In this episode, Olivia Howell explains why holidays, birthdays, milestones, and family gatherings feel extra heavy when your marriage is struggling — even when nothing visibly “goes wrong.” She breaks down the emotional expectations, hidden grief, and internal contrast that make these moments so triggering.

This five-minute episode brings validation and clarity for anyone feeling overwhelmed during family-oriented moments.

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In this episode, Olivia Howell explains why so many people over-explain themselves during divorce — and how to stop. Learn the emotional origins of over-explaining, the nervous system patterns behind it, and simple scripts for clearer, calmer communication.

This five-minute episode brings validation and empowerment to anyone trying to break people-pleasing habits during divorce.

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There’s a moment in many marriages that seems small on the surface—a missed gesture, a forgotten request, a quiet disappointment—but carries the weight of everything that came before it. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with Lindsey Andrews, a divorce attorney turned divorce coach with more than 20 years of experience in family law, to talk about those moments—and why they matter. From Oklahoma City to Rome, Italy, Lindsey brings both legal authority and lived wisdom to a conversation about what really pushes people to finally say, I can’t do this anymore.

Lindsey, a Fresh Starts Expert, shares what she’s learned after guiding thousands of clients through divorce: that most people don’t lack clarity—they lack confidence. Known for her tenacity and “bulldog” approach, Lindsey explains how she loans her determination to clients when they’re at their weakest, helping them make hard decisions, set boundaries, and find their voice again. She introduces the unforgettable “basil moment”—a story about a woman whose breaking point wasn’t betrayal or abuse, but years of being unseen—illustrating how emotional neglect, not just conflict, is often at the heart of divorce.

The conversation also tackles one of the most terrifying aspects of divorce: money. Lindsey makes a compelling case for financial literacy as emotional empowerment, explaining why understanding your budget, expenses, and financial reality is often the first step toward freedom and long-term divorce recovery. Her message is both grounding and hopeful: divorce is financially devastating—but it doesn’t have to be forever. Listeners will walk away with clear, actionable guidance on preparing for divorce, recognizing emotional breaking points, and trusting the inner voice that so many people later wish they’d listened to sooner.

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In this episode, Olivia Howell explains why your body often registers the truth of your marriage long before your mind does. She breaks down the physical and somatic signs — exhaustion, tightness, dread, fog, and more — and helps listeners understand how their nervous system protects them during marital distress.

This five-minute episode is grounding, validating, and deeply reassuring for anyone noticing physical symptoms during divorce.

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In this episode, Olivia Howell teaches the power of neutral scripts — simple, grounded phrases that prevent conflict from escalating during divorce. Learn how to communicate clearly, protect your emotional energy, and stay regulated even in tense conversations.

This five-minute episode is essential for anyone navigating conflict, co-parenting challenges, or emotional overwhelm.

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The holidays have a way of cracking things open—especially after divorce. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with Dr. Elana Hoffman, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert, to talk honestly about what it really means to navigate the holiday season as a divorced or divorcing parent. From the quiet grief of unmet expectations to the logistical chaos of co-parenting schedules, this conversation meets listeners exactly where they are: exhausted, tender, and trying to do right by their kids while holding themselves together.

Dr. Hoffman brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to the table, drawing from her work with individuals, couples, and co-parents navigating divorce, dating, intimacy, and family transitions. Together, she and Olivia unpack one of the most emotionally loaded myths of divorce—that good parents must sacrifice everything, especially during the holidays. Dr. Hoffman reframes this belief with compassion, explaining why rigid 50/50 holiday splits can actually increase stress for children, and why flexibility, alternate celebrations, and emotional presence matter far more than the calendar date. Kids, she reminds us, remember feelings—not timestamps.

What unfolds is a powerful reminder that divorce is not the end of family, but the beginning of something new. Listeners will walk away with permission to grieve what they thought holidays would look like, encouragement to create new traditions on their own terms, and practical co-parenting strategies rooted in communication, flexibility, and emotional well-being. This episode offers reassurance for anyone worried they’re “doing it wrong”: your kids will be okay, you’re allowed to take care of yourself, and this season—like all hard seasons—will pass.

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Divorce can be deeply destabilizing—even when it looks calm or “amicable” on the outside. In this episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell speaks with Chavisa Horemans, a trauma-informed divorce, co-parenting, and chronic health coach, about what actually happens in the body and nervous system during divorce—and why healing and decision-making must begin with safety, regulation, and support.

Chavisa draws from her professional training in holistic trauma recovery, somatic practices, and co-regulation, as well as her lived experience navigating a brutal divorce. She explains why divorce is a relationship rupture, how trauma disrupts clarity and choice, and why trauma-informed divorce coaching is essential—especially for women navigating high-conflict divorces, emotional abuse, financial abuse, or post-separation abuse. Together, Olivia and Chavisa explore how grounding the body creates the conditions for clearer thinking, stronger boundaries, and safer outcomes.

The conversation also dives into Chavisa’s work helping women identify relationship red flags before harm escalates, including her monthly workshops focused on early warning signs of emotional abuse and unsafe dynamics. Listeners will learn how forward-thinking co-parenting decisions can prevent years of conflict, why trusting your intuition is not irrational but protective, and how personalized, trauma-informed divorce support can help women move through complexity and into healing, empowerment, and stability.

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In this powerful episode, Olivia Howell explains how to tell if you’re being gaslit or emotionally minimized in your marriage. She breaks down the subtle signs — from rewritten events to chronic self-doubt — and helps you understand why confusion itself is a major indicator.

This five-minute episode brings clarity and validation to anyone feeling dismissed, blamed, or overwhelmed in their relationship.

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In this episode, Olivia Howell guides listeners through the first financial step of divorce: simply noticing what exists. She breaks down how to face money fears without spiraling, what to look for, and how to move from panic to curiosity. This gentle, grounded episode helps listeners take their first empowered step toward financial clarity.

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In this episode, Olivia Howell shares how to make your home feel safe again during divorce — even in the middle of emotional upheaval. Learn small, meaningful steps to reclaim your space, create calm, reduce triggers, and build an environment that supports healing.

This five-minute episode offers grounding and guidance for anyone feeling unsettled or overwhelmed in their own home during separation.

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