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 to move forward. Between financial stress, parenting responsibilities, emotional healing, and rebuilding your identity, it can feel like survival mode never ends. Drawing from her own lived experience and insights from a community of more than 470,000 single parents, Pat shares practical, no-nonsense strategies for helping parents heal, recover, and reclaim stability after divorce. This episode explores:The emotional reality of rebuilding life after divorceWhy so many single parents feel lost and overwhelmed while starting overFinancial recovery strategies after divorce and family transitionsTime management tips for emotionally exhausted parentsHow to rebuild confidence, stability, and emotional resilienceWhy asking for help is part of healing — not weaknessThe importance of creating support systems after a marriage falls apartHow to move from survival mode into healing, recovery, and purpose Pat also shares how emotional stress, burnout, and the pressure of doing everything alone can impact both parents and children — and why creating healthy systems and routines can help families regain peace and stability. If you are navigating divorce, single parenthood, emotional burnout, or the challenge of starting over after life falls apart, this episode offers practical tools, encouragement, and hope for rebuilding your life with greater confidence, healing, and purpose. Because even after divorce changes everything, you are still capable of rebuilding a life that feels stable, meaningful, and fully your own. Standout Quotes“Do less. That’s the number one rule.”“There’s a value to your time—and your mental health.”“You’re internalizing other people’s nonsense. Let it go.”“If you can negotiate with a toddler, you can negotiate with anyone.” Resources & LinksBook: The Field Guide for Single Parents: Tips to Gain Control of Your LifeWebsite: <a href="pat%20hankin.com">pat hankin.com</a> Final ThoughtsSingle parenting isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about doing what works.Pat Hankin reminds us that resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness are already within you. With the right mindset and practical tools, you can move from overwhelm to empowerment—and build a life that truly works for you and your family. Enjoyed th

Starting Over After Divorce: How Single Parents Can Heal, Rebuild & Reclaim Stability | Pat Hankin

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