Leaving a marriage isn’t just a legal process — it’s an identity shift. And when money, kids, and years of investment are on the line, the decision can feel impossible.

In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari Rash sits down with Kate Anthony — author of The D Word: Making the Ultimate Decision About Your Marriage and host of the critically acclaimed Divorce Survival Guide Podcast.

Kate opens up about her own journey from what looked like a “perfect” marriage on the outside to recognizing emotional abuse and gaslighting behind closed doors.

Together, Shari and Kate unpack the hidden fears that keep women in unhappy relationships, the role of money in staying or leaving, and why communication breakdowns are rarely about numbers but about values.

You’ll walk away with:

Whether you’re happily married, questioning your relationship, or just want to better understand the money-relationship connection, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and hard truths.

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