The Divorce Chapter
This podcast is for you if you have found yourself unexpectedly single and absolutely shitting it.
The Divorce Chapter is all about writing the next bit of your story and remembering, this is just one chapter… it’s not the end or miserable ever after.
I am Sarah Elizabeth, and I am a divorce coach and mentor and founder of The BLOSSOM Method®, passionate about supporting and empowering women to create a much happier life post divorce. Each episode is your inspiration to explore your emotional, psychological and practical needs outside of the legal process.
I’ll be sharing stories, tips, learning and ALL the things every Friday, to help you make this chapter the best goddamn one yet and turn the divorce plot twist into a happy ending.
Episodes
59 episodes
EP58 How to Be Fierce AF After Divorce: Your Guide to Reinvention
If you’ve ever felt lost, wondering “Who am I now?” after your marriage ended, trust me…you’re not alone. Let’s be real: divorce can shake us to our core, leaving us feeling like we’ve lost sight of who we truly are. We spend years filling r...
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Episode 58
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27:09
EP57 Emotional Affairs: Healing the Wounds of Silent Betrayal
In this week’s episode of the Divorce Chapter, I dive deep into the topic of emotional affairs and the ‘silent’ betrayal. While physical affairs often steal the spotlight, 'invisible' emotional betrayal can be just as devastating, if not mor...
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Episode 57
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33:05
EP56 The Mind Game of Divorce: Overcoming the Blocks that Keep us Stuck
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a loop after your divorce? Replaying the past over and over again? Wondering why it’s so hard to let go and move forward?In this episode, I get real about the emotional and psychological ...
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Episode 56
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31:02
EP55 Breaking Free from Traditional Roles: Divorce, Abuse, and Male Privilege
OK so this week is a bit of a hopefully powerful, but definitely no-holds-barred conversation about reclaiming your strength and exposing male privilege in relationships. I may go ever so slightly off-piste on my soapbox (!) but I genuinely ...
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Episode 55
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48:21
EP54 Rewriting the Story of the Narcissist in your Life: A review of the book ‘It’s Not You’
Ever wish you could rewrite the past? Sadly, we can’t turn back time, but we can definitely rewrite our future—and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today. In this episode, I break down Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s game-chan...
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Episode 54
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32:15
EP53 When the Heart Breaks Twice: The Pain of Post-Divorce Breakups
After a divorce, many of us expect the worst of our emotional struggles to be over. But, as I've come to understand through my own journey and conversations with others, the first relationship after a divorce can bring a heartbreak that’s un...
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Episode 53
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40:39
EP52 Taking Back the Calendar and Taking Back your Life: How to Handle Anniversaries After Divorce
In this episode of "The Divorce Chapter" podcast, I reflect on the challenges of coping with anniversaries after a divorce. As someone who's been through the utter shitshow of a marriage ending, I know first-hand how difficult these days can...
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Episode 52
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31:10
EP51 The Hidden Red Flags of Domestic Abuse: Are You Missing the Signs?
In this episode, I look into the often-overlooked signs of abuse in relationships (after touching on Betrayal Blindness too). Abuse isn't always obvious; it can be subtle, manipulative, and deeply damaging. That’s why I’ve highlighted 15 key...
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Episode 51
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33:04
EP50 The Single Spark Chapter: From Divorce to Development and Dating with Chantelle Dyson
In this episode of "The Divorce Chapter" podcast, we welcome the brilliant Chantelle Dyson, a certified life coach, educator, speaker, and podcast host. Chantelle, who divorced in her 20s after only a year of marriage, sha...
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Episode 50
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55:54
EP49 The 52nd Birthday Chapter: 52 Things to Do on Your Own
In this episode of The Divorce Chapter podcast, I’ve been a bit inspired by my 52nd birthday tomorrow, and so giving you "52 Things to Do on Your Own."Following my divorce, I had to really relearn being on my own, and this esca...
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Episode 49
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38:54
EP48 Happily Ever After: Divorce to ‘I Do’ for Marriage 2.0?
In this episode of The Divorce Chapter, I look at finding "happily ever after" after divorce, particularly focusing on the potential for new relationships and maybe even saying ‘I do’ again. Inspired by my goddaughter's we...
