Uncoupled & Unfiltered

Ksenia Muench
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Divorce isn’t polite, and this podcast isn’t either. Uncoupled & Unfiltered is where strong, self-sufficient adults come to get real about divorce—before, during, and after the papers are signed. Hosted by Ksenia Muench, MBA, a no-BS divorce strategist who’s been through the fire of high-conflict litigation, this show is for people who aren’t here to play games or drag anyone through the mud—but who are done taking crap and ready to move on. If you’re dealing with a litigated divorce and trying to keep it fair, focused, and drama-free, this podcast is your new go-to. You’ll hear from legal pros, therapists, financial experts, and real people in the thick of it. Ksenia also drops unfiltered solo episodes full of straight talk, hard-earned lessons, and a healthy dose of tough love. Divorce sucks. But you don’t. Let’s get through this with clarity, grit, and a little humor—because thriving after divorce is the real flex.

  1. 2d ago

    What If the Quarterback of Your Divorce Wasn’t Your Attorney?

    On today’s episode of Uncoupled & Unfiltered, we’re talking about the support people in high-conflict divorces actually need. We’re joined by Beth Slate, founder and CEO of Insight Divorce Solutions, a Certified Divorce Coach and Mediator with more than 40 years of business consulting experience and two decades working with law firms. She’s also supported families as a domestic violence advocate, CASA, and guardian ad litem. Having navigated her own high-conflict divorce, Beth brings a unique perspective to the process. We discuss the role of divorce coaches, how to choose the right one, red flags to watch for, and why your attorney shouldn’t have to carry the entire emotional weight of your divorce. Key Topics Covered: The many ways to approach divorce, including newer alternatives that can be far less destructive than litigation, even in high-conflict situations.Why the current divorce industry is fundamentally broken and how that impacts families going through the process.What Insight Divorce Solutions is, and how its approach is challenging and reshaping the traditional divorce model.The proper role of attorneys in divorce and why expecting them to handle emotional, strategic, and communication issues outside their expertise can create even more problems.Why a great divorce coach can act like the “quarterback” of your divorce team and why choosing the right one matters.Major red flags to watch for when hiring a divorce coach, plus how to recognize someone who is truly qualified to support you.The one critical decision you need to make once you’ve decided to file for divorce and how it can shape everything that follows.How your body communicates stress, fear, and truth during divorce and why learning to listen to it instead of overriding it can change the way you navigate the process. “Your body's your truth teller. So when you're looking for somebody to work with, even just in life in general, pay attention to your body.” - Beth Slate About Our Guest: Beth Slate Beth Slate is the founder and CEO of Insight Divorce Solutions and a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Mediator, and Certified Change Management Practitioner. With over 40 years as a business consultant and two decades partnering with hundreds of law firms, she brings a rare combination of strategic expertise and deep human compassion to the divorce process. Beth's approach is shaped by her own experience navigating a high-conflict divorce, as well as years of community service as a domestic violence advocate, CASA for foster children, and guardian ad litem in high-conflict custody cases. This Episode Is For: Anyone navigating a high-conflict divorce and looking for healthier alternatives to courtroom warfarePeople who feel overwhelmed by the divorce process and unsure what kind of support they actually needThose considering working with a divorce coach and wanting to know how to choose the right oneIndividuals relying heavily on their attorney for emotional support and needing clarity on what attorneys can and cannot realistically provideAnyone who wants to approach divorce more strategically, intentionally, and with less damage to themselves and their family Connect with Beth Slate: Website: www.coachingthroughdivorce.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingthroughdivorce/  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    What If the Quarterback of Your Divorce Wasn’t Your Attorney?

  2. 6d ago

    Your Lawyer Is Not Enough. A Three-Decade Litigator Explains Why.

