Self-care is the most powerful tool I have found for rebuilding confidence and creating real connections in the dating world after divorce. I want to take you beyond the usual ideas of self-care and explore how to truly care for your whole self. How often do you check in with your values before saying yes to something? Have you noticed how old wounds from past relationships can still influence the way you show up today?

In this episode, I talk about healing unresolved trauma, tending to the parts of yourself that still feel unseen, and making choices that keep you aligned with who you are at your core. I walk you through the key pillars of self-care: spiritual, social, mental, physical, emotional, and financial, and share ways each one can help you feel more confident and grounded in dating. You’ll hear tools you can use to set an intention before a date, reflect afterward with honesty, and stay rooted in your truth no matter what.

More than anything, I want you to remember that the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other connection in your life.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Importance of Self-Care After Divorce

04:07 How Unresolved Trauma Affects Dating and Relationships

05:13 Honoring Your Soul and Living Authentically

07:33 The Pillars of Spiritual, Social, Mental, Physical, and Emotional Self-Care

15:09 Financial Self-Care Essentials

15:51 Lessons for Success in Post-Divorce Dating

17:16 Pre-Date and Post-Date Rituals for Confidence and Clarity

20:38 Why You Must Love Yourself First

21:01 Dating Yourself Before Dating Others

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Dating after divorce can bring up all kinds of emotions… hope, excitement, anxiety, even that rush to find someone new. But have you stopped to ask yourself why you really want to date?

In this episode, I’m digging into that question and walking you through the three big drivers I see come up most often after a divorce: lust, love, and loneliness. How do you know if it's a real connection or just chemistry? Are you drawn to someone because you’re genuinely ready or because being alone feels too hard right now? I’ll share tools like the slow burn test and the boring-but-beautiful checklist to help you get clear on what’s real. I’ll also talk about trauma bonds, emotional hunger, and what it actually looks like to build a relationship that feels safe, steady, and right for you. This is an invitation to get honest with yourself and to make choices that come from a place of wholeness, not urgency.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome to Divorced Women Dating

01:02 Why Do You Want to Date After Divorce?

02:07 Lust vs. Love: Understanding the Chemistry Confuser

03:12 The Slow Burn Test for Lust

05:32 What Real Love Looks Like

08:54 How to Spot a Trauma Bond

12:12 The Boring but Beautiful Checklist for Healthy Love

14:21 Loneliness and Emotional Hunger

19:51 Journal Prompt: What Are You Truly Craving?

22:02 Lust Is a Spark, Love Is a Flame, Loneliness Is the Wind

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Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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When most women start dating after divorce, they focus on profiles, pictures, and what to say. But I want to ask you something deeper… What kind of energy are you bringing with you?

In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s often overlooked in dating: your energy. The vibe you carry into every interaction says more than the words you choose. Are you grounded and curious, or are old wounds still doing the talking? After more than 30 years as a therapist, and as someone who’s lived through post-divorce dating myself, I’ve seen how powerful it is to understand the energy you’re putting out there. I’ll walk you through four common dating energy types and help you check in with what’s really going on beneath the surface.

So ask yourself: What kind of energy are you leading with today, and is it helping you move toward the connection you want?

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Secret Ingredient Most Women Overlook in Dating

00:43 Why Dating Energy Matters More Than Your Profile

05:07 The Four Types of Dating Energy Explained

06:56 What Queen Energy Looks Like in Real Life

08:41 How Awareness of Your Energy Can Shift Your Dating Experience

09:04 Three Mindset Shifts for Empowered Dating

11:03 Why Regulating Your Nervous System Affects Dating Outcomes

12:15 Journal Prompt: What Energy Are You Bringing Into Dating?

13:08 The Real Goal of Dating After Divorce

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Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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Post-divorce dating can stir up a lot: grief, confusion, hope, hesitation… and it usually starts long before you sit across from someone at dinner.

