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

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

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  • Ep. 238 – When Divorce Stress Hits in Public… What’s Your Move?

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    Ever felt totally hijacked by stress in public—courtroom, conference call, or school pickup meltdown?

    Yeah, same.
     And when deep breathing or tapping isn't an option… what is?

    In this exclusive episode, I’m spilling the one small, discreet tool I personally use when my nervous system is screaming and I need to stay composed right now. (Hint: it’s not therapy. It fits in your purse.)

    💬 Real talk on:

    • Staying grounded in high-stakes, high-visibility moments
    • Helping your anxious child calm down—without drawing a crowd
    • A pocket-sized, natural solution that works when nothing else will

    👉 Available now for premium subscribers—hit that support button and get instant access to this (and future) unfiltered episodes.

    Because your peace is worth protecting—especially when everyone’s watching.

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

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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.

    Support the show

    Join Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where Support Without Guilt Happens"

    For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!

    Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

    2 min
  • 238. What Do You Do When Your Divorce Stress Gets Triggered in Public? Here Is My Solution...

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    Ever been hit by a wave of stress in public—at court, at work, or right as your kid melts down—and wished for a magic button to calm your nerves fast?

    Whether you’re navigating high-stakes divorce moments or supporting your anxious child through intimidating situations, finding quick, discreet stress relief isn’t just a wish—it’s a necessity for anyone managing life’s toughest transitions out in the open.

    In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, you’ll discover a tiny but mighty stress-relief secret you can use anywhere, learn about a sensory tool that's both grounding and effective for emotional regulation, and get practical strategies for keeping your cool when deep breathing and tapping aren’t possible.

    Ready to see how Bach Rescue Pastilles could rescue your sanity in your most high-pressure moments? Hit play and reclaim your peace in public today. 

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    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

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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

    Promo Code: MAGICDROP

    6 min
  • 237. The In-Laws Aftershock: How to Rebuild When Half Your Family Tree Falls to Divorce

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    How do you heal when your divorce means saying goodbye—not just to a spouse, but to an entire family you once called your own?

    If you’re navigating a separation, you already know the grief isn’t just about losing a partner. It’s about losing traditions, a sense of belonging, or even support systems that felt like home. The fallout can hit unexpectedly, even years later, complicating your healing and making it tough to truly move on.

    In this episode, you’ll discover why grieving the loss of your ex’s family can be as profound as grieving the marriage itself, how to actually process and move through that particular pain rather than dismissing or avoiding it, and actionable tools for building an even stronger, healthier support network that is uniquely yours.

    Grief Flower Remedy With Star of Bethlehem

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
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    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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. 

    Support the show

    Join Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where Support Without Guilt Happens"

    For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!

    Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

    23 min
  • 236. 3 Mistakes You Are Making With Nervous System Regulation After Divorce (& What To Do Instead)

    If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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    Everyone’s talking about nervous system regulation these days, but are you actually helping yourself—or accidentally bottling up stress that your body desperately needs to release?

    If you find yourself reaching for breathing exercises, meditation, or magnesium every time big emotions bubble up, you might be using “regulation” when your body is actually crying out for something totally different—like a good shake, a deep cry, or real rest. 

    When we keep trying to calm ourselves instead of letting stress and emotions move through us, we risk getting stuck in cycles of anxiety, physical symptoms like chronic sweating or high blood pressure, and long-term burnout—all too common for those processing divorce and big life upheaval. 

    In this episode, you’ll learn the real difference between regulating your nervous system and discharging stress, discover what your body is truly asking for in moments of overwhelm, and gain the tools to finally break free from the cycle of suppression and unfinished stress.

    Tune in now to find out the essential steps for actual nervous system health that can help you recover emotionally, physically, and mentally as you move through divorce—because your system deserves more than just “calm down.” 

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/
    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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

    Promo Code: MAGICDROP

    9 min
  • 235. Alone With it All: The Loneliness of Not Sharing Life With YOUR Person After Divorce

    Loneliness after divorce isn’t just about being single. It’s about the ache of no longer sharing life with your person.

    You’ll Learn

    • Why loneliness feels different after divorce than after breakups.
    • How your body processes the absence of shared daily life.
    • What to do when the emptiness feels unbearable.

    💎 You don’t have to face divorce loneliness alone. Join A Different D Word
    and find connection with women who understand.

    When you lose your “person,” life feels hollow. The small rituals, the everyday moments—they vanish, and the loneliness can be crushing. In this episode, I unpack the nervous system side of divorce loneliness, why it’s different from ordinary grief, and how to begin filling the void with connection and self-trust. Healing doesn’t mean you stop missing them—it means you stop losing yourself in the missing.

    Divorce loneliness is real, but connection and healing are possible.


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
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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.

    Support the show

    Join Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where Support Without Guilt Happens"

    For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!

    Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

    23 min
  • 234. A Guided Meditation for The Woman Who Feels Behind in Life After Divorce (Your Soul Knows it's Not Too Late)

    If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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    Is there a quiet voice inside you whispering that it might be too late to embrace healing, growth, or a new chapter after divorce?
    If you’re riding the waves of heartbreak or personal change, it’s natural to fear that your moment for peace and transformation may have passed you by. But what if soothing that fear is the first step to inviting something better into your life right now?

