Your nEXt Chapter with Dr. Nicole | Healing From Divorce and Traumatic Life Transitions

Dr. Nicole Rochester
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Welcome to the Your nEXt Chapter podcast w/ Dr. Nicole, where we explore the challenges and breakthroughs high-achieving women of faith experience as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Whether you're navigating divorce, a life-altering medical diagnosis, a career transition, an empty nest, middle age, or the loss of a loved one, you deserve support on your healing journey. Through riveting conversations with survivors and experts, Dr. Nicole normalizes vulnerability, transparency, healthy boundaries, and the brave steps we take to create the lives we desire and deserve. Join us every Monday for the transformation your soul has been waiting for!

  1. 4 days ago

    Grieving When You Can't Fall Apart (w/ Dr. Shanda McManus)

    Send us Fan Mail Grief isn't something you simply get over. It's something you learn to carry while making room for love, healing, and the parts of yourself you may have lost along the way. In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Shanda McManus, physician and author of Brother Epistles, to talk about grief, loss, and what happens when we don't give ourselves permission to feel. She shares the deeply personal story of losing her brother, Monir, and how years of suppressed grief eventually led her to face her pain and reconnect with her own humanity. Together, we explore what it means to stop being “the strong one,” allow yourself to grieve, carry both grief and love, and rediscover the things that nourish your soul. Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:01:40 – Introducing our guest, Dr. Shanda McManus  00:03:18 – Being “the strong one” 00:06:07 – Giving yourself permission to feel 00:08:13 – Breaking the silence around grief 00:09:56 – Sponsor: First Light Home Care of Bowie 00:11:28 – Learning to carry grief 00:13:07 – Making room for love and grief 00:18:14 – Remembering Monir beyond his death 00:21:35 – How medicine discourages vulnerability 00:25:20 – Filling your empathy tank 00:27:08 – Nourishing your soul through creativity 00:32:05 – How writing became part of healing 00:35:10 – Creating Brother Epistles 00:37:29 – Allowing yourself to grieve 00:41:14 – One word: Allow 00:42:08 – Connect with Dr. Shanda Key Takeaways: “It is human to feel, it's human to be sad, it's human to grieve.” - Dr. Shanda McManus “Grief is never over. You're not getting over it, and you don't have to but you need to learn how to carry it.” - Dr. Shanda McManus ✨Season 5 Sponsor:  Our Season 5 sponsor is FirstLight Home Care of Bowie. They are a Black-woman owned non-medical home care agency serving families throughout Prince George’s County, MD since 2017. They offer specialized in-home care for individuals navigating: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Recovery, and Diabetes. Please visit their website or call 301-778-1988 for more information. Get your ticket to Your nEXt Chapter Live! Join our email list to stay up to date: bit.ly/joinYNC ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  About Our Guests Dr. Shanda McManus, MD is a family medicine physician, writer, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. She has practiced medicine for over 20 years and is passionate about Narrative Medicine and the power of storytelling in healthcare. She is the author of Brother Epistles, a memoir honoring her late brother and exploring grief, race, memory, and medicine.  Connect with Shanda Web: https://www.shandamcmanus.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/shandaMDwrites FB: https://www.facebook.com/shanda.mcmanus About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    Grieving When You Can't Fall Apart (w/ Dr. Shanda McManus)

