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 Communication and Interpersonal Communication, this podcast takes an honest, balanced look at the real dynamics behind divorce decisions. We talk about the marriage patterns, communication breakdowns, emotional disconnection, conflict cycles, resentment, trust issues, infidelity, and unresolved pain that lead couples to this crossroads.
You’ll hear conversations about:
- how couples get here
- what rebuilding a marriage actually looks like
- what separation and divorce can look like
- how to communicate when everything feels fragile
- how to make a thoughtful, clear, regret-aware decision
What makes this podcast different is simple: there is no agenda here.
No pushing you to leave. No pressuring you to stay.
Because the truth is: leaving is scary, and staying is scary.
This podcast is here to help you slow down, understand what’s really happening in your relationship, and make one of the most painful and important decisions of your life with more clarity, honesty, and self-trust.
Kari has advanced training in couples coaching, trauma, relational coaching, conflict, infidelity, PTSD, and addiction, offering compassionate, grounded support for people facing the heartbreak, confusion, and complexity of relationship crossroads.
If you are struggling in your marriage, questioning divorce, or trying to figure out whether repair is possible, The Divorce Decision Podcast will give you practical insight, emotional clarity, and a more balanced conversation about staying, leaving, and everything in between.
Episodes
49 episodes
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 the divorce decision. You may still be sharing a bedroom, parenting together, eat...
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 is usually much more nuanced than that.In this episode of The Divorce Decis...
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 spouse who has been carrying private pain, rese...
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 negative emotion towards your spouse regularly?If you answer...
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 leave: the pressure to justify their decision to other people.I explain why...
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 being physically alone. I’m talking about feeling emotionally disconnect...
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 you—mentally, emotionally, and even physically.If...
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 “97% responsible” for what’s wrong, where is your 3%—the par...
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 dead bedroom, a sexless marriage (or nearly sexless relationship), or st...
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 blow-up” fights—more like the slow drip...
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 end because of one dramatic moment. They end because of tiny turning points—sm...
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 relationships. I emphasize that anxiety affects not only the individual b...
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 the answer to— just to prove a point?Or began the conversa...
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 talk about pressure, resentment, desire gaps, and the quiet p...
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 explain how mismatched expectations, unresolved ...
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, dismissing, or scrambling. Learn the three-step framework: take it seriously, get curious ...
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 actually make things worse.In this episode of Lucky in Love, I’m br...
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 battles, I teach you how a simple mindset shift allows you to ho...
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 moment, but they either escalate conflict or chip away at your c...
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 triggered, why button-pushing damages trust and intimacy, and ho...
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 keeping your cool when your partner hits a nerve. You'll learn why certain words, to...
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 create powerful shifts in how connected your partner feels to you. These are everyday ...
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 word. In this episode, we uncover three signs you've fallen into this trap, a...
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 it?In this episode, Kari breaks down the art of reframing—how to say the same...