Josie
From DEVASTATED to DIVORCED: Your guide through the unwanted end of a marriage.
Facing an unwanted end to a marriage can be one of the most challenging experiences for many women. Join Josie Falcon, a separation survival specialist and podcast host, as she offers a blend of emotional support and practical guidance in navigating this difficult transition. This podcast is ideal for any woman grappling with the complexities of an unexpected marital breakup, seeking to rebuild her life with strength and resilience.
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Jul 7, 2026
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#178 5 Defense Mechanisms You Might Be Calling Survival Post Separation 08.08.2025 6:32
Sometimes what feels like “getting through the day” is actually a defense mechanism we have picked up along the way. In this episode, I’ll help you recognize these patterns and gently consider if they are protecting you or holding you back from moving forward in your healing journey. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the "From Devastated to...
#177 Coping or Crashing? The Habits We Pretend Are Healing during Separation 05.08.2025 12:21
This episode is all about those things we do in the name of “self-care” that might not actually be helping us heal. Are they giving you real relief, or just a distraction from what needs attention? This conversation is an invitation to check in with yourself and see if your habits are truly serving you. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the...
#176 August's Journal Prompt 01.08.2025 3:26
Journal Prompt: “What boundaries do you feel are essential to set with your ex or others around you? How do you feel when you enforce those boundaries, and what makes it difficult to do so? Reflect on your personal need for protection during this process and write down at least three boundaries you’ll commit to holding in the future.” - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here!...
#175 Let's Get You from Devastated to Divorced! 29.07.2025 30:53
Today I’m breaking down my 5 Chapter Methodology in full detail, and I’ve included the newest layer I’ve added to it: Emotional Mapping. If you’ve been curious about how to figure out where you are emotionally and what steps to take next, this is the episode you don’t want to miss. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the "From Devastated to D...
#174 5 Things to Say to Yourself When the Silence of Separation Feels Too Loud 25.07.2025 7:24
If the quiet moments have been feeling more like pressure than peace, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five gentle, practical ways to meet that discomfort with something that softens it. Not fluffy affirmations...just true, grounding words to speak over yourself when the stillness gets heavy. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the "From D...
# 173 The Loneliness Is Loud—But So Is Your post Separation Growth 22.07.2025 12:51
On this episode we talk about how "loneliness" isn’t just about being alone, it’s about how loud and confronting that alone-ness can feel. So let's unpack why loneliness shows up even when you know separation was the right move, and how it can be both a challenge and a powerful invitation. Because sometimes the silence is where your growth is waiting to be heard. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapte...
#172 5 Ways to Ditch the Glow-Up and Embrace Real Healing 18.07.2025 5:34
If you’re done with the pressure to look like you’ve got it all together, this episode is for you. I’m sharing five powerful ways to slow down, turn inward, and focus on emotional healing that actually lasts. No filters. No performative progress. Just simple, grounded steps that help you feel whole again—not just look it. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more info...
#171 Why the Separation Glow-Up Isn’t Healing 15.07.2025 10:56
We’ve all seen it—the makeover, the gym obsession, the flood of “thriving” posts after a breakup. But sometimes what looks like empowerment on the outside is actually just avoidance underneath. In this episode, I explore the difference between real healing and the kind of glow-up that’s driven by pain, not peace. This episode is a gentle but honest look at why proving your worth isn’t the same as...
#170 5 Ways to Step Into Self Worth (Even If You're Scared) 11.07.2025 5:07
This episode gives you five grounded ways to start reconnecting with your sense of worth—even if you’re shaky, scared, or still unsure of who you are now. It’s not about pretending you’ve got it all together. It’s about taking small, brave steps that help you believe, little by little, that you’re allowed to take up space again. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For mo...
#169 Self Worth is Calling, Are You Brave Enough to Answer? 08.07.2025 8:56
This episode is a gentle but honest look at why self-worth feels so hard to reach after separation. If you've ever thought “I don’t even know who I am anymore” or “How did I let things go this far?”, you're not alone—and you're not broken. This conversation dives into why rebuilding self-worth isn’t just a feel-good goal—it’s a necessary act of courage. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklis...
#168 5 Ways to Pause When You’re Emotions Have You Spiraling 04.07.2025 6:14
This one’s for the moments when your mind is racing, your emotions are loud, and you feel like you’re losing your grip. These five strategies aren’t about fixing everything at once—they’re about creating micro-moments of stillness that anchor you when the ground feels shaky. Think of them as your go-to toolkit when spiraling strikes. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! F...
#167 July's Journal Prompt 01.07.2025 4:26
Welcome to July, See this months Prompt here: "Where do you go when you feel lost—into action, into silence, into someone else’s story? This month, I want you to gently track your own emotional patterns. What habits or thoughts are actually reactions to disorientation, not progress? What would it look like to stop spinning, and start mapping instead?" Remember to find a nice quiet place to relax a...
#166 5 Signs You Are Moving Forward after Separation 27.06.2025 5:04
Today I’m sharing five subtle but powerful signs that you’re already making progress—even if it doesn’t feel like it yet. This episode is a reminder that healing rarely looks like a big leap. Most of the time, it’s in the quiet wins you don’t even realize count. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the "From Devastated to Divorced" Course, clic...
