Understanding Divorce Part 1: 10 Things Every Woman Needs to Know with Lauren Fair

I have a very special two-part series starting with this episode. We're doing a deep dive on how to prepare and how to think about divorce. 

And I think as a society, we are woefully under-educated on how divorce actually works.

Here's the thing: as a marriage coach, one of the things that can strengthen your relationship the most is understanding the nuances of ending it. When we understand what it takes to stay AND what it takes to leave, it helps empower us for any choice we make.

In this episode I'm joined by Lauren Fair—a divorce attorney with 16 years of experience AND a master certified divorce coach. 

What makes her approach so aligned with my values is that she sees divorce not as a failure but sometimes being one of the most self-honoring choices a woman can make.

Choosing to end a relationship can be a healthy, powerful growth experience, and the collective cultural narrative we have that still shames divorce in a variety of ways is something I hope these 2 episodes contribute to changing. 

This conversation is your permission to get educated, get empowered, and make whatever choice serves your highest good.

We also start with a segment on how to support a friend going through a divorce which I think is so important as well so no matter where you are in your relationship journey right now, I think you will find something useful in this 2 part series. 

Here is the scoop on what's included - 

✨ Episode at a Glance

• How to be a supportive friend when someone you love is going through divorce

• Why understanding divorce options empowers you whether you're staying or leaving

• The three common mistakes women make when hiring an attorney from an emotionally activated place

• Why you want strategic, not "shark," legal representation 

• How to manage your attorney (yes, you need to manage them)

• The difference between full scope representation and other options

• Why the moment you deliver the news matters more than you think

• How the divorce conversation begins determines the entire trajectory of the divorce

• Why you should never use the word "divorce" until your bags are packed

• The importance of slowing down when everything feels urgent
  
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Questions for Couples Journal

• Private Coaching with Maggie

• Free Workshop: The Growth Gap

• Marriage Mindset Makeover

• Episode 38: Soul Centered Communication

• Follow Lauren @sensiblesplitdivorce

• Visit Lauren's website: https://faircadora.com/sensiblesplit/ 

Listen to her podcast: The Sensible Split