The Divorced Woman's Guide Podcast

The holidays are the hardest time of year for many of us, especially for those who are facing divorce or are already on the other side. You may be worrying about which family to spend it with and where to go. But all you truly want is peace, joy, and freedom. This time of year is your chance to change traditions and create something of your own. Tune in to this episode on How to Survive the Holida...

Want to find yourself again after divorce? Go Here: https://thedivorcerehab.com/finding-yourself-after-divorce Going back to the dating scene was terrifying for author Laura Williams. After a sudden divorce from a 27-year marriage, she had two paths: completely retreat for protection OR find something interesting with the risk of rejection. Being unhappy wasn't a choice. She says, "When I hear peo...

Whether you decide to lose that stubborn love handle or that piercing pain in the heart when you think about that person you once loved - the path from losing to healing is often something you cannot manage on your own.  I realized this in my personal struggle over the past two years of losing weight and getting healthy. In 2020, I injured my ankle and, since then, have fallen into a spiral of eat...

Her early health struggles and her fond experiences with her late grandfather brought Juliana Leamen to where she is today as the founder of Naturally Joyous Inc, a Holistic Menopause Transition Expert, an author, and a podcast host. She guides menopausal women in feeling comfortable in their own skin, helping them through their "weight-release" journeys, and regaining their confidence. She is her...

Finding yourself is a lot easier than you think. This is a topic that has been making rounds in my Facebook group and is still fresh in my mind. I've been there – so overwhelmed I didn't know how to start reclaiming myself after my divorce. I forgot who I was because she had been silenced for so long. And everything reminded me of what my life used to be. This is why I've made this valuable resour...

Multimedia artist and author Mackenzie Bakewell introduces the "mindful coloring method" and shares with us the intuitive and meditative benefits of coloring that anyone – even without artistic experience – can incorporate into their everyday life as a way to relieve stress and improve focus. Tune in to this episode on How to Embrace Gratitude, Relaxation & Mindfulness with Mackenzie Bakewell. Key...

At the heart of Sedona is the well of energy that helps cleanse and purify the spirit. I get to share an experience of this beautiful place of healing with women who couraged up after separation and divorce.  It's just so beautiful to see them transform before my eyes. I am fulfilled to witness my purpose, which has also unfolded from my marriage falling apart.  Indeed, glory and peace come to tho...

"Every woman needs to know that if things aren't going the way they thought they would, they can do something about it," says master-certified mindset coach Amy Sanders. Her past people-pleasing self said "yes" to a proposal she never wanted. Eleven years and three kids down the road, she realized it was a mistake. After taking back her power and control, she shares her insights and advice on how...

Two weeks ago was the anniversary of the day I asked my ex-husband for a divorce. It was also the day my mom was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer. The lessons have been so ingrained in my mind. But I've reached the point where the pain and rage no longer trigger me, and I look back at them as valuable learning experiences. And I hope you will too. Tune in to this episode on Convert Your Pain...

In divorce, men are generally believed to move on faster than women – going off and getting married quickly. However, this isn't always the case. Some men continue to struggle alone, without a community and resources.  Rob Roseman used to be one of them, leading him to create WTFDivorce – to help other divorced men rise from the pain and choose their happiness. Tune in to this episode on The Male...

The time after your divorce opens a new chapter in your life. But thinking of creating a "new normal life" can be daunting. You've been spending years building a married life, and now you have to start all over again. Don't let it get you down. This means you have the chance to make something new and exciting for yourself. All it takes is a mindset shift and some practice. Tune in to this episode...

From a registered massage therapist to a relationship coach, Jaime Morgan didn't let her divorce hurt her career choices and love for her sons. Instead of making it a failure, she created it as a chance to step out of her comfort zone and embrace her new life. Tune in to this episode on Divorce and A Spiritual Awakening: Can it Change Your Future Relationships? with Jaime Morgan. Key points covere...

