Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce | Post Divorce Life

How to Rebuild Your Identity After Divorce | From Military Wife to Finding Her Voice with Heather Sweeney

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

What happens when the life you built your identity around suddenly disappears?

For many women, especially those who spent years supporting a partner’s career and putting their own dreams on hold, divorce doesn’t just end a marriage—it forces a complete rediscovery of self.

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks with writer and memoirist Heather Sweeney, who shares her journey of rebuilding her life after the end of her military marriage.

For years, Heather lived the life of a Navy spouse and stay-at-home mother, supporting her husband’s career while raising their children and moving around the world. But when her marriage ended, she found herself facing the daunting challenge of starting over—financially, emotionally, and personally.

Heather opens up about the quiet identity loss many military spouses experience, the emotional toll of divorce, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice after years of self-abandonment.

Her memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage tells the story of rediscovering independence, confidence, and purpose after divorce.

Heather’s writing has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love, The Washington Post, HuffPost, TODAY, and Newsweek, where she explores topics such as identity, relationships, parenting, and personal reinvention.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that life may bend us—but it doesn’t have to break us.

In This Episode, We Discuss

• The hidden identity loss many military spouses experience

• Why divorce often forces women to rediscover who they truly are

• The unspoken rules of military spouse culture and resilience

• The emotional impact of starting over after a long marriage

• Financial independence and rebuilding stability after divorce

• Recognizing emotional invalidation and chronic self-abandonment

• Co-parenting challenges within military families

• Dating again after divorce and learning to trust yourself

• The role of journaling, therapy, and community in healing

• Why hope and self-trust are essential when rebuilding your life

About Heather Sweeney

Heather Sweeney is a writer and memoirist whose work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love, The Washington Post, HuffPost, TODAY, Newsweek, Electric Literature, and Brevity Nonfiction Blog.

Her memoir Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage explores identity loss, self-abandonment, and the journey of rebuilding life after divorce.

Connect With Heather

Website: heatherlsweeney.com

Instagram: @heatherlsweeney

Book: Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage (available wherever books are sold)

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Mother’s Day for Single Moms: Reclaiming Joy, Strength, and Self-Worth

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Mother’s Day isn’t always flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed—especially for single moms navigating life after divorce, separation, or major life transitions.

In this powerful bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks directly to the heart of single mothers who may be feeling unseen, overwhelmed, or emotionally stretched thin on a day that can bring both love and loneliness.

If you’ve ever struggled with Mother’s Day as a single mom, this episode is for you.

The Truth About Mother’s Day as a Single Mom

For many women, Mother’s Day can bring:

Feelings of loneliness or isolation
Disappointment from unmet expectations
Emotional triggers from divorce or co-parenting challenges
The pressure to “hold it all together” for everyone else

This episode creates a safe space to acknowledge the hard emotions while reminding you that your feelings are valid—and you are not alone.

How to Reclaim Mother’s Day on Your Terms

Instead of waiting for recognition from others, this episode walks you through how to redefine Mother’s Day with intention, self-love, and empowerment. Coach Deborah shares how to shift from:

Waiting → Creating your own joy
Disappointment → Self-validation
External validation → Internal empowerment

3 Powerful Coaching Shifts for Single Moms

You’ll walk away with simple, actionable tools you can use immediately:

1. Celebrate Yourself Without Apology

Learn how to recognize your strength, resilience, and growth as a single mother.

2. Create Your Own Mother’s Day Traditions

Discover how to design a day that actually feels good to YOU—whether that’s quiet, joyful, restful, or empowering.

3. Release the Expectation Trap

Let go of what others didn’t do and reclaim your power by focusing on what you can give yourself.

From Surviving to Rebuilding

Being a single mom is not a limitation—it’s a transformation.

This episode is a reminder that you are:

Stronger than your circumstances
Rebuilding your life with intention
Creating a powerful example for your children

Your story matters. Your journey matters. And YOU deserve to be celebrated.

A Mother’s Day Message You Need to Hear

Whether today feels joyful, painful, quiet, or somewhere in between…

You are still an incredible mother.

You are still worthy of recognition.

And you are never alone on this journey.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to move from pain to purpose, I invite you to connect with me.

Book your discovery call here:

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Bonus Coaching: How to Rebuild Your Life When the Fairytale Ends

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths reflects on the powerful lessons from her conversation with liver transplant survivor Heather Krueger.

Many women grow up believing in the fairytale ending — that love will lead to happily ever after. But life transitions like divorce, illness, and unexpected challenges often force us to rewrite that story.

Coach Deborah shares three mindset shifts that can help you begin rebuilding your life when everything you expected changes. From letting go of society’s timeline to focusing on small daily steps, this episode is a reminder that healing starts from within.

If you’re navigating divorce recovery, personal reinvention, or a major life transition, this episode will remind you that your story isn’t over.

You may be bent — but you are never broken.

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When Your Fairytale Ends: Surviving Illness, Divorce, and Rebuilding Your Life | Heather Krueger

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Many of us grow up believing in the fairytale ending — that finding the right partner will lead to happily ever after. But life sometimes takes us down a very different path.

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks with Heather Krueger, a liver transplant survivor whose incredible story inspired the Hallmark movie Once Upon a Christmas Miracle.

At just 25 years old, Heather was told she had less than a 50% chance of surviving two more months due to autoimmune hepatitis. What followed was a life-saving liver transplant, national media attention, and a journey that forced her to redefine what happiness, love, and resilience really mean.

Heather opens up about surviving a life-threatening illness, navigating divorce, and discovering that true “happily ever after” isn’t about someone saving us — it’s about rediscovering our own strength, purpose, and ability to rebuild.

This episode is for anyone navigating divorce, major life transitions, health challenges, or rebuilding their identity after life changes.

About Heather Krueger

Heather Krueger is a liver transplant survivor whose journey inspired the Hallmark movie Once Upon a Christmas Miracle. After being diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis and facing a life-threatening prognosis, Heather received a life-saving liver transplant and has since dedicated her life to raising awareness about liver disease prevention and proactive health.

She has shared her story on major platforms including Good Morning America, The Today Show, and national media outlets.

Website: therealheatherkrueger.com

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The 5:1 Parenting Rule During Divorce: How to Protect Your Kids & Break Generational Cycles

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching episode, Deborah unpacks two powerful concepts from her conversation with Melinda Perry: the 5:1 positive parenting ratio and the importance of owning your part in divorce.

Learn how five intentional positives can repair one negative moment, how accountability transforms co-parenting, and how to break generational divorce patterns.

If you’re navigating divorce and raising children, this episode gives you practical tools to lead with emotional maturity and resilience.

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Can Divorce Be Positive? Protecting Your Kids & Breaking Generational Patterns with MaLinda Perry

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

MaLinda Perry returns to the show to share powerful insights on divorce, blended families, and raising resilient children..

An award-winning industry leader, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Happy Girls Don’t Do That, Melinda brings both professional expertise and personal experience as a third-generation child of divorce.

In this episode, we discuss how divorce can be handled with maturity and intention — and how the choices parents make deeply impact their children’s future relationships.

In This Episode:

Why kids “see everything” during divorce
The fine line between love and hate — and why it’s a choice
How to talk to children of different ages about divorce
The importance of apologizing to your kids
The powerful 5:1 ratio (five positives for every negative)
Why owning your part changes everything
How to break generational divorce cycles

MaLinda reminds us: divorce doesn’t have to define your family’s future. With accountability, communication, and intentional parenting, it can become a healthier new beginning.

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Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now.

Personality Types After Divorce: How to Reclaim Your Identity & Build Healthier Relationships | Bonus Coaching Episode

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, I break down the key takeaways from my conversation with Marita Littauer Tedder and show you how to apply personality awareness to your own healing journey.

Based on insights from Wired That Way, we revisit the four core personality types—Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, and Phlegmatic—and explore how understanding your wiring can help you:

• Reclaim your identity after divorce

• Stop losing yourself in relationships

• Recognize emotional needs clearly

• Avoid repeating unhealthy patterns

• Date with clarity instead of fantasy

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in marriage… over-functioned to keep the peace… or expected one person to meet every emotional need, this episode will shift your perspective.

Personality awareness isn’t about labels. It’s about clarity. And clarity gives you power.

When you understand how you’re wired, you stop chasing validation—and start choosing alignment.

Listen in for practical coaching questions and actionable steps to help you move forward stronger, wiser, and fully yourself.

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Personality Types in Marriage & Dating: How to Understand Yourself and Strengthen Relationships | Marita Littauer Tedder

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:00 GMT

In this episode, I sit down with author and speaker Marita Littauer Tedder, co-author of Wired That Way, to explore how understanding personality differences can transform your relationships.

Rooted in the classic four temperaments first identified by Hippocrates, we break down the four personality types—Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, and Phlegmatic—and how they influence communication styles, emotional needs, conflict patterns, and attraction.

We discuss:

• Why opposites attract (and how to make it work)

• How to identify personality traits while dating

• The difference between personality types and personality disorders

• How personality awareness can reduce conflict in marriage

• Rebuilding confidence and identity after divorce

• Living your best life after 60

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood in your marriage, struggled in dating, or wondered why relationships feel hard, this episode offers practical tools for healthier communication and stronger connection.

Resources Mentioned

Wired That Way – Available on Amazon
Online personality profile: ThePersonalities.com
Best Life Project: Best-LifeProject.com

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The Inner Work Before Divorce: Protect Your Peace & Your Finances

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah shares powerful coaching insights on how to prepare emotionally and financially before filing for divorce.

