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

Deborah Griffiths

Divorce changes everything and starting over is hard — but it doesn’t have to break you. Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, hosted by Deborah Griffiths, is a powerful divorce recovery podcast that helps you heal, rebuild, and thrive after separation.Deborah is the CEO of Broken to Boldness, author of Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, and a respected life transition coach with over 30 years of experience helping thousands reclaim their lives after divorce. Each week, she brings you inspiring guest

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9:42

Your Kids Don’t Need a Perfect Parent: Letting Go of...

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2026/10/22

If you're parenting after divorce, have you ever wondered:Am I doing enough? Are my kids really okay? Did my divorce damage them?Those questions can create an enormous amount of parenting guilt after divorce—especially when you're trying to manage two households, different parenting styles, changing finances, busy schedules, and your own emotional recovery.In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Coach Deborah continues the conversation inspired by parenting expert

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41:22

Parenting After Divorce: How to Create Safety,...

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2026/10/21

Divorce changes the family—but it doesn’t have to destroy a child’s sense of safety, belonging, or connection.In this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Coach Deborah sits down with parenting expert and coach Elisabeth Stitt of Joyful Parenting Coaching for an important conversation about parenting after divorce, co-parenting, single parenting, and helping children adjust to life between two homes.For divorced and single parents, there can be enormous pressure to get everything right

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9:12

Why Success Doesn’t Make You Feel Good Enough:...

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2026/10/15

What if everyone around you thinks you’re successful, confident, and strong—but inside, you’re still wondering if you’re enough?In this bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah reflects on her conversation with singer, songwriter, and author Machan Taylor and one of the most powerful lessons from Machan’s story: success doesn’t automatically heal the wounds we carry.Machan performed on some of the biggest stages in the world with legendary artists, yet she shared that she could stand

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28:20

Naked Out Loud: Machan Taylor on Healing Trauma,...

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2026/10/14

What happens when the world sees your success—but never sees the struggles happening behind the scenes?In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with singer, songwriter, author, and educator Machan Taylor, whose extraordinary career has included performing with legendary artists including Pink Floyd, Sting, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, and Aretha Franklin.But behind the applause was a woman struggling to understand where she belonged.Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and

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8:38

Money Fear After Divorce: Will I Be Okay Financially?

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2026/10/08

How to move from financial overwhelm to clarity—one small step at a time.After divorce, money can become one of your biggest sources of fear.Can I afford to live on my own?Should I keep the house?Will I have enough for retirement?What if I don't understand our finances?Am I going to be okay?In this bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Coach Deborah continues the conversation inspired by her interview with financial professional Donna Kendrick and explores the emotional

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35:40

When Life Changes Overnight: Rebuilding Your Life &...

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2026/10/07

What happens when the life you planned suddenly disappears—and you're left wondering, “Am I going to be okay?”Whether you're facing divorce, widowhood, or another major life transition, starting over can feel overwhelming. You're grieving the life you thought you would have while simultaneously being asked to make some of the biggest financial decisions of your life.In this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Coach Deborah sits down with Donna Jean Kendrick, CFP® and

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45:15

Janelle Brown After Sister Wives: Finding Herself &...

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2026/10/01

What happens when the life you thought would last forever comes to an end—and you have to figure out who you are all over again?In this special episode of Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce, Coach Deborah shares a powerful conversation originally featured on the Get Obsessed podcast with Janelle Brown of TLC’s Sister Wives.For years, viewers watched Janelle navigate plural marriage, motherhood, family dynamics, jealousy, public scrutiny, and the challenges of living much of her personal

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6:56

Life Can Change on a Dime: Starting Over When You...

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2026/09/23

What happens when life changes on a dime—and suddenly the future you planned looks nothing like the life you're living? In this personal solo coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah opens up about returning to the workforce at 67 and the unexpected challenges of trying to balance work, podcasting, personal goals, responsibilities, and everything else life brings. If you're starting over after divorce, navigating a midlife transition, returning to work later in life, rebuilding afte...

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26:01

Gray Divorce After 50: How to Heal, Rebuild & Start...

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2026/09/16

What happens when the marriage you thought would last forever ends after 20, 30, or even 40 years? Gray divorce—divorce after 50 or later—can turn your entire world upside down. Beyond the end of the marriage, you may be grieving the future you expected, questioning who you are without your spouse, navigating changing friendships and family relationships, and wondering whether it's really possible to start over at this stage of life. In this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Deb...

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42:47

Dating After Divorce: How to Rebuild Confidence,...

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2026/09/09

Dating after divorce can feel like stepping into an entirely different world. You may be wondering: Am I ready to date again? Can I trust my instincts? How do I recognize red flags? And is it really possible to find healthy love after divorce?In this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, I’m revisiting my conversation with Kerry Brett about dating, relationships, confidence, and finding love again after your marriage ends.Dating after divorce—especially dating over 40 or dating over

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38:59

When Life Changes in an Instant: Dr. JC Doornick on...

