In this episode of the Divorce Reset Podcast, Gina Bee sits down with Jo Searle, a woman whose journey through separation and divorce became the ultimate catalyst for a radical life transformation. Jo shares the raw and deeply personal story of how the "perfect storm" of the COVID-19 pandemic, a turbulent divorce, and undiagnosed ADHD led her into the arms of a toxic, covert narcissist.

Jo provides a candid look into the reality of narcissistic abuse - from gaslighting and serial infidelity to the "silent treatment" and stalking. She discusses the vulnerability that often follows a major life upheaval and how she eventually found the strength to break the cycle.

Through her recovery, Jo discovered the profound impact of somatic coaching and trauma therapy, eventually pivoting from a high-stress corporate career to becoming a qualified trauma-informed practitioner herself.

This conversation explores how Jo replaced old, subconscious patterns with discipline and self-love, even taking on the challenge of competitive bodybuilding at 46.

Jo’s story is a testament to the fact that no matter how "broken" you may feel, you have the autonomy to rewrite your future.

Connect with Jo:

Website: Future-Edge Therapy - Discover more about Jo’s therapeutic work and services.

Instagram (Mental Health): @lets_talk_trauma_with_jo - Follow for insights, advocacy, and conversations surrounding trauma.

Instagram (Personal & Fitness): @jo.searle13 - Go behind the scenes with Jo’s personal journey and bodybuilding.