Divorce isn’t just paperwork — it’s a life transition. The mindset and financial clarity you bring into the process can determine your long-term peace and stability.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your post-divorce vision should guide your decisions

• The importance of understanding your finances before negotiating

• How rushing a divorce can create costly mistakes

• The difference between collaboration and self-sacrifice

If you’re considering divorce, navigating separation, or rebuilding after divorce, this episode will help you move forward with confidence and clarity.

The divorce decree isn’t the finish line — it’s the beginning of your next chapter.

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Divorcing Differently: Mediation, Money & Financial Mistakes with Brenda Bridges

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I’m joined by Chattanooga divorce mediator, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, and bestselling author Brenda Bridges, founder of Bridging Divorce Solutions.

We talk about how to navigate divorce without destroying your finances — and why divorce doesn’t have to mean court battles, massive legal fees, or emotional warfare.

Brenda shares:

• The biggest financial mistakes people make during divorce

• How a simple pension oversight cost tens of thousands in legal fees

• When divorce mediation works — and when litigation is necessary

• Why rushing divorce decisions can hurt your long-term financial future

• The critical financial steps people forget after the divorce is final

• How to divorce with dignity while protecting your assets

If you’re considering divorce, going through separation, or rebuilding after divorce, this episode will help you make informed decisions about mediation, divorce finances, custody, and protecting your future.

Oh Shit, I’m Getting Divorced: The Guide to Keeping Your Dignity and Dollars

Bridging Divorce Solutions

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Breaking Trauma Bonds: Rebuilding Self-Trust After Narcissistic Abuse

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah dives deeper into her conversation with Tiffiny Newton to unpack trauma bonding, narcissistic abuse recovery, and rebuilding self-trust after emotional abuse.

If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, second-guessed your decisions, or wondered why leaving felt so hard, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

Why trauma bonding feels like addiction
How gaslighting rewires your confidence
The power of defining your personal “line in the sand”
Simple steps to rebuild self-trust after abuse
Why documenting patterns is more powerful than chasing proof

Healing after emotional abuse isn’t about giant leaps — it’s about small promises kept daily.

If something feels off, it probably is. Words lie. Patterns don’t.

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Escaping Narcissistic Abuse: Tiffiny Newton on Trauma Bonding, Gaslighting & Reclaiming Power

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Six years after leaving an abusive relationship, Tiffiny Newton turned her pain into purpose. As founder of New Tide Consulting LLC and co-founder of Ignite Her Inc., she now empowers women to recognize emotional abuse, create safe exit strategies, and rebuild their confidence and independence.

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Tiffiny shares her experience with love bombing, gaslighting, coercive control, trauma bonding, financial abuse, and the five times she tried to leave before finally escaping.

You’ll learn:

Early red flags of narcissistic and emotional abuse
Why trauma bonding feels like addiction
How to document patterns instead of chasing proof
The importance of defining your personal “line in the sand”
How self-defense training helped her reclaim her power

Tiffiny is also the author of Behind the Smile: The Unseen Signs of Emotional Abuse, a guide that helps loved ones understand why leaving isn’t simple — and how to support someone safely.

If something feels off, it probably is. Words lie. Patterns don’t.

Learn more about Tiffiny at https://www.tiffinynewton.com.

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Refined Not Ruined: Healing After Domestic Violence and Rebuilding Your Life

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT

After my powerful conversation with Paquita Reddish, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what it truly means to be refined—not ruined—by life’s hardest seasons.

In this coaching-style bonus episode, I talk about why healing and building don’t happen in separate chapters. They grow together. You don’t have to wait until you feel “fully healed” to start rebuilding your life, your confidence, or your purpose.

We explore:

Why fear often shows up right before transformation
The difference between reacting and responding
How to recognize your growth in real time
Why survival is not the finish line—it’s the starting point

If you’re in the fire right now—navigating divorce, healing from emotional abuse, rebuilding your confidence, or stepping into something new—this episode is for you.

You are not broken.

You are becoming.

If this bonus encouraged you, please follow, rate, and share Bent Not Broken. Someone else may need this reminder today.

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Refined by Fire: Faith, Healing, and Purpose with Paquita Reddish

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:55:00 GMT

What if the fire meant to break you actually refined you?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Paquita Reddish, a survivor of domestic violence, depression, and deep personal struggle who transformed pain into purpose through faith, healing, and entrepreneurship. Paquita is the CEO of Blessed Divine Creations, LLC, a motivational speaker, and a devoted mother of three who is building legacy-centered spaces for Black women in business.

Paquita shares the pivotal moment with her daughter that gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage, the reality of emotional and verbal abuse, and why it often takes multiple attempts before women can safely leave. We talk candidly about major depressive disorder, hospitalization, and what healing truly looks like beyond the highlight reel.

This conversation also explores how faith sustained Paquita in her darkest moments, why you don’t have to be fully healed to start building, and how entrepreneurship and creativity became part of her healing journey. Paquita’s story is a reminder that survival can turn into leadership—and that purpose is always within reach.

If you’re feeling stuck, afraid, or unsure how to begin again, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

Leaving an abusive relationship and overcoming fear
Healing from depression and trauma
Faith as a foundation for resilience
Building a business while healing
Legacy leadership and empowerment

Connect with Paquita:

LinkedIn & Facebook: Divine Solutionist
Facebook: Blessed Divine Creations
Websites: Coming soon

The fire doesn’t have to destroy you—it can refine you.

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Starting Over After Divorce: Mindset Shifts for Confidence and Freedom

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching episode, Deborah expands on key insights from her conversation with Karen and explores how the stories we carry—often shaped by divorce, illness, trauma, and people-pleasing—can quietly keep us stuck.

This episode focuses on awareness, breath, and gentle mindset shifts that help women reconnect with themselves and begin rewriting limiting beliefs such as “it’s too late,” “I can’t,” or “I should be further along.” Deborah offers a grounding reflection and simple coaching prompts to support clarity, emotional freedom, and confidence in this next chapter.

This bonus is especially supportive for women navigating life after divorce, major life transitions, burnout, or periods of self-doubt.

You’re not broken—and you’re not starting over. You’re starting from wisdom.

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Starting Over After Divorce: Healing, Confidence, and Freedom in Midlife

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Theimer, a Freedom Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, and wellness expert with nearly 20 years of experience helping women reclaim their confidence and sense of self.

Karen shares her journey through divorce, a cancer diagnosis, burnout, and feeling stuck—and how those wake-up calls led her to healing through breathwork, mindset shifts, and holistic wellness. We explore confidence after 50, letting go of guilt and people-pleasing, regulating the nervous system, and why it’s never too late to start over.

If you’re navigating life after divorce, struggling with self-worth, or craving clarity and freedom in your next chapter, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful perspective.

Connect with Karen

www.karentheimer.com

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High-Conflict Divorce Recovery: Staying Regulated, Clear, and Empowered

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah offers grounded coaching for anyone navigating high-conflict divorce, legal abuse, or parental alienation.

Building on the conversation with Lisa Johnson, this episode explains why high-conflict divorce is not “normal” divorce and how trauma responses, self-doubt, and exhaustion often show up during custody and court battles. Deborah shares practical insights on regaining strategic oversight of your case, working with an attorney without giving away your power, and protecting your mental health.

You’ll also learn how emotional regulation helps safeguard your children, why correcting the record isn’t always the safest move, and how staying grounded creates long-term stability—especially when manipulation or alienation is present.

This episode is a reminder that feeling worn down doesn’t mean you’re losing. With clarity, boundaries, and support, healing and hope are still possible.

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High-Conflict Divorce, Legal Abuse & Protecting Your Children with Lisa Johnson

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah speaks with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out and a leading voice on high-conflict divorce and legal abuse.

Lisa shares insights from lived experience and landmark legal work—her self-represented case, published in the Connecticut Law Journal, is now legal precedent, and her testimony helped expand domestic violence laws to include coercive control.

Together, they unpack red flags of high-conflict divorce, financial abuse and hidden assets, choosing the right divorce attorney, post-separation legal abuse, and how to protect children from parental alienation. This episode offers clarity, validation, and hope for anyone navigating custody battles or an impossible ex.

Resources:

Been There, Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and Staying Sane Under Insane Circumstances
When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You (March 2026)
Splitting by Bill Eddy (High Conflict Institute)
DV Leap

Connect:

beentheregotout.com | Instagram: @beentheregotout | Podcast/YouTube: Been There, Got Out

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When Your Voice Has Been Quiet for Too Long: Rebuilding Self-Trust After Toxic Relationships

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah goes deeper into the themes sparked by her conversation with Kira Hartley Klinger—exploring what really happens when your voice has been silenced for years and how self-trust is rebuilt after toxic relationships.

This episode is for anyone who resonated with Kira’s story of emotional shutdown, self-silencing, and learning to “keep the peace” at the expense of their identity. We unpack why losing your voice is often a survival strategy, not a personal failure—and why that moment when you say “I can’t do this anymore” is not weakness, but wisdom.

You’ll hear reflections on:

How silence slowly becomes a coping mechanism
The emotional cost of “keeping the peace”
Why one honest boundary can change everything
How confidence is rebuilt through action, not perfection
The role of safe community in healing and growth
What to remember if you’re still in the fog and questioning your worth

This bonus episode is a space to pause, reflect, and integrate—reminding you that your voice isn’t gone, it’s waiting. You don’t have to rebuild your entire life today. You just have to take one honest step toward yourself.

