Thrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and Beyond
by Sarah Thress
Society & CultureE · Explicit
Latest episode
How To Rebuild Self-Trust After Divorce With Better Conversations
How To Rebuild Self-Trust After Divorce With Better Conversations
About this podcast
Welcome to Thrive and Decide: The Guide to Divorce and Beyond
This empowering podcast is created for women navigating the emotional and legal challenges of divorce. Whether you're just beginning the process or rebuilding your life afterward, Thrive and Decide is here to help you feel seen, heard, and supported.
Each episode features real stories from courageous women who openly share their divorce journeys—offering hope, healing, and the reminder that you are not alone. You'll also gain access to expert insights and valuable resources, including guidance from divorce coaches, legal professionals, financial advisors, and therapists.
Our mission is to help you move through divorce with strength and step confidently into your next chapter.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 46 episodes
- How To Rebuild Self-Trust After Divorce With Better Conversations · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 18Send us Fan Mail One credit card charge. One lie. One marriage that ends without a goodbye. Relationship clarity coach Marcelle LeBlanc joins us to share the moment she…
- You Can Leave Abuse And Start Over · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 17Send us Fan Mail Divorce can feel like a single decision, but the truth is messier: it’s often the end of a pattern that started in childhood. We’re joined by Machan Taylor, a…
- The Amicable Divorce Option · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 16Send us Fan Mail Divorce gets marketed like a fight you have to “win” in court, but that story is often the most expensive one you can buy. We’re joined by Georgia attorney and…
- A Women-Owned Bank That Helps You Start Over · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 15Send us Fan Mail Divorce can flip your financial life upside down overnight, and the hardest part is realizing how many decisions were being made without you at the table. We sit…
- The Rejected Parent · 1 h 30 min · Season 2 Episode 14Send us Fan Mail Your child won’t get in the car, won’t answer your calls, or suddenly treats you like the enemy, and you keep asking the same question: how did we get here? We…
- Spotting The Narcissist Playbook · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail Someone can be charming, competent, and impressive in public, then quietly run your home like a system built on power and control. That disconnect is why so many…
- The Co-Parenting Conversation Code · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail Co-parenting can turn normal life logistics into a constant stress test, especially when your ex’s voice alone puts you on defense. We sit down with repeat guest…
- Five Quiet Signals A Marriage Is Failing · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail The scariest part of a marriage ending is how quiet it can look from the outside. One day you realize the jokes have teeth, the warmth is gone, and you’re living…
- What If The Best Divorce Deal Is Not Half · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail The marital home can turn into the loudest argument in a divorce and not because of the numbers. It’s memory, stability, kids, fear, and that ultra-low interest…
- What If Staying Is The Selfish Choice · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail A single realization can rewrite an entire life. Lisa joined us to tell the truth about what happened when a 30-year marriage quietly ran out of love and the…
- Here’s How The Narcissistic Spin Cycle Keeps You Stuck · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail The word “narcissist” gets thrown around so casually that it can blur the line between a difficult partner and a truly high-control relationship. That confusion…
- Divorce Myths, Debunked Clearly · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail Rumors 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…
- Finding Legal Help When You Can’t Afford It · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail If 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…
- What Happens When You’re Ready To Leave And Choose To Stay · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail The ground can shift under a marriage without a single dramatic blow. After a baby, our guest went from career-driven independence to breastfeeding, sleepless…
- Prenups Vs. Postnups · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Paperwork 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…
- How Therapy Rebuilds Identity During And After Divorce · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Divorce 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…
- Protecting Children When Co‑Parenting With A Narcissist · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Fear changes a family long before anyone says the word divorce. With narcissistic dynamics, the house learns to tiptoe, and kids internalize patterns of…
- Choosing Happiness After A 17-Year Marriage · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail The 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…
- You Can’t Split Kids In Half, But You Can Find Yourself Again · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail The 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…
- From Divorce To Control: How Women Rebuild Finances With Support, Systems, And Compassion · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 27Send us Fan Mail Money 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…
