Episode notes
In this first part of a powerful two-part conversation, we dive into a trending (and emotional) topic: the default parent divorce. More and more women are choosing to leave marriages that feel unequal — especially when they’re already carrying the invisible weight of home, kids, and emotional labor alone. But is divorce always the solution?
We unpack:
✅ The rising divorce rates and why chores & mental load are a bigger factor than many think
✅ Why some of us repeat unhealthy partner patterns, even after leaving one relationship
✅ How subtle resentment can become the real deal-breaker
✅ Why defaulting to "I’ll just do it myself" can backfire over time
✅ And ...
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