Why You Feel Disconnected From Yourself—and How to Find Your Way Back
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost yourself?
Not in a dramatic, life-altering way—but in the quiet moments. The ones where you realize you’re just going through the motions, checking boxes, and doing everything you’re “supposed” to do… yet something still feels off.
You’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not broken.
How to Embrace Your True Identity After Years of Silence
What happens when the life you’ve built no longer reflects the truth in your heart?
In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, I sit down with Barb Rebon, an educator of 26 years whose life was dedicated to serving others—touching the lives of thousands of students and families. From the outside, her world looked meaningful and complete. But behind that life, Barb was carrying a story she had kept hidden for decades.
Finding Yourself Again After Divorce: Heather Sweeney’s Journey from Military Marriage to Personal Freedom
What happens when the life you built your identity around suddenly disappears?
For many women, especially those who spent years supporting a partner’s career and raising children, divorce isn’t just the end of a relationship—it’s the beginning of rediscovering who they truly are. In a recent episode of the Bent Not Broken podcast, host Coach Deborah Griffiths speaks with writer and memoirist Heather Sweeney, whose story highlights the emotional, financial, and personal journey of rebuilding life after divorce.
Healing After Divorce: Breathwork, Boundaries, and Finding Freedom in Midlife
There comes a moment in many women’s lives—often after divorce, illness, or burnout—when the question quietly surfaces: Is this really it?
When Your Gut Knows Before You Do: A Veteran’s Story of Divorce and Authentic Living
In a powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, I sat down with Chris Cushing, a US Air Force veteran and founder of VA Victory, to talk about something many people quietly experience but rarely admit: knowing something isn’t right—and moving forward anyway.
Self-Love, Sovereignty, and Starting Over: What We Learned from Jonathan Aslay
When most people think about self-love, they picture self-care routines, soothing rituals, or inspirational quotes. But in my recent conversation with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s leading midlife self-love coaches, he reminded us that true self-love is something much deeper—and much harder. It is the courageous act of taking responsibility for your emotional life, examining your patterns, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that have been buried by trauma, heartbreak, and identity loss.
Gray Divorce After 50: Hidden Losses, Healing, and Reinvention
Gray divorce—divorce occurring after age 50—is one of the fastest-growing relationship trends of our time. In fact, as my guest Una Metz, LICSW, shared on the podcast, the rates of gray divorce have doubled for couples over 50 and tripled for those over 65. And she sees it firsthand: in just two days, two women in their seventies reached out for support.
From Numb to Alive: How Reclaiming Your Inner Voice Can Change Everything
Depression doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like numbness—moving through life without joy, without emotion, and without purpose. That’s how empowerment teacher David Allen Brown described his experience on the Bent Not Broken podcast, and his story offers a powerful roadmap for anyone navigating divorce recovery, emotional burnout, or identity loss.
When “Fair” Means Losing Everything: Finding Strength After Divorce
One of the most painful truths about divorce is that words can suddenly change meaning.
Fair becomes punishment.
Love becomes leverage.
Connection becomes control.
This isn’t just about property. It’s about power — and the deep wound that forms when someone you once trusted chooses harm over humanity.
💔 From Broken to Balanced: Healing After Divorce
In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Dr. JC Doornick—father, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of Make Sense Academy. Together, they dive deep into the realities of divorce, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose.
Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Divorce: Learning to Rise Again
In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with licensed professional counselor, podcast host, and author Sonia Krishna Chand. Together, they dive into the emotional challenges of divorce, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your sense of identity and self-worth.