Dear Divorce Diary

You could be a therapist, a coach, or the friend who swears she knows better—and still fall for an avoidant man's games after divorce.In this Dear Divorce Diary Premium episode, Dawn, Joy, and Tiffini get brutally honest (and hilariously real) about the ridiculous ways smart women stay hooked—the late-night texts, the lies we half-believed, the crumbs we treated like connection.Then they flip the script with five raw, transformative questions that help you break the trauma bond for good and reclaim your nervous system.This conversation blends cringe, comedy, and clarity—and by the end, you'll never look at that buzz of his name lighting up your phone the same way again.In this episode: • Why even strong, self-aware women ignore red flags after divorce (hint: it's not stupidity—it's nervous-system survival) • How avoidant partners keep you emotionally addicted and how to spot the pattern in real time • A simple somatic tool (ankle rolls + humming) to calm your body when you're tempted to text back • Five journal-ready questions that change everything about how you respond to those “Hey stranger” messagesListen for: The Confession: Real stories that make you say, “Oh my God, me too.” The Reveal: Why your body mistakes anxiety for attraction—and how to break that cycle. The Breakthrough: What it takes to stop letting him control your nervous system.Ready to heal for real? Subscribe to Dear Divorce Diary Premium for just $5/month. You'll get access to: ✨ Monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini ✨ Exclusive healing sessions and somatic tools ✨ Every uncensored episode that goes where the public feed can't

He disappears, then drops a “just checking in” text.He remembers the good old days, then ghosts again.That push–pull dance isn't love — it's control.In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, Dawn, Tiffini, and Joy unpack the hidden cost of divorcing an avoidant man — the paranoia, the false connection, the endless emotional labor — and teach you how to finally flip the script.You'll learn: 

You've read the books, gone to therapy, tried to make the “right” choice… and still feel like you're second-guessing everything. After divorce, even simple decisions can feel like emotional quicksand.In this episode, Dawn introduces Human Design—a quantum-meets-psychology framework that reveals how you were built to make decisions, manifest, and recharge your energy. Whether you're wired for logic, emotion, gut instinct, or reflection, understanding your design can transform the way you trust yourself again.Dawn shares stories from pulling her own chart—and Tiffini's and Joy's—to show how this system validates what women already know deep down: you're not broken, you've just been trying to live by someone else's rules.You'll learn: ✨ Why traditional therapy can keep you second-guessing your own wisdom ✨ How your Human Design type influences burnout, boundaries, and intuition ✨ The surprising reason decision fatigue skyrockets after divorce ✨ How alignment (not hustle) creates real healing and coherenceIf you're ready to stop asking, “What's wrong with me?” and start remembering who you are—this episode is your permission slip.

You say you're ready for more — but your energy still whispers “not enough.” In this powerful rebroadcast from the Immersive Manifestation Series, Dawn exposes the hidden belief systems that keep women under-earning, under-receiving, and over-giving. You'll unpack the roots of scarcity — from ancestral conditioning to quiet fears of losing love if you have more — and experience a live quantum healing sequence to rewire your nervous system for abundance.Stay to the end — that's where your energy shifts.

Denial isn't just pretending things are fine — it's the story your nervous system tells so you don't have to feel the full truth yet. In this episode, we talk about how denial shows up in subtle ways: ...staying busy so you don't feel, ...justifying behavior that hurts you, ...and, convincing yourself “it's not that bad.” And why breaking through it isn't about shame — it's about safety. This is one of those episodes that's worth hearing again, because the moment denial cracks, real healing begins.

Some relationships end, but their patterns keep living in your body long after the divorce papers are signed.In this rerelease, we talk about the hidden patterns that you thought were love — but were really fear. The ways you chased safety, approval, and control when what you actually craved was connection. The push-pull of attachment styles, codependency, and nervous system survival strategies that kept you looping in anxiety and longing.If you've ever wondered why you keep attracting the same type of partner or why you can't stop missing someone who hurt you, this episode will help you see what was really happening beneath the surface.