  2. 7 Sept

    Take Your Life Off Autopilot

    Send us Fan Mail Living on autopilot can make it easy to keep moving forward without stopping to ask if you're still headed in the right direction.  In this episode, I reflect on the years I spent on autopilot in my 28-year marriage and in my 17-year medical career, and how easy it is to keep moving forward because you're busy, comfortable, responsible, or simply used to the way things are. I share what it looked like for me to finally slow down, pay attention, and recognize that the plans I had made years ago didn't necessarily reflect who I was becoming. This episode isn't about making sudden changes. It's about checking in with yourself, noticing what no longer fits, and being intentional about the direction you're taking. Because sometimes the first step toward your next chapter is simply asking: If I were choosing this life today, would I still choose it? Topics Covered:  00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:01:16 – Would you choose this life today? 00:02:34 – What does autopilot really mean? 00:06:51 – Autopilot in marriage 00:08:18 – How busyness keeps us on autopilot 00:10:06 – Season 5 Sponsor: First Light Home Care of Bowie  00:12:49 – Autopilot in your career 00:14:16 – Listening to God’s direction 00:17:31 – When turbulence becomes unavoidable 00:19:23 – This isn't about quitting 00:21:23 – The cost of living on autopilot 00:23:40 – Check your instruments 00:26:18 – Take the wheel 00:27:23 – Map a new course 00:28:04 – Redesign your next chapter Key Takeaways: “Is this the life you would choose on purpose today if you are choosing it with fresh eyes?” “If you think that it's scary to map out a new course, know that it's scarier to live a life that you're not supposed to live.” ✨Season 5 Sponsor:  Our Season 5 sponsor is FirstLight Home Care of Bowie. They are a Black-woman owned non-medical home care agency serving families throughout Prince George’s County, MD since 2017. They offer specialized in-home care for individuals navigating: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Recovery, and Diabetes. Please visit their website or call 301-778-1988 for more information. Join our email list to stay up to date: bit.ly/joinYNC ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    Take Your Life Off Autopilot

  3. 31 Aug

    Removing the Guilt and Shame from Divorce (w/ Bethany Pace and Hillary Livingston of Sincerely Divorced)

    Send us Fan Mail Rebuilding isn't about going back to who you were. It's about discovering who you are becoming and having the courage to imagine what's possible next. In this episode, I sat down with Hillary Livingston Giddings and Bethany Pace, co-creators of Sincerely Divorced, a global support community dedicated to breaking the stigma and isolation that often follows divorce. They share how their own experiences with divorce led them to build a community rooted in connection, vulnerability, and hope. Together, we explore what it means to reframe divorce, let go of the version of yourself you thought you had to be, listen to your own voice again, and rebuild a life that actually aligns with who you are now. Topics Covered:  00:00:00 – Episode snippet  00:01:48 – Introducing Hillary Livingston Giddings and Bethany Pace  00:03:37 – The origin story of Sincerely Divorced  00:05:06 – Showing up is enough  00:08:06 – Healing through handwritten encouragement  00:13:54 – Reframing divorce for high-achieving women  00:16:38 – Letting life experience become your teacher  00:20:25 – Pay attention to your voice  00:21:17 – Let go of who you thought you were  00:23:37 – Rebuilding after divorce  00:24:11 – The courage it takes to rebuild  00:30:34 – Healing the trauma of family court  00:36:32 – Dating, unlearning, and discovering yourself after divorce  00:43:19 – Creating a life that actually fits you  00:47:00 – One word of Hillary: Brazen  00:48:09 – One word of Bethany: Imagine  00:49:09 – Embracing the Whimsy  00:49:31 – Connect with Sincerely Divorced Key Takeaways: “Reframing shifts the view from what I didn't do or the target I did miss to what is next.” - Bethany Pace “Show me a divorced woman and I'll show you the most courageous, most amazing, beautiful, strong person in the world.” – Dr. Nicole “Pay attention to your voice and look for ways to hear yourself.” — Hillary Giddings ✨Season 5 Sponsor:  Our Season 5 sponsor is FirstLight Home Care of Bowie. They are a Black-woman owned non-medical home care agency serving families throughout Prince George’s County, MD since 2017. They offer specialized in-home care for individuals navigating: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Recovery, and Diabetes. Please visit their website or call 301-778-1988 for more information. Join our email list to stay up to date: bit.ly/joinYNC ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  About Our Guests Hillary Livingston Giddings, M.S. and Bethany Pace, M.Ed. are the creators and co-founders of Sincerely, Divorced, a vibrant online and in-person community dedicated to reframing an often-shamed shared experience. Through compassionate advice, humor, research, and education on positive reframing, they help people navigate adversity, rebuild their lives, and find hope after divorce and other major life transitions. Connect with Sincerely, Divorced Website: https://sincerelydivorced.com/ About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    Removing the Guilt and Shame from Divorce (w/ Bethany Pace and Hillary Livingston of Sincerely Divorced)

