Episode 29: From Despair to Unspeakable Joy: My Healing Journey After Divorce

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Sometimes we must release our own plans to make space for the beautiful future God has prepared for us. Healing begins the moment we let go of what we thought life should be and open our hearts to a new future.

In this episode, I talk through five lessons that have shaped my healing journey after divorce. From giving myself permission to feel, to learning how to trust God with the unknown, this conversation is a reflection on what healing has really looked like for me. It’s honest, faith-filled, and a reminder that moving forward doesn’t have to mean having it all figured out.

Song of the week: Healing by Kelly Price

Topics Covered:

(00:01:30) Joy after the storm

(00:04:09) Healing is circular

(00:05:27) Step 1: Release the plans you had for your future

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(00:11:09) Step 2: Examine your roles and acknowledge your feelings

(00:15:42) Step 3: Forgive myself

(00:17:46) Step 4: Forgiving him

(00:21:04) Step 5: Embracing a new vision

(00:24:49) To be an example for what is possible

(00:27:35) I love the idea of you!

Key Takeaways:

"You aren't gonna be able to heal until you let go of what you thought your life was gonna look like."

"There's a grieving process that goes along with releasing the life you planned."

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About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.