How the Worst Season of My Life Became the Start of My Mission

What if the biggest failure of your life was actually the beginning of something better?

In this deeply personal episode, Jody Bruns—host of Beyond the House and founder of the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) certification—shares the raw story behind her own divorce, the fear that followed, and how rock bottom became the foundation for something stronger.

This episode isn’t just about failure—it’s about the clarity that comes from it.
It’s about rebuilding with strategy, walking through uncertainty with faith, and creating a future that serves others with meaning.

Whether you’re in the middle of a divorce, rebuilding your life, or trying to show up better for others in your work—this episode is for you.

You’ll hear:

• What Jody’s own unraveling taught her about trust, identity, and survival
• Why most mortgage professionals are unprepared to support divorcing clients
• The real story behind the creation of the CDLP® certification
• How to rebuild with clarity, not chaos
• Why failure might be your most powerful starting point yet

Connect with Jody:
www.JodyBruns.com or www.DivorceLendingAssociation.com
Instagram: @JodyBrunsOfficial

The house isn’t just a line on the balance sheet—it’s the anchor or the obstacle that shapes what comes next. That’s why today’s episode matters. We’re unpacking why The House Isn’t Just an Asset—It’s a Strategy. And if you’re thinking, “But I need to keep the house… I need to stay for the kids… I can’t afford to leave…” —this episode is especially for you.

Divorce is more than a legal split — it’s a financial turning point. In this episode, Jody Bruns explores what divorce really means from the perspective of housing, home equity, and long-term stability. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, rethink the role of real property, and discover the value of divorce mortgage planning. Connect with Jody Bruns: Website: JodyBruns.com Instagram: @thedivorcemortgageexpert Listen now and gain clarity where it matters most.

Financial abuse is one of the most dangerous—and least visible—forms of control in a relationship. In this eye-opening episode, Jody Bruns dives deep into the realities of financial abuse before, during, and after divorce. From secret credit cards to withheld income, unpaid mortgages to post-divorce sabotage, this conversation is an essential listen for anyone navigating divorce or supporting someone who is. You’ll learn the difference between marital waste and true financial abuse, how financial infidelity often begins, and what steps you can take today to protect your financial future.

• Marital Waste is reckless. Financial Abuse is calculated.

• Financial abuse doesn’t always come with yelling—it can come with silence, secrets, and strategy.

• You don’t need to understand all the numbers—you need someone on your side who does.

• You are not imagining it. You are not to blame. And you are not alone.

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Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the House: Divorce & Financial Clarity with Jody Bruns! In this introductory episode, I’m sharing what this podcast is all about and why I created it—to bring clarity and strategic solutions to divorcing homeowners and the professionals who serve them.

Divorce is already overwhelming, and when you add real estate, mortgages, and financial decisions to the mix, it can feel impossible to navigate. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it out alone. This podcast is here to give you real guidance, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions—whether you’re a divorcing homeowner, a mortgage professional, a real estate agent, or a family law expert.

We’ll cover topics like:

✔️ How to make informed housing decisions during divorce

✔️ Mortgage planning strategies for divorcing homeowners

✔️ How professionals can better support their divorcing clients

✔️ What happens when real estate, mortgages, and divorce collide Join me as we go beyond the balance sheet and beyond the house to bring financial clarity to divorce!