The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

By Erica Bennett

Welcome to The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate the emotional journey of divorce and all that comes with it.

Whether you're struggling with the decision to leave, d... more

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The podcast currently has 169 episodes available.

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Number 1: The Cost of Quiet: Communication & Healing After Divorce with Colette Fehr
Communication, healthy conflict, emotional triggers, attachment styles, and healing after divorce are at the heart of this conversation with licensed psychotherapist and author Colette Fehr. Colette is the author of The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love, a powerful guide to understanding what happens when we suppress our needs instead of communicating them—and how to break those patterns. In this episode, Erica and Colette talk about: 🔑 Key Themes & TakeawaysWhy healthy conflict can save a relationship instead of destroying it.How attachment styles and nervous-system responses influence the way we communicate.Why our triggers aren't always about our partner—and how to respond instead of react.The importance of inner child healing and self-responsibility in healthy relationships.How suppressing needs and avoiding hard conversations can create resentment and emotional distance.Why clearly communicating your needs can create secure, lasting love. 🌟 Resources & Links Join The Club for community, support, and resources for navigating life, relationships, divorce, and everything in between. https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclub Connect with This Week's Guest: Colette Fehr Learn more about Colette, her work as a licensed psychotherapist, and her relationship resources. https://www.colettejanefehr.com The Cost of Quiet Get Colette Fehr's book and learn how to have the hard conversations that create secure, lasting love. https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book Insights from the Couch Colette's podcast covering relationships, divorce, midlife, reinvention, perimenopause, menopause, and more. Love Thy Neighbor Colette's relationship podcast featuring conversations about love, relationships, pop culture, and different perspectives on modern relationships. ✨ Stay Connected If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and join The Club. And remember: healing your relationship patterns starts with learning to understand yourself, communicate your needs, and respond instead of react.
September 09, 202643min
Number 2: Astrology, Free Will & Finding Your Way Through Hard Seasons
Astrology can be more than a horoscope or a prediction about your future. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica explores how she uses astrology as a tool for self-awareness, curiosity, and navigating hard seasons—without giving away her power or free will. After moving through an intense eclipse season, Erica looks at what her own chart helped her understand about exhaustion, visibility, work, relationships, and the feeling of being stuck in the mud when you're actually in the middle of something being built. The planets don't control you. You still get to drive the bus. Astrology can simply offer another perspective on the energy, pressure, and themes that may be showing up in your life. 🔑 What You'll Learn Why astrology doesn't have to be about predicting your future or controlling your choicesHow understanding your personal chart can help you recognize patterns and stop judging yourself for themWhy Erica uses astrology for curiosity, not controlHow the moon became a grounding rhythm for navigating difficult seasons and creating a natural monthly resetThe difference between feeling like a victim of your circumstances and getting curious about what a season is asking you to learnHow to use the energy of the new moon and full moon to reflect, reset, celebrate, and move forwardWhy sometimes the “mud” you're fighting through isn't failure—it's the foundation being built 🌟 Resources & Links Join The Wild Woman: The Wild Woman is your space to define who you are becoming and move closer to her each month. Every month you get two guided practices delivered straight to your inbox. https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/wildwoman Snag Karla's 7 Figure Business blueprint - Your Million Dollar AI Business Coach at your Finger Tipshttps://www.karlamaree.co/a/2148105783/TncuVWtD ✨ Ready to Move Forward? If this episode made you curious about how you can use the planets as a tool for greater self-awareness, Erica invites you to join The Wild Woman for September. It's a monthly container designed to help you get clear on what's getting in the way, focus on one piece of your life at a time, and keep moving forward through the hard seasons. And because it's Erica's birthday month, September members get something extra: a live call with Erica, beginning with a guided meditation and grounding practice, followed by an open Q&A where she'll stay until everyone's questions have been answered. You can join for the month, stay as long as you want, and leave whenever you feel complete. Join The Wild Woman: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/wildwoman If this episode resonated with you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and come hang out with us in The Crazy Ex-Wives Club.
September 02, 202630min
Number 3: Dolly Parton's 10 Lessons for Living Your Life On Purpose
