Welcome to Healers with Humor!
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Candice and Shelly sit down with Olivia Howell, co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, host of A Fresh Story podcast, and a bold, brave voice in the world of healing after divorce. Olivia shares her deeply personal journey of navigating divorce, reclaiming her creativity, healing her body, and creating a support system for others going through major life changes.
What We Cover in This Episode:
Key Takeaways:
💡 Healing isn’t linear—it often starts with one issue and leads to deeper transformations.💡 Environments matter: you can’t heal in a space that keeps you in survival mode.
💡 Your five-year-old self still knows who you are.
💡 Rebuilding your life after divorce takes support, safety, and the courage to start again.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Meet Olivia and the sacred intention of this episode
[04:00] Olivia’s background, career shift, and divorce
[11:00] The moment Fresh Starts Registry was born
[14:00] How Olivia and her sister Jenny co-created the platform from scratch
[18:00] Building community: supporting experts and the people they serve
[23:30] Olivia’s spiritual awakening and grief after losing her grandmother
[27:00] The body’s role in healing and nervous system repair
[34:00] Helping others: registries, resources, and the joy of being useful
[40:00] Living in a safe space to finally begin healing
[43:00] Rediscovering creativity: color, play, and journaling
[46:00] Olivia’s advice: reconnect with your inner child and the music of your youth
[50:00] Fresh Starts resources and the expert community
[56:00] “The universe supports you when you take risks.”
Mentioned Resources:
Fresh Starts Registry: www.freshstartsregistry.com
A Fresh Story podcast
Book: Simple Scripts to Support Your People
Fresh Starts Expert Community
Take Action Today:
Reconnect with your five-year-old self—what brought you joy? Listen to music you loved as a teenager and see what comes up. Visit FreshStartsRegistry.com for free resources, support, and expert guidance.
Want More?
💫 Olivia offers 15-minute free divorce resource consults—check the website for availability.
💫 Explore her coaching, hypnotherapy, and business support for women starting fresh.
Connect with Us:
Candice
candice@indiglowsoul.com
Shelly
shelly@findingyourlighthealing.com