Best OurDivorce.com Podcasts (2024)

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The Alpha Dog 1:45:22

1+ y ago1:45:22

1:45:22

This week, after what can only be described as a completely shitty childhood - without friends or family, but full of religious guilt and parental abuse - Linda was just aching to get out as quickly as possible. She was okay being ostracized by her family - that is, until she found out what kind of man she’d run away with. It took her a lifetime, b…

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Muscle Memory 1:45:54

1+ y ago1:45:54

1:45:54

This week, after a less than perfect childhood, Mark turns things around and is livin’ right. He finds his faith, lives his religion, and checks all the right boxes. But when his 15-year marriage comes to an abrupt end, Mark, well… Let’s just say…the more things change, the more they stay the same. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamha…

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The Pineapple Guy 1:24:59

1+ y ago1:24:59

1:24:59

This week, after perhaps the earliest online romance in history, Josie and Guy defy technology, distance, parents, age, AND religious guilt - and get married. But defying the odds to GET married doesn’t guarantee they’ll STAY married does it? Things were a bit “off” right from the start. But when Guy finally agrees to try for another baby, instead …

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EIGHTEEN?!?!?!?! 1:41:50

1+ y ago1:41:50

1:41:50

This week, Chris and Hyde had a good marriage. Sure, they had their ups and downs like everyone, but they were happy. Great careers, a nice house, a couple of kids…life was great! That is, life was great until Hyde found a new “best friend” who just happened to be a married neighbor and a friend of Chris’. As is so often the case, that “friendship”…

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Is Happiness Overrated? 1:29:07

1+ y ago1:29:07

1:29:07

This week, Covid takes another victim after Doctor Brian loses his fight for better PPE in the hospital. Losing that battle causes what SEEMS like a break with reality - forcing Brian to take a few days away from Ginger and the kids to regroup and recover. But just a few days later, Ginger discovers what’s really going on - and she takes care of bu…

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The Night Nurse 1:44:21

1+ y ago1:44:21

1:44:21

This week, we explore what appears to be the perfect marriage - for over 30 years - until Adam’s heart condition is discovered. Years of surgical and pharmaceutical treatments definitely change his personality - and may have caused him to do some things he wouldn’t normally do. This all takes a toll on his marriage to Laura, but she sticks by him u…

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Unconditional love (within reason) 2:03:52

1+ y ago2:03:52

2:03:52

This week, we learn exactly what happens when two sets of parents provide their kids with horrible role models - and then two of those kids decide to get married and try to have a normal relationship. Drugs, alcohol, infidelity, mental abuse, parental alienation, stalking, sexual abuse, gaslighting - the tragic list goes on and on. My Crazy Divorce…

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Australian for Love 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

This week, all the way from Sydney Australia, Leanne tells a story we’ve all heard before, but never like this. Leanne didn’t feel pretty or popular. So she wasn’t offended when she found Richard doing his best to look down her shirt at a party. If anything, she was flattered. After years of being manipulated, controlled, and frankly - emotionally …

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Sid & Nancy Get Married 1:27:30

1+ y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

This week, when Kelli’s parents quit their jobs, uprooted their family, and immigrated to the south to follow their cult - sorry - I mean church leaders, they had no way of knowing the impact it would have on their daughter. Kelli’s teenage rebellion was made worse by the overt religious hypocrisy she saw every day of her life. And when she met Dre…

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The Badge Bunny 1:25:53

1+ y ago1:25:53

1:25:53

This week, after marrying at just 19 years old, Chris and his young bride divorced after 12 years. He was heartbroken, but they remained friendly and were great coparents to their two children. He was single. And he was happy. Fast forward 12 or 13 years and Chris goes on a Tinder date that changed his life forever. And the change is NOT for the be…

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What a Tool! 1:12:50

1+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

This week, Kelli meets an older guy while away at college. He had it all. A great job, his own home, and what really caught her eye - a shaved head. Just her type. Kelli thought she’d struck boyfriend gold. But twenty years and two kids later, she realized it was actually fool’s gold. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com…

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When It Rains It Pours 1:34:58

1+ y ago1:34:58

1:34:58

This week, Kellie was just five years old when her parents divorced and she was forced to choose between staying with her mom or living with her dad. So her early life was anything BUT normal. Later, as a wife and mother, she was DETERMINED to keep her family together - AT ALMOST ANY COST. And it literally cost her everything. My Crazy Divorce Prod…

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More Than a Number 1:36:07

1+ y ago1:36:07

1:36:07

This week, you’ll hear a divorce story like all too many before it. Of course we’ll cover the lying, the cheating, the betrayal, you know…the normal stuff for this show. But be prepared for the craziest twist of all time - along with the most unlikely alliance imaginable. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com…