In this episode, I talk through the real challenges that come with dating after a marriage ends. Not just the ones like scheduling around kids or figuring out which dating app actually feels right, but the deeper stuff too. What do you do with the pain that lingers, even when you know leaving was the right choice? How do you open yourself up to someone new when trust still feels shaky? And maybe most important, do you really know who you are now, outside of who you used to be?

I also share thoughts on timing, especially when it comes to your children and your family. When is it too soon to introduce someone new? What kind of support do you need before you're ready to let someone in? Society has a lot to say about what women should be doing after divorce, but those voices usually miss the point.

This episode is about tuning into yourself, getting clear on what feels good, and building something that actually fits the life you're creating. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re just in a new chapter that deserves thought and care. Let's talk about how to move through it honestly, patiently, and on your terms.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Navigating the Pain of Divorce

07:51 Understanding Trust and Vulnerability in Dating

13:10 Rediscovering Identity Post-Divorce

19:05 Family Dynamics and Dating Challenges

22:48 Societal Pressures and Personal Choices

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Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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Most people assume dating again starts with setting up a profile, but I’ve found that real readiness begins much earlier and much deeper.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the six stages of dating readiness I’ve developed after decades of helping women navigate relationships and, like many of you, going through my own post-divorce journey. We’ll start with grief (yes, even if your marriage felt over long before the papers were signed) and move through emotional clarity, self-awareness, and rediscovery. I’ll ask you to reflect: What patterns might you still be carrying? What do you actually want, outside of what you’ve been told to want?

This is not just about dating tips. It is about giving yourself the time, space, and honesty to move forward with intention. I’ll also share a journal prompt to help you figure out where you are in the process and what kind of support would really serve you right now.

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re ready to date again, I hope this episode gives you a more grounded, thoughtful place to begin.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Dating Readiness

01:56 The Importance of Grieving

05:17 Achieving Emotional Clarity

07:44 Self-Awareness and Rediscovery

10:35 Knowing What You Want

13:59 Taking Things Slowly and Trusting Your Gut

17:23 Building Connection with Integrity

19:54 Journal Prompt

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Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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Post-divorce dating can feel like stepping into a world you don’t quite recognize… and I know that firsthand.

In this first episode of Divorced Women Dating, I share why I created this podcast and what I hope it becomes for you. With more than 30 years as a therapist and over a decade as a divorced woman, I’ve seen how confusing, overwhelming, and isolating this chapter can be. There’s no guidebook for rebuilding your life, much less for figuring out how to date again. But divorce isn’t the end of your story. It’s the start of a chapter you get to write with clarity, courage, and intention.

I’ll talk through some of the questions that come up the most: How do you know if you’re really ready to date? What does readiness even feel like? What happens if you’re still grieving or just not sure what you want? I’ll also introduce a few simple tools, including a quiz and a journaling prompt, to help you reconnect with yourself and your goals.

This podcast is a space for honesty, self-discovery, and a little humor because dating after divorce can be messy, weird, and unexpectedly meaningful. If you’re caught somewhere between heartbreak and hope, you’re not alone. We’ll figure it out together.

Stay tuned,

Dr. Stacey Rose

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome to Divorced Women Dating

02:20 Navigating Life After Divorce

04:40 The Challenges of Post-Divorce Dating

10:07 Creating a Supportive Community

12:31 Journaling and Self-Exploration

15:26 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:

Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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Divorced Women Dating with Dr. Stacey Rose is the go-to podcast for women reclaiming love, confidence, and joy after divorce. As a seasoned psychotherapist, Dr. Stacey brings her expertise—and a touch of humor—to the messy, magical world of post-divorce dating. Whether you’re newly single, dipping a toe back into the dating pool, or navigating situationships and second chances, this podcast offers real talk, emotional insight, and practical tools to help you date with clarity and courage. With expert interviews, raw stories, and a community that gets it—because your next chapter starts with you!