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The Divorce Decision Podcast
If you’re contemplating divorce, wondering whether your marriage can be rebuilt, or trying to make a clear decision without acting out of panic, fear, guilt, or pressure, this podcast is for you.
The Divorce Decision Podcast is for people in unhappy, uncertain, or emotionally painful marriages who are asking one of the hardest questions of their lives:
Should I stay, or should I go?
Hosted by Kari Hoskins, a professionally certified relationship coach with a Master’s Degree in Interpersonal…
Episodes
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Ep 71: At A Marriage Crossroad? 3 Types of Pain You Need to Understand
If you're unhappy in your marriage and wondering whether to stay or get divorced, you already know something hurts. But have you stopped to consider what kind…
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Ep. 70: Has Self-Abandonment Contributed to Resentment in Your Marriage?
Are you resentful toward your husband or wife because of the sacrifices you've made, the decisions you regret, or the life you feel you've given up? Maybe…
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Ep. 69: Can You Be Nice to Your Spouse When You're Considering Divorce?
Can you be kind to your spouse when you're not sure you want to stay married? Or does being nice send the wrong message? When you're questioning your marriage…
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Ep. 68 Is Uncertainty Keeping You Stuck?
If you’re waiting to feel 100% certain before deciding whether to stay in your marriage or leave, you may be waiting for something that never comes. You want…
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Ep. 67: The Pain You’re Trying to Avoid May Be the Pain You’re Prolonging
When you’re stuck trying to decide what to do about your marriage, your mind can spend a lot of time imagining everything that could go wrong. What if I stay…
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Ep. 66: I Know I Should Leave… So Why Can’t I?
You know your marriage isn’t working. Maybe there’s been repeated infidelity. Addiction. Years of disrespect. An unequal partnership. Broken trust. Or maybe…
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Ep. 65 "But My Spouse Is A Good Person... "
He's a good dad." "She's never cheated." "Everybody loves them." If you're carrying guilt about questioning your marriage because your spouse is a good person…
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Ep. 64 How Coaching Can Help You Stop Going in Circles About Your Marriage
When you're at the Crossroads in your marriage, it can feel like you're having the same conversation with yourself over and over again. Should I stay? Should I…
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Ep. 63 Should You Stay, Leave, or Keep Waiting?
Do you feel torn between staying, leaving, or waiting? Stage Five of the divorce decision process is the Crossroads, and it's one of the most exhausting places…
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Ep. 62 Letting Go Of Resentment Doesn’t Mean Forgiving, Forgetting, or Staying
If resentment has become a major part of your marriage, you may assume that letting go of it means forgiving your spouse, excusing what happened, or deciding…
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Ep. 61: Is Resentment Making You Question Your Marriage?
You used to give your spouse the benefit of the doubt. Now you don't. Somewhere along the way, the small stuff stopped feeling small. The forgotten text, the…
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Ep. 60: The Testing Stage — 4 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Real Change
You told your spouse something has to change. And now you’re watching. Are they following through? Is the effort real? Will it last—or are things eventually…
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Ep. 59: Stage 2 Truth Telling -"I Need You to Understand How Serious This Has Become"
If you've been hinting at how unhappy you are and hoping your spouse will finally connect the dots — this episode is for you. In Stage One, you privately…
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Ep. 58: Stage 1- The Moment You Can't Pretend Anymore
Before anyone starts thinking about divorce, there's a quieter moment most people never talk about — the moment the unhappiness stops feeling temporary. Maybe…
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Ep. 57: The Missing Map For Couples Considering Divorce
If you've been asking yourself, "Should I stay or should I leave?" over and over again, this episode is for you. Many people spend four to five years…
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Ep. 56: 3 Things Your Unhappiness Is Teaching You
If you're unhappy in your marriage, it's easy to get stuck pointing at the obvious stuff — the dishes he won't do, the phone she won't put down, the sex you're…
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Ep. 55: Is Your Conflict Normal? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Is the fighting in your marriage normal — or is it a sign of something deeper? Today, I'm answering one of the questions I get asked most by walking you…
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Ep. 54: Are You the Pursuer or the Withdrawer in Your Marriage?
