Why Prenups Aren't Just for the Rich (or the Divorcing)

What if a prenup could actually strengthen your relationship?

In this episode, family dynamics coach Emily Bouchard joins Jill Mastroianni to challenge the stigma around prenuptial agreements. They explore how prenups, and the conversations that come with them, can deepen connection, build trust, and clarify expectations in relationships. Whether you’re engaged, remarried, or already decades into marriage, this conversation offers tools for more honest, compassionate dialogue around money.

Jill also shares a real-life story from my legal practice about how one couple’s lack of communication led to unintended and heartbreaking consequences, and how it could have been different.

If you've ever felt uncomfortable talking about money with someone you love, this episode is for you.

Listen to learn:

• Why a prenup isn't planning for divorce; it's planning with intention
• What financial infidelity looks like and how it erodes trust
• How childhood money experiences shape adult relationships with money
• The difference between the “context” and “content” of a prenup
• Tips for starting prenup and money conversations with empathy and intention
• What to do if red flags surface before the wedding
• Why these conversations matter, even if you're already married (or never plan to be)

Resources & Links:

• Get a free digital copy of The Beginner’s Guide to Purposeful Prenups by contacting Emily Bouchard
• Seinfeld clip: Ask her to sign a prenup

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.emilybouchard.com
• Listen to Emily’s podcast, Wealth Coherence
• Connect with Emily on LinkedIn

Connect with Jill:

• Website: DeathReadiness.com
• Email: [email protected]
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This podcast provides estate planning guidance for women and discusses real, practical issues, from caregiving, pre-planning a funeral, how to avoid probate using beneficiary designations, planning for individuals with special needs (and special needs trusts), whether you need a professional fiduciary (trustee or executor), how the estate tax works and how to preserve your legacy.

Tuesday Triage episodes answer questions from listeners like you, from powers of attorney, healthcare advance directives (and whether they work when you’re pregnant), what a Last Will and Testament really is, whether you need a trust, how Medicaid works and how to have senior and elder care conversations and how to care for aging parents.

Disclaimer: This podcast and all related content are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established here. Use of this information without careful analysis and review by your attorney, CPA, and/or financial advisor may cause serious adverse consequences. For legal guidance tailored to your unique situation, consult with a licensed attorney in your state.