Divorced Christian Woman

• Your Ex, His Family, His Girlfriend, Heck, His Entire Orbit

  Is being "nice" to your ex keeping you stuck in his orbit? In this episode, my friend and fellow coach Diana Swillinger and I peel back the layers on everything related to your ex.We tackle the sticky, icky, post-divorce drama: how to set boundaries, why you don't owe him or his people anything, and how to stay in your lane.If you've ever wondered:Am I being mean for not giving a crap about his new wife?Is it bad to limit contact with his family?Should I let my kids like the girlfriend? (Um. You can’t stop them. Sorry.)Am I a monster for offering him the fine china after he got legally dubbed an abuser?...then welcome. Pull up a chair. Laundry List of Scenarios We Cover: When your ex still wants to be your BFF When his mom keeps bringing up the marriage When his new girlfriend is too nice and your kids love her When his lawyer won’t quit When triangulation sucks you in, and you need to say, “I’m out”Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence, emotional management, relational health and empowered self-development.Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace. Check out Diana’s website and explore some resources, listen to her podcast, The Renew Your Mind Podcast, and finally, connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

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• Christian Women Dating After Divorce

  Let’s be honest. If you've escaped from a destructive marriage, the idea of dating again might feel less like butterflies and more like plunging into shark-infested waters wearing a meat dress. But what if dating didn’t have to feel like impending doom? What if you could approach it with courage, confidence, and an actual strategy?In this episode, I invited three of my friends and fellow coaches, Stacey Wynn, Diana Swillinger, and Marie Griffith to join me for a frank discussion about dating after divorce as a Christian woman.Some Key Takeaways:Dating again? Terrifying. And also, you can do it!High standards are IT. You’re not picky. You’re just done with nonsense.Burn the haystack. Swipe left like it’s your sacred duty (thank you, Jennie Young).Polite is not required. Block. Burn. Bounce. Bless and release.Your gut is smarter than your mom, pastor, and therapist combined. Trust it.Emotions are dashboard lights, not detours. Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence, emotional management, relational health and empowered self-development.Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace. Connect with Marie on her blog, Live Like it Matters, and website, Spiritual Direction with Marie. Connect with Stacey and find all her resources on her Linktree. Check out Diana’s podcast, The Renew Your Mind Podcast.And here are some resources we mentioned within the episode: the Burned Haystack Method by Jennie Young, the Dare to Lead List of Values from Brené Brown, the Personal Values Test, and the Personal Values Card Sort by Dr. Jennie Shields.

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• Our Relationships with Mentors, Coaches, and Therapists

  What if the person you're turning to for healing is actually keeping you stuck? (Cue dramatic music and flashbacks to church lady "counseling" that made you question your entire existence.)Welcome to Season 2 of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! I’m kicking things off with my friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger. We’re diving headfirst into the sometimes-healing, sometimes-horrifying world of mentors, coaches, and therapists.Not all helpers are created equal, my friend. And no, your cousin’s youth group leader who “feels called” to counsel probably isn’t qualified to help you unravel years of spiritual abuse.This episode is your guide to sorting through the noise, finding the right kind of help for the season you're in, and learning how to trust your own gut again, especially after years of being told it was “deceitfully wicked.” (eye-roll)What We Covered: Mentors, coaches, therapists, and how to know the differenceRed flags in helping relationshipsGreen flags in helping relationshipsWhat to do if you believe you are “too broken” or “not broken enough”The process of healingHow community plays a role in our healingRead the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence, emotional management, relational health and empowered self-development.Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace. Check out Diana’s website and explore some resources, listen to her podcast, The Renew Your Mind Podcast, and finally, connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

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• Season Two Trailer

  Welcome to Season Two of the Christian Divorced Woman Podcast! This season, we'll be focusing on RELATIONSHIPS. Relationships with your kids, your ex, your friends, your family of origin, your colleagues, God, and even yourself. Join us as we dive deep into something that has a profound impact on our entire lives. Season two starts October 3, 2025. Subscribe to get notified when each new episode drops. 

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• Your New Life Starts Now

  Welcome to the final episode of Season One of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! If you’ve made it through the first 365 days post-divorce without stabbing anyone (including yourself), congratulations. You’re our people. In our finale I gather a roundtable of warrior women (Diana, Loretta, Lisa, and Marie) to talk about what comes after the ashes. (And it's NOT all sobbing into Häagen-Dazs while reading Leviticus. Haha)What we talk about: Finding yourself again (and realizing she’s kind of amazing)The joy of owning a dog (and a massage chair)Discovering that you’re capable of fixing doors, traveling alone, and hanging out with bears (on purpose)Reclaiming your space without needing anyone’s approvalForming deep, soul-filling friendships that you didn’t know were missingLetting go of the fear-based god to embrace the real one who’s been there all alongCreating peaceful parenting vibes after the chaos of controlAnd by the way, wondering what’s coming in Season 2? We’re diving into relationships: with yourself, your kids (even the adult ones), your ex, your God, your church, and maybe that suspiciously hot barista who always remembers your name. Starts October 4, so mark your calendars.Read the full show notes, get the journal questions, and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my personal mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence, emotional management, relational health and empowered self-development. Want to work with me? This is how!Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace. Connect with Marie on her blog, Live Like it Matters, and website, Spiritual Direction with Marie.Listen to Diana’s podcast, the Renew Your Mind Podcast. Connect with Lisa at her Linktree.Contact Loretta at [email protected] Check out a Flying Free Podcast episode, “How Christian Women Resist Oppression in Their Marriages.”

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