What if divorce could mark the beginning of your most empowered chapter yet?

In this deeply personal episode of The Moving On Method, host Michelle Dempsey-Multack sits down with Olivia Howell and Jenny Dreizen, the visionary sisters behind Fresh Starts Registry. They share how personal heartbreaks became the foundation for a revolutionary platform that blends trauma-informed support, practical rebuilding tools, and a shame-free approach to life transitions. This is more than a divorce story; it’s a powerful blueprint for post-separation rebirth.

What You’ll Learn:

Why divorce is a form of trauma, and how Fresh Starts Registry helps address it holistically

How to emotionally and physically reset your life after a silent divorce or toxic marriage

The seven types of experts you may need during your post-divorce transition

The emotional power of reclaiming your space with new, intentional items

How to build a values-aligned support system during high-stress life events

Episode Highlights:

03:12 – How Olivia and Jenny’s personal breakups inspired a registry for divorce recovery

10:44 – The emotional toll of “doing everything” in a silent divorce

19:17 – The moment Olivia realized she was emotionally unraveling

27:50 – Jenny’s wedding called off: When your “happily ever after” ends

33:03 – What it really takes to build a startup for healing

38:49 – A trauma-informed business model that protects emotional and physical safety

43:12 – Community, free resources, and 100+ vetted experts at your fingertips

47:30 – A love story that began in a museum: Jenny’s real-life fresh start

Meet the Guests:

Olivia Howell is a marketing strategist and certified divorce coach with a passion for new beginnings.

Jenny Dreizen, a former wedding industry pro and logistics expert, co-founded Fresh Starts Registry to turn endings into empowering transformations.

Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:

Fresh Starts Registry: A trauma-aware, Amazon-powered platform supporting people post-divorce with curated items and vetted expert referrals.

Fresh Starts Expert Membership: A visibility and community program for coaches, therapists, attorneys, and professionals supporting clients in transition.

Divorce Resource Consults: A free, no-obligation 15-minute session connecting users to custom resources and experts.

"The problem isn’t the person, it’s the pain. And healing means moving forward without shame."
Closing Insight:
Whether you're just beginning your divorce journey or several years beyond it, Fresh Starts Registry offers more than tools; it offers transformation. Tap the links in the show notes to explore the registry, connect with vetted experts, and begin again on your terms.

Want to learn more?

This in-depth and informative course from Michelle was created to address this topic:

Get one-on-one coaching from Michelle: https://michelledempsey.com/coaching/

Learn more about The Moving On Method® https://michelledempsey.com/shop-courses/

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichelleDempsey

Website - https://michelledempsey.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelle645

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@themichelledempsey1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mldempsey/

LINK TO TRANSCRIPT: http://michelledempsey.com/255

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices