Welcome to Heart in a Drawer, a podcast for adult children of divorce. No matter what age you were when your parents divorced, I know that the pain continues on and on. Whether you were very young, a teen, or even an adult at the time of their divorce, the underlying hurts are similar and long-lasting. They are probably affecting you in ways you don't even realize. I'm your host, Sarah Geringer, a wife and mom of three from southeast Missouri. I'm a child of divorce twice over, at ages 4 and 22. Married to another child of divorce for 20 years, I'm also a Christian author, speaker, blogger and artist who writes about finding peace in God's Word at sarahgeringer.com. For many years, it's been my dream to minister to the unique hurts that adult children of divorce face. In this podcast, I'll affirm your pain with my personal stories. I'll also share guided meditations on scriptures that have helped me heal and find hope. In addition, I'll share parts of Christian books that have helped me overcome my past hurts. It's an honor to minister to fellow adult children of divorce like you. So much material is produced for people who are divorcing and for young children and teens. Yet there is precious little for those of us suffering into our adult years. My prayer is that through this podcast, you will find the healing and hope you seek in your relationship with God, your spouse, your children, and yes, even your parents.
How to be a container at Christmas is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube How to Be a Container Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in a Drawer episodes ... Read more The post How to Be a Container appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
When your life is a legit soap opera, and you don't want to be in it, what do you do? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube When Your Life Is ... Read more The post When Your Life Is a Legit Soap Opera appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
When gratitude isn't cutting it, what do you do? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube When Gratitude Isn't Cutting It Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in ... Read more The post When Gratitude Isn't Cutting It appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Are you hiding from love as an adult child of divorce? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Are You Hiding from Love? Show Notes You can now access all past ... Read more The post Are You Hiding from Love? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Why does becoming like a child matter as an adult child of divorce? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Becoming Like a Child Show Notes You can now access all ... Read more The post Becoming Like a Child appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
When you experience a false victory, what do you do? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube When You Experience a False Victory Show Notes You can now access all past ... Read more The post When You Experience a False Victory appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Which is harder to complete: marriage or divorce? That is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Which Is Harder to Complete: Marriage or Divorce? Show Notes You can now access all past ... Read more The post Which Is Harder to Complete: Marriage or Divorce? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Book Review: Overcoming Father Wounds is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Book Review: Overcoming Father Wounds Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in a Drawer episodes HERE. Get ... Read more The post Book Review: Overcoming Father Wounds appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud is what we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in a ... Read more The post Book Review: Trust by Dr. Henry Cloud appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
How Trust Is Medicine is the topic we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube How Trust Is Medicine Show Notes You can now access all past Heart in a Drawer episodes HERE. 2:20 Check ... Read more The post How Trust Is Medicine appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Why you need a love exchange with God is the topic we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Why You Need a Love Exchange with God Show Notes You can now access all past ... Read more The post Why You Need a Love Exchange with God appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
What is broken heart syndrome, and how does it affect us as adult children of divorce? That's the topic we're discussing today on Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube What Is Broken Heart Syndrome Show Notes You ... Read more The post What Is Broken Heart Syndrome? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
How to do a throne room prayer as an adult child of divorce is our topic today on Heart in a Drawer. I pray that this episode will inspire you to pray in new ways and help you overcome in your relationship issues. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on ... Read more The post How to Do a Throne Room Prayer appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
How to be a chainbreaker as an adult child of divorce is our topic today on Heart in a Drawer. I pray that this episode will help you break the chains of generational curses in your family. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube How to Be a Chainbreaker ... Read more The post How to Be a Chainbreaker appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Is it OK for a good girl to get angry with God? Well, that's where I'm at today, and I feel like God is giving me permission to share my story with you. Prefer to listen? Here's the podcast version on Heart in a Drawer, my podcast for adult children of divorce. Season 3, Episode ... Read more The post Is It OK for a Good Girl to Get Angry with God? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Is it unforgiveness or PTSD? We'll explore this unique topic in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Is It Unforgiveness or PTSD Show Notes Listen to this episode through the lens of this Bible ... Read more The post Is It Unforgiveness or PTSD? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Rerouting the rivers of your thoughts is an important part of the healing process. We'll explore this unique topic in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Rerouting the Rivers of Your Thoughts Show Notes ... Read more The post Rerouting the Rivers of Your Thoughts appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Learning how to handle anger from negative examples is an important part of the healing process. We'll explore this unique topic in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Learning How to Handle Anger from ... Read more The post Learning How to Handle Anger from Negative Examples appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Do you need an anger card? We'll explore this unique topic in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Do You Need an Anger Card Show Notes 2:45 I highly recommend Dr. David Clarke's book, ... Read more The post Do You Need an Anger Card? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Are you facing pushback and criticism for setting healthy boundaries? Gain encouragement in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Managing Your Anxious Attachment Style Show Notes 1:00 Book me as a speaker for your ... Read more The post Are You Facing Pushback and Criticism? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Managing your anxious attachment style is an important skill to learn. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Managing Your Anxious Attachment Style Show Notes 1:00 One of my most popular episodes ... Read more The post Managing Your Anxious Attachment Style appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
When do you cut off a relationship as an adult child of divorce? Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube When Do You Cut Off a Relationship Show Notes 5:00 Our theme ... Read more The post When Do You Cut Off a Relationship? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
The cost of passivity can be high for us as adult children of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube The Cost of Passivity Show Notes 4:20 The Unexpected Legacy of ... Read more The post The Cost of Passivity appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Let's talk about emotional abuse and how it may affect you as an adult child of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Note: I recorded this episode at night, when the bullfrogs were singing to each other in my pond! Sorry for the background ... Read more The post Let's Talk About Emotional Abuse appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
The collateral damage of infidelity affects many of us adult children of divorce. This can be one of the most painful things we deal with in our healing journey. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google ... Read more The post The Collateral Damage of Infidelity appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Why I still believe in marriage is the idea I've been pondering after my recent divorce, and after decades of being a child of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube ... Read more The post Why I Still Believe in Marriage appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Let's talk about alcoholism as adult children of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Let's Talk About Alcoholism Al-Anon This is a support group for loved ones of alcohol addicts. ... Read more The post Let's Talk About Alcoholism appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
There is life in death that we experience in our grief as adult children of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube There Is Life In Death Parable of the Soils ... Read more The post There Is Life in Death appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
I have a quick announcement about what you can expect for Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce, in the coming weeks. Be sure to check out my other podcast HERE in the meantime. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Get a free, one-time ... Read more The post Heart in a Drawer: January 2022 Announcement appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Forgiveness is a gift you can give yourself as a child of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Forgiveness Is a Gift Our discussion is based on the book, Forgive, ... Read more The post Forgiveness Is a Gift appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
This year I experienced unexpected grief at the holidays as an adult child of divorce. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Unexpected Grief at the Holidays 6:45 This book helped me ... Read more The post Unexpected Grief at the Holidays appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
It's 12:05 a.m., December 25, 2011. I promised myself I wouldn't stay up this late, but I am here anyway. Tomorrow I'll be so tired and unable to fake a smile in front of everyone come afternoon. But I must get one thing under control before I go to bed. I arrange all the kids' ... Read more The post Finding Peace in Christmas Past appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Today I have 7 affirming declarations to help you head into the holidays with God's love and confidence. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube 7 Affirming Declarations Here's the Instagram post ... Read more The post 7 Affirming Declarations appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
If you want to learn what redeeming heartache looks like, this book provides profound lessons. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Redeeming Heartache Get your copy from Amazon or CBD. 1:00 Learn how ... Read more The post Redeeming Heartache appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
