The Art of Divorce Negotiation: Leverage What Your Spouse Values Most with Brenda Bridges, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast
Release Date: 05/23/2025
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The Art of Divorce Negotiation: Leverage What Your Spouse Values Most with Brenda Bridges, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
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Divorce negotiations can feel like a battlefield—two people locked in conflict, each fighting to protect what matters most. But what if you stopped viewing your ex as the enemy and started seeing the process as a strategic game—one where understanding, clarity, and emotional regulation could actually help you get better results? In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast, I’m joined by Brenda Bridges—Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Divorce Coach, and Mediator. Brenda has not only helped countless clients navigate the financial and emotional complexities of...
info_outlineDivorce negotiations can feel like a battlefield—two people locked in conflict, each fighting to protect what matters most. But what if you stopped viewing your ex as the enemy and started seeing the process as a strategic game—one where understanding, clarity, and emotional regulation could actually help you get better results?
In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast, I’m joined by Brenda Bridges—Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Divorce Coach, and Mediator. Brenda has not only helped countless clients navigate the financial and emotional complexities of divorce—she’s lived it. After experiencing her own financially devastating divorce, she made it her mission to help others avoid the same mistakes by approaching divorce strategically instead of emotionally.
Together, we explore how negotiating during divorce doesn’t have to be driven by fear, anger, or reactivity. We talk about the importance of understanding your spouse’s values—what they truly care about—and how using that insight can completely shift the way you approach settlement discussions. Whether it’s financial security, time with the kids, or protecting their image, knowing what drives them can give you a surprising amount of leverage.
We also dive into what it means to regulate your emotions, communicate with intention, and stay grounded during mediation or high-conflict negotiations. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a tug-of-war, always bracing for the next blow, this conversation offers a new perspective—one rooted in strategy, self-awareness, and the belief that you can walk away from divorce with clarity, confidence, and a future you’re excited about.
This episode is for anyone ready to stop playing defense and start negotiating from a place of strength and insight. Because when you understand the emotional and financial landscape of divorce, you can make smarter choices and protect what truly matters to you.
Connect with Brenda:
- Website: https://bridgingdivorcesolutions.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingdivorce
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgingDivorce/
- "New Normal" Post Divorce Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/bridgingllc/jtzu34jo7l
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
- Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce
- Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com
- Join the High Conflict Divorce Support Group: https://www.jbddivorcesupport.com/hcdsg