Dear Divorce Diary: A Fresh Approach To Healing Grief & Building A Life Of Confidence After Divorce

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Have you ever caught yourself chasing after someone who keeps pulling away, or saying “yes” when every fiber of your being wants to say “no,” just to keep the peace?

If you’re tired of putting everyone else first because deep down you’re scared of being left behind—especially during or after a divorce—you’re not alone. 

That habit of self-abandonment isn’t a personal flaw. It’s a survival strategy wired deep into your nervous system, often from early family dynamics, and it can keep you trapped in cycles of unhappiness and disconnection long after the breakup is final.

In this episode, you’ll discover why your nervous system clings to unhealthy patterns even when it hurts, how to finally unburden those old abandonment wounds using Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and homeopathy, and practical steps for dating again without losing yourself or repeating the same mistakes.

Listen now to learn how to break the cycle and finally choose yourself—because you deserve a deep, lasting connection that starts from within.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

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In today's episode we dive deep into why women fresh out of divorce struggle to choose what supports their healing, even when they know what to do. 

We're going to unpack the sneaky emotional loops that make short-term relief like numbing, people-pleasing, getting into a fight with your ex feel safer than long-term healing, and how your nervous system is often still in survival mode, prioritizing comfort over growth. 

We're also going to talk about why you're more afraid of being rejected by others than you are aware of how often you're rejecting yourself. This episode isn't about shaming yourself for not doing enough. It's about understanding why it feels so hard and what to do differently.

I'm going to give you a very specific calendar task plus a three-question prompt to guide you in that exact moment when you feel the urge to avoid the thing you know would help you heal. You can access the full episode by becoming a premium subscriber, which is just $5 a month. 

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Ever wonder why you keep putting off the healthy habits you know you need most, especially when your world’s been turned upside down by divorce?

For anyone feeling stuck in the cycle of old patterns—binging distractions, saying yes when you mean no, or just endlessly hitting snooze on your healing—this episode is your roadmap to understanding why it’s so hard to choose yourself in the moments that matter. If you crave lasting change but find yourself self-sabotaging every time you try, you’re not alone, and there are reasons rooted deep in your nervous system and history.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your post-divorce brain seems to crave healing and reject it at the same time (and how to gently override that wiring).
• The powerful (but invisible) ways your nervous system and childhood conditioning push you back into familiarity—even when it hurts.
• A concrete, soulful action you can take this week to finally break the cycle and start building new habits, with the support of your very own team on standby in your pocket.

Ready to finally choose yourself and make real, lasting change after divorce? Press play and let’s rewrite the story together.

Prompt 1: What emotion am I avoiding right now?
Prompt 2: If I snooze this, what am I saying "No" to in the bigger picture?
Prompt 3: What would it feel like to choose me right now even if it is uncomfortable?

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.

Post Divorce Road Map : 21 Days of Journaling

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************************************************************************************* Ever wonder if you’re breaking the generational cycle of pain, or just barely keeping your head above water as you parent through divorce?

If you’re in the chaos of post-divorce parenting—where emotions explode, loyalties get tangled, and everyone tells you how you “should” handle your children’s pain—you’re not alone. 

Most of us never learned how to hold our kids’ big feelings and our own; we just want our children to feel safe and stay connected, even as we’re rebuilding life from the ground up. 

You’ll walk away from this episode with a fresh understanding of:

• What “emotional safety” actually means for kids navigating divorce (hint: it isn’t about keeping things calm or perfect)
• Concrete, nervous-system-friendly techniques for co-regulating with your child through meltdowns and chaos. 
• Powerful, real-world scripts for making deep repairs when you inevitably get it wrong.

Press play now to discover how you can show up—imperfectly, vulnerably, and powerfully—for your child, and yourself, during your messiest seasons.

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Foundations: 8 Weeks to Heal, Break the Cycle, and Become the Safe Parent Your Child Needs

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go. 

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Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

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Are you doing all the right things to heal after divorce—journaling, breathwork, therapy—yet still feel stuck in a painfully slow and lonely waiting room?

So many of us yearn for real progress after heartbreak, but no one warns us about the messiness and isolation of the “middle” stage. It can feel like you’re invisible, wondering if you’re actually moving forward or just spinning in circles, all while you’re quietly reconstructing your life from the ground up.

Listening to this episode will help you:
• Discover the three critical questions that serve as a “real-time report card” to assess your true healing progress and clarity.
• Learn a somatic grounding practice you can use anytime to reconnect with your body, shift heavy energy, and settle your nervous system when hope feels far away.
• Understand why the “slow and lonely” middle doesn’t mean you’re failing—but that you’re becoming—and how to surround yourself with energy and support that truly align with your goals.

Hey love. Today’s episode isn’t in the main feed. It’s something I created just for premium subscribers...

For just $5/month, you can unlock this episode and all your premium content created for women like you who are ready for deeper healing and real support.