    On today's episode, I am joined by Marlene Shiner — a divorce coach with a PhD in Law from Cornell University and three decades of family law experience. Marlene didn't stumble into coaching because law got hard. She left a career most attorneys spend their whole lives building because she saw what the fight was costing families. That decision — and everything thirty years in a courtroom taught her — is exactly what makes this conversation different. We are getting into what divorce coaches actually do, how they work alongside your attorney, and what they can do for you that your lawyer simply cannot. And we're hearing it straight from someone who spent thirty years on the other side of that table. Key Topics Covered: What divorce coaches actually do that attorneys can't — and why the difference matters more than most people realizeWhy a litigator with thirty years in the courtroom would walk away to become a coach, and what that career taught her about what people actually needWhy the family law system automatically creates conflict the moment you start litigating — and what that means for your caseWhy some attorneys don't want a divorce coach on the team — and what that tells you about themHow judges actually hear cases and make rulings — the reality versus what your attorney is telling youThe coach's role in helping clients make healthier decisions, stop catastrophizing, and show up to negotiations more effectivelyWhy women tend to settle for less than they deserve — and how a divorce coach changes that outcome “It's not the divorce that causes the problem; it's how you divorce.” - Marlene Shiner About Our Guest: Marlene Shiner Marlene Shiner holds a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and a J.S.D. from Cornell Law School.  Dr. Shiner is a zealous advocate in litigation and a calm, dedicated third-party neutral in mediation. She operates a boutique family law firm in Toronto, handling high-conflict, complex divorce cases. Dr. Shiner specializes in all facets of family law, including child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support, same-sex marriage and cohabitation, property division including pensions, inheritances and the matrimonial home, domestic contracts, adoption and grandparents' rights.  Dr. Shiner has been in practice for over thirty years and is proficient in resolving family disputes both in and out of court. Who This Episode Is For: You are in the middle of a divorce, and your attorney is handling the legal side, but nobody is handling youYou are paying litigation costs that are bleeding you dry and wondering if there is another wayYou have never heard of divorce coaching and don't know if it's real or just another thing someone is trying to sell youYou are trying to understand the difference between having a lawyer and having a strategist in your cornerYou want to hear from someone who was inside the legal system for thirty years and chose to walk away from it — and why Connect with Marlene Shiner: Website: www.marleneshinerlaw.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marleneshiner_/  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Your Lawyer Is Not Enough. A Three-Decade Litigator Explains Why.

  3. Sep 12

    The Divorce Before Divorce

    In this episode, I’m joined by Lyerly Spongberg, a divorce coach and co-parenting specialist who helps people prepare for divorce before entering the legal process. We discuss what to expect—and how to prepare—when being divorced by a terrorist, including protecting yourself emotionally and strategically, navigating co-parenting, and managing the weight of parenting responsibilities. Key Topics Covered: What is likely to happen when a high-conflict person decides to end the relationship.Practical steps to take and what to prepare for if the terrorist is divorcing you.Why preparing for divorce should begin long before a petition is filed.Essential steps to help you prepare for divorce strategically and emotionally.The emotional toll of parenting with someone who isn't carrying their share of the responsibility.How to navigate the pain of feeling sidelined by your children as they try to appease the other parent.Setting healthy boundaries to protect your mental well-being and financial stability while co-parenting with a high-conflict personality.Understanding and processing feelings of resentment toward your children without compromising your ability to be a loving, supportive parent.The single most important tool for staying grounded during divorce—so you don't lose yourself or become someone you'll regret being in the future. “How can you strategically provide them with a quote-unquote win while also benefiting yourself?” - Lyerly Spongberg About Our Guest: Lyerly Spongberg Lyerly Spongberg is a DCA Certified ADR Divorce Coach, Pre-Mediation Divorce Coach, Co-Parenting Specialist, and Trauma-Informed and Coercive Control Coach. Through her national practice, Step Up With Lyerly, she helps individuals navigate divorce with clarity, calm, and confidence, focusing on emotional steadiness, strategic communication, and child-centered outcomes. Drawing from her own high-conflict divorce and experience raising a blended family of eight, Lyerly brings both professional expertise and lived experience to supporting clients through every stage of divorce and post-divorce life. Who This Episode Is For: You're considering divorce or separation from a high-conflict partner and want to prepare before the process begins.Your high-conflict partner has initiated the divorce, and you're trying to understand what to expect and how to protect yourself.You're struggling with the emotional challenges of co-parenting with someone who is unwilling or unable to parent collaboratively.You're feeling overwhelmed by resentment, guilt, or grief and want practical strategies for managing difficult emotions while showing up for your children.You're committed to navigating divorce with clarity, strong boundaries, and integrity so you can protect your future and your relationship with your children. My 10 Steps to Divorce With Clarity and Calm - https://mailchi.mp/stepupwithlyerly.com/10-step-divorce-prep-guide Connect with Lyerly Spongberg: Website:  https://stepupwithlyerly.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepup_withlyerly/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StepUpWithLyerly  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    The Divorce Before Divorce

