Divorce and regrets often go hand-in-hand, but they don’t have to. That’s an old narrative that can be flipped on its side.
In this episode, I share 20 powerful regrets from divorced mothers with the hope that, by getting ahead of them, you may avoid these pitfalls as you navigate your own journey. I encourage you to trust your intuition, learn tools and strategies to protect your kids, set healthy boundaries…and to seek help through this difficult time. This episode is your cheat sheet to avoid unnecessary pain and find empowerment in your divorce process.
00:00 Introduction: You're Not Alone
01:06 Welcome to the Intuitive Divorce Podcast
01:39 The Cheat Sheet: 20 Regrets of Divorced Mothers
03:20 Regret #1: Trusting Your Intuition
03:34 Regret #2: Helping Your Kids Through Divorce
03:45 Regret #3: Keeping Kids Out of Conflict
04:00 Regret #4: Avoiding Dysfunctional Dynamics
04:11 Regret #5: Recognizing What’s Yours to Control
04:24 Regret #6: Standing Up to Bullying
04:36 Regret #7: Managing Time, Energy, and Money
04:45 Regret #8: Allowing Yourself to Be Happy
04:55 Regret #9: Reframing Your Life
05:08 Regret #10: Taking Control of the Process
05:18 Regret #11: Establishing Healthy Boundaries
05:27 Regret #12: Asking for Help Sooner
05:38 Regret #13: Soothing Your Nervous System
05:47 Regret #14: Recognizing Your Needs Matter
06:01 Regret #15: Prioritizing Self-Care
06:12 Regret #16: Reducing Worry and Anxiety
06:20 Regret #17: Believing in Yourself
06:28 Regret #18: Modeling Healthy Relationships
06:38 Regret #19: Trusting Your Kids Will Be Okay
06:47 Regret #20: Leaving the Marriage Sooner
07:00 Reflecting on the Regrets
07:15 The Path to Divorcing Differently
08:27 Conclusion: Embracing Your New Life
08:49 Resources and Final Thoughts
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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com