Episode 213: Compromise Without Sacrifice: Rethinking Mediation with Rebecca Stern

Divorce mediation doesn’t have to feel confusing. In this episode, Rhonda sits down with her friend Rebecca Stern, owner of Pearl Mediation, to break down the different types of mediation and how to know which one is the best fit for your divorce journey.

Whether you’re in a high-conflict situation 😤 or navigating things more peacefully 🤝, Rebecca shares how mediators can balance power, guide tough conversations, and help you walk away with clarity and confidence.

👉 If you’ve ever felt lost in mediation or unsure what questions to ask, this conversation will give you the tools to move forward with strength.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ The 4️⃣ main types of mediation (and when each is useful)
✨ How mediators address power imbalances ⚖️
✨ Smart questions to ask when interviewing a mediator 💬
✨ The difference between compromise vs. sacrifice 🤔
✨ How to know if you’re working with the right mediator for you ✅

👤 Meet Our Guest:

Rebecca Stern is a divorce & family mediator, special education parent advocate, parenting coordinator, strategic divorce consultant, and founder of Pearl Mediation. She works with both amicable and high-conflict couples and is driven to change the divorce experience for families. A professional problem-solver, Rebecca navigates clients through issues of custody, parenting, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and has created right-fit special education plans for countless families. Avoiding the expense, time, and drama associated with the traditional adversarial process of divorce, Rebecca helps clients build enduring agreements and move forward on solid ground, educated, and empowered.

Connect with Rebecca Stern:

• Website: https://www.Rebecca-Stern.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasternjd/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapearlstern/

🎙️ Your Host: 

Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® CEO of The Women’s Financial Wellness Center
Rhonda has dedicated her career to being an advocate for women and educating them on how financial strategies can impact their personal and professional success. Her work has shown women going through a divorce how to have a voice, be assertive, get results, be driven, and move forward with confidence.

For Rhonda and her company, the Women’s Financial Wellness Center, helping women isn’t just about running the numbers. It’s about asking the right questions, demystifying myths and biases around finances, and helping women walk in their power. Rhonda is passionate about helping her clients navigate a broken system and level the playing field so they can achieve success—pre, during, and post-divorce.

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