In this episode, I dive into the messy themes of shame and blame that come with separation and divorce, sharing my own experiences and the insights I’ve pulled from them. I talk about how those feelings mess with your sense of self, the way we take on too much responsibility during and after a relationship, and why boundaries are non-negotiable. I get real about the struggle of dealing with society’s judgments, and why self-validation has to come first. At the heart of it, this episode is a call to power—owning your worth, shaking off the “shoulds,” and stepping into who you really are, beyond what anyone else thinks.
00:00
Kicking Off: Shame, Blame, and the Divorce Rollercoaster 🎢
03:45
My Story: The Hidden Cost of Playing the “Good Ex-Wife” 🙃
06:48
Truth Bombs: Relationship Dynamics and Owning Your Part 💥
10:01
Identity Crisis: How Shame and Blame Mess With Your Head 🌀
12:50
Money, Emotions, and Carrying Too Much Damn Weight 💸
15:41
Co-Parenting Chaos: Keeping It Together (Most Days) 👩👧👦
19:00
Boundaries 101: Why “No” Is a Full Sentence 🚫
21:47
Society’s Side-Eye: Screw the Pressure to Conform 👀
24:52
Self-Validation: Finding Your Own Damn Stamp of Approval ✅
27:56
Closing Thoughts: Owning Your Truth and Moving the Hell Forward ⚔️
That’s a wrap on this episode. I hope it gave you a little clarity, a little courage, and maybe even a laugh at the madness of it all. If you took something from it, share it with a friend who needs to hear they’re not alone. Until next time, own your truth and keep moving forward.
Nicky XX