5 Tips for Handling the Holidays on Your Own After Divorce

The Truth About Forgiving Your Ex

Welcome to episode 4 of the Ready, Set, Grow! Divorce Recovery Podcast! Can you ever forgive your Ex? Should you? Does it matter? For many of us, it’s all too easy to hold on to bitterness, especially when it feels justified. Sadly, your bad feelings don’t hurt your Ex, but science says they have a real and lasting negative impact on you. You don’t deserve that! In this episode, I bust the four most common forgiveness myths and give you the best reason to consider forgiving your Ex— NOT FOR THEM! — but for your peace of mind and future happiness. Forgiving your Ex gets them out of your head  (and your heart) for good. To learn more, listen here!   Show Links & Resources: * Website Recommendation: The Forgiveness Project [https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/] * Book Recommendation: Forgiveness by Iyanla Vanzant [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401952046?tag=upjourney-20] * Register here for my FREE masterclass: Winning at Divorce Recovery: 3 Keys to Move from Heartbreak to Acceptance to Thriving [https://deb-purdy.mykajabi.com/masterclassregwinningatdivrec] * Join my Thriving After Divorce Facebook Group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/debpurdy] * Get a FREE copy of my book, Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce [https://sg.debpurdy.com/book] (you just pay for shipping)

Stop Putting Off Happiness—3 Keys to A Better Life Right Now

You deserve to be happy. But, let’s face it, the aftermath of divorce is very likely a huge drain on your current capacity for happiness. That’s normal and expected. But did you know there are pockets of bliss to be had even during this challenging time? You don’t have to put off happiness until “someday” when this is all over and you’re over it. In this episode, I share my three simple (and fun!) ways to feel happier right now.  Show Links & Resources: * Self-Care & Self-Kindness PDF [https://www.dropbox.com/s/g7qwiqz14aq9owk/Ready%20Set%20Grow%21%20Self-Care%20%26%20Self-Kindness.pdf?dl=0] * Register here for my FREE masterclass: Winning at Divorce Recovery: 3 Keys to Move from Heartbreak to Acceptance to Thriving [https://deb-purdy.mykajabi.com/masterclassregwinningatdivrec] * Join my Thriving After Divorce Facebook Group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/debpurdy] * Get a FREE copy of my book, Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce [https://sg.debpurdy.com/book] (you just pay for shipping)

Upgrade Your Life in 2022

I don’t know about you but, in this era of covid, it’s been difficult to focus on #lifegoals while living in the upside-down  Add divorce to the mix and you may feel like you’ve been living in the ninth circle of hell. If you’re ready for an upgrade, you’re not alone. What I’m talking about is less fear, pain, hurt and lack and more joy, creativity, love and adventure. Can I get an amen? If so, I invite you to listen and try some of the suggestions! Show Links & Resources: * Join my Thriving After Divorce Facebook Group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/debpurdy] * Get a FREE copy of my book, Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce [https://sg.debpurdy.com/book] (you just pay for shipping)

5 Tips for Handling the Holidays on Your Own After Divorce

After divorce, the holidays put a spotlight on your loss which can leave you feeling extra sad and lonely, even if you've been making progress in your recovery. This episode is for you if you're dreading the holidays and wishing you could just fast-forward to January. You're not alone! Tune in to the show and get five tips to survive and maybe even enjoy the holidays. Show Links & Resources: * Happy Holidays Worksheet [https://www.dropbox.com/s/dlsokyz5hxnqjs8/Ready%2C%20Set%2C%20Grow%21%20Podcast%20Happy%20Holiday%20Worksheet.pdf?dl=0] * Special Holiday Coaching Discount Info [https://deb-purdy.mykajabi.com/holiday-thriver-s-club-sales-page-1] * Join my Thriving After Divorce Facebook Group! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/debpurdy] * Get a FREE copy of my book, Something Gained: 7 Shifts to Be Stronger, Smarter & Happier After Divorce [https://sg.debpurdy.com/book] (you just pay for shipping)