10. The #1 Reason Women Feel Unprepared During Divorce

This episode is for the woman who keeps thinking, “I should have handled this better by now.”In this solo episode of When the Fairy Tale Ends, I’m talking about one of the most common feelings women experience during divorce: feeling completely unprepared. Not just emotionally, but financially, mentally, and strategically. And the truth is, most women are trying to make life-changing decisions while overwhelmed, grieving, parenting, working, and surviving all at the same time.I’m breaking down why feeling “lost” during divorce is not a personal failure, how emotional overload impacts decision-making, and why having endless information without a strategy only creates more confusion. We also talk about the difference between emotional support and strategic support — and why clarity matters more than perfection during this process.If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, spiraling through worst-case scenarios, or feeling ashamed that you don’t have everything figured out, this episode will help you breathe a little deeper and focus on your next right step.Topics covered in this episode:Why divorce creates emotional and mental overloadThe difference between information and clarityHow survival mode impacts decision-makingFear vs. fact during divorceWhat strategic support actually looks likeHow to stop reacting and start making grounded decisionsSimple ways to create more clarity during the divorce processYou can book a Free 60-minute Divorce Consultation Call:  https://herdivorceacademy.com/program/book-a-coaching-fit-callHave a question? Ask here! HerdivorceacademyDivorce HotlineConnect with Raquell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdivorceacademy/Have a Dear Raquell question you want answered on the podcast?📩 Email your anonymous story to [email protected]