If you’re navigating divorce, emotional abuse recovery, or a major life transition, this episode offers grounded encouragement and perspective as you continue rewriting your next chapter.

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From Silenced to Strong: Healing, Entrepreneurship, and Finding Your Voice After Divorce

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Today’s guest is Kira Hartley Klinger, an entrepreneur, author, and creative force whose journey proves it’s never too late to reinvent your life.

Kira shares her powerful story of spending 23 years in a toxic marriage where she slowly lost her voice—learning to stay quiet to keep the peace. In this honest and inspiring conversation, she opens up about the moment she finally said “I’m done,” and what it took to rebuild her life, her confidence, and her sense of self.

We talk about reclaiming your voice, leaving emotionally toxic relationships, and how entrepreneurship and storytelling became tools for healing and empowerment. Kira also shares how curiosity led her into the vintage fabric world, how community restored her confidence, and how creativity—through writing, building, and grandparenthood—became a source of joy and freedom.

Connect with Kira

Books: Available on Amazon and in her Etsy shop Oddity (signed and personalized copies available)
Etsy: DodOddity
Instagram: @dododdity
LinkedIn: Kira Hartley Klinger
Facebook: Kira Hartley Klinger (Author Page)

This episode is a reminder that your voice matters, your dreams aren’t over, and it’s never too late to say “I can” again.

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From Financial Fog to Financial Confidence After Divorce

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah reflects on her conversation with Linda Grizzley, host of the Real Money Real Life Podcast, and helps listeners integrate the emotional and financial realities of life after divorce.

Divorce doesn’t just change relationships—it impacts confidence, self-trust, and our relationship with money. In this short coaching session, Deborah explains why financial avoidance is so common after divorce and why awareness—not fear—is the first step toward healing and empowerment.

You’ll hear a compassionate reframing of financial clarity, a simple action you can take this week to regain control, and a deeper look at the “Me Money” concept—how intentional spending can support self-worth and emotional recovery instead of guilt.

This episode is a reminder that rebuilding your financial life is part of rebuilding yourself—and you don’t have to do it alone.

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Divorced and Broke? How to Rebuild Credit, Cash Flow & Confidence Fast | Linda Grizely

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Deborah sits down with Linda Grizzely, a financial wellness speaker, personal finance educator, and host of the Real Money, Real Life podcast.

After divorcing following 23 years of marriage, Linda found herself navigating finances she hadn’t managed in years—conflicting advice, financial stress, and survival mode. That experience reshaped how she now supports women through a judgment-free, human-centered approach to money.

Together, they explore why financial healing must be part of the divorce recovery process, how cash flow impacts confidence and decision-making, and why understanding your credit is one of the most empowering steps women can take after divorce.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How divorce changes a woman’s financial reality
Why checking your credit score is empowering—not scary
How to review your credit report and spot red flags
The emotional impact of financial stress after divorce
What cash flow really means—and why it matters more than income
How Linda’s “Me Money” approach supports self-care without guilt

This episode is a reminder that rebuilding after divorce isn’t just emotional—it’s financial too. With the right support, clarity and confidence are possible.

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When Your Gut Knows Before You Do: Self-Trust, Intuition, and Choosing Yourself

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah expands on key themes from her conversation with Chris Cushing, a US Air Force veteran and entrepreneur, focusing on intuition, self-trust, and living authentically.

This episode explores why so many people ignore early red flags, say yes out of obligation, and follow societal expectations instead of their inner knowing. Through trauma-informed coaching, Deborah explains why pausing is a powerful act of healing and how listening to your gut can support divorce recovery, identity shifts, and emotional clarity.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own moments of knowing, learn how to create emotional safety when choosing themselves, and reconnect with what feels true.

You are not broken — you are waking up.

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Lost Yourself in Marriage? How to Reclaim Your Identity After Divorce | Chris Cushing

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Chris Cushing, a US Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of VA Victory, to discuss living authentically after divorce, navigating military life, and breaking free from societal expectations.

Chris shares her honest journey of entering a marriage she knew wasn’t right, serving in the Air Force overseas in England, becoming an instant stepmom, and ultimately coming out and choosing truth over comfort. She opens up about listening to intuition, recognizing red flags, and leaving a marriage with integrity, safety, and compassion.

This episode explores divorce recovery, LGBTQ+ identity, self-trust, blended family challenges, emotional healing, and rebuilding confidence after divorce. Chris also shares how her military training helped her stay calm under pressure and how living authentically led her to love, peace, and purpose.

If you’re questioning your identity, ignoring your gut, or wondering if it’s too late to live truthfully, this conversation offers clarity, courage, and hope.

You are not broken — you are becoming.

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Life After Betrayal: Why Baby Steps Are the Key to Divorce Recovery

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, host Deborah Griffiths builds on her conversation with Gail Showalter, offering practical guidance for women navigating life after divorce and emotional betrayal.

This episode reframes betrayal as trauma—not failure—and focuses on how real healing happens through small, intentional steps. Deborah shares insight on stabilizing after heartbreak, rebuilding self-trust, and using clarity—not confidence—to move forward.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to begin again, this episode reminds you that reinvention doesn’t require perfection—just the next right step.

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Divorced and Starting Over with Kids? How to Rebuild Stability and Purpose | Gail Showalter

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this inspiring episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, host Deborah Griffiths speaks with Gail Showalter about divorce recovery, single motherhood, and reinvention after betrayal.

Gail shares her powerful journey from a picture-perfect life to becoming a single mom of three after infidelity shattered her marriage. Through grief, financial uncertainty, and emotional isolation, she rebuilt her life step by step—returning to college, becoming a teacher, and later founding Single Moms Empowered Ed, a nonprofit that helps single mothers earn degrees and achieve financial independence.

This conversation explores healing from emotional betrayal, navigating grief after divorce, rebuilding confidence, parenting as a single mom, and why education and job certification are critical for breaking cycles of poverty. Gail also shares insights from her work as a personality specialist, offering practical tools to improve parenting, relationships, and self-understanding.

If you’re navigating life after divorce, starting over later in life, or feeling overwhelmed as a single mother, this episode is a reminder that healing, stability, and purpose are possible—one baby step at a time.

Guest Resources

Website: www.gailshowalter.com

Email (to request the Personalities for Parents chart): gail@gailshowalter.com

Book: Living, Learning, Loving — available at Barnes & Noble and major retailers

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Healing, Self-Love & Starting Over with Jonathan Aslay

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:37:00 GMT

In this powerful episode, Coach Deborah sits down with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s leading midlife self-love and life coaches. After surviving divorce, financial collapse, and the heartbreaking loss of his 19-year-old son, Jonathan discovered a truth many of us struggle to see: Most people aren’t struggling with dating. They’re struggling with self-worth and self-love.

Jonathan shares how grief reshaped his understanding of love, why so many women date from a wounded place, and how trauma interferes with our ability to feel worthy, confident, and emotionally safe. He explains the difference between ego and love, why triggers are invitations for healing, and how to rebuild your identity after emotional chaos.

You’ll learn:

• How grief can awaken deeper self-love

• The signs you’re dating from a wounded place

• Why compatibility matters more than chemistry

• How sovereignty creates healthy relationships

• Daily self-love practices Jonathan uses to stay grounded

• Why trauma, gaslighting, and emotional abuse distort self-worth

• How gratitude and self-examination shift everything

If you’re starting over after divorce, healing from trauma, or reclaiming your voice after emotional abuse, this episode will give you tools, clarity, and comfort.

Learn More About Jonathan Aslay

What the Heck Is Self-Love Anyway? – Available on Amazon

YouTube: Jonathan Aslay

Website & Coaching: Search “Jonathan Aslay”

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How to Heal Emotional Triggers: A Self-Love Coaching Breakdown for Women Starting Over

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah unpacks the most powerful insights from her conversation with self-love coach Jonathan Aslay. Together, they explored how grief, divorce, trauma, and identity loss can disconnect us from our self-worth—and how rebuilding begins from within.

This episode gives you simple, practical coaching tools to help you strengthen your emotional foundation and reconnect with your voice, boundaries, and inner clarity.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why rebuilding your identity starts with emotional scaffolding

• The signs you’re dating from a wounded place

• What sovereignty looks like in healthy relationships

• How triggers reveal where healing is needed

• Why feeling your feelings is essential—not optional

• Daily practices to support self-love, grounding, and emotional awareness

If you’re healing after divorce, emotional abuse, gaslighting, or years of self-abandonment, this coaching session offers clarity, direction, and compassionate guidance.

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Soul Surgery: Rebuilding Your Identity After Emotional Erasure

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah breaks down the key insights from her conversation with author and filmmaker Nikki Allen, whose story of emotional erasure and recovery resonates with so many women healing from toxic relationships.

Deborah explores how emotional manipulation, love bombing, the charm–harm cycle, and self-doubt slowly silence a woman’s voice. She offers practical coaching steps to help you reconnect with your intuition, examine old wounds, release shame, and begin what she calls “soul surgery”—the deep internal work of rebuilding identity after betrayal.

This episode is for anyone recovering from emotional abuse, narcissistic dynamics, or a relationship where you lost yourself.