Divorced moms carry secrets no one talks about.The things their ex did behind closed doors.The moments with their kids they can't admit out loud — not because they're weak, but because protecting their children comes first.In this premium episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we crack open the hidden stories that weigh the heaviest:His secrets you've protected — and the resentment that builds from carrying them.Your own secrets — the rage, the shame, the things you fear make you a “bad mom.”The deeper secret about secrets — why it's rarely the story itself that keeps you stuck, but the shame welded to it.What if true freedom isn't about being believed… but about finding peace without anyone else's validation? Let's dig in.If you've felt secretly bound to your grief, know this: you're not broken, you're caught in a pattern that can shift. Take the Divorce Recovery Nervous System Quiz to discover how your nervous system type feeds the loop — and get tailored practices, resources, and episodes that help you move forward with confidence.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: (@dawnwiggins)Instagram: (@coachtiffini)On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the showPost Divorce Road Map : 21 Days of Journaling Promo Code: MAGICDROP

You didn't plan on single-mom life at 40. You didn't plan on working full-time while juggling sick kids, homework, and Tylenol runs at 2 a.m. You didn't plan on losing the “white picket fence” identity you once posted on social media.This week on Dear Divorce Diary, we're getting real about what happens when your stay-at-home-mom world collapses and you have to become everything—breadwinner, nurturer, disciplinarian—overnight.Inside this honest conversation, you'll hear:Why the transition from stay-at-home to single working mom is such a shock to your nervous systemHow overcompensating for your kids (or trying to be “both parents”) leaks your energySimple, free grounding tools that help you become a true safe space for your kids—and for yourselfYou'll also learn why presence—not perfection—is the thing your children (and your body) crave most, and how nervous-system regulation after divorce can completely shift the way you parent.

For many women, divorce grief doesn't just fade with time — it loops. You revisit the what-ifs, you cling to the ache, you replay the story until it feels less like healing and more like obsession. In this subscriber-only episode, we dive into why grief after divorce can feel like something you're “married” to and what it really takes to break free.Inside this episode:Why grief sometimes becomes an identity you can't shake.How the looping “obsession” keeps you tethered to the pain.What it takes — from nervous system support to trauma-informed tools — to finally loosen grief's grip.If you've felt secretly bound to your grief, know this: you're not broken, you're caught in a pattern that can shift. Take the Divorce Recovery Nervous System Quiz to discover how your nervous system type feeds the loop — and get tailored practices, resources, and episodes that help you move forward with confidence.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: (@dawnwiggins)Instagram: (@coachtiffini)On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the showPost Divorce Road Map : 21 Days of Journaling Promo Code: MAGICDROP

If you've been swiping after divorce and it feels like all the good ones are gone—or worse, you'll just pick another version of your ex—pause. That's not a dating problem. It's a healing problem.In this episode, we're unpacking:The lies we tell ourselves about “no good men”Lori Gerber's 3H Method (head, heart, hoo-ha) for clarity in datingHow breadcrumbing + settling are really nervous-system issuesWhy your body flashes red lights during dates (and what it's really about)Because if love still feels unsafe, your body will tell you—loud and clear.“You can't fake safety. If you don't believe love is possible, your nervous system will keep proving you right.”Your body isn't just reacting to texts, swipes, or dates—it's showing you the deeper nervous system + hormone patterns that still need healing. If you want to understand your patterns, take the free Divorce Recovery Nervous System Type Quiz. You'll discover the type of wiring that's quietly running your love life, plus the hormonal layer underneath—and what to do about it.

If Tuesday's episode on addiction and codependency stirred something inside you, this one is here to help you actually shift it.Some episodes are for learning, and some are for recovering. This is your chance to drop in, breathe deeper, and reconnect with the part of you that's been carrying so much.Inside this guided somatic + IFS meditation, you'll:Regulate your nervous system through breath and body releaseMeet the part of you that aches for approval or loveFeel safer giving yourself permission to actually feelStart loosening the grip of codependency, one moment at a timeThis is about more than insight—it's about embodiment. So if you're ready to let your body lead the way back to safety and healing, press play and join me.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

Ever sworn you wouldn't check his Instagram at 1 a.m. … and still did? Or did you tell yourself, “just one glass,” and finish the bottle? That loop isn't just bad habits—it's codependency as addiction.In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, dawn, Producer Joy, and Coach Tiffini unpack how post-divorce codependency functions like a hidden addiction—hooking you on approval, fixing, and being chosen. We'll explore:✨ Why shame (not loneliness) is the engine that keeps you stuck ✨ The breadcrumb → boundary cycle every divorced woman knows too well ✨ How “good girl” conditioning rewires your nervous system for addiction ✨ Practical ways to interrupt the dopamine-drama loopYou don't need another glass, another scroll, or another half-love. You need a nervous system that feels safe—and that's what we help women build every day.