If you have been avoiding difficulty in your relationships, here's how to have that difficult conversation. Learn more in this episode of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube How to Have That Difficult Conversation You've Been Avoiding ... Read more The post How to Have That Difficult Conversation appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Confronting without offending is possible, and it's a skill we need during the holidays. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 9 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Confronting Without Offending Get your copy from Amazon or CBD. 2:00 ... Read more The post Confronting Without Offending appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Getting along with your siblings as an adult child of divorce can be challenging, especially at the holidays. That's why I'm talking about this topic today, though I haven't covered it before. It will help you as you head into this holiday season. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 8 of Heart in a Drawer, ... Read more The post Getting Along With Your Siblings appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
7 Tips for Navigating the Holidays will help you start this season with greater confidence as an adult child of divorce. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 7 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube 7 Tips ... Read more The post 7 Tips for Navigating the Holidays appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
I have a quick announcement about what you can expect for Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. You can listen to this 2:00 announcement here: Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Get a free, one-time counseling session and referral HERE, like I did ... Read more The post Heart in a Drawer Quick Announcement appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Sweet Like Jasmine is a unique memoir, ideal for adult children of divorce. That's why I'm dedicating this episode of Heart in a Drawer to a talk about this wonderful book. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 6 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music ... Read more The post Sweet Like Jasmine: A Unique Memoir appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Try Softer, Part 2 is the second of two episodes based on Aundi Kolber's popular book. We'll talk about attunement an adult child of divorce. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 5 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music and Audible Spotify Google Podcasts Watch ... Read more The post Try Softer, Part 2 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Try Softer, Part 1 is the first of two episodes based on Aundi Kolber's popular book. Who doesn't want to learn how to be softer with themselves, especially if you are an adult child of divorce? Learn more in Season 2, Episode 4 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. ... Read more The post Try Softer, Part 1 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Your home can be a hub of redemption as an adult child of divorce. That's a lesson I just learned one year into this podcast, and I'm happy to share it with you today. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 3 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple ... Read more The post Your Home Can Be a Hub appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Hope Anyway is a new book from Leeana Tankersley. It's a great resource for many, including adult children of divorce. Today we are covering part 2 of a series on this excellent book. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 2 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts ... Read more The post Hope Anyway, Part 2 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Hope Anyway is a new book from Leeana Tankersley. It's a great resource for many, including adult children of divorce. Today I introduce you to Part 1 of a two-part podcast series on this excellent book. Learn more in Season 2, Episode 1 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. ... Read more The post Hope Anyway, Part 1 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Does it seem like loneliness affects you every summer? It may be linked to loneliness you experienced in childhood. Today I help you learn how to handle summer loneliness. Learn more in Episode 38 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube ... Read more The post Episode 38: How to Handle Summer Loneliness appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
In our final discussion of The Body Keeps the Score, we discover three practical tips for handling the trauma of our past. Learn more in Episode 37 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Episode 37: The Body Keeps the Score, ... Read more The post Episode 37: The Body Keeps the Score, Part 3 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Did you know that the body keeps the score when it comes to the trauma you've experienced as a child of divorce? You can process this trauma through a special therapy known as EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Learn more in Episode 36 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children ... Read more The post Episode 36: The Body Keeps the Score, Part 2 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
Did you know that the body keeps the score when it comes to the trauma you've experienced as a child of divorce? Yes, the aches and pains you are experiencing now may be related to unprocessed trauma from years ago. Learn more in Episode 35 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children ... Read more The post Episode 35: The Body Keeps the Score, Part 1 appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP), or if you love an HSP, I have help and affirmation for you in Episode 34 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Episode 34: Help for the Highly Sensitive Person 1:45 Quiet: ... Read more The post Episode 34: Help for the Highly Sensitive Person appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
What is a genogram, and how can it help you heal? That’s what we’re discussing today on Episode 33 of Heart in a Drawer, the podcast for adult children of divorce. Listen on Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Watch on YouTube Episode 33: What Is a Genogram? 1:30 Peter Scazzero’s book, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, had many ... Read more The post Episode 33: What Is a Genogram? appeared first on Sarah Geringer.
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