Insights from “The D Word” with Kate Anthony on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #327

Kate Anthony returns to The Divorce and Beyond Podcast with Susan Guthrie. In this episode, Kate helps answer people's questions when deciding whether to stay or go. Tune in to hear insights from her new book – The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage.  Can your marriage be saved? Should you stay together for your kids? Kate answers these questions so much more in this insightful and eye-opening episode for anyone who wants to take control of their lives, either by ending or repairing their marriage. Topics and Golden Nuggets from this episode: “Abuse is not a relationship or communication problem. It’s an abuser’s problem. Nothing you say or do can change that.” If your life isn’t bad, why are you so unhappy? Why you should NOT stay married for your kids.  What does a healthy relationship even look like? “Healthy relationships should have curiosity.” **************************************** About this week's special guest: Kate Anthony  Kate Anthony is the author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage, host of the critically acclaimed and New York Times recommended podcast The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast and the creator of the groundbreaking online coaching program, Should I Stay or Should I Go? which helps women make the most difficult decision of their lives using coaching tools, relationship education, geeky neuroscience, community support, and deep self-work. Kate empowers women to find their strength, passion, and confidence even in the most disempowering of circumstances and helps them move forward with concrete plans set on a solid foundation, putting their children at the center (not in the middle) of all their decisions. Kate is trained in various coaching modalities with two of the top coach training organizations in the world. Additionally, Kate is certified as a Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate by the state of California, as a Co-Parenting Specialist by the Mosten Guthrie Academy, and as a High Conflict Divorce Coach by Tina Swithin’s High Conflict Divorce Coaching Certification Program. In addition to her online programs, Kate works privately with clients worldwide.  Kate lives in Los Angeles with her teenage son, whom she lovingly co-parents with her ex-husband. Website: http://www.kateanthony.com Book: https://kateanthony.com/dword/ Kate on Instagram Kate's Facebook page Kate’s Facebook group Kate on TikTok ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: HELLO DIVORCE Over one million people get divorced in the United States every year. However, divorce can be a complex and expensive process, especially if you have to hire a lawyer. That's where Hello Divorce comes in. Hello Divorce is an online divorce platform that makes it easy and affordable to get a divorce yourself. With Hello Divorce, you can complete the entire divorce process online, in your own home, and at your own pace. Hello Divorce offers a variety of features to help you get through your divorce, including: Easy-to-use online forms and guides A step-by-step walkthrough of the divorce process Access to experienced divorce professionals for help and support  And more! If you're considering getting a divorce, please check out Hello Divorce. It's the best way to get a divorce without breaking the bank. The founder of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine, is a friend of mine, and I admire her and what she has created with Hello Divorce so much – this platform is the change we need in the divorce industry.  You can hear Erin explain more in her episode on the podcast entitled “The FYI on DIY Divorce.”  Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND!  Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ******************************************************************* THE MAKE MONEY MEDIATING PODCAST As we navigate the complexities of divorce and beyond together, I've noticed how many are not just seeking per