Divorce turns your world upside-down. Even things that were once comfortable and familiar become strange and foreign. What if you took a step forward and found pleasure in exploring the unknown?

I got to sit down with Erica Clermont—improv teacher at Finest City Improv—to learn how she empowered herself after her divorce. Growing up, Erica was no stranger to the theater, having acted since she was four. But when her marriage ended, she returned to the stage for a different reason—to rediscover herself. Would improv help her overcome fear and unleash newfound confidence and joy?

Here's why Erica believes improv can change the world and how we react to the people around us.

Want to connect with Erica? Follow @superhappygirl on Instagram, or check out finestcityimprov.com to learn more about her improv coaching.