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By Hannah Hembree Bell
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
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Ep. 12 Love After Divorce: Blending Families, Choosing Again, and Not Saving Life for Later (Featuring Drew Bell) In this deeply personal episode, Hannah Hembree Bell sits down with her husband, Drew Bell, for an honest conversation about love after divorce, building a relationship inside a ready-made family, and what it really means to choose each other—again and again—after everything has fallen apart once. This isn’t a fairy-tale “second marriage” story. It’s a real one. Hannah and Drew talk candidly about meeting shortly after Hannah’s divorce, navigating the realities of dating as a mom, stepping into a family that already exists, and the quiet decisions that make a relationship steady instead of dramatic. If you’ve ever wondered: Is it too soon to love again? Can a relationship be calm and still be real? What does it look like when someone chooses your whole life—not just you? This episode is for you. Together, Hannah and Drew unpack what it takes to build something grounded after chaos—and why waiting to live, love, or feel joy “later” is a cost most women don’t realize they’re paying. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome to Not Saving It for Later 01:00 – Introducing Drew & why this conversation matters 04:00 – Meeting shortly after divorce: timing, fear, and honesty 08:30 – Dating as a mom & stepping into an existing family system 13:00 – What blending families actually requires (and what it doesn’t) 18:00 – Calm vs. chaos: redefining what “chemistry” means 22:30 – Choosing steadiness over emotional whiplash 27:00 – Respect, patience, and learning your role inside a family 32:00 – What Drew learned about partnership, parenting, and support 38:00 – Love without urgency, pressure, or performance 44:00 – “Not saving joy, peace, or life for later” About Drew Bell Drew Bell is a trial attorney who spends his professional life handling high-stakes litigation—and his personal life building a steady, intentional partnership and family with Hannah. Mentioned in This Episode The Circle — Weekly live coaching + My Confident Divorce course → myconfidentdivorce.com/circle Hembree Bell Law Firm (Texas) → hembreebell.com Follow Hannah on Instagram & TikTok → @hannahhembreebell Not Saving It for Later is the podcast for women navigating divorce and life beyond it—where we stop whispering about what’s hard and start talking about what’s real. This show is for education and inspiration only — not legal or mental health advice.If you are in danger, contact local emergency services or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Ep 11. What No One Tells You Before Filing For Divorce (featuring Christopher Anderson) In this grounded conversation, Hannah sits down with one of her closest advisors and longtime family law attorney, Christopher Anderson, a man who has spent decades inside the systems most people only encounter on the worst days of their lives. Christopher has prosecuted domestic violence and sex crimes in the Bronx, represented families in high-conflict divorce, built and run law firms across the country, and lived the long-term consequences of a “bad split” as a child of divorce himself. He’s seen what actually protects children, and what quietly destroys them. Together, Hannah and Christopher talk about why divorce doesn’t have to be chaos, why the system so often rewards conflict, and why leadership — in families, firms, and life — requires more honesty, restraint, and intention than most people are willing to practice. If you’re in the middle of divorce… If you’re exhausted by the process… If you feel like you’re carrying the emotional and strategic weight for everyone else… This episode will help you slow down, zoom out, and remember that clarity is kindness. This is not about winning. It’s about building something that lasts. 