Episode 263: The Power of Laughter in Divorce with Andrea Rappaport
b"Discover how laughter can lighten the weight of divorce in this week\\u2019s episode. When your whole world feels on fire, bringing levity to divorce can be like a breath of fresh air.\\xa0My guest this week, Andrea Rappaport, knows a thing or two about imparting humor in one's life while navigating difficult situations. Andrea is a recovering comedian who is the co-host of the top-ranked Apple podcast, How Not to Suck at Divorce.\\xa0\\nAndrea and I look at the delicate balance between humor and seriousness in this episode when discussing divorce. Plus, we talk about why finding the right attorney is essential and the need for having a supportive squad by your side.\\xa0\\nFeatured topics:\\n\\nWhy humor is so important when we're struggling (3:30)\\n\\nSome of the mistakes Andrea made in her divorce and what she learned\\xa0(10:30)\\n\\nChecking expectations: \\u201cIf you have an unhealthy marriage, you will likely not have a healthy divorce.\\u201d (11:53)\\n\\nHiring the RIGHT attorney for your divorce\\xa0(14:15)\\n\\nWhy you need and DESERVE a team of support as you go through this process (44:20)\\n\\n\\nLearn more about Andrea Rappaport:\\nAndrea Rappaport is the co-host of the top-ranked Apple podcast, How Not to Suck at Divorce. As a recovering comedian, she STRONGLY values the need for humor in our lives while navigating difficult situations. Andrea is proudly divorced and a mom to two little boys whom she loves almost as much as a shopping trip to TJMAXX. She has recently been engaged to a man who makes her laugh and loves her deeply. When she\\u2019s not shopping or podcasting, Andrea co-runs a Chicago-based marketing and messaging firm, Rappaport & Schaer.\\nResources & Links:\\nKate\\u2019s book \\u201cThe D Word\\u201d - audiobook available now!\\nPhoenix Rising: A Divorce Empowerment Collective\\nAndrea\\u2019s website\\nAndrea on Instagram\\n===================\\nDISCLAIMER:\\xa0THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL ADVICE.\\xa0YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY, COACH, OR THERAPIST IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM."