listen... Don't make expensive divorce mistakes. Our FREE guide, The 5 Divorce Mistakes That Cost People Thousands , will help you avoid some of the biggest legal, financial, and emotional mistakes people make before, during, and after divorce. 👉 Download it FREE here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com If you're ready for a deeper roadmap, our Divorce Crash Course walks you through the entire divorce process—from choosing the right attorney to protecting your finances and…
E227 · 1 Jul 2026 · 17 min
Divorce Custody: What a Guardian ad Litem Is Really Looking For
Divorce: How to Talk to a Guardian ad Litem Without Hurting Your Custody Case 🎧 Before You Listen... Don't make expensive divorce mistakes. If you're navigating divorce, custody, or co-parenting, our Divorce Crash Course can help you avoid the mistakes that cost people thousands of dollars—and months of unnecessary stress. Typically priced at $150, it's available now for just $50 thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. 👉 Enroll here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Click here to get our free guide on avoiding the biggest divorce mistakes!…
E226 · 26 Jun 2026 · 19 min
Divorce and Children: The Parenting Mistakes That Can Increase Your Child's Anxiety
Divorce and Children: The Parenting Mistakes That Can Increase Your Child's Anxiety | Featuring Retired Judge Michele Lowrance 🎧 Divorce Crash Course – Save Thousands Before You Make a Costly Mistake Before you spend thousands on attorney's fees or make decisions you'll regret, check out our Divorce Crash Course . Learn how to: Avoid the biggest divorce mistakes Save money on attorney's fees Understand the divorce process Protect your children Make smarter legal and financial decisions Typically priced at $150, available now for just $50, thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard…
E225 · 24 Jun 2026 · 10 min
Divorce: What to Do When Your Entire Life Feels Out of Control
The Divorce "to do" list will kill you. 🎧 Divorce Crash Course: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before They Happen Link to the Divorce Meditations waitlist: click me! Thinking about divorce? Already in the middle of one? Our Divorce Crash Course gives you the information we wish everyone had before they started the process. Learn how to: Avoid expensive legal mistakes Protect yourself financially Create better custody agreements Navigate the divorce process with more confidence Make informed decisions instead of emotional ones Typically priced at $150, available now for $50, thanks to our angel…
E224 · 19 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Divorce and the Stay-at-Home Parent: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income
Stay-at-Home Parent and Divorce: How to Leave an Unhappy Marriage When You Don't Have Your Own Income Thinking about divorce is hard. Thinking about divorce when you're a stay-at-home parent can feel impossible. How do you afford an attorney? What happens if your spouse controls the finances? Will you have to go back to work immediately? What if you've been out of the workforce for years? First, get your hands on the $50 Divorce Crash Course to save money on your divorce process. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport and top family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill…

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How Not To Suck At Divorce is a English kids & family podcast from Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Morgan Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 27 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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Rights: Morgan L. Stogsdill and Andrea Rappaport 2021-2026

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