Andrea is in pain and Morgan got pooped on by an iguana in a palm tree. It's been quite an exciting week. But today all is right with the world because we're here with Dr. Meaghan Boston Daly to talk about divorce and physical wellness. Dr. Meg is a concierge internal medicine doctor in Chicago and has quite the resume. We're so excited to be able to pick her beautiful brain.  We'll discuss how being in an unhappy marriage really wears us down. Dr. Meg will tell us all about the subtle physical symptoms of emotional stress, Morgan will answer if your spouse can find out if you're on medication for your mental health during the divorce process, and Andrea will share about the connection between her body pain and being in a toxic marriage. By the way, we're scouting closets across the world. If you have a closet we can record our podcast in AND you live in a climate with predictably warm weather patterns, please invite us to your home. We've had it up to here with Chicago "spring". We love you Wyoming, thanks for telling your friends! Where to find Dr. Meg: www.harper-health.com Friends, slide into our dms, we love love love hearing from you. We are always here to listen and help in any way we can. You've got this and we've got you. @divorceattorneychicago @theandrearappaport

Today, a dear listener is sharing her divorce story with us. Welcome to the show, Zoe! Zoe talks about how she stayed in her deteriorating marriage for 6 years. She recalls the control her ex had over her, how finances and religion played a role in her staying, and the moment she knew it was finally over. Morgan shares some great tips if you're overwhelmed by all the paperwork and Andrea talks about finding the humor in a family therapy session over zoom with her ex-husband. We know divorce is hard and draining, and that’s exactly why we are here. We are a part of your community now, and we got you. DM us your stories and questions, we are here to help you. @divorceattorneychicago @theandrearappaport Check out our shiny new website and let us know what you think! https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com

This week on How Not To Suck At Divorce, we're having wine at 2:00. We're also listening to you, the best audience ever. Many of you have asked us to break down the steps to get a divorce so today we are diving in. Listen in to find out about the 10 main steps needed to get divorced.  We will answer: How many lawyers should you meet with before deciding to move forward with one? What information do you need for the financial affidavit? Who should you consult when filling out the parenting agreement? What's it like that final day in court when your divorce is finalized? Plus, Andrea shares her own story of getting divorced over zoom during the pandemic with her kids e-learning in the next room. Spoiler...it was bizarre. We LOVE hearing from you so please dm us with your questions, stories or if you just need to be seen and heard. Morgan on Instagram Andrea on Instagram You can also reach us on hownottosuckatdivorce.com You got this, and we got you.

Out of all the podcasts in all the world, we’re in the top 5%! What?! How did this happen?!  Thank you so much to all of our listeners, especially the 6 of you in Wyoming. Today's episode is like divorce meets CSI as we welcome Tracy Coenen. You may have seen her on CNBC On the Money, CBS, NBC, and in the Wall Street Journal. Tracy is a certified public accountant, certified in financial forensics, a master analyst and fraud investigator. If you're wondering what all this means, Tracy finds money. Money that has disappeared that you want back. Tracy breaks down: -When is hiring a fraud investigator or forensics accountant necessary?  -Common red flags like when a spouse is having an affair. -How to trust your gut during your divorce. -What to do if your spouse is telling you “we have no money”. -If you should be concerned about the spouse who is quiet about finances or has changed passwords. -If you should you confront your spouse about missing money or being suddenly locked out of accounts. -What is a lifestyle analysis? -Would Tracy rather wave a red flaeg or a white flaeg? You will also hear Tracy's story about the infamous Instagram investigation. This is a don't-miss episode for sure. Tracy knows not everyone can afford to hire a private forensic accountant or investigator so she has developed a tool people can use to do it themselves. Be sure to sign up to be notified when Tracy’s tool launches at sequenceinc.com You can also connect with Tracy on LinkedIn    Slide into our dms and tell us what you thought of today's episode! Have you found red flags with your finances? @theandrearappapport @divorceattorneychicago Hownottosuckatdivorce.com I know anything having to do with finances during a divorce is scary, but remember, you got this and we got you.