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Emotionally Erased in Your Relationship? How to Reclaim Your Voice | Nikki Allen

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode, author and filmmaker Nikki Allen shares how a relationship with no bruises—but deep emotional damage—nearly erased her identity. Her novel Loved You, Hated You began as a song, became a screenplay, and ultimately became the story she needed to tell to reclaim her voice.

Nikki opens up about the charm–harm dynamic, emotional manipulation, isolation, love bombing, and the slow erosion of self-trust that so many women experience in unhealthy relationships. She reveals how grief, longing, and unhealed childhood wounds shaped her choices — and how she began a process she calls “soul surgery” to rebuild herself.

We talk about why women stay, how intuition gets silenced, and why shame has no place in healing. Nikki also shares how creativity became her path to recovery and how storytelling can help women reclaim their strength after betrayal.

This episode is for anyone navigating divorce recovery, emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma healing, or rebuilding self-worth after losing themselves in love.

Learn more about Nikki at: NikkiAllen.com

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Divorce Recovery Made Practical: Resetting Triggers and Reclaiming Identity

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, Deborah breaks down the most powerful lessons from her conversation with award-winning strengths coach and author MaLinda Perry.

This short coaching session guides listeners through the emotional recovery process after divorce, especially for women healing from toxic relationships or emotional abuse.

Deborah explores the red flags MaLinda ignored, the manipulation that slowly eroded her confidence, and the small steps she took to rebuild her identity. Listeners will learn how to recognize their strengths, retrain emotional triggers using MaLinda’s simple “delete, delete” technique, and reconnect with the version of themselves they lost during the relationship.

If you’re navigating divorce recovery, rediscovering your identity, or learning to trust yourself again, this bonus coaching session offers clarity, compassion, and actionable tools for healing.

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From Red Flags to Resilience: How MaLinda Perry Rebuilt Her Life After Divorce

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this inspiring episode, Deborah sits down with MaLinda Perry—KBIS award-winning leader, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, bestselling author, and founder of Happy Girls Don’t Do That. MaLinda shares her powerful divorce story, from ignored red flags and emotional manipulation to rediscovering her identity through strengths-based healing.

MaLinda opens up about the moment her bonus daughter told her to run, the unpredictable meanness she lived with, and the “gut feelings” she pushed aside. She reveals how journaling, gratitude practices, and understanding her Gallup strengths helped her rebuild confidence, reclaim her voice, and step into the happiest version of herself.

She also shares her simple but life-changing technique: “Delete, delete.” A mindset reset anyone recovering from trauma or divorce can use.

Today MaLinda empowers women worldwide to recognize their value, stop accepting emotional abuse, and embrace the strengths that make them powerful.

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malindaperryconsultingllc.com

malindaperry@gmail.com

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The One-Year Reset: How to Heal, Reflect, and Start Over After Divorce

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, Coach Deborah breaks down the most transformative insights from her conversation with Dr. Robin Buckley—executive coach, clinical psychologist, and author of Marriage Incorporated. If you’re navigating divorce recovery, emotional abuse, or starting over after a toxic relationship, this episode gives you practical tools to rebuild with clarity and intention.

You’ll learn why your next relationship needs a strategy, how to balance red flags and green flags, and how defining negotiables vs. non-negotiables prevents self-abandonment. We also explore the power of role clarity in relationships and co-parenting, the importance of taking a one-year reset after divorce, and how cognitive behavioral tools help you rewire your brain after trauma.

You’ll finish with a powerful reminder:

You’re not broken—your brain was protecting you. And now, you get to rebuild with purpose.

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Red Flags, Green Flags & Starting Over: How to Navigate Love After Divorce with Dr. Robin Buckley

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Coach Deborah sits down with Dr. Robin Buckley, executive coach, PhD in clinical psychology, and author of Marriage, Inc. Dr. Robin blends business strategy, cognitive behavioral tools, and lived experience from two divorces to help people heal after separation and create intentional, healthier relationships.

We explore how to move from emotion-driven reactions to strategic thinking, how to evaluate red flags and green flags, and why role clarity and communication are essential whether you're rebuilding a relationship or starting over after divorce. Dr. Robin also shares how CBT rewires the brain after trauma, why a “one-year reset” is crucial after divorce, and how asking What do I want? helps you design your next chapter.

If you’re navigating divorce recovery, rebuilding confidence, redefining love, or learning to trust yourself again, this episode offers practical tools and powerful perspective.

Connect with Dr. Robin Buckley at www. drrobinbuckley.com and purchase her book, Marriage Inc. on Amazon.

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Gray Divorce Recovery: Hidden Losses, New Traditions, and Self-Rediscovery

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah expands on the powerful insights shared with therapist and author Oona Metz, LICSW, diving into the emotional and identity shifts women face during gray divorce.

This episode explores how long-term marriage shapes a woman’s identity, why the “wasted years” narrative keeps women stuck, and how to release guilt and reframe the past with compassion. Deborah also unpacks the hidden losses of gray divorce—retirement dreams, changing traditions, shifting family roles—and guides listeners through creating new traditions and redefining family with chosen community.

You’ll learn how to rebuild confidence around finances, why emotional support is essential, and why taking time before dating again protects a tender heart.

This coaching session offers practical reflection prompts and empowering mindset shifts to help women navigate midlife divorce with clarity, strength, and renewed self-trust.

Visit oonametz.com for resources and Una’s book, Unhitched.

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The Rise of Gray Divorce: Why Women Are Leaving and What Comes Next

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Today’s guest is Oona Metz, a licensed clinical social worker, certified group psychotherapist, and Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. With 30+ years of experience supporting women through major life transitions, Una brings deep insight into one of the fastest-growing divorce trends: gray divorce.

We explore why divorce rates for couples over 50 have doubled, how identity shifts after decades of marriage, and the hidden losses many women grieve—from retirement dreams to changing family traditions. Una explains why women often carry guilt about “wasted years,” how to reframe long marriages with compassion, and why financial fear is so common in later-life separation.

Oona also shares powerful guidance on:

Navigating adult children’s reactions
Rebuilding confidence and emotional autonomy
Dating again—or choosing not to
Creating new traditions and chosen family
Turning gray divorce into a catalyst for growth and reinvention

We also discuss her new book, Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, which offers emotional tools, financial guidance, and real-life stories to support women at every stage of the divorce journey.

If you’re navigating life after divorce—or supporting someone who is—this episode is packed with wisdom, validation, and practical steps for rebuilding your next chapter with clarity and strength.

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Divorce Recovery Coaching: Manifestation, Inner Alignment, and Rediscovering Your Purpose

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, Deborah breaks down the biggest lessons from her conversation with empowerment teacher David Alan Brown—and turns them into practical tools for anyone rebuilding after divorce, trauma, emotional shutdown, or major life transition.

David’s journey from numbness and suicidal ideation to rediscovery and empowerment highlights what happens when we lose our voice—and how we can reclaim it.

What You’ll Learn

• Why emotional numbness is a warning sign, not a weakness

• How a breaking point can become a powerful turning point

• How self-rediscovery can lead to difficult but necessary life changes

• The three inner voices—emotional, action, and spiritual—and how to balance them

• Why anger can be a healthy guide, not something to fear

• A grounded, practical way to use manifestation during life transitions

• Why healing requires connection, not isolation

Takeaway

You can rebuild your identity.

You can reconnect with your purpose.

And you can rise stronger than before—one honest, courageous step at a time.

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Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce: David Alan Brown on Healing, Identity, and Inner Alignment

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah talks with David Alan Brown, writer, empowerment teacher, and creator of The Convergent Conversation—a method that helps people reconnect with their emotional, behavioral, and spiritual voices to rebuild clarity, confidence, and purpose.

David shares his powerful journey from years of depression, numbness, and suicidal ideation to rediscovering his identity, leaving a 24-year marriage, and rebuilding his life with intention. His story offers practical insight for anyone navigating divorce recovery, emotional healing, or major life transitions.

What You’ll Learn

• How David lost his sense of self—and what sparked his turning point

• Why emotional numbness can be more dangerous than sadness

• How self-rediscovery led to the end of his marriage

• What the Convergent Conversation is and how it helps you regulate your inner voices

• Signs you’re stuck in one part of yourself (emotion, action, or spirituality)

• A healthier way to understand anger without fear

• How Convergent Energy reframes manifestation as practical, grounded action

About David Alan Brown

David is the creator of The Convergent Conversation, a transformational program that helps people rebuild inner balance, reclaim their voice, and navigate life changes with clarity.

Learn more: DavidAlanBrown.com

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Divorce Healing After Emotional Abuse: How to Reclaim Your Identity and Power

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah reflects on powerful lessons from her conversation with author Terry M. Brown and what truly happens after leaving a long-term emotionally abusive marriage.

This episode is for anyone navigating emotional abuse recovery, gaslighting recovery, financial control, divorce healing, and post-divorce life. Coach Deborah breaks down how emotional abuse trains you to doubt yourself, making even small decisions feel overwhelming — a common trauma response, not a personal failure.

You’ll learn why boundaries are essential for healing, how follow-through creates safety and freedom, and why healing doesn’t change who you are — it helps you reclaim your identity after abuse. Coach Deborah also explores how stored trauma lives in the body, why emotional reactions can surface long after separation, and simple grounding tools to support trauma recovery.

Finally, this episode highlights how doing hard things — big or small — rebuilds confidence and self-trust after a toxic relationship or emotionally abusive marriage. Healing is not about being “fixed,” but about becoming more aware, grounded, and aligned with who you truly are.