  4. Sep 8

    What No One Tells You Before You File for Divorce

    Divorce doesn't just end a marriage — it reshapes your finances, your family, and your future. In this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, the host sits down with Karen Covy — divorce coach, attorney, mediator, and author — who has spent decades guiding people through one of life's most complex transitions. With her rare dual perspective as both a courtroom attorney and a certified divorce coach, Karen breaks down what most people don't learn until it's too late. Whether you're just starting to consider divorce or already in the middle of it, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable guidance to help you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and come out the other side with your life — and finances — intact. Key Topics Covered: Divorce attorney vs. divorce coach: What's the difference, and why you may need bothTypes of divorce explained: Mediation, collaborative divorce, arbitration (private judge), and litigation — which is right for your situationHow to choose the right divorce attorney — and the red flags that signal it's time to switchThe biggest mistakes people make entering divorce (and how to avoid them)Being the CEO of your own divorce: What it means to take ownership of the processBuilding your divorce team: Why the right professionals actually reduce your overall costsTiming the conversation: Is there a "right" moment to tell your spouse you want a divorce?Talking to your kids about divorce: How the approach differs in amicable vs. high-conflict situationsPractical steps to take now to protect your interests and achieve the outcome you want “The only person that you can control is yourself, so the question becomes ‘what skills can you learn to protect yourself and keep that relationship at least a functional level for as long as you need it for the kids?‘” - Karen Covy About Our Guest: Karen Covy Karen Covy is a Chicago-based divorce attorney turned divorce coach, mediator, and author. She founded her coaching practice after witnessing firsthand how the legal system often leaves people emotionally and financially devastated — and set out to change that. Karen helps clients make informed, intentional decisions so they can move forward with clarity and confidence. She is also the host of The Good Divorce Show™, where she shares real stories and expert insights aimed at changing the cultural narrative around divorce and showing families that a healthier, more collaborative path forward is possible. Who This Episode Is For: You're considering divorce but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to startYou're worried about making costly legal or financial mistakes that could haunt you for yearsYou want to understand your options — mediation, collaboration, litigation — before you commit to a pathYou have kids and aren't sure how or when to have the divorce conversation with themYou're ready to stop feeling like a passenger in your own divorce and start making empowered, informed decisions Connect with Karen Covy: Website:  https://karencovy.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencovy/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenCovy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karencovylawyer/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenCovy  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karen.covy  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    What No One Tells You Before You File for Divorce

  5. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    Best Interest: Finally, a Co-Parenting App Built for High-Conflict Reality

    On this episode of Uncoupled & Unfiltered, I sit down with Sol Kennedy — Founder of Best Interest, the AI co-parenting app that WIRED called "lifesaving" for high-conflict families. Dr. Ramani was brought in to back the science behind it — and if that name means anything to you, you already know this app carries real clinical weight. This is not just another co-parenting app. This one was built differently — designed to defuse conflict, protect your well-being, and help you respond instead of react. And if you've ever white-knuckled your way through the 20th email from your co-parent in a single day, you know exactly why that matters. Because when you're not triggered, when you're not emotionally charged — you show up better. As a parent. In court. In your life. Best Interest keeps your side of the street clean, no matter what's happening on theirs. Key Topics Covered: The origin story of Best Interest — what it is, how it came to be, and why it needed to existWhat sets it apart from every other co-parenting app on the market — and the gaps they all missedDr. Ramani - why her, why it matters, and why it made a differencePaper trail protection — how Best Interest documents everything so you're never caught without receiptsHow it safeguards your mental well-being and kills the emotional triggers — the late-night heart palpitations, the anxiety spiral before you even open the message — you know exactly what I'm talking aboutStaying locked into your co-parenting plan and how Best Interest helps you ensure you stay within the lanesThe real best starting place for co-parenting — and spoiler: it's not pretending you're all getting along and you put children’s best interest firstWhat's next for Best Interest and how you can start using it today “Mediation oftentimes is the right way to do it. Even if you don't get exactly what you want, it does help you move on to the next chapter quicker.” - Sol Kennedy About Our Guest: Sol Kennedy Sol Kennedy is the founder of BestInterest, the AI-powered co-parenting app hailed by WIRED as a "lifesaving" solution for high-conflict families. A former Googler and serial entrepreneur, Sol built the app by pairing hard-won lessons from his own divorce with technology designed to shift parents from reactive to responsive communication. Working alongside experts like Dr. Ramani Durvasula, he's brought real credibility to the science behind the tools. The result: safety, sanity, and a clear focus on what matters most—the kids. Who This Episode Is For: You are in a high-conflict co-parenting situation, and every communication with your ex feels like walking into a minefieldYou are tired of being triggered, emotionally hijacked, and losing sleep over the next message that's coming inYou have been to court or are headed there and need to know your documentation is airtightYou are struggling to hold the line on your co-parenting plan while your ex plays by their own rulesYou are done reacting and ready to start responding — like a strategist, not a victim Connect with Sol Kennedy: Website: https://bestinterest.app  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestinterest.app  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Best Interest: Finally, a Co-Parenting App Built for High-Conflict Reality

  6. Sep 4 ·  Bonus

    Could Your Family Survive Without Child Support or Alimony?