Just tap “subscribe” in your app. I promise what’s waiting for you on the other side is worth it.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.

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Are you doing all the right things to heal after divorce—journaling, breathwork, therapy—yet still feel stuck in a painfully slow and lonely waiting room?

So many of us yearn for real progress after heartbreak, but no one warns us about the messiness and isolation of the “middle” stage. It can feel like you’re invisible, wondering if you’re actually moving forward or just spinning in circles, all while you’re quietly reconstructing your life from the ground up.

Listening to this episode will help you:
• Discover the three critical questions that serve as a “real-time report card” to assess your true healing progress and clarity.
• Learn a somatic grounding practice you can use anytime to reconnect with your body, shift heavy energy, and settle your nervous system when hope feels far away.
• Understand why the “slow and lonely” middle doesn’t mean you’re failing—but that you’re becoming—and how to surround yourself with energy and support that truly align with your goals.

Treat yourself to real, tangible guidance—and get the company and validation you crave—by pressing play on this episode right now.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.

Post Divorce Road Map : 21 Days of Journaling

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What if the real reason you’re struggling with dating after divorce isn’t apps, bad luck, or a lack of available partners—but a hidden disbelief in love itself?

If you’ve found yourself swiping endlessly, feeling exhausted by the dating scene, or doubting that real love is out there for you (especially if you’re a woman over 40 or 50), this episode will hit close to home. Too many divorced women get caught in a cycle of self-sabotage, without realizing the biggest block isn’t “no good men”—it’s their own unexamined beliefs and unresolved wounds.

In this conversation with renowned life coach Laurie Gerber, you’ll discover:

• The “3H Method” to honestly assess your desires (head, heart, and hoo-ha!) so you stop settling and start attracting real matches.
• Why pausing to do your inner work will actually accelerate finding meaningful love—and how to detox from your past relationship patterns for good.
• Tactical dating strategies for women with children, including how to talk to your kids and protect your own boundaries (without guilt or self-sacrifice).

Don’t let invisible beliefs hold you back or waste more time—press play now to learn how to clear your biggest obstacles and finally create the love story you truly desire!

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go. 

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Hey love, quick question—
 Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "Where did I go?"
Like you're watching your life from the outside, floating through the motions, showing up for everyone else while quietly disappearing from yourself?

If that hit a nerve, I need you to hear this:
 You’re not broken. You’re likely dissociating.
 And it’s way more common than we talk about—especially after divorce.

In this premium episode of Dear Divorce Diary, I’m breaking down what dissociation really is—not just “spacing out” but a full-on nervous system response to pain, overwhelm, and trauma.
We’ll talk about the subtle signs you might be missing, why your brain had to do it to protect you, and how it’s possibly affecting your ability to heal, trust again, or even feel safe in your own skin.

I’ll also walk you through a soothing, guided reflection—designed to help you gently come home to yourself.

This is the kind of episode that hits deep and starts real change.
 It’s raw, comforting, and it’s available now exclusively for our premium subscribers.

So if you’re ready to stop feeling like a stranger in your own life and start reconnecting with the woman you’re becoming—
 Tap the link in the show notes, subscribe to premium, and I’ll meet you inside Episode 240.

You deserve this kind of healing.
 I’ll see you there. 💛

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.

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Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wondered why you feel so distant, almost like you’re watching life from somewhere far away?

After divorce—or even just surviving daily life—many women find themselves “holding it all together” for everyone but themselves, quietly slipping into dissociation without realizing it. Dissociation goes far beyond zoning out or autopilot; it’s your nervous system’s way of protecting you from pain, overwhelm, or trauma, and it can leave you feeling disconnected from your own body and emotions long after the hardest moments have passed.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize the real-life signs of dissociation in your day-to-day routines, discover why your brain and body rely on this survival tool (and how it may be quietly impacting who you attract and how you heal after divorce), and get hands-on, compassion-based steps—including a soothing, guided reflection—to help you gently reconnect and start feeling whole again.

Press play now and gift yourself the understanding—and relief—your heart has been waiting for.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go. 

Post Divorce Road Map : 21 Days of Journaling

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Has anyone ever told you to just "move on" after divorce, while inside you feel absolutely frozen, stuck, or overwhelmed by a pain you can’t quite name?

If you’re struggling with sleepless nights, brain fog, intense emotions, or simply can’t shake the feeling that something deeper is happening beneath the surface, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Many women are taught to tough it out after divorce, to be caretakers or to believe their pain "isn’t that bad," but the truth is: divorce often creates a trauma in your nervous system that can’t be ignored, minimized, or solved with willpower alone.

In this episode, you’ll discover why divorce is much more than just the end of a relationship, how to spot the hidden signs your body and mind are carrying trauma, and what real trauma-oriented healing looks like beyond just talk therapy or advice to "cope" and "let it go."

Listen now to reclaim your sense of wholeness—find out exactly how to honor the depth of your pain and start healing at a level that changes everything about how you move forward.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go. 

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Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.