  4. 24 Aug

    Why We Stay: The Truth About Emotionally Abusive Relationships

    Send us Fan Mail Staying in an unhealthy relationship is not always as simple as knowing you should leave. In this episode, Dr. Nicole shares why she stayed in an emotionally abusive and toxic marriage for almost 30 years. We explore the reasons that can keep women in these relationships, including hoping things will change, feeling responsible for fixing or saving their partner, unhealthy attachment, trauma bonding, religion, finances, children, and not recognizing the abuse for what it is. Together, we look at how these patterns can become normalized over time and why even high-achieving women can find themselves questioning what they are experiencing. This episode is a reminder that understanding why you stayed can be an important part of understanding what you need next. Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:02:45 – Understanding emotional abuse 00:05:18 – The 10 reasons why women stay 00:07:31 – Reason #1: Things are not always bad 00:12:09 – Reason #2: Hoping things will change 00:14:54 – Reason #3: Love vs. unhealthy attachment 00:19:11 – Reason #4: Trauma bonding 00:26:20 – Reason #5: The desire to fix or save 00:30:56 – Reason #6: Religion keeps you stuck 00:34:46 – Reason #7: Financial barriers 00:36:53 – Reason #8: Children and family ties 00:39:23 – Reason #9: Feelings of unworthiness 00:41:20 – Reason #10: Lack of awareness 00:44:38 – Normalizing unhealthy behavior 00:45:39 – Recognizing the signs in yourself or others 00:47:24 – Your Next Chapter Live Is Coming  Key Takeaways: “The trauma bond is an unhealthy bond with an abusive person that leaves you searching for the next fix.”  “You are made to feel that you are both responsible for their bad behavior and that you are the only person that can fix it.” “It's not just that I thought I was the fixer, I was conditioned to be the fixer.” “There is a level of unworthiness that allows us to stay. We stay because we don't even feel that we deserve more.” Mentioned Episodes: Episode 2: Worthy: Reclaiming Your Joy After Divorcehttps://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/worthy-reclaiming-your-joy-after-divorce/id1775311850?i=1000676483085 Episode 21: Break Every Chain with Patrick Weaver https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/break-every-chain-the-bible-divorce-and-emotional-abuse/id1775311850?i=1000702502192Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) or Text ‘START’ to 88788 ✨Season 5 Sponsor:  Our Season 5 sponsor is FirstLight Home Care of Bowie. They are a Black-woman owned non-medical home care agency serving families throughout Prince George’s County, MD since 2017. They offer specialized in-home care for individuals navigating: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Stroke Recovery, and Diabetes. Please visit their website or call 301-778-1988 for more information. Join our email list to stay up to date: bit.ly/joinYNC ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    Why We Stay: The Truth About Emotionally Abusive Relationships

  5. 20 Jul

    The Real Reason It's Hard for You to Receive

    Send us Fan Mail Receiving can be just as difficult as giving, especially when you've spent years believing you have to earn everything people give you. In this episode, I share why so many high-achieving women struggle to accept help, compliments, generosity, and support without feeling the need to repay it. We explore how worthiness, childhood conditioning, fear, and scarcity can shape the way we receive, along with practical ways to begin responding differently. Together, we talk about letting go of the need to constantly reciprocate, building your "receiving muscle," and learning to simply say "thank you" without guilt. This episode is a reminder that you don't have to earn every good thing that comes your way. Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:03:46 – The psychology of receiving 00:10:14 – Worthiness and receiving 00:12:46 – The ledger mindset 00:14:23 – The self-sufficiency trap 00:16:33 – Fear of future disappointment 00:18:46 – Having a scarcity mindset 00:20:43 – Fear vs. abundance 00:22:07 – Pause before reacting 00:24:00 – The power of "thank you" 00:25:11 – You are worthy of receiving 00:26:02 – Choosing abundance 00:27:33 – Building your receiving muscle 00:29:20 – Receiving God's blessings 00:31:09 – Closing words Key Takeaways: "At the root of having difficulty receiving, there's an issue with worthiness." "Being self-sufficient can make it very difficult to allow other people to help you." "You can't pray for abundance and hold on to old beliefs rooted in scarcity." *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? Apply today and join us in August when the doors reopen.  bit.ly/yncapply ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  Episode Sponsors:  This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    The Real Reason It's Hard for You to Receive