    In this episode, I’m joined by Ron Platt, a lifelong entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in insurance, real estate, and social advocacy. His work as a foster parent and family advocate inspired him to create NASDF (National Association for Single and Divorced Families) and develop Support Insured—a divorce insurance product designed to protect families when child support or alimony payments are disrupted. Today’s episode is essential for anyone navigating divorce or raising children as a single parent. We explore resources designed to alleviate financial uncertainty during major life transitions, breaking down what Ron created, why it matters, and how it helps families stay informed and protected. Key Topics Covered: What Support Insured is, why it was created, and the gap it fills for families navigating divorce.How Support Insured works, including eligibility, coverage details, and pricing.How Support Insured can pay 100% of your court-ordered spousal or child support for up to one year based strictly on your final judgment.How pairing Support Insured with life insurance maximizes financial protection.NASDF benefits, including resources, services, and vetted support for single and divorced families.Single parent resources and tools to help manage households and rebuild after divorce.How to ask NASDF for resources or services not currently listed. “We wanted to create an insurance product that fills that gap, that would continue making those payments for up to a year if the person died, became temporarily disabled, experienced involuntary unemployment, or declared business bankruptcy.” - Ron Platt About Our Guest: Ron Platt Ron Platt is a lifelong entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience in insurance, real estate, and social advocacy. Driven by his personal experience as a foster parent and family advocate, Ron created NASDF to reform systems that fail single-parent and divorced households. He also launched Support Insured, the only divorce insurance product on the market guaranteeing up to one year of child support and alimony payments if the payor dies, becomes disabled, loses their job, or declares bankruptcy. Who This Episode Is For: Anyone currently going through a divorce who wants to better understand the financial protections and resources available to them.Anyone who is divorced or newly single and looking for support, guidance, and practical resources for navigating life after divorce.Single parents who want tools and resources to protect their household and create greater financial stability.Anyone receiving child support or alimony who wants to understand how to protect themselves if those payments are disrupted.Anyone who wants to be more prepared for the financial, legal, and practical challenges that can come with divorce and single parenting. Connect with Ron Platt: Website: www.nasdf.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NASDF.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasdforg/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-platt-a6b49016/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NASDForg  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nasdf.org  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Could Your Family Survive Without Child Support or Alimony?

  7. Sep 1

    Divorce As a Solution To a Problem

    On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I’m joined by Tara Eisenhard—a divorce coach, co-parenting specialist, and family mediator with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult life transitions. What makes Tara’s work unique is her trauma-informed approach, recognizing that conflict on the surface often comes from something deeper underneath. In this episode, we explore divorce as a possible solution—without glamorizing it—along with what healthy co-parenting really looks like and why being good co-parents doesn’t necessarily mean being friends. Can a marriage end without being a failure? What does effective co-parenting look like? And how do you move forward when the life you planned no longer fits? Sounds interesting? Tune in. Key Topics Covered: Why divorce can be a solution and, at times, the healthiest path forward.The lingering stigma and shame surrounding divorce despite how common it has become.Whether less societal judgment could lead to less conflict and more collaborative divorces.Why divorce is often viewed differently from ending a long-term unmarried relationship, even with children involved.Why major life decisions like leaving a job or ending relationships often face less scrutiny than divorce.The myth that successful co-parenting requires being friends with an ex-partner.What effective co-parenting looks like and how healthy boundaries can support parents and children.Why the post-divorce and co-parenting journey is cyclical, constantly changing with circumstances and relationships.The difference between going through a divorce and being divorced—and how life after divorce can be fulfilling, empowering, and full of possibility. “The path that leads to peace and productivity is vastly different for every family.” - Tara Eisenhard About Our Guest: Tara Eisenhard Tara Eisenhard is a divorce coach, co-parenting specialist, and family mediator with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging transitions. With advanced training in divorce and co-parenting dynamics and a trauma-informed approach, she supports clients in creating healthier communication patterns, developing sustainable parenting plans, and moving forward with clarity and confidence. Tara is known for her compassionate, practical style, empowering clients to shift from conflict to collaboration and build a strong foundation for their next chapter. Who This Episode Is For: Anyone currently considering divorce and looking for a balanced, honest perspective on whether ending a marriage might be the right solution.Divorced or divorcing parents who want to build a healthier co-parenting relationship without feeling pressured to be friends with their ex.People struggling with the shame, judgment, or stigma that can accompany divorce and major relationship transitions.Individuals navigating life after divorce and wondering how to create a fulfilling next chapter for themselves and their families.Therapists, coaches, mediators, and anyone supporting individuals through separation, divorce, and co-parenting challenges. Connect with Tara Eisenhard: Website:  https://taraeisenhard.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/author.taraeisenhard  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraeisenhard  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraeisenhard/  Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show. Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

