Thrive & Decide Guide to Divorce and Beyond

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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.

  1. MAR 11

    Divorce Myths, Debunked Clearly

    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 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 interest of the child” overrides age-based assumptions, and why moving out doesn’t make you lose your share of the house. Tara explains how Ohio courts treat titles and account names, what “equitable” really means for dividing retirement and debt, and how early filing can protect assets with temporary restraining orders even if filing first isn’t a magic bullet. We also get into the weeds on status quo insurance rules, the real risks of recording calls across state lines, and new restrictions on tracking kids during the other parent’s time—plus how to write location-sharing agreements that keep everyone compliant and safe. Money and home decisions get a reality check, too. Should you sell or keep the house? Refinance or assume the loan? Trade equity for retirement or the other way around? We outline how to weigh interest rates, taxes, timelines, and eligibility with a team that includes your attorney, financial advisor, lender, and a divorce-savvy realtor. And we tackle sensitive curveballs: pregnancy can delay finalizing a divorce due to paternity presumptions, and splitting one household into two reshapes budgets, schedules, and expectations. Forget the “mom state” vs “dad’s rights” narrative—judges look at evidence, history, and statutory best-interest factors. If you’re ready to replace fear and Facebook folklore with a grounded plan, this conversation gives you a clear map and the right questions to ask. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us which myth surprised you most. To connect with Tara Price: Tara R. Price Senior Associate Attorney LANGHALS LAW, LLC P: (937) 738-6700 Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    46 min

  2. MAR 4

    Finding Legal Help When You Can’t Afford It

    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 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 contribute to your fees. Tara shares the most reliable low-cost help in Ohio: the Legal Aid Society of Central Ohio, the Justice Mobile’s rotating clinics at libraries and food pantries, and county-based offerings like the Hope Center and Andrew’s House, often supported by the statewide Justice Bus. These clinics can answer targeted questions, print and prep forms, and point you to the right next step—whether you’re filing, responding, or seeking temporary orders. We also dig into the nuts and bolts of filing correctly. Ohio’s statewide pro se family law forms are accepted everywhere, but each county adds local rules and extra documents that can make or break your case. Courthouse self-help centers can’t provide legal advice, yet they will guide you through the forms, computers, and procedures to get your case on track. For specialized issues—immigration, appeals, or protection orders—Tara explains how to find the right referrals, including the Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s legal resources. And don’t overlook law school clinics staffed by supervised students; they’re thorough, motivated, and often free or low cost. If you’re stuck at the starting line, this episode gives you a map: where to go, what to ask, which forms to use, and how to keep costs under control. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a way forward, and leave a review telling us which resource helped you take your first step. Resources mentioned in the podcast Legal Aid Society of Central Ohio – www.lasco.orgBrief legal advice clinics (Franklin County) through Justice Mobile – Legal Services | The JusticeMobile | United StatesOhio Supreme Court’s pro se domestic relations forms – Domestic Relations and Juvenile Standardized Forms » Supreme Court of OhioIndigency affidavit – Civil Fee Waiver Affidavit and OrderUnion County’s Hope Legal Clinic – The Hope Center Emergency Assistance Program - The Hope CenterFranklin County’s self-represented resource cenHi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    28 min

  3. FEB 25

    What Happens When You’re Ready To Leave And Choose To Stay

    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 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. We walk through the messy middle: how postpartum strain collides with expectations about sex, caregiving, and “provider” roles; how financial control masquerades as protection; and why unhappiness alone is a valid reason to re-evaluate a marriage. The turning point wasn’t fireworks, it was acknowledgment. When she said the holidays would be separate, he finally took her seriously and offered to contact a lawyer. Then his own attorney delivered a hard truth: stop blaming mom in front of the child. That outside accountability shifted the dynamic. They pressed pause, took a family trip, and found a slower rhythm—less contempt, more room to breathe. Over time, they rebuilt trust with small actions, a job change, and eventually a new wedding band chosen on her terms. You’ll hear practical insights on co-parenting boundaries, money transparency, and the quiet power of friends who hold space instead of trying to fix everything. We talk about the cost of counseling and creative ways to keep mental health support in reach, plus how to separate your child from the adult story while still telling the truth. Whether you’re preparing to leave or looking for a way to stay, this conversation centers dignity, safety, and agency over quick fixes and clichés. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. Your story matters—and you’re not alone. Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    30 min

  4. FEB 18

    Prenups Vs. Postnups

    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 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 predetermine child custody or child support, and how full financial disclosure, separate counsel, and fair process make agreements enforceable. We get practical about classifying property, tracing equity when homes are bought, sold, and renovated, and deciding ahead of time whether a premarital house or a growing business stays separate or becomes marital. You’ll hear how clear spreadsheets and saved statements can reduce friction and legal bills years down the road. Money decisions around housing are front and center: keeping the house, buying out a spouse, when a refinance or HELOC makes sense, and why you might assume a low-rate mortgage rather than start over at today’s higher rates. Tara also walks through spousal support in Ohio—there’s no calculator—covering the factors judges weigh, and how couples can thoughtfully include support terms in prenups or postnups without crossing into unconscionable territory. By the end, you’ll see these agreements not as a hedge against love, but as a plan to keep control, protect assets, and avoid letting a stranger decide your future. If this episode helped you think more clearly about your options, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. To Connect with Tara R, Price: Senior Associate Attorney LANGHALS LAW, LLC 404 5th St. Marysville, OH 43040 P: (937) 738-6700 OSBA Board Certified Family Law Specialist https://marysvilleohiolawyer.com/about/ Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    28 min

