Are you really ready to date after divorce… or are you trying to heal a wound someone else created?

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, Marilee Grace gets brutally honest about dating after a high-conflict divorce, the temptation of dating apps, and why healing has to happen before you start looking for love again.

Because here’s the truth nobody wants to hear:

Through personal stories, coaching techniques, and a powerful “Seven Layers / Smoking Gun” exercise, Marilee helps you uncover the real reason you may want to start dating again—and whether it’s coming from curiosity, loneliness, validation, pain, or true readiness.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

This episode is honest, validating, funny in places, and deeply grounding for anyone navigating life after divorce.

And if you’ve been tempted to download the apps because your ex moved on quickly?

Buckle up, gorgeous.

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, Marilee Grace explores the powerful connection between trauma and high-conflict relationships—and why healing isn’t just emotional… it’s physical, too.

Using a vivid tornado analogy, Marilee breaks down what it feels like to live in constant chaos, unpredictability, and emotional storms—and why your body may still be reacting long after the relationship has ended.

Because here’s the truth:

In this episode, you’ll learn:

This episode is both validating and empowering—reminding you that what you experienced was real, and healing is possible.

Take your time with this one. Pause when you need to. Breathe when it feels heavy.

Buckle up, gorgeous.

Have you ever felt like your body is constantly on edge—even when everything around you is “fine”?

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, Marilee Grace breaks down what’s really happening inside your body when you’re stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn—and why it’s so common after a high-conflict or toxic relationship.

Because here’s the truth:

You’ll learn:

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “always on edge,” constantly overthinking, or waiting for the other shoe to drop—this episode will help you understand why.

And more importantly, it will remind you:

Be sure to listen to Episode 8 for practical grounding techniques to support your nervous system regulation.

Buckle up, gorgeous.

Check out the wonder woman technique here

You’re doing the work. You’re building your peace.

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, Marilee Grace shares simple, effective grounding techniques you can use in real-time when anxiety, stress, or high-conflict situations threaten your sense of calm.

Because let’s be honest—you can’t always avoid the event, the holiday, or the interaction. But you can learn how to stay anchored within yourself.

You’ll learn:

Whether you’re navigating holidays, co-parenting exchanges, difficult conversations, or unexpected emotional triggers, these tools will help you stay present, grounded, and in control of your response.

This episode is your reminder:

Buckle up, gorgeous.

What if you truly believed you would never feel joy again?

In this deeply personal episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, Marilee Grace shares the moment she told her own mother that joy was no longer possible in her life—and the powerful journey of what it actually took to rediscover it after divorce.

Because here’s the truth:

In this episode, we explore the difference between happiness and joy, and how even in your darkest seasons, there may still be a small, protected sliver of joy waiting to be nurtured back to life.

You’ll learn:

This episode is your reminder that healing doesn’t happen all at once. It starts small. Quiet. Almost unnoticeable.

But those small moments?

A worksheet is included to help you begin noticing your own glimmers and rebuilding joy—one moment at a time.

check it out here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dkEa8GxJCuEgdNHzBwQv9df45fYKEQUV/view?usp=drive_link

Buckle up, gorgeous.

What day is it really? Sure, it’s Friday the 13th—but in February, that means Galentine’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating female friendships and the women who walk beside us through every season of life.

In today’s episode, Marilee Grace dives into the origin of Galentine’s Day (yes, it started on Parks and Recreation thanks to Amy Poehler), and why celebrating our gal pals matters more than ever—especially as adults and especially after divorce.

We talk about why friendships are easier to make when we’re young, why they require more intentionality as adults, and how marriage, life transitions, and divorce can deeply impact our circle. If your friendships have changed—or if you’re rebuilding community after loss—this episode is a reminder that it’s not too late, and it’s absolutely worth the effort.

Plus, a gentle reminder for those who may find Valentine’s Day triggering, and how to create peace and new traditions instead.

This episode is a love letter to sisterhood, platonic love, and the women who laugh with us, cry with us, and help us move forward—literally and figuratively.

Have you ever felt physically uncomfortable just thinking about being assertive?

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, we’re talking about boundaries—what they actually are, why so many women struggle to hold them, and how learning to protect yourself is an essential part of healing after divorce.

I share how I used to be “boundary fluid,” why keeping the peace at the expense of myself wasn’t worth it, and how setting boundaries transformed the way I show up as a woman, mother, professional, and friend.

You’ll learn:

If you’re ready to stop abandoning yourself to keep others comfortable—and start choosing peace, self-respect, and emotional safety—this episode is your reminder.

Your boundaries don’t make you mean.

Did anyone ever say this to you after your divorce?

In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood—and weaponized—ideas women face after divorce: being alone vs. being lonely.

Alone is a physical state.

I break down why so many women felt lonelier inside their marriage than they ever do after leaving it—and how learning to be alone can actually lead to peace, self-trust, and deeper connection. We’ll also talk honestly about those moments when loneliness does show up, including how I navigated the emotional aftermath of my ex’s remarriage.

You’ll learn:

If you’re learning how to find yourself again after divorce—and wondering whether peace is possible—this episode is for you.

Buckle up, gorgeous.

 In this episode of Okay, So Here’s the Deal, we’re talking about Trigger Days those holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or special events that bring up unexpected emotions after leaving a high-conflict marriage.

Many women find that joyful occasions feel tainted because of past trauma. Even when the marriage or relationship is over, memories and triggers can sneak up sometimes when you least expect it. I share my personal experience of being blindsided by emotions on the anniversary of leaving my marriage, and how I turned that moment into a learning and healing opportunity.

I also introduce the Trigger Day Toolkit, a step-by-step method to retrain your nervous system. By proactively identifying potential triggers on your calendar and planning positive, intentional experiences—solo, with family, or with friends you can replace painful memories with joyful ones.

This episode is about taking back control of your emotional calendar, honoring your feelings, and creating space for happiness—even on the days you’ve dreaded for years.

You’re not alone. You can reclaim your joy.

Even after leaving a high-conflict or narcissistic relationship, many women continue to operate in survival mode, reacting to situations as if everyone is out to manipulate them.

In this episode, I unpack why reactivity and hyper-sensitivity linger after divorce and share strategies to shift from automatic responses to intentional, peaceful reactions.

I also show how to use the 7-step goal-setting method from Episode 1 to retrain your nervous system and create calm, clarity, and emotional control.

This episode is perfect for women healing after toxic relationships, looking to reclaim self-trust, and ready to move from survival mode into their You 2.0 self.