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Navigating Divorce, Empowered Decisions, and Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Cindy Stibbard
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship, unsure whether to stay or leave, this episode is packed with clarity, tools, and tough love you need to finally break free from indecision.
I’m joined by Cindy Stibbard, a Certified Divorce & Relationship Coach who helps people step out of what she calls indecision purgatory - that painful, stuck-in-the-middle place where you feel frozen between staying and leaving. As a single mom who’s navigated both divorce and widowhood, Cindy knows the courage it takes to create a life you actually want.
In this episode, we cover everything from the mindset that keeps us stuck to practical steps for getting out of limbo, including:
Cindy’s journey into divorce and relationship coaching - and how it’s different from therapy or hiring a lawyer
Using a relationship audit and analytical approach to stop taking everything personally
The impact of kids on relationships, and why staying together “for the kids” isn’t always the best choice
How parents’ relationships shape our beliefs about love, boundaries, and compromise
Accepting less than we’re worth, dating after divorce, and why leaving can feel harder than staying
Navigating conflict, communication, and infidelity in a way that’s healthy and not toxic
Preparing yourself for divorce and having the hard conversations you’ve been avoiding
How your relationship should be a place of joy, not guilt or resentment
Understanding masculine vs. feminine energy and how it impacts what you want from a partner
Choosing a partner before vs. after kids, meeting each other’s needs, and finding alignment
Lessons from our own family dynamics, personal divorce experiences, and how to stop holding yourself back
Applying authenticity in business and relationships - keeping the humanity, ditching the autopilot
Connect with Cindy on Instagram and her website!
Get her FREE Relationship Inventory
Inquire about brand & web design - just 4 spots left in 2025!
Learn more about 1:1 content coaching - just 1 spot open!
I will be taking a 3-week hiatus from the podcast after this episode as I'll be OOO for my wedding and honeymoon (which I'll be out of the country for!). Can't wait to reconnect and share alllll the adventures when I'm back 🥰💍🥂
FREE RESOURCES: You know I’m here for YOU and your success, boo. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Check out our website for more ways to work and connect with us!
Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻
→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@illuminessencecreations for brand & web
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!
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By IlluminEssence CreationsIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship, unsure whether to stay or leave, this episode is packed with clarity, tools, and tough love you need to finally break free from indecision.
I’m joined by Cindy Stibbard, a Certified Divorce & Relationship Coach who helps people step out of what she calls indecision purgatory - that painful, stuck-in-the-middle place where you feel frozen between staying and leaving. As a single mom who’s navigated both divorce and widowhood, Cindy knows the courage it takes to create a life you actually want.
In this episode, we cover everything from the mindset that keeps us stuck to practical steps for getting out of limbo, including:
Cindy’s journey into divorce and relationship coaching - and how it’s different from therapy or hiring a lawyer
Using a relationship audit and analytical approach to stop taking everything personally
The impact of kids on relationships, and why staying together “for the kids” isn’t always the best choice
How parents’ relationships shape our beliefs about love, boundaries, and compromise
Accepting less than we’re worth, dating after divorce, and why leaving can feel harder than staying
Navigating conflict, communication, and infidelity in a way that’s healthy and not toxic
Preparing yourself for divorce and having the hard conversations you’ve been avoiding
How your relationship should be a place of joy, not guilt or resentment
Understanding masculine vs. feminine energy and how it impacts what you want from a partner
Choosing a partner before vs. after kids, meeting each other’s needs, and finding alignment
Lessons from our own family dynamics, personal divorce experiences, and how to stop holding yourself back
Applying authenticity in business and relationships - keeping the humanity, ditching the autopilot
Connect with Cindy on Instagram and her website!
Get her FREE Relationship Inventory
Inquire about brand & web design - just 4 spots left in 2025!
Learn more about 1:1 content coaching - just 1 spot open!
I will be taking a 3-week hiatus from the podcast after this episode as I'll be OOO for my wedding and honeymoon (which I'll be out of the country for!). Can't wait to reconnect and share alllll the adventures when I'm back 🥰💍🥂
FREE RESOURCES: You know I’m here for YOU and your success, boo. And that includes offering a few different free resources to help you get there!
Check out our website for more ways to work and connect with us!
Support my show! I would love you foreverrr if you subscribe, rate, and review my podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to show your support of the show. Share to your stories and tag me so I can see you tuning in! 🫶🏻
→ Connect with me on Insta:
@abbybradetich for alllll the juicy things
@illuminessencecreations for brand & web
@theunfilteredceopod for the podcast!