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Fallen Angell 1:32:09

1+ y ago1:32:09

1:32:09

This week, Angell’s boss is so convinced that Tyler is the perfect man for her, that she hosts a costume party just so they could meet. And they really hit it off. It didn’t take long for Angell and Tyler to fall in love and start their new life together. But life forces most of us to grow and change. And when Tyler refuses to change with the circu…

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Self Awareness 1:31:53

2y ago1:31:53

1:31:53

This week, our guest takes us inside the mind of a self-described perfectionist & planner whose plans are ruined and whose life is turned upside down when she’s betrayed by the last person she’d ever suspect. The story is one of lying, betrayal, and infidelity. But it’s also a story of true love, compassion, and forgiveness. My Crazy Divorce Produc…

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The Campground of Love 1:10:20

2y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

This week, we meet Rick. Rick’s dad worked at the same factory his entire life. His parents never divorced - and they lived in the same house for most of their lives. So...pretty stable. But then we meet Lorrie, who was all but abandoned by her father, abused by her step-father, and moved quite often until finally being raised by her grandparents -…

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Happiness is NOT Overrated 1:11:00

2y ago1:11:00

1:11:00

This week, we meet David - a man who’s known what he wanted from a VERY early age - and then just made it happen. Starting with his education, then his career, and finally his marriage and family - David had it all. And life was perfect. But like a lot of marriages, David’s marriage wasn’t as perfect as he thought it was. But by the time reality se…

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A Chink in the Armor 1:35:54

2y ago1:35:54

1:35:54

This week, from the minute he first saw her, Les knew Sara was the woman of his dreams - and they fell madly in love. They take their time, so by the time they tied the knot, they’d built a solid partnership. But a single disagreement exposed the weakness in their relationship, and once it was exposed, the problems seemed to multiply.…

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The Volcano God of Pain 1:25:14

2y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

This week, we travel back in time to 1983. Ronald Reagan was 2 years into his first term, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was playing on the radio, and Return of the Jedi was killing it on the silver screen. That’s also the year Dave met Darlene; and it was love at first sight. They were inseparable. They had the marriage everyone else wished for. …

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Happily EVEN After 1:35:10

2y ago1:35:10

1:35:10

In this week's show, Evie defies all the odds - and her mother’s wishes - by going to college where she meets Arlen. Both are ambitious, highly educated, and really good at what they do. But more importantly, Arlen is Evie’s calm after a lifetime of turbulence and toxicity - and they build a great life together. But Arlen’s calm exterior is just a …

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Spiritual Uno 1:18:58

2y ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Jill thought she’d found the perfect man. Jason was good looking, had a great laugh, and most importantly, his desire to serve God met the standards she’d set for her future husband. But over time, Jill realized that she’d married a selfish, self-righteous, and faithless narcissist. You won’t want to miss a minute of this week’s show - especially t…

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The "Bro Code" 56:22

2y ago56:22

56:22

Darren and Kyle - two up and coming best friends get married within a month of each other. Their wives become best friends, and the power couples are livin’ large in New York City. But these outwardly perfect marriages are just a facade for Darren and Kyle because they both have WAY too many hidden secrets - and take the “bro code” WAY too seriousl…

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The F%ckening 1:09:52

2y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Steve is deeply in love with his wife June. And why not? She's stunningly beautiful and they've built an idyllic life together in picturesque Oregon. With three beautiful children, a great home, their own business...they had it all. It was perfect...at least for Steve. But June had an itch that Steve couldn't scratch - because he didn't know it exi…

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Becoming Our Parents 1:31:33

2y ago1:31:33

1:31:33

As we age, we all become our parents. And that's not always a good thing. When Juanyetta's boyfriend cheats on her with is on again off again girlfriend, instead of walking away, she chooses to compete for his attention. But when she wins the competition, she unwittingly and unknowingly takes on the role her mother played early in her own marriage …

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall 1:17:12

2y ago1:17:12

1:17:12

As the saying goes, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Amanda's turbulent and abusive childhood forced her to set some clear boundaries for herself. She knew what she wanted and knew where to draw the line. But her boundaries were no match for Trevor's skillful and intentional manipulation campaign. You'll be screaming "NO!" an…

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The Midas Touch 1:05:08

2y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Lauren's toxic childhood & daddy issues combined with her ex's mommy issues and dedication to traditional gender roles in marriage create a explosive mix of shame, emotional abuse and narcissist traits - but also create fertile ground for personal exploration and growth, This week's episode lays bare what happens when two hurt and broken young adul…

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The "Guardian" 1:27:04

2y ago1:27:04

1:27:04

This week, a small-town midwestern christian girl moves to the big city and - after a couple of failed relationships - finally meets the man of her dreams. Those dreams quickly turn into nightmares when he wasn’t as nice as he’d seemed in the beginning. But then a shocking development derailed the divorce process and changed our guest’s life foreve…

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The Third (or Fourth) Time is NOT the Charm 58:26

