Divorced but not dead, yet.

I've been married, divorced, and maybe dated a few questionable people in between. Now it’s time for a list—not of my regrets, but of what I actually want in a partner. In this episode, I share my dating checklist that isn’t about perfection—but about clarity. In making a list, I focused on defining my core values, distinguishing between wants and needs, and being determined to stop repeating patt...

After the divorce dust settles, there comes a new kind of freedom — the power to choose what’s next. For me, that means choosing not to have more kids. In this episode, I share my feelings of the relief, the guilt, the clarity, and the joy of embracing life as a one-kid mom who’s done making babies. I also share how I've had to become intentional about my dating life. Deciding to only date men who...

In this week's episode I share my journey of coparenting. For some reason, I thought that divorce and coparenting meant complete shared responsibility. I soon realized that although I was now divorced, my role as 'Primary Parent' still remained. All the decision-making and managing our child’s life still falls on me. I quickly became resentful. Even though my responsibilities haven’t changed, our...

As women, we are innately powerful beings. We have the ability to give life and the ability to create the lives we deserve. In this week's episode I share the journey of some of the strongest women in my life, my grandmothers and my mother. The women that came before me didn’t have many options. Growing up in a time when women, especially women of color, lacked access to resources, education and i...

As a mom, one of the hardest things you may ever do is explain to your child that their family life is about to change — and that they'll be living in two separate homes. In this week's episode, I share how I've handled having this conversation with my son. I've learned that the best thing to do is to validate their feelings, comfort them and leave your feelings out of the conversation. Whether yo...

Dating after divorce comes with its own set of emotional challenges—but introducing your child to a new partner can be one of the most sensitive steps in the process. In this week's episode, I share my journey through dating and finally getting to the point where I feel okay with introducing my son to the man that I'm dating. It took me a long time to finally feel comfortable with the idea. I worr...

Dating after divorce can be more than just a step toward a new relationship—it can be a powerful part of your healing journey. In this week's episode I discuss how dating has helped me reconnect with myself, rediscover my values, rebuild confidence, and practice healthier emotional boundaries. I've learned that it's not about rushing into love—it’s about learning, growing, and choosing yourself fi...

In this week’s episode I share my experience of coping with the fact that I would have to share custody of my child once I filed for divorce. As a working mom, I worried about the moments I would miss with my child once I went back to work. I never thought about missing moments because I would get divorced and have to share custody. The thought of missing even more time with my child left me full...

In this week's episode I share the emotional reality that many moms face during and after divorce: the crushing weight of grief, anxiety, and sadness — and the constant demand to keep going. The often-overlooked truth is that moms don't always have the luxury of fully processing their pain, because life doesn't stop when your marriage does. There are lunches to pack, homework to help with, bills t...

In this week's episode I discuss the steps I took to co-parent with my ex while also healing from the pain of the divorce. I realized that emotionally disconnecting, establishing boundaries, effectively communicating, expressing my feelings in healthy ways and separating who he was as my spouse from who he was as a parent helped us have a respectful and productive co-parenting relationship. It too...

In this week’s episode I share why I don’t want to remarry after divorce. My point of view is not from a place of bitterness, but from growth, clarity, and self-worth. I explore the emotional aftermath of heartbreak, the fear of repeating the same patterns, and the comfort found in solitude, dismantling the fairytale narrative many of us were raised on and embracing a new story — one that values p...

My Ex Just Got Married! I knew it was coming. It was no surprise. Even knowing the day was coming, actually knowing that it had occurred brought up alot of feelings. In this week’s episode I share how I chose to deal with these feelings, good and bad. I also realized that knowing my Ex is now married made me take a look at my love life and the journey I’ve decided to take. Divorce is hard and what...

In this week’s episode, I share how having strong and supportive women in my life, during my divorce process, helped me come out stronger on the other side. I’ve learned that asking for help or allowing people that love you to be there for you, during hard times, does not mean that you’re weak. Going through divorce takes a lot out of you physically, emotionally and mentally. My Strong female frie...

On this week's episode I share my journey to self-acceptance. There was a time that I had no self-esteem or self-worth. I desperately sought approval from my partner and was willing to change or shrink parts of myself to please him. Through therapy, I found the strength and love within myself to start to show up in my life as my authentic self. A bad marriage can make you a shell of yourself. Goin...

Dating after divorce can be overwhelming. My approach has been to take things slow. Some might say too slow. After two years of friendship and dating, I finally met the family of the person I’m dating. I had a lot of anxiety about taking this step. In this week’s episode I share my experience of facing my anxiety and taking steps to move forward in my post-divorce dating life. Connect with me on I...

In this week’s episode I discuss establishing a relationship with my ex, post divorce. I know the idea of building a relationship with your Ex after fighting to get out of one seems crazy! I get it! Despite my own personal feelings, I decided that the best thing for our child and our family was to have a cordial and respectful relationship. It took some time and there were alot of bumps along the...

Self-abandonment is something I've struggled with my entire life. Putting others' wants, needs, and desires before my own is just how I've lived my life. I thought it made me 'a good person'. I've learned that prioritizing yourself does not make you selfish. In this week's episode I share my journey in trying to change my mindset. I've realized that before I'm ready to enter into a relationship, I...

Dating is fun. There's nothing like getting your confidence back and going out there and getting your groove back, post divorce. In this week's episode I share my struggle with balancing motherhood, career, personal goals and dating. I've realized that I'm feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by my life all the time. Something has got to give. Although I love the fun that dating can bring, at this po...

In this week’s episode I share my journey to and through getting dickmatized! Sex after divorce can be both scary and exciting. On my journey I fell hard and fast into the dicksand. After going so many years without having sex, once I started again I lost my sense of self and my focus. Feeling wanted and desired after the feelings of rejection that a divorce brings can be addicting. Creating that...

Getting back out there after divorce is scary. I had spent years in a sexless marriage. I had learned, out of necessity, to suppress that part of myself. Eventually, I decided that I was ready to get back out there and get me some. Before I did, I took time to work on my self-worth, self-confidence, and spend time getting to know myself sexually again. All my hard work paid off because once I got...

I've recently become a member of 'The First Wives Club'. Being the first wife, I spent a lot of years nurturing, sacrificing, and financially supporting my ex-husband. I was investing in the potential I saw in him. In this week's episode, I share how it feels when you help your partner achieve their goals only to watch another woman enjoy the fruits of your labor. Connect with me on Instagram @div...

This week I decided to replay on of my favorite episodes. In this episode I share how facing my fears of failure and rejection, by taking chances, allowed me to accomplish things I never thought I could. During my divorce I struggled most with feeling rejected and like a failure. The person I loved no longer wanted me and I couldn’t keep my family together. Through therapy and self reflection I fi...

One of my biggest fears about getting divorced was that, once my ex moved on, that meant that there would be another woman in my child's life. Will she treat him well? Will she cause issues in our coparenting relationship? Would she create a wedge between my son and his father? Once I realized it was actually happening, the worry and anxiety hit me hard! After time went on, I didn't experience any...

Facing big holidays after a divorce can be hard. On this week's episode I share my post-divorce Mother's Day experience. I also share how I plan to spend this Mother's Day. If you don't have your children on Mother's Day, always remember making time to celebrate is what's important. It doesn't have to be on a particular day. As mentioned in the show. Last years Mother’s Day podcast. https://podcas...

When getting divorced, you know that eventually your Ex will move on. You also accept the fact that you will have to be around them with their new partner, especially if you have kids together. What I never thought of was having to experience being constantly mistaken for my Exes new partner. In this week's episode I share how I've dealt with this case of mistaken identity while trying not to lose...