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 episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.comfor coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 children’s future relationships.In This Episode:Why kids “see everything” during divorceThe fine line between love and hate — and why it’s a choiceHow to talk to children of different ages about divorceThe importance of apologizing to your kidsThe powerful 5:1 ratio (five positives for every negative)Why owning your part changes everythingHow to break generational divorce cyclesMelinda 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.comfor coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 fantasyIf 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.comfor coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn: Broken to Boldness✨ 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

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 60If 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 MentionedWired That Way – Available on AmazonOnline personality profile: ThePersonalities.comBest Life Project: Best-LifeProject.com💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.comfor coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn: Broken to Boldness✨ 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 in Marriage & Dating: How to Understand Yourself and Strengthen Relationships | Marita Littauer Tedder

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-sacrificeIf 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 assetsIf 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💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 steps to rebuild self-trust after abuseWhy documenting patterns is more powerful than chasing proofHealing 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

Breaking Trauma Bonds: Rebuilding Self-Trust After Narcissistic Abuse

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 abuseWhy trauma bonding feels like addictionHow to document patterns instead of chasing proofThe importance of defining your personal “line in the sand”How self-defense training helped her reclaim her powerTiffiny 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 transformationThe difference between reacting and respondingHow to recognize your growth in real timeWhy survival is not the finish line—it’s the starting pointIf 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 fearHealing from depression and traumaFaith as a foundation for resilienceBuilding a business while healingLegacy leadership and empowerment🔗 Connect with Paquita:LinkedIn & Facebook: Divine SolutionistFacebook: Blessed Divine CreationsWebsites: Coming soon💛 The fire doesn’t have to destroy you—it can refine you.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

Starting Over After Divorce: Mindset Shifts for Confidence and Freedom

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💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 CircumstancesWhen Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You (March 2026)Splitting by Bill Eddy (High Conflict Institute)DV LeapConnect:beentheregotout.com | Instagram: @beentheregotout | Podcast/YouTube: Been There, Got Out💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 mechanismThe emotional cost of “keeping the peace”Why one honest boundary can change everythingHow confidence is rebuilt through action, not perfectionThe role of safe community in healing and growthWhat to remember if you’re still in the fog and questioning your worthThis 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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 KiraBooks: Available on Amazon and in her Etsy shop Oddity (signed and personalized copies available)Etsy: DodOddityInstagram: @dododdityLinkedIn: Kira Hartley KlingerFacebook: 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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

From Financial Fog to Financial Confidence After Divorce

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 realityWhy checking your credit score is empowering—not scaryHow to review your credit report and spot red flagsThe emotional impact of financial stress after divorceWhat cash flow really means—and why it matters more than incomeHow Linda’s “Me Money” approach supports self-care without guiltThis 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.🔗 Learn more at https://lindagriz.com💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts  and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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

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.💬 Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts   and Spotify  so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.🌐 Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.📲 Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessLinkedIn:  Broken to Boldness✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. ✨

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