The first 30 days after separation or divorce can feel like the hardest part of the journey. You wake up each morning in disbelief, wondering if this is all just a bad dream. Your emotions swing wildly — sadness, anger, fear, even laughter at unexpected moments. It’s a rollercoaster without a seatbelt, and it can leave you feeling lost, isolated, and unsure of what to do next.

In this very first episode of The Ex-Bytes small bytes, big results host Ray Fisher shares practical, simple steps that can help you stabilise, protect yourself, and find hope during those chaotic early weeks. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about taking each day as it comes and building small wins that add up to big results.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why the first 30 days feel so overwhelming and how to survive the emotional rollercoaster of grief after a breakup.

• How to ground yourself with daily practices like short routines, breathing techniques, and even a sticky note on the fridge that says: Today is enough.

• The importance of your “wolf pack” trusted friends, family, or communities who can support you when it feels like too much.

• Simple ways to protect your future by facing finances early, keeping records, and creating order in the chaos.

• Self-care tips that actually work from getting outside in the sun, to eating something green, to giving yourself permission to laugh again.

• How naming your emotions can help you grow emotionally and build resilience for the road ahead.

Ray also shares one powerful analogy: the first 30 days are like planting a seed. Even if it looks like nothing is happening on the surface, the roots are growing underneath , hidden progress that will one day hold you steady and allow you to grow stronger.

This podcast is here to remind you that you are not alone. Whether you’re going through separation, divorce, or heartbreak, these small, practical steps can make the difference between just surviving and starting to heal. There really is light at the end of the tunnel — and it’s the beginning of your new chapter.