If you’re searching for hope, clarity, and guidance while starting over after emotional abuse or divorce, this episode reminds you of one truth:

You are not broken. You are bent — and rising.

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Divorce Recovery and Self-Discovery: Teri M. Brown on Healing, Boundaries, and Bold Adventure

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this inspiring episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Teri M. Brown, award-winning author and survivor of emotional and financial abuse, to share her powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and resilience.

Teri opens up about leaving a 14-year emotionally abusive marriage, where manipulation, isolation, and financial control slowly eroded her confidence and sense of self. Like many women recovering from toxic relationships, she describes how abuse impacts everyday decision-making, self-trust, and identity long after the relationship ends.

Through writing as a healing tool, Teri rediscovered her voice and purpose, going on to publish award-winning fiction and inspirational works. Her recovery took a bold turn when she and her husband rode a tandem bicycle across the United States, an experience that deepened trust, rebuilt confidence, and helped her reclaim belief in her own capability.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The hidden impact of emotional and financial abuse
Why leaving a toxic marriage is often the hardest step
How storytelling and creativity support trauma healing
Rebuilding confidence after divorce and abuse
Life lessons from doing something boldly outside your comfort zone

Teri also shares insights from her book 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure and offers hope for women navigating life after abuse, divorce recovery, and starting over.

Learn more about Teri M. Brown:

Visit terimbrown.com to explore her books, podcast, and resources.

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Healing After Psychological Abuse: Divorce Recovery & Reclaiming Your Identity

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah reflects on key insights from her powerful conversation with Kristen Crabtree, certified divorce coach and creator of the Paramore Paradox.

Kristen spent 22 years in a psychologically abusive marriage, and her story sheds light on how emotional abuse and gaslighting quietly impact identity, confidence, and self-trust. In this episode, Coach Deborah breaks down practical coaching insights to help you heal after divorce, release survival patterns, and reconnect with who you truly are.

You’ll learn why a lack of conflict isn’t always healthy, how psychological abuse happens in subtle ways, why survival strategies aren’t failures, and how healing begins with simple awareness—not perfection.

If you’re navigating divorce recovery, emotional abuse healing, or rebuilding your identity, this episode reminds you: you are not broken—you were surviving.

You may be bent… but you are never broken.

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Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now.

Gaslighting, Trauma & Healing After Divorce with Kristen Crabtree

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Kristen Crabtree, certified divorce coach, author of Be the You That’s More You Than You’ve Ever Been, and creator of the Paramour Paradox.

Kristen shares her deeply personal story of surviving 22 years in a psychologically abusive same-sex marriage, where silence replaced disagreement and survival strategies replaced self-expression. She opens up about how emotional abuse slowly erodes identity, confidence, and self-trust—and why its damage often goes unseen.

Together, Deborah and Kristen explore:

The hidden impact of psychological and emotional abuse
Why divorce often triggers an identity crisis
How survival strategies form in toxic relationships
The role of trauma, nervous system stress, and gaslighting
Small, aligned shifts that help rebuild life after divorce

Kristen introduces her Four-Body Framework—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—offering a grounded roadmap for healing, awareness, and reconnection after separation or trauma.

This episode is for anyone navigating divorce recovery, emotional abuse healing, gaslighting recovery, or starting over after a long-term relationship.

📍 Learn more at paramourparadox.com

You may be bent… but you are not broken.

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Starting Over After Divorce: How Intuition Supports Healing and Clarity

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah unpacks the most powerful insights from her conversation with intuitive psychic author and coach Susan Jane, who has over 20 years of experience helping people reconnect with their intuition after emotional abuse, trauma, and divorce.

If you’re healing after heartbreak or learning to trust yourself again, this episode offers gentle, practical support for your recovery.

You’ll learn:

Why intuition is your inner guidance system
How your body signals truth before your mind
How trauma disconnects you—and healing reconnects you
A simple five-minute daily practice to rebuild self-trust
Why gentleness and self-compassion are essential to healing

This episode is for anyone navigating divorce recovery, gaslighting recovery, or starting over after a painful ending.

Start with five minutes. Listen inward. Be gentle.

You may be bent… but you are never broken. 💛

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Divorce Healing Strategies: How Intuition Guides Recovery, Confidence, and New Beginnings

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah explores intuition, resilience, and starting over after divorce with intuitive expert Susan Jane. With over 20 years of spiritual insight, Susan shares how intuition supports divorce healing, heartbreak recovery, and starting over after trauma—especially for women navigating life after divorce, life after separation, or healing from gaslighting and broken relationships.

You’ll learn simple intuition practices that help rebuild confidence after divorce, support emotional healing after divorce, and guide you through navigating separation, post-divorce life, and even finding love after divorce. Susan’s tools offer clarity for anyone seeking divorce empowerment, divorce resilience, post divorce healing, and rebuilding identity after divorce.

If you’re reclaiming life, stepping into new beginnings after divorce, healing from divorce abuse recovery, or working through divorce challenges like co-parenting after divorce, parenting after divorce, or preparing to date after divorce, this episode delivers powerful strategies for moving forward after divorce with courage, boldness, and renewed purpose.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that you can rebuild life after divorce, restore self-confidence after divorce, and truly thrive. You may feel broken, but you are always stronger than divorce—and never alone on your journey.

Connect With Susan Jane

Take the intuition quiz, explore intuitive flower readings, or learn more about Susan’s courses:

intuitivenature.com.au

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You Are Becoming: Healing Trauma, Limiting Beliefs & Life After Divorce

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah expands on the powerful insights shared by RTT practitioner and trauma survivor Samantha Mandell. This episode is designed to help women navigating divorce recovery, heartbreak healing, gaslighting recovery, or starting over after trauma.

Learn how trauma hides in the body, how limiting beliefs formed during childhood shape your relationships, and why perfectionism is often a trauma response—not a personality trait. You’ll also discover how RTT and neuroplasticity help reprogram the subconscious mind, restore identity, and rebuild post-divorce confidence.

This bonus session delivers practical tips for:

naming trauma stored in the body
challenging inherited limiting beliefs
reprogramming your mind through daily affirmations
releasing perfectionism
choosing healing with intention
remembering you are never broken—you are becoming

If you're rebuilding life after divorce or starting a new chapter after emotional trauma, this episode will help you rise stronger, reclaim your identity, and step into boldness and empowerment.

Join Coach Deborah’s Divorce Support Recovery Workshop on Eventbrite to deepen your healing journey.

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Starting Over After Trauma: Healing Functional Seizures, Limiting Beliefs, and Life After Divorce

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah explores a powerful starting over after trauma story with Samantha Mandell, whose journey through functional seizures (PNES) became a profound path toward healing after heartbreak, rebuilding identity, and reclaiming life.

Samantha shares how her life-altering diagnosis led her to Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)—a modality that accelerates emotional recovery, helps release limiting beliefs, heals broken relationships, and restores confidence in recovery. Her transformation inspired her to begin starting a podcast, step into her purpose, and help women navigate divorce healing, gaslighting recovery, and post-divorce life with compassion and courage.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn About:

How unresolved trauma can show up as functional seizures
Why the body holds trauma and how RTT shifts the subconscious for post-divorce healing
How limiting beliefs formed in childhood affect life after divorce, dating, identity, and confidence
The role of perfectionism in keeping women stuck in broken relationships
How RTT helps rebuild worthiness, trust, and confidence after divorce
What real transformation looks like when creating new beginnings after divorce

Samantha also shares lightning-round insights on navigating separation, establishing boundaries, finding post-divorce confidence, and remembering that even in hard circumstances, you are stronger than the pain.

This episode is a powerful guide for anyone seeking divorce recovery, divorce empowerment, healing after separation, or rebuilding identity after divorce—and a reminder that you are never broken, only becoming.

Connect with Samantha:

SweetSoulAndWellness.com

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Join Coach Deborah’s Divorce Support Recovery Workshop on Eventbrite—your next step toward boldness and empowerment, emotional healing, and celebrating victories as you begin starting over with confidence.

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Divorce Healing Strategies: Dating, Co-Parenting & Moving Forward

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her powerful conversation with retired police sergeant and bestselling author Patrick O’Donnell, who shared that after 30 years of service, nothing was more challenging than his divorce.

This episode offers insight and divorce healing, guidance for starting over after divorce, navigating separation recovery, and rebuilding life after divorce.

You’ll learn how to:

• Navigate heartbreak recovery and healing after separation

• Protect your children through co-parenting after divorce

• Strengthen mental health after divorce and rebuild identity

• Find confidence after divorce and embrace new beginnings after divorce

• Approach dating after divorce and finding love after divorce with clarity

If you’re ready to reclaim your life, move from broken to boldness, and begin rebuilding life after divorce, join Coach Deborah’s Divorce Support Recovery Workshop on Eventbrite (link in show notes).

You may be bent… but you are never broken.

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Life After Divorce: A Police Sergeant’s Hard-Earned Lessons on Stress, Safety & Rebuilding

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, I sit down with Patrick O’Donnell — retired Milwaukee police sergeant, bestselling author of Divorced Dad: Kids Are Forever, Wives Are Not, and host of the Cops and Writers Podcast — to talk about life after divorce, starting over after trauma, and rebuilding a life from broken to boldness.

