Hey, hey welcome back to Unbothered. Today’s episode is a little different, a little deeper. I’m talking about divorce- not from a place of pain, but from a place of growth. I’m coming up on five years separated and three years officially divorced, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting. Not just on what ended, but on what began when I decided to prioritize me. This isn’t just for folks who’ve been through a divorce-this is for anyone who’s ever felt lost in a relationship or afraid to be alone. I’m sharing how I met myself again, how I stopped chasing love just to feel worthy, and how I rebuilt my confidence from the ground up.

What I cover in this episode:

• Why I believe divorce isn’t a failure—it’s a courageous choice
• The pressure women face to be partnered and the stigma of being single
• How I started dating as “market research” for my desires (yes, really)
• My journey from self-abandonment to radical self-trust
• How motherhood and career shifts cracked open my identity
• What choosing myself actually looked like in real life
• Why I needed space—emotionally, physically, financially—to rebuild
• The power of trusting yourself to figure it the f*ck out
• What I’ve learned after three years of living on my own, free of outside influence

Whether you’re divorced, considering it, or just navigating life after a major change, this episode is a reminder that choosing yourself is not selfish. It’s powerful. And it's necessary. I hope my story gives you permission to slow down, listen in, and meet you again. You are not broken. You are becoming.

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Thank you for listening!