About this episode

This episode discusses the important considerations and tools for individuals contemplating divorce, featuring insights from relationship coach Cindy Stibbard.

If divorce is something you've been thinking about — even quietly, even just as a possibility — this episode is for you. Karen and Catherine sit down with Cindy Stibbard, certified relationship and divorce coach and creator of the Relationship Audit, to explore what it looks like to approach one of life's hardest decisions with intention, preparation, and clarity rather than fear or reaction. Too many people wait until they're in crisis before they start gathering information. But there's a better path. Cindy shares how her research-backed Relationship Audit helps individuals get an honest, data-driven picture of where their relationship stands across 12 core areas — from values alignment and emotional safety to finances, intimacy, and trust. When paired with the MDS Financial Portrait, people have both the emotional and financial picture they need to make a truly informed decision: whether that means investing in their marriage, pursuing a post-nuptial agreement, or moving toward divorce with a clear and intentional plan. The conversation also covers why how you begin the divorce process determines so much of what follows — from legal cost to co-parenting outcomes — and why…

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