#165 You Are Not Starting Over after Separation, You Are Starting From HERE! 24.06.2025 15:05
In this Episode I’m re-framing what it really means to begin again after separation. Because you’re not starting from zero—you’re starting from experience, from wisdom, from strength you didn’t have before. This one’s for anyone feeling like their life has been wiped clean when in fact, you're standing on ground you’ve earned. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more...
#164 5 Ways to Stop Rushing Your Healing (And Actually Feel Better) 20.06.2025 6:01
This 5 tip Friday episode is full of practical, heart-centered strategies to help you ground yourself in where you are, rather than where you think you should be. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re doing all the “right” things but still don’t feel right inside, these tips are for you. - - - - - - - - - Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more information on the the "From Devastate...
#163 Stop Skipping Chapters, Why Jumping Ahead in Your Healing Backfires 17.06.2025 11:54
It might feel tempting to fast-forward through the pain, the reflection, or even the rebuilding... but when we try to leap ahead, we miss the pieces that actually help us feel better in the long run. In this episode, I’m talking about why emotional shortcuts rarely lead to true healing—and how giving yourself permission to slow down is one of the most powerful things you can do. - - - - - - Want t...
#162 5 Tips on How to Move Past the Bitterness 13.06.2025 4:55
This follow-up to Tuesday's episode gives you five gentle, doable ways to help shift out of the resentment and reclaim some emotional peace. This isn't about "just letting it go" (ugh, if only it were that easy). It’s about understanding what bitterness is protecting, and what it might be costing you. These tips are a starting point for real emotional movement—at your pace, in your time. ---------...
#161 Divorced But Still Bitter? You Might Be Emotionally Stuck 10.06.2025 13:09
This Episode is an honest, compassionate look at something many women feel but are afraid to admit. If you're still replaying old fights in your mind, comparing yourself to your ex's new life, or feeling a twinge of resentment you can't quite shake—you're not broken. You're just stuck. And in this episode, we start the conversation about what that really means and how to begin loosening that emoti...
#160 The 5 Overarching Emotions of Your Separation Journey 06.06.2025 8:25
Grief doesn’t just show up as sadness. In this follow-up to Tuesday's episode, I’m breaking down the 5 core emotions that show up in separation—and how to recognize them in your day-to-day. These are the emotional undercurrents that shape everything, from the decisions you make to the way you speak to yourself. Understanding them is like turning on the lights in a room you’ve been stumbling throug...
#159 The Power of Emotional Mapping: Understanding Where You Are in Your Separation Journey 03.06.2025 15:28
This episode is personal—and foundational. I’m introducing you to Emotional Mapping, the tool I have incorporated into my methodology to help women stop spinning their wheels and finally find clarity after separation. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t even know what I’m feeling anymore,” this episode will meet you right where you are. It’s not about fixing everything—it’s about locating yourself, emot...
#158 June's Journal Prompt 01.06.2025 2:56
Welcome to June! Here is this months prompts: “What have I been feeling the most lately—and do I actually understand why? If my emotions were trying to tell me something about where I am right now… what would they say?” Find a nice quite spot and take your time with these. - - - - - - - - -- For more information on the the "From Devastated to Divorced" Course, click the HERE ! Find the Prompt Jou...
#157 5 Tips for Building a Support Network as a Working Single Mom 30.05.2025 9:11
Because trying to do it all alone isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout. This episode is full of simple, doable ways to create the kind of support every working mom deserves (yes, even you). Whether it's emotional, logistical, or just someone to text when you’ve had enough, this one's about not going it alone. ---------- Want that chapter checklist just Click Here! For more informati...
#156 Coming to Terms with the Emotions When you have to Shift to Becoming a Working Mom 27.05.2025 12:52
Maybe being a stay-at-home mom was the dream—or at least the plan. But now, you’re carrying it all: the job hunt, the paychecks, the child care puzzle… and the emotional whiplash that comes with it. In this episode, we talk about the messy, valid feelings that come up when your role suddenly shifts—and how to give yourself grace while you adjust. - - - - - - - -- For more information on the the "...
#155 5 Strategies for Protecting Your Self-Worth When Your Stepchildren ADD to your Pain post Separation 23.05.2025 8:41
When you’re already trying to hold yourself together, it can be devastating to feel judged or dismissed by your ex’s kids. This episode shares practical ways to hold onto your identity and self-worth, even when the people you once poured love into don’t—or won’t—acknowledge your suffering, or actually add to it. - - - - - - - - For more information on the the "From Devastated to Divorced" Course,...
#154 Betrayed by the Kids: Dealing with Your Step-Children After Separation 20.05.2025 16:49
On today's episode we’re diving into the grief, anger, and deep sense of betrayal that can hit when the kids you helped raise suddenly treat you like the outsider. Maybe you never thought of them as “step” anything—just family. And now, they act like you were never really theirs. This episode is about naming that pain and validating the quiet heartbreak that comes with it. - - - - - - - - - - - Fo...
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