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, but Linda’s learned that running away from a problem is not the same as running towards a solution. https://ourdivorce.com My Crazy Divorce Produced by...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 41
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 adamhassick.com
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 40
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 of happiness, Josie’s world is almost torn apart. To hear more from Josie visit http://heavypagespodcast.com My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassi...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 39
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” was just the tip of the iceberg. And trust me, you won’t believe Hyde’s reasoning. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 38
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 business. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 37
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 until AFTER he returns to health and new discoveries come to light. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 36
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 Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com
Sep 08, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 35
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 abused, Leanne was finally given an out. She took that out and never looked back. Leanne’s story is full of lessons for all of us about self-love and ...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 34
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 Drew - who was also rebelling - it was like pouring gas on the fire. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 33
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 better. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 32
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
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 31
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 Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 30
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
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 29
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 circumstances - and prefers a cold beer over his wife - Angell makes some unexpected moves of her own. My Crazy Divorce Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhass...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 28
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 Produced by - Adam Hassick adamhassick.com
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 27
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 - but pretty much in a cult. Not quite as stable as Rick right? Not so fast! Because things are almost NEVER that simple. My Crazy Divorce Produced by ...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 26
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 sets in, it’s too late to avoid a very costly and acrimonious divorce process. We can all learn something this week. https://www.divorcedevil.net/...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 25
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.
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 24
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. It really was the Dave and Darlene show! But their lives were turned upside down when Darlene canceled the show after a 37-year run....
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 23
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 mask covering his own inner demons - and Evie can only watch as their great life crumbles all around her.
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 22
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 the incredible twist at the end.
May 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
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 seriously. Jessica and TH not only survive their husbands' deceit and treachery, but they're both thriving by helping other women through ExExperts.com - an a...
May 19, 2022•56 min•Ep. 20
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 existed. And you won't believe who she found to scratch it! June's decisions resulted in a near fatal hunting "accident", suicidal ideations, two broken ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
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 while Billy - Juanyetta's new husband - knowingly and purposely assume's his own father's role in the home. Sincere effort and God-like forgiveness ar...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 18
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!" and "DON'T DO IT!" as you listen to Amanda's slow descent into the hell created by Trevor's immature, irresponsible, yet artful planning - then yelling ...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 17
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 adults connect and marry to fill a void - even when they don't know that's the reason.
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
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 forever. WARNING : this episode contains descriptions of domestic violence
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 15
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 giving up and of overcoming whatever life throws at you.
Feb 10, 2022•58 min•Ep. 14
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? But their youth, unbridled love, and naïveté - the holy trinity of divorce - killed the marriage while a healthy dose of lying, cheating, and downright...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
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 demise. After years of abuse, Jennie takes control - but not in a good way - sparking jealous rage, ultimatums, and ultimately a crazy divorce. This story...
Jan 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 12