What if the biggest problem in your marriage isn’t the topic you keep fighting about… but the pattern you fall into every time you try to talk about it? In…
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Ep. 53: Hard Season or Marriage Crossroads? Here's How To Know
Is your marriage going through a hard season, or are you standing at a real crossroads? In this episode of The Divorce Decision Podcast, Kari Hoskins helps you…
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Ep. 52: Unhappily Married? Stop Doing These 3 Things Before It Gets Worse
Unhappy marriages don’t usually fall apart overnight. They often deteriorate through small, repeated patterns that become part of everyday life. In this…
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Ep. 51: Can Your Marriage Be Saved? The Question of Desire
In the final episode of the Can This Marriage Heal? series, Kari tackles the question that keeps people up at night: If real change were possible, would you…
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Ep. 50: Can Your Marriage Be Saved? One Thing You Can't Ignore
Can Your Marriage Be Saved? One Thing You Can't Ignore Are you wondering if your marriage can be fixed — or if it's already too late? In this episode of the…
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Ep. 49: Can Your Marriage Be Saved? The First Sign Repair is Still Possible
If you're wondering whether or not your marriage can be repaired, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Divorce Decision Podcast, Kari Hoskins begins…
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Ep. 48: How to Live Together While Deciding Whether to Divorce
What do you do when divorce has been brought up or just decided on but you’re still living together? This is one of the most emotionally confusing stages of…
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Ep. 47: 5 Options For A Marriage In Limbo
Should you stay married, separate, or get divorced? Most people think the divorce decision has only two options: stay or leave. But the truth is, the decision…
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Ep. 46: Before You Say The Word Divorce: How to Tell Your Spouse You’re Unhappy
Have you been secretly unhappy in your marriage but unsure how to tell your spouse? In this episode of The Divorce Decision Podcast, Kari Hoskins talks to the…
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Ep. 45: Are You Unhappy In Your Marriage? The Subconscious Thought Pattern Making It Worse
Do relatively small things that your spouse does or says create big feelings inside of you? Is it normal for you to feel upset, angry, annoyed or some other…
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Ep. 44: Three Ways Justifying Your Divorce Decision Messes With Your Clarity
In this episode of The Divorce Decision Podcast, I talk about a common struggle people face when they’re trying to decide whether to stay in a marriage or…
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Ep. 43: Loneliness- The Invisible Marriage Struggle No one Talks About
In this episode, I tackle one of the most painful and often invisible relationship struggles: feeling lonely in your marriage. And I’m not just talking about…
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Ep. 42: 3 Sneaky Signs Your Relationship Is Taking A Toll On You
Is your relationship affecting you more than you realize? In this episode of Lucky in Love, I break down 3 sneaky signs your relationship is taking a toll on…
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Ep. 41: Want To Stop Feeling Resentful In Your Marriage? (Use the 3% Rule)
In this episode, I'm breaking down a deceptively simple tool that can change the emotional temperature of your marriage fast: the 3% Rule. If your partner is…
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Episode 40: 3 Everyday Habits That Quietly Kill Desire
In this episode, Lucky in Love, I’m breaking down how sex quietly turns into a chore in long-term relationships—and how to start fixing it fast. If you’re in a…
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Episode 39: Three Passive Aggressive Behaviors That Push Your Partner Away
In this episode of Lucky in Love, we’re talking about the sneaky relationship habit that quietly pulls couples apart: passive-aggressive behavior. Not the “big…
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Episode 38: The One Thing All Divorces Have In Common
In this episode of Lucky in Love, I’m talking about the one thing almost every divorce has in common—and it’s not what most people assume. Most marriages don’t…
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Episode 37: How To Stop Having Rehashing Conversations With Your Anxious Partner
Is your partner a chronic worrier or do they struggle with anxiety? In this episode of 'Lucky in Love', we discusses the often overlooked impact of anxiety on…
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Episode 36: Why You Pick Fights You Don't Really Want
Have you ever led with sarcasm instead of just saying what you wanted or needed? Started a fight you didn’t really want by asking a question you already knew…
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Episode 35: The Secret To Mindblowing Sex in Long Term Relationships
Do you have a mind-blowing sex life? Do you want one? In this episode, we are talking about common problems couples struggle with when it comes to sex. We’ll…
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Episode 34: Is My Partner Unhappy? Warning Signs.
In this episode of Lucky in Love, I'm breaking down the sneaky, often-missed signs your partner is unhappy in your relationship—even if you feel fine. I…
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Episode 33: My Partner Says They're Unhappy. Now What?