2y ago58:26

58:26

After a stint in the Navy, a decade of drug abuse & homelessness, a broken back, and several failed marriages between them, James and Karen had instant chemistry and were inseparable. But long work trips, a sick child, and economic ruin all combined to drive a wedge between them by uncovering their differing goals in life. This is a story of never …

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I AM The Storm 1:07:39

2y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

All it took for Mike and Stormy to be together was a little girl having a crush on an older boy, a totally chance encounter at a Christmas party in Michigan where they both liked each other, then both of them moving to Southern California at about the same time, a bad breakup, a trip to Africa, a parasite, and then total commitment. Simple right? B…

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DUDE! Let it go! 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

After escaping her overly strict parents by going away to college, Jennie falls right into a controlling and abusive marriage - at 18 years old. But while she was trying to put her past behind her, her seemingly perfect husband forced her to remember and regret her past every day of her life. Having children became her escape - and almost her demis…

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I Was a Naughty Girl! 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

58:27

What started as an innocent dance at the local discotheque starts a whirlwind romance that leads to heartbreak, mystery, and violence - all of which is overcome by a loving family, some dumb luck, and one determined mother. Don't be fooled by Deb's quiet voice. Behind that calm exterior is a total badass that overcame tragic decisions and the worst…

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No Ma'am...You're Weird! 1:00:16

2+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Starting with a religion-based sexual aversion, Kendra ignored every red flag imaginable. And it cost her dearly. Her husband Tom was absent and uncaring; leaving her for years to take care of herself and the kids in a new town. Kendra's resolve to make it work was tested for 29 years in sexless and passionless marriage, until Tom's lack of drive -…

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It happens! 49:54

2+ y ago49:54

49:54

Jill Blankenship guest hosts as she narrates Tom's story. Tom and Trinity were happily married for 14 years. That's when Trinity had her first affair. She said it was just sex, but that turned out to be a lie. Her second affair didn't include sex, but ultimately ended the relationship. Tom tells the story of how it all happened, and how he got the …

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KEEP F%CKING GOING! 46:53

2+ y ago46:53

46:53

When her nearly perfect life is shattered at six years old, Gabrielle is left with emotional trauma that will haunt her the rest of her life. Her worst fears come true when tragedy strikes again and again. But she doesn't let that stop her. Don't miss this fast-paced story of tragedy to triumph . Gabrielle Stone is a best selling author, actress, d…

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Missionary Isn't Always Boring 51:29

2+ y ago51:29

51:29

All hell breaks loose when two former Mormon missionaries get married because one of them just isn't into being a Mormon and the other just isn't into their spouse - but still wants to make it work. Don't let Daryl's pious exterior fool you. He was up to no good. And Jenny? She knew better, but she allowed her own guilt to guide her actions. Drug a…

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Brilliant. Wicked. Evil. 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

59:56

JD and Erin had a great marriage and their two beautiful children made the family complete. Life was perfect. Until it wasn't. Erin suffered from an auto immune disease and had heart issues. But when JD began having severe health problems too, she made it seem like his problems went beyond physical illness. From illegal drugs to infidelity. From in…

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Monkey on my Back 57:05

2+ y ago57:05

57:05

Kennedy Bell was a world-class athlete focused on his sport and "Bertha" was a tennis pro at Club Med. This beautiful, successful, power couple had it all. Houses, cars, and beautiful children. They started out on top but flew even higher. But that just means their fall from grace was even more tragic. Kennedy hits rock bottom, but pulls himself up…

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Enough Already! 58:14

2+ y ago58:14

58:14

Annie just wants to do the right thing. But with bad role models and even worse advice, she didn't know what that was until God spoke to her. Even then, she gave everything, and then some, to save her marriage to "Chuck", but he didn't do his part. From church youth camp narrowly escaping a cult, all the way to the triumphant conclusion, this rolle…

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A Bad Day at the Fair 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

41:26

From their very first date, Doug & Missy were inseparable. They started with nothing, but through hard work and determination, they built a thriving food business together. With a profitable and seasonal business, they had plenty of time to devote to each other and to their young family...until Missy and a close family friend became...well...more t…

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Always Mister Nice Guy 26:39

2+ y ago26:39

26:39

Jude was 29 years old when he'd finished college, had a great career, and had been dating for quite a while when he finally met someone he could at least tolerate for more than an hour at a time. Maybe they weren't a match made in heaven, but Jude never imagined that 20 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars later, he’d be sharing his story on …

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Teen Love Gone Very Very Bad 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

38:33

Kristina and "Brad" met when they were just 13 years old and built a beautiful relationship despite living four hours apart. Against all odds, our young lovers stayed together, got married, had kids, and had, by all accounts, "the perfect marriage". So what happened? Why did they get divorced? What went so wrong? Listen to find out. Sponsored by Ou…