Divorce can blow up our lives -- but it can also be a massive opportunity to start over and build something new and amazing.

Our guest today wants newly separated or divorced parents to know is that the best part of your life is ahead of you.

In 2021 Jason Scriven's 27-year marriage ended in divorce, he moved in with his parents, lost his job, and had no car... all within the span of three months.

Anyone would say it was a brutal year.

Jason found his way through it. Figured out who he wanted to be, re-thought his career, and found a completely new path.

A year and a half later, we think you'll be inspired by where's he is now with his life.

Jason now advises people on how to thrive, not just survive after separation or divorce. He learned the hard way, but you don't have to.

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Find out Jason's best tips and hear his story:

• 07:24 How to prioritize self-care during difficult life transitions like divorce.
• 11:20 When to lean on your support system for both practical and emotional support.
• 14:20 Building trust with your children through upheaval.
• 26:24 Focusing on growth over material things or past resentments.
• 38:40 Accepting that you can't control the changes happening -- and what you can control instead.

To connect with Jason & for this episode's show notes, head to: https://singleandmighty.com/starting-over-divorce-coach-jason-scriven/

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What happens when you suddenly become a single parent in tough circumstances? Today we talk to Zeta Cosman -- a newly-single parent putting her life back together after a tough breakup.

Zeta’s an incredible go-getter and a powerful example of dealing with challenges head-on. A lot of us can learn from her story, whether we’re new single parents or long-divorced.

We also loved how Zeta realized what sort of parent she wanted to become, and consciously worked to change her habits and become a better parent. She’s now a certified parenting coach and helps others who want to stop yelling and start enjoying a healthier relationship with their kids.

Listen for:

• Healing through counseling, parent coaching, and networking events, gaining insight into your own patterns.
• The challenges of being a single mother with most of the parenting responsibilities after a difficult divorce. 7:54
• Realizing a relationship is toxic, both emotionally and financially.
• Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care in relationships.
• Dealing with addiction in an ex.
• Co-parenting challenges.
• Dealing with grief after ending a major relationship (or divorce).
• Developing your support system during difficult times.
• Parenting strategies Zeta teaches. 17:44
• Nervous system awareness. 30:00
• The importance of getting past shame and asking for help in parenting. 35:43
• The example we set for our kids when working through difficult issues.
• Prioritizing self-care and work-life balance as a solo parent. 46:51

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This episode is all about finding your own self-worth and learning to trust your judgement. We loved this conversation for anyone who may be facing trauma or domestic abuse, or finding your confidence again after some hard knocks.

Some key lessons and insights from Rebecca's story include:

• It's important to take time after a difficult relationship to reflect on what you want and don't want in a partner
• How Rebecca learned to set healthy boundaries and not rush into another relationship for fear of being alone
• Recognizing the gradual nature of abuse and not blaming yourself for ending up in an unhealthy situation
• How telling your story can help you own your experience, feel less shame, and see that you've grown from hard times
• How finding people who make you feel safe enough to share allows you to fully show up in relationships
• How keeping difficult experiences inside can feel lonely, while telling your story helps you reclaim power over your narrative
• Learning to speak your own truth

By owning every part of your journey - even the parts that once brought shame - you see how far you've come.

Rebecca shares the eye-opening discovery that showed her one relationship had slowly shrunk her world. Plus, how making friends outside romance helped her kids see healthy interactions and find her true self.

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