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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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36:42

Starting Over After Divorce: How Single Parents Can...

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2026/06/10

What happens when your marriage falls apart, life does not go as planned, and you suddenly find yourself trying to rebuild everything on your own?In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents, for an honest conversation about the emotional, financial, and practical realities of starting over after divorce.For many single parents, divorce can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, and unsure how

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5:18

Reclaiming Yourself After Divorce, Emotional Abuse &...

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2026/06/04

What if you are not actually lost after divorce, burnout, or emotional pain — but simply disconnected from yourself after years of surviving, people-pleasing, and putting everyone else first?In this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching episode, Deborah expands on the powerful conversation with Laura Hoorweg and shares practical steps to help you heal, rebuild your confidence, reclaim your identity, and reconnect with your authentic self.When life falls apart — whether through divorce, emotional abuse,

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36:31

Lost, Burned Out & Starting Over: How to Reconnect...

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2026/06/03

What if the answers you have been searching for were never outside of you — but buried beneath years of emotional pain, burnout, fear, trauma, and the pressure to become someone else?In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah sits down with Laura Hoorweg for a deeply healing conversation about reconnecting with your authentic self, reclaiming your inner voice, and rebuilding your life after it feels like everything has fallen apart.So many women feel lost after divorce, emotionally

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6:27

Starting Over After Trauma: Breaking the Silence &...

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2026/05/28

What if the silence you have been carrying is the very thing keeping you lost, emotionally stuck, and unable to fully heal, rebuild, and reclaim your life?In this powerful bonus coaching episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah takes a deeper dive into one of the most emotional themes from her conversation with Barb Rebon — breaking the silence, healing emotional wounds, and learning how to step into your truth after years of hiding pain.So many women spend years silently carrying trauma, shame,

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37:22

Lost in Silence: Healing From Trauma, Shame & the...

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2026/05/27

What happens when the life you built no longer aligns with your truth — when years of silence, emotional pain, trauma, and hiding who you are leave you feeling lost, broken, and disconnected from yourself?In this deeply emotional episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Barb Rebon to share a powerful story of healing, recovery, reclaiming identity, and starting over after a lifetime of silence.For more than 26 years, Barb dedicated her life to education, helping thousands of students

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6:53

Starting Over After Divorce: Helping Your Child...

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2026/05/21

Divorce can leave families feeling lost, emotionally overwhelmed, and unsure how to rebuild when life falls apart. While parents are navigating the pain of starting over after divorce, children are often quietly carrying the emotional weight of conflict, stress, and emotional instability.In this bonus coaching session of Bent Not Broken, Deborah expands on the powerful conversation with Dr. David Marcus about how high-conflict divorce, emotional abuse, and unhealthy co-parenting dynamics impact

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40:59

How High-Conflict Divorce Hurts Children — And How to...

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2026/05/20

Divorce does not just affect parents — it deeply impacts children, especially when conflict, emotional abuse, and unhealthy communication continue after the marriage ends.In this episode of Bent Not Broken, Deborah speaks with Dr. David Marcus about how high-conflict divorce affects a child’s emotional wellbeing and what parents can do to help children heal, rebuild trust, and feel emotionally safe again.Dr. Marcus explains how children absorb stress, anxiety, and conflict even when they cannot

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6:16

Lost Yourself in Marriage? 3 Steps to Rebuild Your...

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2026/05/14

After divorce, many women realize something deeper than the end of a relationship has occurred.They’ve lost pieces of themselves along the way.In this Bent Not Broken Bonus Coaching episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths reflects on the conversation with writer Heather Sweeney and explores an experience many women quietly struggle with — losing their identity inside a marriage.For years, many women prioritize supporting their partner’s career, raising children, and maintaining the household. Over time,

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40:39

How to Rebuild Your Identity After Divorce | From...

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2026/05/13

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

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5:25

Mother’s Day for Single Moms: Reclaiming Joy,...

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2026/05/10

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

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5:17

Bonus Coaching: How to Rebuild Your Life When the...

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2026/05/07

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

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28:22

When Your Fairytale Ends: Surviving Illness, Divorce,...

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2026/05/06

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

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4:13

The 5:1 Parenting Rule During Divorce: How to Protect...

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2026/04/30

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.Enjoyed this

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34:44

Can Divorce Be Positive? Protecting Your Kids &...

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2026/04/29

Melinda 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

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Personality Types After Divorce: How to Reclaim Your...

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2026/04/23

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

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40:59

Personality Types in Marriage & Dating: How to...

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2026/04/22

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

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4:23

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

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2026/04/16

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

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38:06

Divorcing Differently: Mediation, Money & Financial...

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2026/04/15

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

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Breaking Trauma Bonds: Rebuilding Self-Trust After...

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2026/04/09

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 addictionHow gaslighting rewires your confidenceThe power of defining your personal “line in the sand”Simple

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36:13

Escaping Narcissistic Abuse: Tiffiny Newton on Trauma...

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2026/04/08

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

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