Patrick shares raw insight on divorce healing, co-parenting after divorce, rebuilding identity after divorce, finding love after divorce, and stepping into financial independence and post-divorce confidence. This episode is your guide to healing after heartbreak, navigating separation, rebuilding confidence, and creating new beginnings after divorce.

If you’re ready to move forward after divorce, reclaim your life, and start a new chapter with courage and boldness, this episode is for you.

You are bent — not broken — and your life after divorce starts now.

Learn more about Patrick:

Website: copsandwriters.com

Books (including Divorced Dad): Available on Amazon

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Starting Over After Trauma: Healing From Gaslighting & Rebuilding Life After Divorce

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah revisits the most powerful moments from her conversation with award-winning author and survivor Mia J. Hanks, whose memoir Bridemaid reveals the hidden reality of her nearly 30-year marriage to a covert narcissist.

This episode is about starting over after trauma, healing from gaslighting, divorce and healing, and rebuilding life after divorce. Through Mia’s story, you’ll learn how to recognize control masked as love, trust your body’s warnings, and find the courage for post-divorce healing, emotional recovery, and new beginnings after divorce.

If you’re feeling broken, navigating separation, or searching for hope after heartbreak, this episode offers guidance for divorce recovery, reclaiming your life, and becoming stronger than divorce.

You may be bent — but you are never broken.

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From Broken to Bold: Starting Over After Divorce & Trauma

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this special bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah Griffiths of Broken to Boldness shares her personal journey of starting over after trauma, heartbreak recovery, and divorce healing.

After years in a broken relationship and healing from gaslighting, Deborah chose to reclaim her life, begin post-divorce healing, and step boldly into life after divorce. She shares practical recovery strategies for rebuilding identity after divorce, navigating separation, and building confidence after divorce.

This episode offers guidance for anyone facing a divorce life transition, struggling with mental health after divorce, or working through parenting after divorce and co-parenting after divorce.

You’ll gain tools for financial independence after divorce, insight into new beginnings after divorce, and hope for loving life again — when you’re ready.

A powerful reminder: You may feel broken, but you can become stronger than divorce and create a bold new beginning.

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Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now.

Broken to Boldness: Starting Over After Divorce & Domestic Abuse with Deborah Griffiths

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode of Law Enforcement Talk Radio, retired police sergeant John Jay Wiley speaks with Deborah Griffiths, founder of Broken to Boldness, about her journey of starting over after trauma, healing from gaslighting, and rebuilding life after divorce.

After waking up in a psychiatric ward following a suicide attempt, Deborah realized her environment was destroying her mental health and confidence. That moment became her turning point. Through courage and resilience, she left her abuser, reclaimed her voice, protected her children, and began her path to divorce healing, emotional recovery, and rebuilding identity after divorce.

Deborah shares insight into post-divorce life, co-parenting after divorce, financial independence after divorce, and how to find new beginnings after divorce. This episode is a guide to moving forward after heartbreak, healing broken relationships, and becoming stronger than divorce.

A raw, honest, and hopeful reminder: even when you feel broken, you can rise, rebuild, and live boldly again.

Learn more at brokentoboldness.com

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From Pain to Purpose: How to Heal and Reconnect with Your Inner Child

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with therapist and author Stacy Schaffer. Together, they explore how true healing begins when we stop trying to erase the past and start integrating it.

Key Takeaways:

Reconnect with your inner child by asking, “What did my younger self need to hear?”
Deepen relationships with the question, “Help me understand what it’s like to be you.”
Heal through awareness by noticing when your younger self is reacting.
Reclaim your story — your past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you.

You may be bent, but you are never broken.

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Acquired, Not Courted: Surviving 30 Years with a Covert Narcissist with Mia J. Hanks

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Award-winning author Mia J. Hanks joins Coach Deborah to share her powerful journey of surviving nearly 30 years with a covert narcissist—a partner who appeared perfect in public but was emotionally abusive behind closed doors.

Through her memoir Bride-maid, Mia offers hope to survivors struggling to understand why love can feel like control. She reveals how writing became her healing tool, how shame keeps victims silent, and how true freedom begins with reclaiming your story.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth in a relationship, this episode is a reminder:

You were never too much. You were just with someone who gave too little.

“I hadn’t been courted—I had been acquired.”

Learn more at miajhanks.com

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Reclaiming Freedom After Divorce – 5 Steps to Rise and Rewrite Your Story

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with Wendy Babcock, a woman who turned emotional abuse and divorce into a story of strength and purpose.

Wendy’s journey reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what broke you — it’s about rising stronger because of it.

Deborah breaks the episode into five empowering segments with actionable coaching tips to help you recognize control, reclaim your power, and rewrite your story.

1. Recognizing the Invisible Wounds

Emotional abuse often hides behind concern. Ask yourself: Do I feel free — or monitored? Awareness is the first step toward healing.

2. Redefining Freedom After Divorce

Freedom may not feel joyful at first, but it begins in small acts — choosing what brings you peace and learning to trust yourself again.

3. Reclaiming the Pen

Take your story back. Start journaling with: “When everything changed for me was when…” Writing turns pain into clarity and growth.

4. From Surviving to Speaking

Wendy’s movement, When Stories, proves that sharing your truth can set you free. Speak your story safely — with a trusted friend, therapist, or your own journal.

5. The Power of Listening

Healing happens when you listen with compassion — especially to yourself. Replace self-criticism with truth: You are enough. You are healing. You are free.

Closing Reflection

You don’t need to have it all figured out to begin again. Start with one small, bold step — journaling, setting a boundary, or simply saying, “I deserve peace.”

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Turn Off the Reruns: Creating Your Own Story After Divorce

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah dives deeper into her powerful conversation with Julie Loken, exploring how television and media have influenced our ideas about family, love, and divorce — often without us even realizing it.

From I Love Lucy to The Kardashians, the stories we grew up watching shaped our beliefs about what “normal” should look like. But as Deborah reminds us, you get to write your own script now.

This episode offers four transformational coaching tips to help you release outdated narratives, embrace your evolution, and redefine what family means in your current season of life.

Key Coaching Takeaways

Recognize the Highlight Reel Effect

What you see on TV or social media is rarely real life — it’s a highlight reel. Reflect on the internal “scripts” you’ve inherited about the perfect family or relationship, and ask yourself: What script am I still living by that no longer fits my truth?

Detach from Comparison Culture

Comparison robs you of gratitude. Instead of asking why your life doesn’t look like someone else’s, focus on one thing you’re grateful for in your own story today. Gratitude is your anchor to reality.

Redefine Family on Your Terms

Family is who shows up for you, brings peace (not pressure), and walks beside you through life’s storms. Write your own definition of family — in one sentence.

Give Yourself Permission to Change the Story

Just like TV evolves, so can you. You don’t need anyone’s approval to rewrite your next chapter. Ask yourself: If I were the main character, what would my next chapter be about — freedom, peace, rediscovery?

Bent Not Broken Challenge

Turn off the reruns — in your living room and in your mind. Stop replaying what went wrong and start scripting what comes next. Healing isn’t about erasing your old story; it’s about reclaiming the pen and choosing what happens now.

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Healing the Child Within: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Us with Therapist Stacy Schaffer

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Healing the Child Within with Stacy Schaffer

In this heartfelt episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional counselor, trauma survivor, and author of With Love from a Children’s Therapist. With over 20 years of experience helping children and teens heal from grief and trauma, Stacy brings a unique perspective — one that bridges lived experience and professional insight.

Together, they explore how childhood wounds can quietly shape who we become as adults and how awareness and compassion can begin the healing process. Stacy opens up about her own story of survival, loss, and resilience, sharing how she turned pain into purpose and why owning our stories is essential to freedom.

Listeners will also learn about Synergetic Play Therapy — a powerful tool that helps children express what words cannot — and how parents, educators, and caregivers can create emotional safety through understanding, connection, and presence.

“Help me understand what it’s like to be you.” — one of Stacy’s guiding principles for connecting with others at any age.

Key Message: Healing starts when we stop running from our stories and begin to listen to them with compassion.

Learn more about Stacy and her work at authorstacyschaffer.com.

or follow her on Instagram @hope.restored

Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce — with Coach Deborah — reminding you that you may be bent, but you are never broken.

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Reclaiming Your Worth After Divorce and Heartbreak with Kerry Brett

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this special bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah dives deeper into the lessons from her powerful conversation with Kerry Brett—master photographer, dating strategist, and author of Shot at Love. Kerry’s story goes far beyond dating; it’s about rediscovering your worth and creating a life—and love—that feels safe, authentic, and aligned.

Whether you’re healing from divorce, recovering from betrayal, or learning to trust yourself again, this episode offers a roadmap for reclaiming your confidence and rebuilding from the inside out.

Key Coaching Takeaways

Rebuild from the Inside Out

Healing begins when you stop asking “What’s wrong with me?” and start affirming “What’s right within me.” Confidence grows through daily choices that honor your worth. This week’s challenge:

Affirm “I am worthy of love that reflects who I’ve become.”
Take one action today that supports your self-worth.

Stop Ignoring Red Flags

Your intuition is your internal compass—it’s never wrong. Notice where you’ve silenced your gut instincts and give yourself permission to listen sooner. Protecting your peace is priceless.

Bank on Yourself

When Kerry faced divorce and debt, she chose to invest in herself—her creativity, resilience, and growth. True wealth is more than money; it’s emotional strength, spiritual grounding, and self-trust.