    In this calming episode, you’ll discover how to release the pressure of timelines and perfection, find peace in the simple act of breathing and being, and reconnect with hope—knowing that your solution is already unfolding, even if you can’t yet see it.

    Take ten minutes to reconnect with your own possibility and press play—this gentle guided meditation will help remind you that it is never, ever too late for you.

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/
    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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

    Promo Code: MAGICDROP

    8 min
  • 233. Exploring Homeopathy vs EMDR for Divorce Recovery: Britney’s Surprising Journey With Both

    If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

    *************************************************************************************Ever wondered if something as simple as homeopathic remedies or a few EMDR sessions could truly shift years of emotional pain or even the lingering after-effects of divorce? Or, like most women, are you skeptical about whether these approaches can actually move the needle when you’re feeling stuck?

    If you’re redefining life after divorce or struggling with grief, invisible pain, or friendship “drama,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, and unsure which healing tools—even the ones everyone seems to rave about—are worth your energy. Maybe you’re tired of white-knuckling it alone but feel hesitant to trust “quicker” or less conventional solutions for deep hurts.

    You’ll hear how tackling both emotional and physical stuckness is possible—and get:

    • A relatable first-hand comparison of EMDR and homeopathy, so you can decide what actually feels right for you (from a former skeptic, no less)
    • Real talk about subtle shifts, setbacks, and unexpected healing moments that happen when you let go of control—even if that’s not your comfort zone
    • The inside scoop on why some wounds just won’t budge on their own and how “layers” of healing mean you don’t need to have it all figured out to start

    Hit play now to discover which healing path might finally free some energy and peace for you—no matter how many things you’ve already tried.

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/
    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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.

    Support the show

    Join Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where Support Without Guilt Happens"

    For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!

    Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

    45 min
  • 232. How to Support Your Kids Through Divorce—Even If Therapy Isn’t an Option

    If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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    Struggling to connect with your kids after divorce, no matter how hard you try? What if there were a way to bridge the communication gap and heal together, even when words are hard to find?

    If you feel lost trying to support your child’s emotional needs through separation, you’re definitely not alone. The upheaval of divorce touches every conversation, every silence, and often leaves both parents and children feeling invisible, unsure how to process or share what’s really happening inside. But as Dawn shares in this episode, co-parenting doesn’t have to be a guessing game—there are tools that honor connection and intimacy, even when spoken conversations fall short.

    By listening to this episode, you’ll discover how a shared parenting journal can radically improve emotional communication with your children post-divorce, practical activities that foster closeness and safety without requiring extensive time or energy, and ways to create a nurturing environment for your child’s healing—even if you missed out on this yourself as a child.

    Hit play now to learn how to make love, support, and connection truly accessible during your family’s biggest transitions.

    BOUND: The Most Powerful Parenting Tool Your Child Desperately Needs

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
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    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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

    Promo Code: MAGICDROP

    7 min
  • 231. Parenting After Divorce: How to Stop the Cycle & Support Your Kids (Even When It Feels Impossible)

    Divorce doesn’t just raise fears about yourself—it raises fears about your kids. What if you fail them the way you were failed?

    You’ll Learn

    • Why divorce triggers generational parenting fears.
    • How nervous system patterns pass down silently.
    • The first step to breaking cycles without perfection.

    💎 Parenting after divorce is hard—but you’re not alone. Join A Different D Word
    and discover how to parent from safety, not fear.

    So many mothers fear failing their kids after divorce. If you grew up with wounds, you carry a double weight—your own grief and theirs. This episode unpacks why those fears feel so overwhelming, how trauma patterns repeat in families, and why breaking the cycle doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being aware, being supported, and choosing differently one moment at a time.

    Parenting after divorce means healing yourself while guiding your kids with safety.

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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.

    Support the show

    Join Cocoon VIP - "The Room Where Support Without Guilt Happens"

    For just $5 a month, you can access all thursday eps where we apply the concepts we cover on Tuesday. You will also be invited to attend monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini and other exclusive content. Can't attend the live workshop? No problem! You'll get access to all the recordings plus handouts that help you DO the healing work you need!

    Real Conversations. Real Regulation. Real Relief.

    30 min
  • 230. From Anger & Insomnia To Clarity: How Detoxing The Liver Kicked Off My Divorce Recovery

    If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨

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    Could the secret to breaking through your anger, insomnia, and post-divorce mental fog be hiding in your liver?

    During divorce, emotional healing often feels impossible because your mind is exhausted and your body can’t seem to rest, no matter what you do. If you’re waking up at 2am, feeling stuck in resentment, or struggling to see a hopeful future, you’re not alone—these are all signs your liver and emotional well-being might be more connected than you think.

    This episode reveals how a gentle, homeopathic liver detox can help you finally release anger, sleep more soundly, and regain the clarity you need to start manifesting the next chapter of your life.

    Hit play now to discover the mind-body rooted tools Dawn wishes she’d had in her own divorce recovery—and how you can use them to create real change, starting tonight.

    Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided Journaling

    Join The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/
    On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.com

    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

    Promo Code: MAGICDROP

    15 min

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

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This isn’t a breakup pep talk. It’s a full-body recalibration for women navigating life after divorce. Dear Divorce Diary is a podcast for women dealing with grief, loneliness,…

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