Today we’re doing something a little different; we’re answering listener questions. And they are good. This podcast is for you and so we love when you dm us your questions and stories. Thank you for being vulnerable with us. Just a few of the questions we answer are:  How do you support a friend who is going through a divorce when you’re happily married? What’s the best way to organize your documents for divorce? How do you answer the dreaded question from acquaintances “how are you”? We’ll also hear one more way Andrea sucked at her divorce. Learn from her mistake-this is a don’t miss episode. Wyoming, are you out there? Slide into our dms! @divorceattorneychicago @theandrearappaport

We are back with part two with the fabulous Dr. Randy Heller. If you missed part one, you'll definitely want to listen to last week's episode first. Today we're talking about how to co-parent effectively and why co-parenting should be viewed as a business relationship. Dr. Heller answers: How is a family therapist different than a regular therapist? How can we co-parent effectively? How can we protect kids during a divorce? Will kids be ok if we get divorced? How can I get my spouse or ex to agree to family therapy? What if my spouse or ex is a narcissist or has bipolar disorder? How to find a family therapist in your area. The best ways to manage the business of co-parenting. We love hearing from you so slip into our dms! Andrea Rappaport Morgan L. Stogsdill   Where you can find Dr. Randy Heller: familynetworkflorida.com familynetworknewyork.com 646-717-6718 (NY) 954-236-4490 (FL and CT)

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Randy Heller to the show. Dr. Heller is a licensed mental health therapist, collaborative divorce therapist and a mediator. A true unicorn.  Today we're discussing the three conversations Dr. Heller recommends people have before filing for a divorce. We'll also be addressing the biggest concern parents have, "will the kids be ok?" We love hearing from you so feel free to slide into our dms @theandrearappaport and @divorceattorneychicago   Where you can find Dr. Randy Heller: familynetworkflorida.com familynetworknewyork.com 646-717-6718 (NY) 954-236-4490 (FL and CT)

Thank you for 10k downloads (11.8k to be exact)! Your support means the world to us. Today Morgan and Andrea are stuck in a snowstorm talking to wealth advisor Franco La Marca. Earlier this week Andrea posted on Instagram about financial abuse in a marriage and throughout the divorce process. So many people reached out sharing similar stories and many women said they didn't realize what they were experiencing was actually financial abuse. So they decided to have the financial expert himself, Franco La Marca, join in on the conversation and share 3 essential things everyone should be doing to protect their finances. We would love to hear from you after today's episode. Please feel free to message Morgan @divorceattorneychicago and Andrea @theandrearappaport. You can find Franco La Marca at: www.bernstein.com franco.lamarca@bernstein.com

Warning: Our favorite F bomb is dropped at 8:52 (thanks Rob!) Just in time for Valentine's Day, Andrea and Morgan are talking love! The love you had, the love for your kids, the excitement of future love and the love for dress shirt on top/pjs on bottom.  We are so excited to welcome our special guest Rob Roseman from the popular podcast WTF Divorce. Rob gets really real with us as he talks about his own divorce. Rob hasn't spoken publicly about his experience and we're so honored he chose to share his story with us. Morgan, Andrea and Rob discuss how you decide if you should stick it out for the kids, how checking your ego at the door can help you have an amicable divorce where the kids thrive and the truth about what dating is like in the aftermath. Where to find Rob: WTF Divorce podcast Insta: @wtfdivorce https://www.wtfdivorce.com/  

From the floor of Morgan's son's closet, Andrea and Morgan toast Andrea's grandma, talk olive martinis, and how not to suck at divorce. This week they're discussing the importance of taking your time when you're going through the divorce process so you're not reacting from an amped up mental space. You are going to hit a point where you just want to wrap it up because you're exhausted, but there are parts of a divorce that are irreversible and you don't want to make mistakes. So take a breath. Don't forget the SUCK acronym: Set aside an hour before you respond. Don't react. Utilize help. You don't have to go this alone. Lean on your lawyer, your therapist, your friend. Calm yourself. You will make the best strategic decisions when you are level-headed. Knowledge, get it. Don't be afraid to ask your lawyer if there is something you don't understand. Ok friends, tell us what you want to know about Morgan and Andrea and maybe we'll include it in "Decline to Comment" on a future episode! Email your questions to hntsadpodcast@gmail.com Remember, you got this and we got you. And Morgan has Enrique Iglesias.