  5. FEB 11

    How Therapy Rebuilds Identity During And After Divorce

    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 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 shame, and swap numbing for options you can sustain. Together, we unpack the heavy myth of failure and how cultural checklists keep us stuck. Shauna reframes endings as data for growth, not a verdict on your future. We talk about radical acceptance as a hinge moment, the usefulness of “pity parties,” and why the right kind of therapeutic challenge accelerates healing. We also explore what really accelerates change between sessions: a simple “brain dump” note on your phone, quotes and lyrics that resonate, and creative outlets that give emotion a place to land—cooking, painting, reading, or your personal power anthem. Movement matters too; even a ten-minute walk can help clear what Shauna calls “divorce toxins” and reset your nervous system. If you’ve ever felt judged, rushed, or unseen in therapy, we cover how to find a better fit and why rapport beats modality every time. Expect grounded tools you can try today, from conversation prompts for your support circle to micro-habits that soften the lows and lift the highs. Ready to trade shame for momentum and start writing your next chapter with intention? Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find these tools. If you want to connect with Shauna here is the best way: https://www.insightfulsolutionsltd.com/#about Her email is: shaunaHooverlpcc@gmail.com  Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    45 min

  6. FEB 4

    Protecting Children When Co‑Parenting With A Narcissist

    Fear 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 heavy pressure many women carry from culture, faith, and family to stay no matter the cost. Jamie offers practical questions to excavate old scripts—Has this person earned the benefit of the doubt? What does intact mean if fear rules the home?—and shows how reclaiming agency leads to clean, consistent boundaries. Rather than arguing the narrative, we learn to protect energy, name values, and model calm decisions that children can mirror. When smear campaigns and mind games begin, the instinct to defend can undo hard-won progress. Jamie gives language to keep kids’ critical thinking online: I heard what was said. How did that make you feel? What questions do you want to ask me? Who do you know me to be? We explore how steady, predictable responses help children navigate cognitive dissonance without picking sides out of fear. We also touch on recovering your own identity—preferences, pace, and joy—so you parent from fullness, not depletion. If you’re weighing whether to stay “for the kids,” this conversation offers tools, scripts, and perspective to make choices from clarity instead of fear. Listen, save the strategies, and share with someone who needs a steadier map. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one boundary you’ll practice this week. To reach out to Jamie to see if she can help you: spincyclecoaching@gmail.com www.stopthespincycle.com https://www.facebook.com/stopthespincycle Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    33 min

  7. JAN 28

    Choosing Happiness After A 17-Year Marriage

    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 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 on, the more room there is for ugliness. Fairness is a mirage; clarity is the compass. Kelly shares why putting children first means telling the truth, not hiding every disagreement, and stepping back from running interference when a parent won’t show up. Her boys made their own choices about contact, and a stepdad stepped in with a grounded promise: not a replacement, just love and steadiness. There’s also the rupture with a faith community that chose judgment over care. Kelly expected support and found shame instead, then later became a minister who teaches a different vision: right relationships, human dignity, and love that gives life. Grief still came—traditions that didn’t fit, an extra stocking in the box—and a therapist who named her emotions as valid, not pathological. We dig into practical tools: finding a counselor who fits, practicing radical acceptance when there’s no satisfying why, and learning to communicate without empty ultimatums. The arc is messy and hopeful: feeling fully, moving steadily, and choosing happiness without apology. If this conversation helps you feel seen and supported, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more people find the guidance and courage they’re looking for. Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

    29 min

  8. JAN 19

    You Can’t Split Kids In Half, But You Can Find Yourself Again

    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 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. That pain is normal. The pivot is reframing: your child is building memories with their other parent while you rebuild your identity. Use that window to rest, reconnect, and return more present. We share the rituals and mindset that make shared time sustainable, plus the underrated power move of picking a theme song you can blast to shift your state on demand. On the inner work, we dig into radical acceptance and the trap of obsessing over “why.” Closure often doesn’t arrive, and that’s okay. With the right therapist—one who engages and challenges—you can replace control with clarity. We recommend tools that help: Brene Brown’s Daring Greatly for courage and vulnerability, Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass for punchy action, and Ariana Huffington’s reflections on life, love, and work to integrate deeper change. We wrap with a nervous‑system‑first approach to big feelings: cry when you need to, scream into a pillow if that’s your lane, and watch how the highs get higher and the lows lose their pull. If you’re navigating divorce, this conversation gives you a practical map: protect your assets, steady your emotions, and reclaim who you are becoming. Listen now, subscribe for more grounded guidance, and share this with someone who could use a lifeline today. Then tell us: what’s one boundary you’ll set this week? Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce. Sarah Thress 614-893-5885 Sarahthressrealtor@gmail.com Thrive and Decide Facebook https://www.instagram.com/thrive_and_decide/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559936633799 https://www.facebook.com/SarahThressRealtor/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_thress_realtor/ Real Estate Podcast Come To Find Out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-find-out/id1704949604 Real Estate First Time Home Buyers course: https://sarahthress.graphy.com/

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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.

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