The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

Divorce conflict is inevitable—but constant fighting doesn't have to be. In this episode, Erica sits down with therapist, divorce coach, mediator, and co-parenting expert  Jill Kaufman  to share practical strategies for reducing conflict, communicating more effectively, and protecting your children during and after divorce. If conversations with your ex leave you feeling triggered, frustrated,...

Starting over after divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when betrayal turns your world upside down. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica sits down with Sona Avetisyan from @Sonastartsfresh to talk about rebuilding your life after heartbreak, navigating co-parenting, protecting your mental health, and discovering the strongest version of yourself. If you're wondering whether...

A conversation with a listener at the beginning of her divorce journey inspired this deeply personal episode. While packing up her home, preparing to sell, and trying to navigate the overwhelming reality of divorce, she found herself facing another heartbreaking challenge—her child began acting out. The desperation. The loneliness. The fear that you're already carrying more than you can handle...

Have you ever felt like you're working harder than everyone else, yet still not getting where you want to go? What if the problem isn't your effort—but the fact that you've been trying to force a path that was never designed for you? In this episode, Erica sits down with Human Design expert, business strategist, and entrepreneur Karla Maree to explore how understanding your unique ener...

Blended families are often portrayed as heartwarming success stories—but what happens when the reality feels far more complicated? In this deeply honest episode, Erica shares the challenges of step-parenting in a blended family. She opens up about the grief, triggers, expectations, and personal growth that come with choosing a life that looks very different than what she originally imagined. Rathe...

Most people think estate planning is something you worry about later—when you're older, wealthier, or have a complicated financial portfolio. The truth? Estate planning is one of the most important financial protection tools available to everyday families. In this episode, Erica sits down with estate planning attorney Lauren Klein to unpack the biggest misconceptions surrounding trusts, wills,...

What does love really look like after divorce, kids, exes, and blended families enter the picture? In this deeply honest episode, Erica shares what she learned after officiating a wedding for two people finding love later in life — and why mature love isn’t about butterflies or potential… it’s about conscious choice. From navigating stepfamily dynamics to rebuilding appreciation in relationships,...

What happens when the divorce is decided… but your life still feels frozen? In this deeply honest episode, Erica shares how to navigate the exhausting “in-between” phase of divorce — when the paperwork isn’t final, emotions are running high, and your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode. Inspired by a listener DM, this conversation explores how to stay grounded when everything feels uncerta...

In this deeply personal episode of Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica Bennett shares the mindset shift that helped her navigate divorce without spiraling into anger, resentment, or emotional burnout. Instead of relying on a checklist or trying to “win” the divorce, Erica explains how identifying her core beliefs and core values became the compass guiding every hard decision — from co-parenting and boundar...

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 emotio...

What are boundaries, really—and why do they feel nearly impossible to enforce, especially with an ex? In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica Bennett breaks down the truth about boundaries, why most of us misunderstand them, and the powerful mindset shift that changes everything. If you’ve been stuck trying to get others to respect your needs… this episode will flip that script. Key Them...

If the passion, desire, or zest for life feels missing right now, this episode is for you. Erica Bennett shares why feeling flat after divorce or a major life transition does  not  mean something is wrong with you—it may simply mean your mind and body need space to recalibrate. This conversation explores nervous system regulation, emotional exhaustion, and the small shifts that help you reconnect...

If you’re navigating divorce recovery, relationship burnout, or that slow drift of growing apart, this episode will feel like a mirror. Heather Sweeney shares her story through the lens of a military marriage—but the patterns apply to any relationship: missed expectations, emotional overload, resentment, communication breakdowns, and losing yourself along the way. Heather is the author of Camoufla...

If you’ve been calling yourself lazy, unmotivated, or broken, this episode will reframe everything. Erica breaks down  functional freeze  — a nervous system state that keeps you busy, exhausted, and emotionally overwhelmed while making it feel impossible to do the things that matter most. Through real-life examples, Erica shares how functional freeze shows up, why “just try harder” does not work,...

Being labeled “crazy” is often what happens when a woman has been unheard, dysregulated, and pushed past her limits for too long. In this episode, Erica unpacks the difference between being reactive and being powerful, and why emotional healing starts with regulating your nervous system, rebuilding self-trust, and reconnecting with the woman you were before survival mode took over. This conversati...

In this episode, Erica Bennett sits down with her son Owen for an honest conversation about growing up between two homes, adapting to constant change, and what actually helped him feel safe and supported.  Owen shares what divorce feels like from a child’s point of view years later. Together, they also explore the challenges of switching households, blending families, and why kids often need calm,...

Feeling lonely after divorce can make it seem like everyone else has somewhere to be, someone to call, or a life that feels more connected than yours. In this episode, Erica unpacks why loneliness can feel so loud in this chapter and how it may actually be pointing you back to yourself in a deeper way. She shares how being alone is not a punishment, but an invitation to rebuild self trust, reconne...

In this episode, Erica shares the story of how bringing a new puppy home became a lesson in  rebuilding self-trust, quieting decision fatigue, and learning how to recognize the right decision without forcing it . What starts as a puppy story turns into a deeper conversation about inner guidance, emotional clarity, and the difference between chasing an answer versus calmly knowing what’s true. You&...

What happens when divorce forces you to look at your money differently? In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica sits down with Shana and Vanessa of Budget Besties to talk about the B word. Budgets. Not the restrictive, shame-filled kind. The bougie kind. The kind that supports your next chapter instead of shrinking it. Divorce often brings financial fear to the surface. Whether you manag...

What happens when there’s no cheating, no explosive betrayal, no dramatic final straw, yet you still know the marriage is over? In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica sits down with Simona Costantini to share her powerful life after divorce transformation story. Together, they unpack what it means to end a marriage that simply ran its course, how to navigate family disappointment, and...

If nothing seems to change after divorce, even though you’re doing the work, this episode explains why. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica breaks down what actually creates real, sustainable change after divorce. Not just mindset. Not just strategy. But the combination of internal alignment, external action, and small habits that compound over time. Erica introduces her simple 1-2-...

If you feel like you keep ending up in the same relationship with a different person, this episode explains why. In the Season 12 premiere of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica breaks down the real reason relationship patterns repeat after divorce. Not because you’re broken, unlucky, or choosing the “wrong” people, but because unhealed wounds, nervous system responses, and unconscious expectations ar...

Dating after divorce can feel like standing in the middle of a wide-open field with no map, no rules, and a nervous system still recovering from impact. Some people jump right back in, others swear off dating forever, and many find themselves repeating patterns they thought they’d already healed. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica is joined by relationship coach and fellow divorcee...

Wondering when to switch divorce lawyers because your attorney isn’t calling you back, isn’t explaining things clearly, or keeps pushing you to “just sign it”?  In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica sits down with Heather Quick (Founder and CEO of Florida Women’s Law Group) to break down the biggest divorce attorney red flags , what good representation actually looks like, and how to...

Divorce doesn’t come with a single moment of grief. It arrives in waves, quietly, loudly, and often long after the paperwork is signed. In this deeply validating episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica is joined by therapist and author Oona Metz , whose new book Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women reframes divorce not as failure, but as a profound emotional restructuring. Together,...