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 DoornickDr. 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/makessensePodcast: Make Sense with Dr. JC Doornick:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168Make 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💬 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 BoldnessEventbrite Events - Register for a monthly Divorce Recovery Workshop✨ Remember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and yo

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

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