The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

Everyone tells you divorce will hurt. Nobody warns you about the layer that quietly dismantles how you see yourself. In this episode, Erica shares a raw, unscripted conversation about the grief that hides inside divorce , the kind that doesn't just break your heart, it goes after your worth. Key Takeaways- Divorce grief isn't one loss, it's layers you won't even see coming until so...

Co-parenting after divorce can get complicated when an ex introduces a new girlfriend, double standards emerge, and the boundaries you worked so hard to establish suddenly stop applying. In this episode of the  Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica launches a new series,  “She Asked the Internet, and I’m Answering,”  where she takes real-life situations from divorce communities and offers the grounded, heal...

Can Reiki healing help you reconnect with yourself after divorce? In this episode of The Crazy X-Wives Club , host Erica sits down with Reiki Master Jody Lemieux to explore energy healing, emotional release, and the journey back to your own inner wisdom. Divorce and separation can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure of what comes next. Reiki is one alternative healing practice...

What does it take to find love after divorce—and build a relationship that leads to marriage? In this episode of  The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica Bennett welcomes back Brynn Daylor to share her journey from divorce and self-discovery to marrying the love of her life. Together, they explore vulnerability, self-worth, attachment patterns, and the realities of finding a partner who sees you for who y...

What happens when life gets hard and your first instinct is to reach for the thing that will make you feel better right now? Maybe it’s the cocktail after a long day. The chocolate at 8 p.m. The French fries. The impulse purchase. The situationship text. Whatever your version is, self-sabotage can feel incredibly convincing in the moment. But what if that urge isn’t a character flaw or a lack of d...

What if the answer you’re looking for isn’t in the next podcast, Google search, or AI prompt—but in giving yourself enough quiet space to actually think? In this episode of the  Crazy Ex Wives Club , Erica explores  pondering as a lost skill  and why slowing down can help you reconnect with yourself, your needs, and the answers you already carry. 🔑 Key Takeaways Pondering isn’t overthinking.  It’...

What if the answer to  “Do I stay or do I go?”  isn’t found in another person’s opinion—but in learning to trust yourself again? In this episode of the  Crazy X-Wives Club , Erica sits down with transformation coach  Andrea Wood  to talk about rebuilding self-trust after divorce, reconnecting with your body, and learning to hear the inner knowing that can get buried beneath fear, guilt, responsibi...

What if you could love the chapter you’re in before everything is figured out? In this birthday reflection, Erica gets honest about what it feels like to reach another year when parts of life still feel unfinished. Instead of waiting for everything to fall perfectly into place, she explores how to become present enough to notice the good that’s already here—and how those small moments can complete...

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 communicati...

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, visibilit...

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...

What if you could consciously uncouple—even when your ex refuses to participate? In this episode of The Crazy X Wives Club , Erica explores what it really means to move through divorce, co-parenting, grief, and conflict from a place of values instead of wounds. Drawing from a deeply triggering experience in Hawaii, Erica shares how she spiraled, processed the anger and grief, rewrote the story, an...

What if  50/50 custody isn’t always the same thing as doing what’s best for your kids?  In this episode of  The Crazy Ex-Wives Club , Erica gets real about custody arrangements, 2-2-3 schedules, transitions between homes, and the emotional toll divorce can take on children. After living through the realities of co-parenting herself, Erica shares why she ultimately chose a custody arrangement based...

You've done the work to heal after divorce. You're finding your confidence, rebuilding your identity, and finally starting to feel like yourself again. Then one interaction with your ex leaves you feeling like you've lost all of that progress. If you've ever wondered,  "Why do I become a different person around them?"  this episode is for you. In this episode, Erica expla...

Have you ever been told,  "You just know"  when you've met the right person? After divorce, that advice can feel less comforting and more confusing. In this episode, Erica unpacks why that phrase can actually make healing harder—and how to rebuild trust in yourself without confusing fear, trauma, and intuition. If dating after divorce feels like an emotional roller coaster, this conversation will...

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 alway...

Are you confusing codependency with love? After divorce, it's easy to believe that anxiety, constant togetherness, or always needing reassurance are signs of love. But what if they're actually signs of codependency? In this episode, Erica shares how healing after divorce helped her move from anxious attachment to interdependence, rebuild trust, and reconnect with herself. Learn the signs o...

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...