When you're in crisis, your nervous system isn't neutral—it's running survival programs. Fight, flight, freeze, repeat. And when you tell yourself “not now”, that's not laziness or failure—it's a protective pattern your body believes is keeping you safe.But here's the thing: survival mode isn't meant to be permanent. It quietly drains your energy, feeds old beliefs like “I can't do this,” and keeps you circling the same pain.In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we explore:✨ Why the nervous system convinces us to wait until things feel calmer before healing ✨ How beliefs like “not now” or “what if it doesn't work” keep you locked in survival loops ✨ The energetic cost of staying in crisis—and what shifts when you allow safety to be restored ✨ What happens in the very first month of our program that helps women feel grounded, resourced, and ready for lasting changeHealing isn't about pushing harder. It's about creating safety, updating beliefs, and letting your body remember how to release what it's been carrying.

Trust and money go hand in hand after divorce—yet both feel broken. When the person who swore forever betrayed you, even opening your wallet can feel unsafe.You'll LearnWhy money feels emotionally risky after betrayal.How your nervous system links financial fear to past trust wounds.The first step to rebuilding safety with money in your body—not just your bank account.

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Have you ever caught yourself reaching for the phone to share a big win or tough moment, only to realize the one person who always got it is no longer there?If you're navigating life after divorce, you know that the ache of losing not just your partner, but your most intimate witness to life's highs and lows, can feel isolating and overwhelming. Maybe you're wondering if you'll ever find that deep sense of connection and belonging again, or if you're stuck grieving the dream you thought you were living.In this episode, you'll learn how to break free from the fairy-tale illusion of what your relationships “should” have been, discover how to reclaim intimacy and meaningful connection after heartbreak, and use grief as a powerful portal to reconnect with your higher self and source energy.Press play now to start healing the ache of loneliness and rediscover the deep, soul-nourishing connection you're craving, even after loss.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Is there a quiet voice inside you whispering that it might be too late to embrace healing, growth, or a new chapter after divorce?If you're riding the waves of heartbreak or personal change, it's natural to fear that your moment for peace and transformation may have passed you by. But what if soothing that fear is the first step to inviting something better into your life right now?In this calming episode, you'll discover how to release the pressure of timelines and perfection, find peace in the simple act of breathing and being, and reconnect with hope—knowing that your solution is already unfolding, even if you can't yet see it.Take ten minutes to reconnect with your own possibility and press play—this gentle guided meditation will help remind you that it is never, ever too late for you.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Ever wondered if something as simple as homeopathic remedies or a few EMDR sessions could truly shift years of emotional pain or even the lingering after-effects of divorce? Or, like most women, are you skeptical about whether these approaches can actually move the needle when you're feeling stuck?If you're redefining life after divorce or struggling with grief, invisible pain, or friendship “drama,” it's easy to feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, and unsure which healing tools—even the ones everyone seems to rave about—are worth your energy. Maybe you're tired of white-knuckling it alone but feel hesitant to trust “quicker” or less conventional solutions for deep hurts.You'll hear how tackling both emotional and physical stuckness is possible—and get:A relatable first-hand comparison of EMDR and homeopathy, so you can decide what actually feels right for you (from a former skeptic, no less)Real talk about subtle shifts, setbacks, and unexpected healing moments that happen when you let go of control—even if that's not your comfort zoneThe inside scoop on why some wounds just won't budge on their own and how “layers” of healing mean you don't need to have it all figured out to startHit play now to discover which healing path might finally free some energy and peace for you—no matter how many things you've already tried.