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Episode 48
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25:53
EP47 When Independence Goes Too Far: Tackling Hyper-Independence
In this episode, we take a look at hyper-independence, a common but often overlooked issue that many of us face after going through a divorce. It maybe starts as a new found independence and autonomy after breaking free fr...
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Episode 47
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33:22
EP46 The 'Dear Loves Just Breathe' Chapter: Post-Divorce Decluttering with Elisa Lindstrom
In this week’s episode of The Divorce Chapter podcast, I had a fantastic conversation with Elisa Lindstrom, a decluttering expert and founder of "Dear Loves Just Breathe."In our discussion, Elisa shares her personal journey, wh...
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Episode 46
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26:57
EP45 Breaking Free from Codependency: Reclaiming your ‘Self’ after Divorce
In this empowering episode, we go deep into the concepts of self-care, self-love, and self-worth, and explore how they are crucial in overcoming codependency, especially in the aftermath of divorce.We cover:💗The F...
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Episode 45
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34:00
EP44 Behind Closed Wallets: Understanding and Overcoming Financial Abuse
In this episode of the Divorce Chapter podcast, I dive deep into the often overlooked and insidious issue of financial abuse. I share my own experience of being financially controlled and manipulated by my ex-husband and d...
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Episode 44
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35:06
EP43 The LEGALLY NIK Chapter: Bridging the Gap in Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges
On this week’s episode we have the amazing Legally Nik as our wonderful first ever guest on the Divorce Chapter pod.Nik is a trained family lawyer specialising in child protection and she also is a co-parenting, counter- parent...
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Episode 43
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44:01
EP42 The Infidelity Industry: What the Ashley Madison Documentary Missed
This week’s episode looks at the controversy and scandal of infidelity through the lens of the Ashley Madison documentary now streaming on Netflix (*spoiler alert for those who haven’t yet watched it*) (Ther...
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Episode 42
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37:23
EP41 Ditching the Cheater: The Playbook from The Chump Lady
In this episode of The Divorce Chapter podcast, we talk through an overview of the hugely impactful book "Leave a Cheater, Gain a Life" by Tracy Schorn, aka Chump Lady. You can find the book here:
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Episode 41
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28:55
EP40 Pet-nups and Break-ups: The Fallout of Divorce on our Furry Friends
In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked topic of pets during separation and divorce. I share my personal experience with my beloved chocolate lab, Jexi, and discuss the emotional and legal challenges that pets face in the midst of m...
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Episode 40
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31:02
EP39 From Lover to Stranger: The Mind-F**k of Cognitive Dissonance in Divorce
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest mindfucks of divorce—cognitive dissonance. If you've ever struggled to reconcile the person you married with the person you're now divorcing, this episode is for you. We explore why this psych...
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Episode 39
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26:16
EP38 Are you Woo Curious or Woo Dubious? The Power of Woo Woo in Unlocking Divorce Recovery
In this week's episode of "The Divorce Chapter," we're exploring a topic that might pique your curiosity (or else bring out your dubious side) and that is "woo woo" practices and their potential to guide us through the complexities of divorc...
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Episode 38
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33:23
37. Swipe Right, Proceed with Caution: The 'Divorced and Dating' Handbook
Welcome to this episode where we dive into the murky waters of dating post-divorce. Whether you're contemplating it, already dipping your toes in, or happily single but keeping an open mind, this one's for you.I'm no...
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Episode 37
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52:09
36. Betrayal Trauma Exposed: Rewriting the Narrative of Cheating
Hey there gorgeous listener,This week, I'm super excited to kick off the new divorce book club with Tracy Schorn's "Leave a Cheater Gain a Life" book. It's a fantastic opportunity to dive into meaningful discussions abo...
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Episode 36
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31:07
35. Sass Levels unlocked: Rebuilding Confidence after Divorce
In this episode of the Divorce Chapter Podcast, we explore the theme of confidence after divorce. Drawing insights from the wisdom of the Queen of Confidence, Erika Cramer, we delve into what confidence truly means post-divorce.
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Episode 35
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27:03
34. From Chaos to Clarity: Hacks for Managing the ZILLIONS of Racing Thoughts after Divorce
How often do your thoughts spiral out of control? Our minds are incredibly active at the best of times, with an estimated 60 to 80 thousand thoughts per day, but after divorce, it can feel like this is at least tre...
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Episode 34
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23:33