The D. Tales with Allison Kahler

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The D. Tales with Allison Kahler blends real divorce stories with grounded expert insight—helping you find clarity, feel connected, and courageously move forward on your own terms. For many people, divorce doesn’t start—or end—with a single decision. It unfolds through questions, doubts, and moments of reckoning: Should I stay or leave? Am I doing this “right”? What’s normal? What if I regret this? Whether you’re quietly wondering, deep in the thick of it, or trying to make sense of what just happened, The D. Tales creates space for the questions most people carry alone. Each episode features candid, deeply human stories from people who have faced these same decisions, alongside thoughtful conversations with experts who understand the emotional, legal, and financial realities of divorce. You won’t hear a single “right” answer here. Instead, you’ll hear diverse perspectives—so you can better understand your own. Divorce touches more than 40% of marriages, yet so many people experience it in silence, carrying unnecessary shame and isolation. The D. Tales brings these conversations out of the shadows—normalizing the uncertainty, the back-and-forth, the fear of getting it wrong, and the quiet hope that something better might be possible. Hosted by Allison Kahler—who once stood in that uncertain space herself and created the resource she wished existed—this podcast offers credible insight and real human connection. Not to rush you into a choice, and not to keep you stuck—but to help you make the right decisions for your marriage, navigate what comes next with clarity, and step into a future that may look very different than you imagined—and better than you thought possible. The D. Tales with Allison Kahler is produced by AK Venture Studio LLC.

Ep. 22: Starting Fresh When Divorce Happens — with Olivia Howell

Today's conversation with Olivia Howell, CEO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, is about what it actually takes to begin again after divorce, why the hardest part isn't replacing what you lost, and why no one should have to start fresh alone. In this episode: * The toothbrush holder that changed everything — how one small, ordinary object became Olivia's permission to claim a new life: "this is my new life, I can have this" * Why Olivia didn't recognize the coercive control in her own marriage until she was out — and how invisible it can be from the inside * The thinking behind a "divorce registry" — reframing the messy logistics of starting over as something worthy of support, not shame * "Get Your Pink Back" — reclaiming the color, the joy, and the parts of yourself that quietly went missing inside the marriage * Why rebuilding after divorce is rarely about the stuff — and how changing the things around you slowly changes who you become * Why no one should have to start fresh alone — and how a "hype team" becomes the difference between surviving a divorce and rebuilding from it About Olivia Howell: Olivia is the CEO and co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry. A clinical hypnotherapist, certified divorce and life coach, and award-winning podcast producer — including the top-rated Divorce Happens — she built Fresh Starts with her sister Genevieve Dreizen after her own 2019 divorce, when she realized there was no real system to help people rebuild. She's also the author of the forthcoming Divorce Happens: A Compassionate Guide to Starting Fresh (Sheldon Press, 2027). Her writing has appeared in New York Magazine, Newsweek, and Business Insider, and her work has been shared by Monica Lewinsky, Shannon Watts, and Eve Rodsky. Follow Olivia on Instagram: @oliviahowell [https://www.instagram.com/oliviahowell/] Follow Olivia on Threads: @oliviahowell [https://www.threads.com/@oliviahowell] Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/oliviadreizenhowell [http://linkedin.com/in/oliviadreizenhowell] About Fresh Starts Registry: Fresh Starts Registry is the first divorce registry of its kind — recognized as exactly that by Forbes, and credited by New York Magazine with "destigmatizing divorce." Founded by Olivia and her sister Genevieve Dreizen, it gives people a real system for starting over, and has supported millions worldwide through free resources, 150+ vetted experts, free 1:1 Zoom consults, and Divorce Guide Magazine — the only divorce magazine in America. Learn more about Fresh Starts Registry: freshstartsregistry.com [http://freshstartsregistry.com] Follow Fresh Starts Registry on Instagram: @freshstartsregistry [https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry/] Follow Fresh Starts Registry on Threads: @freshstartsregistry [https://www.threads.com/@freshstartsregistry] Connect with Fresh Starts Registry on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/freshstartsregistry [http://linkedin.com/company/freshstartsregistry] Like Fresh Starts Registry on Facebook: facebook.com/FreshStartsRegistry [http://facebook.com/FreshStartsRegistry] Episode-Specific Notes: Content note: This episode includes candid discussion of emotional abuse and coercive control. If you or someone you know needs support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788. This conversation offers general perspective on healing and starting over after divorce and is not personalized therapeutic, medical, or legal advice. Please consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation. Want to be a Registry Fairy? You can help someone else start fresh — Fresh Starts Registry lets you support people rebuilding after divorce by contributing to their registries. Learn how at https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/becomearegistryfairy [https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/becomearegistryfairy]. About "The D. Tales with Allison Kahler": The D. Tales blends real divorce stories with grounded expert insight — helping you find clarity and courage to move forward on your own terms. Follow The D. Tales wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Instagram: @thedtalespodcast [https://www.instagram.com/thedtalespodcast/] Learn more at https://thedtalespodcast.com [https://thedtalespodcast.com] This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, medical, mental health, or financial advice.

30 de jun de 2026 - 49 min