  6. 13 Jul

    Reframing Resilience as the Prize (w/ Susan Brown)

    Send us Fan Mail Life can change in an instant, and sometimes you're left rebuilding from the ground up without the chance to prepare.  In this episode, I sat down with Susan Brown, speaker, author, and founder of Women Who Rise. Susan shares how she rebuilt her life after the sudden end of her 25-year marriage and why resilience grows through faith, resourcefulness, and the willingness to start again. Together, we explore how to stop focusing on what you've lost, recognize what you already have, and take practical steps toward rebuilding with confidence and hope. This episode is a reminder that starting over doesn't mean starting from nothing. Song of the week: W.A.Y.S. by Jhené Aiko Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:02:23 – Introducing Susan Brown 00:07:05 – Faith, perspective, and life's hardest seasons 00:11:21 – Troubles vs. tribulations 00:15:02 – Trusting God in the middle of uncertainty 00:19:00 – The invisible bridge of faith 00:23:24 – Devil’s tool: Distraction 00:25:48 – Rebuilding after losing everything 00:28:29 – The GIVES framework for starting over 00:30:50 – Why gratitude comes first 00:32:26 – Surround: You are never truly alone  00:35:58 – "God gave us each other as witnesses" 00:39:19 – Finding hope through gratitude and action 00:42:20 – One word: And 00:45:33 – Connect with Susan Brown Key Takeaways: "Nothing can come to you until it has passed God's desk and He has signed off on it.”  “If we can learn to accept the disruption as if it's from God for our good, then we're able to begin to navigate.”  “The devil only really has one tool in his toolbox, and it's called distraction. If he can distract you from what God has for you in the moment, he's won.” *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? Apply today and join us in August when the doors reopen.  bit.ly/yncapply ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  Episode Sponsors:  This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.About Our Guest Susan Brown is a speaker, author, and founder of Women Who Rise. After rebuilding her life following the sudden end of her 25-year marriage, Susan now helps women recognize their resilience, rebuild with purpose, and move forward with hope through her speaking, writing, and coaching.  Connect with Susan Web: https://www.susan-brown.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/susan.w.brown.16/ About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    Reframing Resilience as the Prize (w/ Susan Brown)

  7. 6 Jul

    It's Time to Get Unstuck (w/ Danielle Boucree)