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2026/09/02

What happens when the life you thought you were building suddenly changes? In this special re-release of the very first episode of Bent Not Broken, I’m revisiting my conversation with Dr. JC Doornick—a friend, mentor, entrepreneur, health transformation coach, and founder of Make Sense Academy. This episode has always held a special place in my heart because JC took a chance on me when Bent Not Broken was just beginning. He gave me his time, encouragement, wisdom, and support when I was still...

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39:12

Lost in Silence: How Finding Your Voice Can Help You...

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2026/08/26

What happens when you've spent so many years staying silent that you begin to lose yourself? In this powerful encore episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, Deborah revisits one of the show's most resonant conversations with author and longtime educator Barb Rebon, whose memoir The Heartbeat of My Silence explores trauma, identity, secrecy, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to finally speak your truth. Barb's story begins long before she found the words to tell it. After experi...

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18:09

Lost Yourself in Marriage? How to Reclaim Your...

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2026/08/20

What happens when you realize the life you’re living isn’t truly yours?In this listener-favorite episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, I’m bringing back my most downloaded conversation with Chris Cushing, U.S. Air Force veteran, entrepreneur, and owner of VA Victory.And I believe there’s a reason this episode connected with so many listeners: authenticity.Chris doesn’t share a perfectly packaged story of divorce and starting over. She shares the truth about what it feels like to lose

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6:32

Feeling Broke, Lost, and Stuck? How to Heal and...

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2026/07/23

What happens when the life you built suddenly falls apart?In this powerful bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah Griffiths shares encouragement and practical mindset shifts for anyone navigating job loss, divorce, emotional abuse recovery, financial hardship, or the fear of starting over.After her conversation with David Nassif, Deborah dives deeper into the emotional reality so many people face when they feel lost, broke, stuck, or uncertain about the future. Whether you’re

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30:29

From Fear to Freedom After Job Loss: How to Rebuild...

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2026/07/22

What happens when life suddenly falls apart and you feel completely lost? In this powerful bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah reflects on the inspiring conversation with David Nassif — a man who went from being fired at 63 and nearly broke to rebuilding his confidence, reclaiming his future, and creating financial freedom by age 69.This episode is about far more than money. It’s about recovery, resilience, starting over, and learning how to rebuild your life when fear,

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5:38

Lost, Broke & Starting Over After Divorce: How to...

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2026/07/16

What do you do when your life falls apart after divorce?In this powerful bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks directly to women who feel lost, emotionally exhausted, financially broke, or overwhelmed by the process of starting over after divorce or emotional abuse.If you’re struggling with divorce recovery, emotional healing, rebuilding confidence, or reclaiming your identity after trauma, this episode will remind you that healing doesn’t happen all at once—it

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24:19

Feeling Lost After Divorce? How to Rebuild Your...

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2026/07/15

What happens when life falls apart and you’re left feeling lost, broke, emotionally exhausted, and unsure who you are anymore?In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah Griffiths sits down with leadership strategist, speaker, and author Tina Eliana to discuss healing after trauma, emotional abuse, divorce, and life transitions that force you to start over from scratch.Tina shares how leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about the choices you make during the hardest moments of your life. From

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6:41

Are You Healing or Just Surviving? Recovery After...

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2026/07/09

Are you truly healing after divorce, emotional abuse, or trauma — or have you simply become skilled at surviving?In this powerful Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Coach Deborah dives deeper into one of the most important breakthroughs in emotional recovery: the difference between survival mode and true healing.Many women navigating divorce recovery, emotional abuse recovery, trauma, burnout, anxiety, or major life transitions believe they are healing simply because they are functioning —

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29:50

Starting Over After Trauma: How to Heal, Rebuild...

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2026/07/08

What if the moments that nearly broke you were actually the beginning of your healing, recovery, and purpose?In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Caralyn Dryer for an honest and deeply emotional conversation about surviving trauma, rebuilding life after emotional pain, and reclaiming your identity after everything falls apart.Caralyn shares her personal journey through sexual assault, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, emotional trauma, and a suicide attempt

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5:27

Feeling Lost After Emotional Abuse? How to Heal,...

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2026/07/02

What if your life looks “fine” on the outside — but inside, you feel emotionally lost, disconnected, exhausted, and no longer like yourself?In this powerful Bent Not Broken coaching bonus episode, Coach Deborah shares practical guidance for women healing from emotional abuse, rebuilding self-worth after divorce, and reclaiming their identity after years of losing themselves in toxic or controlling relationships.When emotional abuse slowly breaks down your confidence, voice, and sense of self, it can

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