00:00 – Not Saving It for Later: Why We’re Done Waiting 02:30 – Who Christopher Anderson Really Is 05:00 – From the Bronx DA’s Office to Family Law 08:30 – Prosecuting Domestic Violence & Crimes Against Children 12:00 – Why Family Law Became Personal 15:30 – Being a Child of Divorce: When “Getting Out” Costs Everything 19:00 – Walking Away From Money to Protect Kids 23:00 – “There Has to Be a Better Way” 27:00 – Why Divorce Turns Chaotic So Fast 31:00 – The Hidden Cost of Conflict on Children 35:00 – Leadership, Power & Responsibility 39:00 – What the Legal System Can’t Fix 43:00 – Why Chaos — Not Divorce — Harms Kids 47:00 – Testing Everything on Yourself 51:00 – Building Firms (and Families) With Intention 55:00 – What Actually Protects People Long-Term 58:00 – Final Truth: Slow Is Strong Connect With Christopher Anderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawfirmbusiness/ Christopher Anderson — Family Law Attorney & Advisor Based in Colorado https://www.newleaf.family/ Mentioned In This Episode The Circle — Weekly live coaching + My Confident Divorce → https://myconfidentdivorce.com/circle OurFamilyWizard — Court-trusted co-parenting communication → https://ourfamilywizard.com/HHB Hembree Bell Law Firm (Texas) → https://hembreebell.com Follow Hannah on Instagram & TikTok → @hannahhembreebell This podcast is for education and inspiration only — not legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you’re in Texas and need legal guidance, consult a licensed attorney. If you are in danger, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Ep.10 When It’s Not Abuse… But It’s Still Not Right (Featuring Kole Whitty) What if the most dangerous place to stay is the one that looks “fine”? In this episode of Not Saving It for Later, Hannah sits down with Kole Whitty for a conversation about divorce, identity, desire, and the moment a woman realizes she can’t keep betraying herself to keep the peace. This episode is for the woman who isn’t in crisis — but isn’t free either. 00:00 – Welcome to Not Saving It for Later 03:10 – When Nothing Is Technically Wrong… But Everything Feels Off 07:45 – The Pressure to Just Be Grateful 12:30 – Staying Loyal to a Life That’s Shrinking You 17:20 – When Your Body Starts Keeping the Score 22:40 – The Fear of Wanting More 28:05 – Leaving Without a Villain 33:50 – The Myth of “Blowing Up Your Life” 39:15 – Doing the Work Instead of Jumping to the Next Thing 45:10 – Money, Revenge, and the Cost of Being Right 50:30 – Desire vs. Deserve 55:40 – If You’re Standing at the Edge Right Now 59:00 – Final Reflections: Choosing Yourself Gently The Circle — Weekly live coaching + The My Confident Divorce course 👉 https://myconfidentdivorce.com/circle OurFamilyWizard — The co-parenting communication tool Hannah personally uses and recommends 👉 https://www.ourfamilywizard.com/HHB Follow Hannah on Instagram & TikTok 👉 @hannahhembreebell Texas family law support - 👉 https://hembreebell.com Not Saving It for Later is the podcast for women navigating divorce and beyond — where we stop whispering about what’s hard and start talking about what’s real. This podcast is for education and inspiration only — not legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you are in danger, contact local emergency services or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).

Ep. 9 Do You Want Justice… or Do You Want Peace? (Featuring Sam Colletti) Hannah sits down with Austin family law attorney and mediator Sam Colletti, a trusted colleague and longtime friend, for a ground-level conversation about what mediation actually is, what it isn’t, and why so many people misunderstand their options during divorce. This episode pulls back the curtain on the divorce process — especially the emotional traps that keep people stuck chasing “justice,” burning money, and handing control of their future to a system that was never designed to heal them. If you’ve ever said “I don’t want to go to court — I just want mediation,” this conversation is for you. Hannah and Sam break down:why mediation is not the opposite of court (it’s a waypoint),how chasing retribution often costs more than it gives,where real control actually lives in divorce,and how staying curious instead of judgmental can change the outcome of your case — and your life after it.This is a practical, honest, and human episode about ending a marriage well, protecting your future self, and choosing peace without pretending the pain doesn’t exist. 00:00 – Welcome to Not Saving It for Later01:00 – Hannah and Sam’s real-life friendship & why this conversation matters04:30 – What mediation actually is (and why “mediation vs. court” is the wrong question)08:00 – Why mediation is a waypoint — not a magic alternative11:45 – The risks of going to court: bells you can’t un-ring14:00 – Why attorney choice shapes your entire divorce experience17:00 – The myth of justice in divorce (and what people are really chasing)21:00 – “Do you want to be right, or do you want to be happy?”24:00 – Control: where you have it in mediation — and where you lose it in court28:00 – Why high-conflict cases feel existential (and why that matters)32:00 – Curiosity vs. judgment: the question that changes mediation outcomes36:00 – Why compromise isn’t weakness — it’s strategy39:00 – When trial is the right answer (and when it isn’t)44:00 – Pre-lawsuit mediation & Sam’s “Mediation for Empowered Uncoupling” model50:00 – Letting go of revenge without abandoning your needs54:00 – “Peace is an inside job” — what Hannah learned the hard way57:00 – Not saving joy, healing, or life for laterMediation is not “avoiding court” — it’s a strategic step within the legal processCourt offers catharsis, not control — and rarely delivers the justice people expectMost people aren’t fighting for money; they’re fighting for recognition and fairnessYou cannot outsource peace to a judge, mediator, or legal systemStaying curious instead of judgmental keeps you aligned with your long-term futureThe goal isn’t to win divorce — it’s to end it without burning your next chapterSam Colletti is a Texas family law attorney and mediator focused on helping families resolve divorce with clarity, dignity, and intention. Connect With Sam Here: https://nmsb-law.com/ Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_d_colletti/?__d=1 Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Circle — Weekly live coaching + The My Confident Divorce course→ myconfidentdivorce.com/circleHembree Bell Law Firm (Texas)→ hembreebell.comFollow Hannah on Instagram & TikTok → @hannahhembreebell Not Saving It for Later is the podcast for women navigating divorce and beyond — where we stop whispering about what’s hard and start talking about what’s real. This show is for education and inspiration only — not legal or mental health advice.If you are in danger, contact local emergency services or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233).

(featuring Steven Bradley, “The Tech Cowboy”) Hannah sits down with former FBI investigator and certified “Tech Cowboy” Steven Bradley — a digital safety expert who has seen every trick, trap, and tech-enabled manipulation used in divorces and abusive relationships. If you’re anywhere near divorce — contemplating it, in the thick of separation, or rebuilding after — this episode is a wake-up call you cannot skip. Steven exposes the invisible ways technology gets weaponized: tracking, cloning phones, spying through Alexa, manipulating text messages, hijacking your Wi-Fi, pulling your location from your AirPods, and even rewriting the narrative inside co-parenting communication. If you’ve ever had the gut feeling he knows too much… or things just feel off… you’re not crazy. And you’re not helpless. This episode teaches you the digital safety steps every woman should take — with or without conflict — so you can reclaim your privacy, your safety, and your peace. 00:00 – Why Technology Is the New Battlefield in Divorce 02:00 – Steven’s Background in FBI Cyber & Domestic Crimes 03:00 – How Your Passwords, Security Questions & Shared Accounts Put You at Risk 05:40 – What’s at Stake If You Ignore Digital Safety 08:50 – Lock It Down: The First Safety Steps Every Woman Should Take 12:10 – The One Thing Almost Everyone Forgets to Change 14:35 – How to Time Your Security Changes Without Starting a War 17:52 – When You’re in a High-Conflict Situation: Advanced Protection 20:25 – Spyware, Stalkerware & Phone Cloning 23:00 – The First 3–4 Months After Separation: The Most Dangerous Window 29:19 – Car Trackers, AirPods, and “Find My” Manipulation 31:59 – Validation: You’re Not Crazy 34:37 – What Lawyers Don’t Understand (Yet) About Tech Abuse 38:09 – Preventative Tech Boundaries for Healthy Marriages & New Starts 42:54 – The Co-Parenting Tool That Changes Everything: OurFamilyWizard 49:48 – Real Talk: You Don’t Have to Be Techy to Stay Safe 54:32 – Not Saving It for Later: What Steven Learned the Hard Way 56:00 – The Thought That’s Been Circling Steven’s Mind 57:02 – What’s Shaking Him Lately 58:07 – His One Message for Women in Divorceland Connect With Steven: LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bradley-10136022/ OurFamilyWizard → ourfamilywizard.com/HHB (The co-parenting tool used by courts nationwide — and the one Hannah personally swears by.) Mentioned In This Episode The Circle — Weekly live coaching + The My Confident Divorce course → myconfidentdivorce.com/circle Hembree Bell Law Firm (Texas) → hembreebell.com Follow Hannah on Instagram & TikTok → @hannahhembreebell This podcast is for education and inspiration only — not legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you’re in Texas and need legal support, consult a licensed attorney. If you’re in danger, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233).
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.