When your significant other says, “I’m unhappy,” it can feel like a gut punch. In this episode, I break down exactly how to respond—without panicking…
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Episode 32: More Date Nights Won't Save Your Marriage-- Here's Why...
I’m sure you’ve heard it: “You two just need more date nights.” It’s well-intentioned advice, but when a marriage or relationship is struggling, it can…
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Episode 31: How To Use Both/And Thinking To Change Your Relationship
Have you ever been stuck in gridlock with your partner or spouse? Unable to find a solution you can both agree on? Instead of getting stuck in right-vs-wrong…
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Ep 30: 7 Little Phrases That Can Blow Up Your Arguments (And What To Say Instead)
In this episode of Lucky in Love, I'm counting down the 7 little phrases that can blow up your arguments—and what to say instead. These may seem small in the…
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Ep 29: What To Do When Your Partner Is Triggered
Accidentally push your partner’s buttons? You’re not alone. In this episode of Lucky in Love, I share what to do (and not do) when your partner or spouse is…
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Ep 28: How To NOT Blow Up A Conversation When You're Feeling Triggered
Do you lose your sh*t when your partner says or does something that triggers you? Yep, the struggle is real. In this episode we talk about my 3 step process of…
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Ep 27: 5 Phrases That Will Draw Your Partner Closer To You
If you're tired of walking on egg shells. If you are feeling disconnected or you simply want a stronger connection this episode is for you. These phrases can…
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Episode 26: Signs You've Fallen Into the Mind-Reading Trap
Feeling misunderstood in your relationship? You might be falling into the mind- reading trap—expecting your partner to know what you need without saying a…
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Ep 25: How To Say Something Better So Your Partner Actually Hears You
You’re not crazy—sometimes it really does feel like your partner isn’t hearing you. But what if the problem isn’t what you’re saying... it’s how you’re saying…
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Ep 24: What To Do After An Argument
Every couple argues—but what really matters is what happens after. In this episode, we explore the power of repair rituals: those small, intentional gestures…
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Ep 23 Are You In A Relationship Rut? Why It's Important & What You Can Do About It
Is your relationship starting to feel a little…meh? You’re not alone—and it’s not a sign you married the wrong person. It is a sign that you might be stuck in…
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Episode 22: How To Calm Down When You're Feeling Triggered
In this episode, we’re talking about what actually happens in your body when you get emotionally triggered—and why it becomes so hard to stay calm and present…
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Episode 21: Can This Relationship Be Saved? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
In this episode we talk about how to the tell the difference between a relationship that can be saved and one that probably can't. I share with you 3 questions…
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Episode 20: What To Do When Your Spouse Shuts You Out
In this episode, Kari Hoskins tackles one of the most maddening relationship dynamics: what to do when your partner completely shuts down and refuses to…
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Episode 19: Think It. Feel It. Ruin It: How Your Brain Might Be Sabotaging Your Relationship
In this episode of Lucky in Love, we’re diving deep into the sneaky world of self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships. Ever feel disconnected from your…
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Episode 18: How to Create Relationship Rituals that Prevent 'Roommate Syndrome'
Rituals aren’t just routines—they are powerful ways to deepen connection and strengthen your relationship. In this episode of Lucky in Love, Kari shares how…
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Episode 17: 8 Signs Your Relationship is in Trouble—And How to Fix It
In this episode of Lucky in Love, we're diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic: the early warning signs that your relationship might be heading…
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Episode 16 How to Handle Your Partner's Anger: Key Do's and Don'ts
In this podcast episode, Kari Hoskins discusses practical strategies for dealing with a partner or spouse’s anger in a relationship. She provides five…
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Episode 15: Why 'Would I Be Happier If We Broke Up?' Is the Wrong Question to Ask in Your Relationship
n this episode, Kari Hoskins tackles a common dilemma many face in relationships: the thought that breaking up might be the key to happiness. She argues that…
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Episode 14: How Many of the 6 Essential Relationship Skills Do You Have?
In this episode of Lucky in Love, we break down the six essential skills that can make or break a relationship: emotional regulation, mental flexibility…
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Episode 13: Does Your Relationship Need Boundaries?
In this episode of Lucky in Love, we dive into the topic of boundaries in relationships. What are boundaries, and why are they so important? We discuss the…
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Episode12: Strategies For Dealing With An Annoying Family Member
Struggling with an annoying family member? In this episode of Lucky in Love, we dive into the common habits that make certain relatives so hard to deal with…