Reflection Prompt: What inner assets—courage, compassion, creativity—can you bank on today?

Coach Deborah’s Reflection

Heartbreak doesn’t mark the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your becoming. As Kerry reminds us, real love starts when you stop waiting to be rescued and start becoming your own hero.

Resources & Links

Listen to Kerry Brett’s full interview: Bent Not Broken Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Learn more about Kerry: shotatlovebook.com

Book a free Clarity Call: calendly.com/brokentoboldness7/boldnessblueprint

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Healing After Parental Alienation: Finding Hope, Patience, and Peace

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this Bent Not Broken Bonus Episode, Coach Deborah takes a heartfelt dive into her powerful conversation with Kendra Foley—a mother, advocate, and survivor whose story of parental alienation turned heartbreak into purpose.

Parental alienation is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences a parent can endure. In this episode, Coach Deborah unpacks Kendra’s story and shares five key lessons to help parents and families heal, stay hopeful, and reclaim their peace.

Key Lessons Discussed

1. Educate Yourself:

Knowledge brings clarity. Understanding the emotional, legal, and psychological patterns of alienation empowers you to respond with strength rather than fear.

2. Embrace the Three Ps — Patience, Persistence, and Prayer:

Healing takes time. Keep showing up, keep loving, and keep believing in reconciliation, even when it feels impossible.

3. Heal Yourself While You Wait:

Focus on your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. The journey back to your child begins with becoming the healthiest version of yourself.

4. Set Boundaries and Protect Your Peace:

Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re protection for your healing heart. Limit access to negativity and guard your inner peace.

5. Forgive Fully and Freely:

Forgiveness is a process that liberates you. It’s not about excusing someone’s behavior, but about freeing yourself from pain that no longer serves you.

Coach’s Reflection

If you’re walking through alienation or family separation, remember: your worth hasn’t changed. You are still a good parent, still worthy of love, and still capable of healing. Every act of love matters. Every prayer counts.

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When Everything Changed: Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce and Emotional Abuse with Wendy Babcock

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

⚠️ Trigger Warning

This episode discusses emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and recovery. These topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your emotional well-being and pause or step away if needed.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

You are not alone. Help is available.

Episode Overview

In this deeply moving episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths sits down with Wendy Babcock, award-winning songwriter, speaker, and founder of When Stories and Legendary Women in Business. Wendy’s story is one of courage, creativity, and freedom — a journey from silence and survival to empowerment and purpose.

From standing alone in an empty trailer with her children to taking the stage to share her truth, Wendy reveals how she turned pain into power and reclaimed her voice after years of emotional abuse and control. Her story reminds us that freedom isn’t just about leaving — it’s about rediscovering who you are when you finally step into your own light.

Key Takeaways

The “When” Moment: The powerful turning point when Wendy decided she was truly done and chose herself.
Breaking the Cycle: How early childhood trauma shaped her patterns — and how she finally began to heal them.
The Power of Creativity: How songwriting, poetry, and storytelling became her lifeline to healing and freedom.
Recognizing Emotional Abuse: Understanding that not all abuse leaves physical scars — and learning to name what’s happening is the first step toward breaking free.
Reclaiming the Pen: Wendy shares how taking authorship of her story allowed her to move from survivor to leader.
Creating ‘When Stories’: How she built a platform for women to transform their pain into purpose through talks, books, and movements.

Memorable Quotes

“It was like being held underwater and not realizing you could come up for air.”

“When I took the pen back from everyone who had written my story, I finally found myself again.”

“Listen for the story — not to respond, but to truly understand.”

About Wendy Babcock

Wendy Babcock is a speaker, songwriter, storyteller, and founder of When Stories, a movement helping women transform life-changing moments into messages that inspire the world. She’s also the creator of Legendary Women in Business, where she empowers women to unmute their stories, own their voices, and rise into their most unforgettable selves.

Connect with Wendy:

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Healing After Divorce: Why You Must Feel to Move Forward

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Coaching Insights from Coach Deborah Griffiths

Inspired by my conversation with counselor & author Sonya Krishna Chand

In this Bent Not Broken show bonus, Coach Deborah Griffiths builds on the powerful themes shared in her recent episode with Sonya Krishna Chand, licensed professional counselor, author, and host of On the Spectrum with Sonya.

In that heartfelt conversation, Sonya discussed the emotional challenges of divorce and the importance of rebuilding self-esteem. In this follow-up episode, Coach Deborah takes those insights even deeper — guiding listeners through why it’s important to feel pain, how to process emotions in healthy ways, and why your self-worth never truly left you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why avoiding pain keeps you stuck — and how feeling it sets you free
How to process grief, anger, and loss without letting them consume you
Practical ways to release emotional tension through reflection, journaling, and movement
The truth about self-worth — and why it’s still within you, even after heartbreak
How to transform emotional pain into personal power and purpose

Key Takeaway

Pain isn’t punishment — it’s information.

When you allow yourself to feel it, you begin to heal it.

And as you release what no longer serves you, you rediscover that your self-worth was never lost — only waiting for you to see it again.

Quote of the Episode

“You can’t heal what you refuse to feel. But when you honor your emotions, you open the door to healing and freedom.” — Coach Deborah Griffiths

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Love, Marriage and Divorce Through the Years: From the Fifties to The Future and How Television Influenced Modern Family Life with Julie Lokun

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 14:47:00 GMT

In this fun episode of Broken to Boldness, host Deborah Griffiths joins forces with media strategist and visionary Julie Lokun, JD, to unpack how television has defined, distorted, and ultimately diversified the American family.

From the black-and-white idealism of the 1950s nuclear family to today’s kaleidoscope of blended, single, and chosen families, Deborah and Julie trace how media both mirrored social change and molded our collective identity. They reveal how each decade’s programming—from Leave It to Beaver to Modern Family—captured the cultural tension between appearance and authenticity, and how storylines about marriage, motherhood, and divorce evolved alongside America’s laws and values.

Through a lens of media analysis and human truth, Deborah and Julie explore what happens when the picture-perfect family portrait begins to crack—and real stories of resilience emerge. This is not just a conversation about entertainment; it’s a deep reflection on how our screens have shaped the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and what it means to belong.

Key Themes:

1950s: The rise of the nuclear ideal—prosperity, conformity, and moral storytelling.
1960s–70s: Feminism, no-fault divorce, and the first signs of liberation on TV.
1980s–90s: The “family values” façade versus the reality of working parents and blended homes.
2000s–2020s: The new media family—diverse, inclusive, and emotionally complex.
How television became both a mirror and a molder of family evolution.

Modern Takeaway:

The image of the “perfect family” was a production. What emerged in its place is a more authentic, multifaceted portrait of love, survival, and connection. Deborah and Julie invite listeners to consider how the stories we consume continue to redefine what it means to be family in a changing world.

Listen to this episode and reexamine the stories that shaped your own.

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From Broken to Balanced: Divorce Recovery Coaching Insights Inspired by Dr. JC Doornick

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Welcome to this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, where Coach Deborah expands on the transformative conversation with Dr. JC Doornick, founder of Make Sense Academy.

In the original episode, JC shared his powerful story of navigating divorce—a journey through guilt, loss, reflection, and rebirth. In this bonus episode, Coach Deborah helps you apply those insights to your own healing, turning emotional pain into growth, guilt into grace, and endings into new beginnings.

This isn’t just about surviving divorce—it’s about rebuilding your foundation and rediscovering yourself as the strong, grounded, and radiant person you were always meant to be.

Key Takeaways:

Release the Weight of Guilt – Healing begins when you stop fixing everyone else and start nurturing yourself.
Feel, Then Heal – “You cannot heal what you refuse to feel.” Acknowledge your emotions, write them down, and release what no longer serves you.
Reconnect with Your Body – As JC reminded us, “On a healthy body rests a healthy mind.” Start small—hydrate, walk, stretch, breathe. Every act of self-care tells your soul: I am worth taking care of.
Rewrite the Narrative – Your divorce may have shaped your story, but it doesn’t define who you are. You hold the pen to your next chapter.
Attract Love by Becoming It – True love begins with self-love. The more you honor your peace, health, and joy, the more you attract relationships that mirror that energy.
Grace on the Hard Days – JC’s reminder: “If you can’t learn how to have a good day on a bad day, you’re going to have a bad life.” Progress doesn’t mean perfection—it means finding light, even in the storm.

Reflection Prompts:

Where am I still carrying guilt that isn’t mine to hold?
What one small habit can I start today that supports my healing?
The lesson my divorce taught me is...
What does love look like now—for me, by me, and within me?

Favorite Quote from Dr. JC Doornick:

“If you can’t learn how to have a good day on a bad day, you’re going to have a bad life.”

Coach Deborah’s Message:

Divorce doesn’t destroy you—it refines you. Each challenge, tear, and quiet night is shaping you into someone wiser, stronger, and more aligned with your truth.

Today, choose grace over guilt, growth over grief, and self-compassion over self-criticism. You are not broken—you are bent, resilient, and ready to rise again.

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The Road to Healing: Recovering from Divorce and Finding Real Love with Kerry Brett

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this empowering episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with the remarkable Kerry Brett — a celebrity photographer turned dating strategist — who has helped thousands transform their love lives and rediscover confidence in the modern dating world. Kerry shares her deeply personal journey of heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, how she learned to take her power back and create the life and love she truly deserved.