    Send us Fan Mail After the paperwork is signed and the hardest days begin to pass, many women expect life to automatically feel better. But for many, that's when a different question begins to surface: "Now what?" In this episode, I sat down with Danielle Boucree, a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and founder of Hope Station and the Hope Coaching Collective. Danielle shares how women can move from feeling stuck after divorce to rebuilding a life that feels meaningful and true to who they are. Together, we explore why it's easy to get stuck after divorce, how to reconnect with your identity, trust yourself again, and take small steps forward even when the future feels uncertain. This episode is a reminder that you don't need to have all the answers before you begin moving forward. Song of the week: Brand New Me by Alicia Keys Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:01:36 – Introducing Danielle Boucree 00:04:54 – What it means to feel stuck after divorce 00:07:16 – Protecting the life you built 00:10:41 – Rediscovering who you are 00:14:17 – Healing vs. being stuck 00:18:29 – Learning to trust yourself again 00:22:34 – Who are you beyond your titles? 00:26:57 – Moving from stuck to steady 00:29:01 – Why your feelings matter 00:32:32 – Journaling for healing and growth 00:36:32 – Why community matters after divorce 00:39:02 – Clarity comes from movement 00:40:49 – Trust yourself 00:41:22 – Connect with Danielle Boucree  Key Takeaways: "You can't tell anybody what you need unless you know it yourself. We have to relearn what we need." "Trust yourself. Trust that you can do hard things." *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? Apply today and get on the waitlist for when the doors reopen.  bit.ly/yncapply ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  Episode Sponsors:  This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.About Our Guest Danielle Boucree is a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, author, and founder of HOPE Station and the HOPE Coaching Collective. Through her coaching program, From Stuck to Steady, she helps divorced women rebuild confidence, rediscover their identity, and create a meaningful life after divorce.  Connect with Danielle Web: https://www.myhopestation.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/hopecoachingcollective/ IG: @hope_coaching_collective About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    It's Time to Get Unstuck (w/ Danielle Boucree)

  8. 29 Jun

    How to Remarry and Be a Kept Wife (w/ D'Ionna Washington)

    Send us Fan Mail Many women leave a difficult marriage determined never to depend on anyone again. After carrying so much on their own, receiving support can feel harder than providing it. In this week’s conversation, I sat down with D'Ionna Washington, relationship coach, founder of Love Coverage, and creator of the "Kept Wife" movement. After experiencing divorce herself, D'Ionna now helps women rethink what healthy partnership, provision, and remarriage can look like. Together, we explore the beliefs many women carry about independence, trust, and marriage after divorce. D'Ionna shares why perspective matters, how faith shaped her healing, and why being "kept" is less about dependency and more about allowing yourself to receive love, care, and support in a healthy relationship.  Song of the week: When a Man Loves a Woman by Percy Sledge Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:01:39 – Introducing D'Ionna Washington 00:04:19 – The beliefs keeping divorced women stuck 00:07:40 – Letting God lead your relationships  00:12:40 – Kept by God first 00:16:15 – Not meant to last 00:20:14 – Why should all of us be kept women? 00:22:23 – Redefining provision and partnership 00:29:36 – Keepers vs. commoners 00:33:31 – What inspires a man to provide 00:41:25 – Worthiness, trust, and learning to receive 00:44:22 – Breaking stereotypes about kept wives 00:47:14 – The gold digger label 00:50:27 – Perspective 00:51:27 – Connect with D'Ionna Washington Key Takeaways:  "When you can believe differently, you'll start to see differently." "I’m kept by God first. My husband is provision, but God is my source.” "Everything is a risk, there is no guarantee. Developing and investing in yourself will always pay dividends." Podcast Episode Mentioned: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411613/episodes/16924125  *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? Apply today and get on the waitlist for when the doors reopen.  bit.ly/yncapply ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee  Episode Sponsors:  This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.About Our Guest D'Ionna Washington is the founder of Love Coverage, a relationship coaching company that helps divorced women prepare for healthy, lasting marriages. Through her coaching and Keptie Community, she empowers women to become "Kept by God" first, develop a healthier approach to love, and build fulfilling partnerships.  Connect with D'Ionna: Web: https://destinationdionna.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/destinationdionna IG: https://www.instagram.com/destinationdionna Other Resources: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/keptworthyaudit/  About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yournextchap Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show

    How to Remarry and Be a Kept Wife (w/ D'Ionna Washington)
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Welcome to the Your nEXt Chapter podcast w/ Dr. Nicole, where we explore the challenges and breakthroughs high-achieving women of faith experience as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Whether you're navigating divorce, a life-altering medical diagnosis, a career transition, an empty nest, middle age, or the loss of a loved one, you deserve support on your healing journey. Through riveting conversations with survivors and experts, Dr. Nicole normalizes vulnerability, transparency, healthy boundaries, and the brave steps we take to create the lives we desire and deserve. Join us every Monday for the transformation your soul has been waiting for!

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