Divorce and regrets often go hand-in-hand, but they don’t have to. That’s an old narrative that can be flipped on its side.

In this episode, I share 20 powerful regrets from divorced mothers with the hope that, by getting ahead of them, you may avoid these pitfalls as you navigate your own journey. I encourage you to trust your intuition, learn tools and strategies to protect your kids, set healthy boundaries…and to seek help through this difficult time. This episode is your cheat sheet to avoid unnecessary pain and find empowerment in your divorce process.

00:00 Introduction: You're Not Alone

01:06 Welcome to the Intuitive Divorce Podcast

01:39 The Cheat Sheet: 20 Regrets of Divorced Mothers

03:20 Regret #1: Trusting Your Intuition

03:34 Regret #2: Helping Your Kids Through Divorce

03:45 Regret #3: Keeping Kids Out of Conflict

04:00 Regret #4: Avoiding Dysfunctional Dynamics

04:11 Regret #5: Recognizing What’s Yours to Control

04:24 Regret #6: Standing Up to Bullying

04:36 Regret #7: Managing Time, Energy, and Money

04:45 Regret #8: Allowing Yourself to Be Happy

04:55 Regret #9: Reframing Your Life

05:08 Regret #10: Taking Control of the Process

05:18 Regret #11: Establishing Healthy Boundaries

05:27 Regret #12: Asking for Help Sooner

05:38 Regret #13: Soothing Your Nervous System

05:47 Regret #14: Recognizing Your Needs Matter

06:01 Regret #15: Prioritizing Self-Care

06:12 Regret #16: Reducing Worry and Anxiety

06:20 Regret #17: Believing in Yourself

06:28 Regret #18: Modeling Healthy Relationships

06:38 Regret #19: Trusting Your Kids Will Be Okay

06:47 Regret #20: Leaving the Marriage Sooner

07:00 Reflecting on the Regrets

07:15 The Path to Divorcing Differently

08:27 Conclusion: Embracing Your New Life

08:49 Resources and Final Thoughts

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The Intuitive Divorce Podcast helps mothers navigate the messy waters of divorce to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their kids. Your host, divorce coach Kristen Noel, explores strategies to engage with lawyers and courts, communicate with and protect your children, apply boundaries with a high-conflict or narcissistic partner, and prepare yourself emotionally and financially for this difficult transition — so you can heal, reclaim your mojo and set yourself up for a beautiful next chapter. Learn more at: intuitivedivorce.com