What can Dolly Parton teach us about divorce recovery, reinvention, authenticity, and becoming who you were always meant to be? In this solo episode, Erica reflects on Dolly’s unapologetic approach to life and shares 10 powerful lessons for women rebuilding after divorce or any major life transition—from finding yourself and doing it on purpose, to paving a new road, growing deeper roots through the storms, embracing what you love, and extending grace to yourself along the way. This is your invitation to stop letting other people define your next chapter, own your story, find joy in the little things, and live fully and unapologetically. 🔑 Key TakeawaysFind yourself—and do it on purpose. Your next chapter is yours to create.Pave a new road. Stop letting other people’s expectations define what’s possible.Let the storms deepen your roots. Hard seasons can build resilience, strength, and self-trust.Own what you love. Embrace the parts of yourself you’ve been afraid to show.Give yourself grace and honor your story. Your past helped shape the woman you’re becoming. 🌟 Resources & Links The Selenite Sleep Ritual + Stone Sleep evaded me for years during my divorce. This simple practice helped my mind and body reset for the night and shift out of survival mode. Selenite Heart Stone - ETSY ✨ Your Invitation Take one Dolly lesson with you today. Which one hit you the hardest? Ask yourself: Am I actually living this—or am I still holding myself back because of what someone else might think? You don't have to become Dolly. You get to become more fully you. Subscribe to The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder, and join The Club for more support as you rebuild your life on purpose.
August 26, 202629min
Number 4: Divorce Financial Planning: Avoid Costly Mistakes & Build Your Divorce Team with Melissa Murphy-Pavone
Divorce isn't just an emotional transition—it's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. In this episode, Erica sits down with Certified Financial Planner®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and author Melissa Murphy-Pavone to unpack the costly mistakes many people make during divorce and how to avoid them. Melissa explains why equal numbers on paper don't always translate into equal financial outcomes, why your attorney shouldn't be your only advisor, and how building the right support team can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. Whether you're quietly considering divorce, actively negotiating a settlement, or rebuilding afterward, this conversation will help you make informed decisions with confidence. 🔑 Key TakeawaysWhy fear around divorce is usually rooted in the unknown.The five financial numbers everyone should understand before negotiating.Why "equal" asset values are often anything but equal.The hidden tax consequences that can dramatically impact your settlement.Why "I just want to be done" can become one of the most expensive decisions you'll ever make.The difference between financial advisors and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs).Why your divorce team should include more than just an attorney.How mediation can reduce conflict, time, and legal expenses.What every woman should know before deciding whether to keep the family home.Why preparing financially doesn't mean you've decided to divorce. 🎙️ Meet this Week's Guest: Melissa Murphy-Pavone Melissa Murphy Pavone is a highly respected financial expert specializing in collaborative divorce. As both a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®), Melissa offers a unique blend of expertise that empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions during one of life’s most challenging transitions. https://mindfuldivorcepartners.com Divorce by Design: Order your own copy of Melissa's book and learn how to build your divorce dream team. Divorce Prep Workbook: Not ready to file the divorce, but curious to understand your finances? Download Melissa's prep workbook. 🌟 Resources & Links The Wild Woman: Unleash your inner Wild Woman so that your past no longer controls your future. A powerful monthly ritual to help you get clear on what you want and release what is in the way - for less than your therapy co-pay. https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/wildwoman The Club: Your monthly membership to connect with real women navigating divorce and get the support, clarity and help you need to know how to move forward. https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclub Connect with Erica: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclub/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexwivesclub/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecrazyexwivesclub If today's conversation helped you feel more informed or empowered, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need it. And if you're navigating divorce yourself, join The Crazy Ex-Wives Club for support, education, and a community of women rebuilding stronger than ever.
July 22, 202639min
Number 5: Motherhood Guilt, Healing & Letting Go: Why You’re Already a Good Mom
Mother’s Day can bring up a lot—mom guilt, grief, comparison, and reflection. In this deeply honest solo episode, Erica shares a raw confession about the moments she wasn’t the mom she wanted to be—and the powerful truth that changes everything. If you’ve ever wondered “Did I mess up?” or felt the weight of not doing enough, this episode will help you reframe your story, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with the truth: you are already a good mom. 🔑 Key Themes & TakeawaysYou can not be the mom you imagined and still be a good momMom guilt is not proof of failure—it’s proof that you careYour brain fixates on a few painful memories—not the full storyHealing requires regulating your nervous system + rewriting the narrativeThe gap between expectation and reality is where your inner critic livesYou don’t need to go back—you need to show up differently nowPrioritizing yourself actually makes you a better parentLetting go of guilt is a choice—and a gift you can give yourself 🌟 Resources & Links Check out the programs and support tools available to help you on the journey: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com Connect with Erica:InstagramFacebookTikTok
May 06, 202628min