Nikos is a brilliant and uber achieved PhD, who has worked with NBA and NHL teams. He finds his life taking an unexpected turn when he makes a life-altering decision: marrying the woman he got pregnant. While their love was undeniable, their cultural differences led them on a path fraught with challenges and a heart-wrenching divorce that shattered their once-unbreakable bond.

In this captivating episode, Nikos opens up about the raw emotions, the introspection, and the healing process that followed his divorce. He embraced vulnerability as he told his story of the profound journey of forgiveness self-exploration and self-discovery. His story speaks to the human spirit's capacity for transformation.

Dr. Apostolopoulos and Simone discuss:

• What it takes to emerge from the ashes of divorce heartbreak
• What circumstances bring people together?
• What gets in the way of a successful marriage?
• How does our upbringing affect our romantic relationships and marriages?
• What does our self-esteem have to do with our marriage?
• Is divorce really two-sided or can it be one-sided?
• Do our spouses ever accept us for who we are?
• What’s better for kids in a marriage – being a good parent or being a good spouse?
• What kind of person do we attract after divorce?
• What is the #1 thing that attracts the next person we enter into a relationship with?
• The price we pay when we look outside of ourselves for answers and solutions
• What are people most afraid of when going through divorce?
• How we give our power to others
• What do people do to numb the pain of divorce?
• Does it really get easier with time?
• What is the best antidote to the depression of the divorce?
• Who matters most during divorce?
• How do we deal with the idea of not being “good enough”?
• What is the greatest thing we can do to calm ourselves down during the pain of divorce?
• What is the dark night of the soul?
• Why people choose to not get married anymore
• When do we get to know ourselves?
• The true benefit of forgiving our spouse
• What role does trauma play in how our marriages unfold?
• The many faces of divorce
• And more…

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