From navigating toxic relationships and overcoming self-worth struggles to crafting irresistible dating profiles and believing in the possibility of love again, Kerry’s wisdom is both heartfelt and practical. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and embrace a healthier, more empowered approach to dating — and to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Becoming Your Own Hero: Why shifting from “damsel in distress” to self-reliance changes everything.
Patterns & Power: How recognizing toxic relationship cycles helps you stop repeating them.
Rebuilding Confidence: Daily decisions that helped Kerry reclaim her self-worth after heartbreak.
Taking Back Your Power: How to recognize when you’re giving it away — and how to reclaim it.
Financial Independence & Worthiness: Why money, self-worth, and love are all connected.
Red Flags & Gut Instincts: Why early warning signs matter — and how to stop ignoring them.
Healing & Faith: How surrendering, trusting, and letting go can transform your life.
Dating Apps Demystified: Expert strategies to create standout profiles and avoid burnout.
Love is Everywhere: Why reframing love and shifting your mindset is key to finding it again.
Transforming “Failure”: How to view breakups as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Notable Quotes

“People will tell you who they are in 90 seconds — we just have to listen.”

“Wealth isn’t just money. Wealth is health, creativity, humor, and love.”

“You have to put the backpack of bricks down. You can’t move forward if you’re carrying the past.”

“Love isn’t something outside of us — it’s something we already have.”

About Kerry Brett

Kerry Brett is a master photographer, dating strategist, and host of the 13× award-winning podcast Shot at Love. She is also the author of Shot at Love, a powerful guide blending pop culture, personal stories, and proven strategies to help people find confidence and authentic connection online. Having helped thousands of clients boost their self-worth, create irresistible profiles, and find love, Kerry is a trusted voice in modern dating.

Connect with Kerry

Book: Shot at Love on Amazon
Podcast: Shot at Love
Instagram: @kerry_brett
Website: shotatlovebook.com

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Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra Foley

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Episode Summary:

In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Kindra Foley — strategic marketing leader, relationship builder, wife, mom, stepmom, and fierce advocate for families impacted by parental alienation. Together, they explore one of the most painful and misunderstood aspects of post-divorce life: what happens when one parent manipulates or severs the bond between a child and the other parent.

Kindra shares her powerful story — from the early signs of alienation and false accusations to the heartbreaking toll on her children and herself. She opens up about her path to advocacy, legislative change, and how she’s rebuilding connection with her kids after years of separation. This conversation is raw, real, and full of hope for anyone navigating the storm of alienation.

Key Topics Covered:

What parental alienation is (and isn’t): Understanding the difference between alienation and estrangement.
Early warning signs: How manipulation, false accusations, and emotional tactics often begin.
The emotional toll: How alienation affects parents and children mentally, physically, and financially.
Legal system challenges: Why courts often misunderstand emotional abuse and how laws are slowly evolving.
The 3 P’s for rebuilding connection: Patience, persistence, and prayer — and why all three are vital.
Setting healthy boundaries: Protecting your mental health while staying open for reconnection.
Turning pain into purpose: How advocacy and education became a healing journey for Kindra.
Resources for parents: Books, support groups, and organizations leading the fight for change.

Resources Mentioned:

National Parents Organization (NPO): https://www.sharedparenting.org. Advocacy, resources, and state-by-state support for parents.
Books by Dr. Amy J. L. Baker: Essential reading on the psychology of parental alienation and strategies for understanding children’s behavior. Amazon link to Amy’s books.
Support Communities: Look for online Facebook groups, Zoom support calls, and local meet-ups for parents navigating alienation.

Takeaways:

Alienation isn’t about a parent “walking away” — it’s often the result of manipulation and systemic challenges.
Healing requires more than legal battles; it demands self-work, education, support, and forgiveness.
Reconnection is possible — but it takes time, resilience, and a willingness to rebuild trust one step at a time.
Advocacy is powerful. Sharing your story can help others and create lasting change in the legal system.

Connect & Support:

Visit sharedparenting.org for more resources.
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Lost Your Confidence After Divorce? Here’s How to Get It Back Fast | Sonia Krishna Chand, LPC

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with licensed professional counselor, podcast host, and author Sonia Krishna Chand. Together, they dive into the emotional challenges of divorce, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your sense of identity and self-worth.

Sonia shares insights from her counseling work and her own journey—reminding us that while divorce can feel like the end, it’s also an opportunity to rise, heal, and redefine your future.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

The most common emotional struggles people face during and after divorce—grief, heartbreak, and loss of identity.
How to recognize triggers and stop them from taking over your life.
The truth about self-esteem—what it is, why it matters, and how to strengthen it.
The power of positive self-talk and affirmations in rewiring your mindset.
Why therapy, coaching, and group support are vital tools for healing.
How to set and protect healthy boundaries in future relationships.
Sonia’s key message of hope: “You may feel broken, but you are not broken—you are on the rise.”

About Sonia Krishna Chand, LPC

Sonia Krishna Chand is a licensed professional counselor, podcast host of On the Spectrum with Sonia, and author of the memoir Dropped in a Maze. Through her work, she helps individuals process trauma, build self-esteem, and navigate life transitions with courage and clarity.

Listen to On the Spectrum with Sonia on all major podcast platforms
Get her memoir Dropped in a Maze on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Walmart
Learn more at soniakrishnachand.net

Key Takeaway

Your worth is not defined by your relationship status. Divorce may change your title, but it doesn’t erase your value, your gifts, or your purpose.

Resources & Links

Episode Quote

“Every emotion in grief is a teacher. When we ask, ‘What is this trying to teach me?’—that’s when true healing begins.” — Sonia Krishna Chand

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Rising After Divorce: Healing, Resilience & New Beginnings with Dr. JC Doornick

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Episode Summary:

In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Dr. JC Doornick—father, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of Make Sense Academy. Together, they dive deep into the realities of divorce, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose.

Dr. JC Doornick shares his personal divorce journey, the lessons he learned from childhood experiences with his own parents’ separation, and the turning points that led him to prioritize growth, health, and healing. With honesty and vulnerability, he reveals how guilt, self-reflection, and eventually self-care reshaped his path and helped him find love again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why understanding why you married is just as important as understanding why it ended.
The impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships and marriage decisions.
How guilt and shame can keep you stuck after divorce—and ways to move forward.
The role of health and self-care in building resilience after heartbreak.
The importance of not bad-mouthing the other parent when children are involved.
How shifting perspective can transform pain into growth.
Why true love often shows up when you stop searching and start healing yourself.

About Dr. JC Doornick

Dr. JC Doornick is the founder of Make Sense Academy, host of the Make Sense Podcast, and a health transformation coach who has helped countless individuals reclaim their lives. With over 20 years of experience in coaching and personal development, he blends practical strategies with deep insights into human behavior to guide people through adversity toward growth.

Follow him:

Connect with Dr. JC Doornick: https://zez.am/makessense
Podcast: Make Sense with Dr. JC Doornick: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168
Make Sense Academy – offering affordable group coaching, mentoring, and personal growth resources: https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about?ref=b09dae7656794935a89cccf67502cc30

Key Quote from This Episode:

“If you can’t learn how to have a good day on a bad day, then you’re going to have a bad life.” – Dr. JC Doornick

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Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:10:00 GMT

Welcome to Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, the podcast for anyone navigating the emotional, practical, and deeply personal journey of life after divorce. Hosted by Deborah Griffiths — CEO of Broken to Boldness, acclaimed author of Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, and a leading life transition coach — this show explores what it truly means to heal, rebuild, and thrive after separation.

Divorce recovery is never linear. Whether you are facing the fresh heartbreak of separation, rediscovering who you are years later, or navigating co-parenting challenges, this podcast is your guide to finding strength in your story. With powerful guest interviews, actionable divorce support strategies, and heartfelt insights, Deborah helps you embrace a bold new chapter.

What Listeners Will Gain

In every episode, you’ll discover the tools and stories that redefine what it means to be bent, not broken:

Healing After Divorce: Practical divorce recovery tips, emotional healing strategies, and mindset shifts to help you move forward.
Parenting After Divorce: Real-world advice on co-parenting with compassion, supporting your children, and creating stability post-divorce.
Dating After Divorce: Honest conversations about rediscovering love, healthy boundaries, and starting over in relationships.
Life Transitions & Empowerment: From financial adjustments to career shifts, learn how to rebuild your identity with confidence.
Gaslighting Recovery & Resilience: Tools for overcoming manipulation and trauma so you can reclaim your power.
Celebrating Life After Divorce: Uplifting stories of women and men who transformed their lives, proving that thriving after divorce is possible.

About Deborah Griffiths

Deborah knows divorce doesn’t define you — it refines you. Through Broken to Boldness, she has helped thousands reclaim their lives with coaching programs, community support, and empowering resources. Her book, Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, has become a cornerstone for those seeking guidance through narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. As a divorce empowerment coach, speaker, and author, she blends professional expertise with personal passion to help you transition into a brighter future.

Why This Podcast Matters

If you’ve ever asked yourself “How do I heal after divorce?” or “What does dating after divorce look like?”, you’ll find answers here. If you’re struggling with co-parenting, seeking inspiration from others who have rebuilt their lives, or simply searching for a reminder that you’re not alone, this podcast is for you. Each episode is a roadmap to thriving after divorce — blending practical advice, heartfelt encouragement, and the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you.

Divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger, braver, and more capable than you know.

Subscribe now to Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths — where healing, dating, co-parenting, and living boldly after divorce take center stage.