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May 2025
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Relationship Expert: The Real Cost of St...

MAYIM BIALIK
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Why So Many Marriages Are Failing—and What No One Tells You About Divorce

 

Thinking about divorce? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, life coach, The Stay or Go podcast host & divorce community founder Britta Jo explores why so many women feel trapped in unhappy marriages, and the emotional, cultural, and psychological forces that make leaving so hard.

 

We dive into:

- Signs your marriage is over

- Should you get a divorce?

- The real impact of divorce on kids

- Why divorced fathers often grow after a split

- The emotional freeze response in divorce

- Coping with divorce grief and guilt

- What women actually crave in relationships

- Life after divorce for women

- How to survive divorce emotionally

 

Britta offers raw insight into how to heal after divorce, how to trust your inner compass, and how to start over, especially when your life hasn’t gone as planned. Whether you're considering divorce, already in the process, or supporting someone who is, this is a must-watch.

 

Britta Jo's deep dive one-on-one coaching: https://stayorgocoaching.com/the-deep-dive/

 

The Stay or Go Community: https://community.stayorgocoaching.com/

 

Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/

 

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