    Divorce As a Solution To a Problem

  8. Aug 25

    Divorce Without Destruction: How to Avoid the 3% Litigation Trap

    On this episode of Uncoupled and Unfiltered, I’m joined by Paulette Rigo — divorce coach, mediator, and author of Better Divorce Blueprint. She shares her personal journey into this work and how she helps people navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. We discuss smarter strategies to avoid costly litigation, why mediation can be a better option, and what it truly means that it takes two to get married but only one to get divorced. Paulette also shares practical tools for staying grounded through the emotional challenges of divorce and reveals one major mistake that can derail your case. If you’re facing divorce, considering it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen. Key Topics Covered: Why only 3% of divorces end up in litigation — and how to make sure yours isn’t one of them.How mediation can be the smarter, more empowered choice — even in a contentious separation — when you have the right mediator guiding the dynamic.The emotional stages of a relationship breakup and how to recognize when you’re truly ready to move from heartbreak to legal action.The four essential pillars of divorce — and how understanding them keeps you strategic instead of reactive.The “sticky” parts of divorce — where cases commonly go off track and how to prevent unnecessary derailment.Practical mindset shifts to help you stay grounded and sane when everything feels like it’s unraveling.The one HUGE mistake you absolutely must avoid if you don’t want to sabotage your own divorce case. “You must share your life. That's what you do when you're married, and that's what you do when you're divorced.” - Paulette Rigo About Our Guest: Paulette Rigo Paulette Rigo is a nationally recognized divorce coach, credentialed ADR mediator, and the CEO and founder of Better Divorce Academy. Drawing on her own 8.5-year litigated divorce experience and over a decade of hands-on work, she empowers individuals to navigate separation with clarity, dignity, and strategic confidence — avoiding unnecessary court battles, emotional chaos, and costly mistakes. Paulette is the #1 best-selling author of Better Divorce Blueprint, host of The Better Divorce Podcast, and creator of immersive coaching programs, retreats, and resources that help people emerge from divorce stronger, financially savvy, and ready for what comes next. Who This Episode Is For: You’re considering divorce but feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.You’re in the middle of a separation and want to avoid costly, drawn-out litigation.You want to understand mediation and whether it’s the right path for your situation — even if things are tense.You’re emotionally wrecked but know you need to start thinking strategically.You’re afraid of making one wrong move that could derail your case.You want to protect your finances, your peace, and your future.You’re committed to handling your divorce with clarity and strength — not chaos. Connect with Paulette Rigo: Website:  https://betterdivorceacademy.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betterdivorceacademy/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulettegloriarigo/, https://www.instagram.com/pauletterigo/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulettegloria, https://www.facebook.com/betterdivorceacademy/,  X: https://x.com/paulettegloria  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BetterDivorceBlueprint/_created/ Connect with Ksenia Muench: Website: https://www.thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com/  Website: https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveagaindivorcecoaching/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvmuench/  Substack: https://substack.com/@thriveagaindc  Email: ksenia@thriveagaindivorcecoaching.com  🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share Follow Uncoupled and Unfiltered on Spotify, Prime, and Apple Podcasts for weekly conversations about divorce, relationships, dating, and self-discovery. If this episode resonated, please rate, review, and share to help others find the show Want to work with Ksenia? The next cohort is forming now- https://www.highconflictplaybook.com/

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Divorce isn’t polite, and this podcast isn’t either. Uncoupled & Unfiltered is where strong, self-sufficient adults come to get real about divorce—before, during, and after the papers are signed. Hosted by Ksenia Muench, MBA, a no-BS divorce strategist who’s been through the fire of high-conflict litigation, this show is for people who aren’t here to play games or drag anyone through the mud—but who are done taking crap and ready to move on. If you’re dealing with a litigated divorce and trying to keep it fair, focused, and drama-free, this podcast is your new go-to. You’ll hear from legal pros, therapists, financial experts, and real people in the thick of it. Ksenia also drops unfiltered solo episodes full of straight talk, hard-earned lessons, and a healthy dose of tough love. Divorce sucks. But you don’t. Let’s get through this with clarity, grit, and a little humor—because thriving after divorce is the real flex.

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