Episode Summary |

In this conversation, Emily Bouchard and Laurie Israel delve into the complexities of prenups, particularly focusing on the concept of 'generous prenups.' They discuss the emotional and financial implications of prenups, especially for individuals from wealthy families, and the importance of mediation in navigating these discussions. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in second marriages, gray divorces, and the role of estate planning. Laurie shares her insights on how prenups can sometimes be damaging to relationships and emphasizes the need for a thoughtful approach to financial discussions in marriage.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Purposeful Prenups

01:21 Navigating Wealth and Prenups

06:13 Mediation in Prenup Conversations

07:30 Second Marriages and Financial Security

10:47 Gray Divorce and Remarriage

11:53 The Role of Family Offices

14:47 Estate Planning and Prenups

16:45 The Impact of Prenups on Young Couples

22:16 Generosity vs. Adversity in Prenups

28:41 Creating a Generous Prenup

Guest Bio |

Laurie Israel is a nationally known prenuptial agreement attorney and mediator who works with couples formulating prenups throughout the country. She is the author of "The Marriage-Friendly Prenup" (2025), "The Generous Prenup" (2018), and "Mediating Prenups" (2025. Laurie’s writings have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, New York Magazine, and many other publications. She can frequently be heard sharing her views on prenuptial agreements on podcasts across the podcast sphere.

Guest Resources |

laurieisrael.com

https://mediate.com/author/laurie-israel/

https://mcfm.org/mediator-profile/316

Purchase Laurie’s Books Here:

https://www.amazon.com/Generous-Prenup-Support-Marriage-Pitfalls/dp/0999828703

https://a.co/d/3uMnOMu

https://a.co/d/aFSSbqw

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/