If you follow me on Facebook and Instagram, you may have seen my Maui trip with my boyfriend and kids. Jeff and I decided to have a commitment ceremony, and it was magical. Let me tell you, six years ago, I never thought I would find a love like this again. I hope that my story will inspire you to finally step out into the world and discover the amazing connections that are waiting for you on the...

Coach and attorney Karen Covy saw her divorce as an opportunity to help people in need. Everybody's story is wildly different, but Karen Covy noticed women going through the same crossroads and making the same mistakes. Now, she shares her expertise and advice so you can avoid them and go on the other side stronger and better than ever. Tune in to this episode on Biggest Mistakes People Going Thro...

Nobody is truly prepared to say, "I want a divorce." Courses and workshops teach us about parenting and raising children, but not one teaches about divorce. We never step into the possibility that divorce CAN happen. Let me tell you this — Going through a divorce hits you differently when you're in the midst of it, it leaks through all aspects of your life, and you never seem to have the space to...

"Divorce is the end of something, but it's the beginning of something else," says Shannon McGorry. It was the circumstance that brought her to her true life purpose: to help women navigate through the difficult path of separation and the transition to a new life. She shares her advice on fighting your fears of the future, letting go of resentment, taking that first step to self-healing, and apprec...

After a divorce, we are constantly living on the hamster wheel of reliving specific moments of the marriage, and that can be emotionally exhausting. But, it's definitely possible to improve our mindset when remembering our past through the process of reflection. I'll be sharing the difference between relieving and reflecting and the benefits of reflecting in your journey to healing. Tune in to thi...

The last thing we think about during a divorce is ourselves.   Our health, mindset, and appearance are just thrown out of the window.   That's why Elizabeth Resnick writes and coaches women everywhere on getting back control of their self-care.   Her realistic, no-BS, easy-to-follow advice has inspired and changed lives – from her 3-minute morning routine to her emphasis on taking collagen and inc...

Imagine being in a boat in the middle of the ocean, getting bounced around by the waves, crashing in every direction. That's how divorce can feel. You're off-balance all the time, and you're working so hard to regain your footing. Today, I want to talk about the ways in which you can finally stand on your two feet, without the fear of drowning, as you navigate through the processes of your divorce...

Going through major life changes brought about by divorce renders us doubting ourselves and our capacity to rear our children. Living a solo life can be a struggle to find our way from powerless to becoming empowered.  My guest Diane Sorensen is no stranger to the pains of going through a divorce and the difficulties of co-parenting. She created the Beauty in Behavior program to educate adults on...

Since my mom passed away, I have had a couple of really rocky months emotionally. I really needed to take some time away and focus on myself, my kids, and my father, who is adjusting to life by himself for the first time in 54 years. I realized that my mom feels like she is still with me.  For those of you who lost parents, relatives, and friends you've been so close to, have you felt their presen...

One question remains unanswered for many women post-divorce: What makes you happy? Failing to find the answer and knowing what feeds the soul is essential to healing, transformation and building a purposeful life. Certified Coach, Mentor, Mastermind Facilitator and NLP Practitioner Diane Forster shares that women can be selfish in a good way. To love oneself unconditionally is to be your life.  Wa...

Fear and intuition are often confused. And it has to do with the fact that they are both felt in the gut. Unfortunately, going through a divorce means you've been out of touch with your gut for so long that you forget what it actually feels like. What happens is we get so preoccupied with our thoughts, making it difficult to understand what our gut is trying to tell us. So I'd like to teach you di...

Psychologist and author Abby Medcalf loves talking to people about relationships. Her mission is to make research-based hands-on information accessible to everyone, regardless of what stage in the relationship they're on. Most couples would think communication is the #1 reason why relationships fail. But Abby Medcalf thinks it goes deeper than that. Tune in to this episode on The Reason Relationsh...

It wasn't until my divorce that I allowed myself to feel the spirituality that was in me. How did it surface? On the night I found out about my husband's affair, something punched my gut – telling me, "Wake up, Wendy!" And that's how I knew that I had it in me the whole time – the awareness, the instinctual voice, and the more I acknowledged it, the stronger it became. It isn't as simple as a snap...