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Struggling to connect with your kids after divorce, no matter how hard you try? What if there were a way to bridge the communication gap and heal together, even when words are hard to find?If you feel lost trying to support your child's emotional needs through separation, you're definitely not alone. The upheaval of divorce touches every conversation, every silence, and often leaves both parents and children feeling invisible, unsure how to process or share what's really happening inside. But as Dawn shares in this episode, co-parenting doesn't have to be a guessing game—there are tools that honor connection and intimacy, even when spoken conversations fall short.By listening to this episode, you'll discover how a shared parenting journal can radically improve emotional communication with your children post-divorce, practical activities that foster closeness and safety without requiring extensive time or energy, and ways to create a nurturing environment for your child's healing—even if you missed out on this yourself as a child.Hit play now to learn how to make love, support, and connection truly accessible during your family's biggest transitions.BOUND: The Most Powerful Parenting Tool Your Child Desperately NeedsPost Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨**************************************************************************************Have you ever quietly wondered, as you tuck your kids in at night, if you're unintentionally repeating the same painful cycles you grew up with?Too many parents—especially in the wake of divorce—lie awake worrying they're failing their children the same way they once felt failed themselves. It's so common to fear that, no matter how hard you try, you might be handing down your wounds instead of healing them or that breaking toxic family patterns is just too overwhelming. The good news: you don't have to be perfect, and the pressure to “do it all” might actually be keeping you stuck.In this episode, you'll discover why the fear of “failing your kids” is actually a powerful signal (not proof you're doing it wrong), learn how to move from fear and overwhelm into a new story of healing, and get practical, therapist-backed tools—like somatic techniques, homeopathy, and powerful mindset shifts—to create true change for you and your children.Listen now to reclaim hope and simple steps you can take today to break the cycle for good.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Could the secret to breaking through your anger, insomnia, and post-divorce mental fog be hiding in your liver?During divorce, emotional healing often feels impossible because your mind is exhausted and your body can't seem to rest, no matter what you do. If you're waking up at 2am, feeling stuck in resentment, or struggling to see a hopeful future, you're not alone—these are all signs your liver and emotional well-being might be more connected than you think.This episode reveals how a gentle, homeopathic liver detox can help you finally release anger, sleep more soundly, and regain the clarity you need to start manifesting the next chapter of your life.Hit play now to discover the mind-body rooted tools Dawn wishes she'd had in her own divorce recovery—and how you can use them to create real change, starting tonight.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

If you've been strong for everyone else and crave a space where your truth isn't too much - come exhale with us in our exclusive online community and receive the Loneliness Roadmap for free.  Join here ✨*************************************************************************************Let's be real: navigating divorce can feel like treading water in a riptide—emotionally exhausting, overwhelming, and, at times, almost impossible to imagine a brighter future. If you're tired of feeling like your dreams are out of reach or that no matter how hard you try, you just can't break free, this episode is for you.In this conversation, you'll discover how shifting your mindset with the Law of Attraction can create a new trajectory through the toughest parts of divorce, what it means to lean on faith (in yourself and in possibilities you can't yet see), and why hidden physical blocks—like liver stagnation—might be the unseen reason you feel stuck in a loop.Hit play to find out the practical steps you can use today to move from survival mode to genuinely experiencing the beauty and pride of the post-divorce journey.Post Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingJoin The list for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show

Join The list for A Different D WordHave you ever felt surrounded by people, yet completely alone in your divorce?Even if you've got friends checking in or family around, that silent ache you feel—the one nobody asks about—can make post-divorce isolation feel insurmountable. When you're barely holding it together, asking for support feels impossible, but the right kind of connection could be exactly what restarts your healing and brings you back to life.You'll walk away from this episode with practical steps to break the paralyzing silence, discover how to ask for care even when you're overwhelmed, and learn how to create a feedback loop of love and support—without needing the perfect words.Listen now to learn simple, actionable ways to reconnect with others and finally get the check-ins you need to feel seen and supported.Loneliness Roadmap on HeartBeatPost Divorce Roadmap - 21 Days of Guided JournalingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCoachDawnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnwiggins/On the Web: https://www.mycoachdawn.comA podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.Support the show