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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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8:08

Divorce Healing Strategies: Dating, Co-Parenting &...

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2025/12/04

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

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28:19

Life After Divorce: A Police Sergeant’s Hard-Earned...

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2025/12/03

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

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6:05

Starting Over After Trauma: Healing From Gaslighting...

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2025/12/01

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,

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6:00

From Broken to Bold: Starting Over After Divorce &...

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2025/11/27

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

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34:29

Broken to Boldness: Starting Over After Divorce &...

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2025/11/26

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

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5:15

From Pain to Purpose: How to Heal and Reconnect with...

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2025/11/20

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

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17:28

Acquired, Not Courted: Surviving 30 Years with a...

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2025/11/19

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

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7:21

Reclaiming Freedom After Divorce – 5 Steps to Rise...

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2025/11/17

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

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5:26

Turn Off the Reruns: Creating Your Own Story After...

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2025/11/13

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

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22:42

Healing the Child Within: How Childhood Trauma Shapes...

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2025/11/12

🎙️ Healing the Child Within with Stacy SchafferIn 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

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6:59

Reclaiming Your Worth After Divorce and Heartbreak...

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2025/11/10

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

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5:34

Healing After Parental Alienation: Finding Hope,...

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2025/11/06

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 Discussed1

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27:34

When Everything Changed: Reclaiming Your Voice After...

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2025/11/05

⚠️ Trigger WarningThis 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 OverviewIn this deeply moving episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths sits down with

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5:51

Healing After Divorce: Why You Must Feel to Move Forward

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2025/11/03

🎙️ Bent Not Broken: Show Bonus — Feel the Pain, Find Your PowerCoaching Insights from Coach Deborah Griffiths Inspired by my conversation with counselor & author Sonya Krishna ChandIn 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

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39:02

Love, Marriage and Divorce Through the Years: From...

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2025/10/30

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

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6:47

From Broken to Balanced: Divorce Recovery Coaching...

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2025/10/30

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

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41:11

The Road to Healing: Recovering from Divorce and...

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2025/10/22

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

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29:22

Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental...

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2025/10/17

Bent Not Broken Podcast: Life After Divorce: Finding Purpose Beyond Parental Alienation with Kindra FoleyEpisode 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

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34:47

How to Heal & Rebuild Confidence After Divorce with...

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2025/10/16

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,

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36:10

Rising After Divorce: Healing, Resilience & New...

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2025/10/15

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

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