Thank you to today’s sponsors: Monarch: 50% off your first year with code WOI https://monarch.com OneSkin: 15% off with code LISA at https://oneskin.co/lisa Ever ask yourself, why does leaving a toxic partner have to hurt THIS much? Or why do even “normal” people become someone you don’t recognize during divorce? This episode is for the woman who’s drowning in manipulation, confusion, and that sneaky cycle of regret, wondering if fighting for your freedom is even worth it. Today I’m sitting down with divorce lawyer Holly J. Moore, who’s spent nearly two decades deep in the trenches of human behavior, breakups, and what our ugliest moments reveal. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by threats, blamed for everything, or scared to start over, Holly’s seen it all, and she gets brutally honest about the hardest parts…and how to survive them with your soul intact. Here’s exactly what we dive into: - The secret psychology of revenge during messy divorces (and why it’s NOT about the stuff) - Why “normal” people act totally unhinged, and what’s REALLY fueling their actions - How to handle emotional, financial, and physical abuse when you’re trying to leave - Smart moves to protect yourself, legally and emotionally, when the other side plays dirty Chapter Titles [00:05:38] Revenge Tactics: Emotional, Physical & Financial Abuse [00:06:21] The Survival Instinct: Why Threats Center on Kids (and Women’s Triggers) [00:11:14] Hidden Money? Forensics, Accusations, and What Clients NEED to Know [00:17:04] “Sometimes Staying Feels Easier Than Leaving”: Stories of Manipulation [00:20:26] The Real Pain Chart of Divorce (And Why You’re Not “Crazy”) [00:26:29] When Playing the Victim Becomes a Legal Strategy [00:29:06] Top Causes of Divorce, And What Holly Really Sees Behind the Stats [00:33:42] Money, Control, and Avoiding the Conversations That Kill Relationships [00:43:03] When Your Past Is Used Against You: Celebrity Divorce Examples [00:46:14] Addiction’s Role, and The Heartbreak No One Talks About [00:56:56] Perimenopause, Power, and Why Women Walk Away Now [01:01:08] Who Plots, Who Grieves: Divorce Games That Reveal Gender Differences Follow Holly J Moore: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyjmoore Moore Family Law Group: https://www.moorefamilylawgroup.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQ3cdI639xiU3kvgN_Q8g1A Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.lisabilyeu.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu Want to search through every episode, explore specific topics, or ask me questions directly? Check out my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section. That’s 100% a scammer.