We're back behind the mics and ready to dive into Season 2 after our extended summer break! This return episode catches you up on everything that's happened since we left you hanging (sorry about that season finale delay—life with kids and graduations got hectic).

The heart of this episode centers around our meaningful summer in Spain, where we gathered as a family to honor our father's memory during San Fermin, the festival he lived and breathed for. Between navigating Spanish roundabouts in what I nicknamed my "Bad Bunny van" and exploring La Rioja wine country, our European adventures provided both healing and hilarity.

But the real bombshell comes when Maressa shares her life-changing decision to move to Madrid in early 2026. This isn't just a casual relocation—it's the culmination of a dream long deferred, now finally taking shape after years of putting other priorities first. As she candidly explains, "Had I not gone through my heartbreak, I might never have been able to say I moved to Spain." We'll be documenting every step of this international journey, from the practical challenges (how exactly does one transport a 50-pound dog across the Atlantic?) to the emotional transitions.

Meanwhile, I've fully embraced what I'm calling my "sports mom era," complete with car meals, chaotic practice schedules, and my newest adventure: coaching soccer despite knowing practically nothing about it. The universal reaction of laughter from everyone I've told (including having to ask what "pennies" are in soccer terms) promises some entertaining stories ahead.

Season 2 marks a shift in our approach—while we'll continue sharing our authentic experiences, we're focusing more on intentional topics that resonate with our community. Because ultimately, that's what Dumped and Divorced is about: finding your way forward after heartbreak and discovering that sometimes, life's biggest disappointments create pathways to unexpected new beginnings.

Have topics you'd like us to explore? Send us a message—we'd love to hear from you!

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