Heartbreak to Happiness

Sara Davison
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The pain of heartbreak is real and can take your breath away. If you’re hurting or struggling with a break up and you’re feeling shocked, betrayed, devastated, and alone then this podcast is for you. You may feel sad, anxious, angry and worried about your uncertain future. If you’re on an emotional rollercoaster you may feel stuck and unable to let go, and yet desperate to move on at the same time. Now is the best time to minimize your own suffering in this process by listening in on the most empowering and helpful relationship advice available. Bestselling author and award winning host Sara Davison shares how you too can get on with your life to heal, grow and move from heartbreak to happiness once again.

  1. 4d ago

    The Divorce Mistakes Your Kids Never Forget

    Send us Fan Mail Divorce does not have to devastate your children or define your family. Host Sara Davison welcomes Google executive and author Sarah Armstrong to talk about what a “good divorce” can look like, even when emotions are raw and the stakes are high. Drawing on her own experience of divorce with a young daughter, Sarah shares practical ways to put children’s wellbeing first: *Managing reactions: How to control your emotions around your kids. *Co-parenting through key moments: Navigating school events, holidays, and special occasions. *Environment matters: Noticing the small details in their home life that help shape how they process change. In this conversation, Sara and Sarah explore how to take the high road, build a supportive network, and break an overwhelming transition into manageable steps. Sarah also explains why divorce doesn’t have to define a child—and why creating a happier next chapter is entirely possible. The Mum’s Guide to a Good Divorce by Sarah Madden Armstrong — available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook on Amazon and major booksellers. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  2. Sep 16

    Sara Davison’s Raw & Honest Story: Divorcing a Narcissist & Rebuilding Her Life

    Send us Fan Mail In this raw and honest episode, Sara Davison opens up about the shock, heartbreak, and isolation she felt after discovering her husband’s affair.  If you’ve ever questioned your reality in a relationship, you’re not alone. Recognising manipulation is the first step to reclaiming your power. 💪✨ Because of Sara’s own experience she created Heartbreak to Happiness online support groups to provide support and guidance for anyone going through the same experiences as she did. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  3. Sep 2

    Leaving Was Terrifying — But Staying Was Destroying Me

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when leaving your marriage feels terrifying — but staying is slowly destroying you? In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison is joined by award-winning wine expert and columnist Libby Brodie for an honest conversation about divorce, loneliness in marriage, single motherhood and rebuilding your life from the ground up. Libby shares the moment she realised her marriage could no longer continue, the fear of starting again, the financial struggles that followed, and how she rebuilt her identity, career and confidence. She also opens up about dating after divorce, finding love again and why the way someone makes you feel can tell you so much about whether a relationship is truly right for you. If you’re questioning your relationship, navigating separation or rebuilding after heartbreak, this episode is a powerful reminder that fear of the unknown doesn’t have to keep you stuck. Find Libby: Instagram: Libby Brodie Bacchus & Brodie Wine Consultancy Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  4. Aug 19

    How to Find Yourself Again After Divorce: The Midlife Reset

    Send us Fan Mail What if divorce isn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of your most authentic chapter? In this episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison is joined by Wendy Valentine, author of Women Waking Up and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, to talk about divorce, midlife reinvention, and learning to choose yourself. After facing divorce, an empty nest, debt, health challenges, menopause, and profound loss, Wendy chose “scary freedom” over “familiar misery” and rebuilt her life from the inside out. Together, Sara and Wendy explore how to change your inner dialogue, reconnect with your values, rediscover who you are, and approach life and dating after divorce with greater confidence and curiosity. Because sometimes the most important relationship after divorce is the one you build with yourself. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  5. Aug 5

    Why Smart, Successful Women Stay in Toxic Relationships

    Send us Fan Mail Why do so many smart, accomplished, and successful women stay in toxic relationships? In this powerful episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison is joined by Lindsay Abernathy, host of the Bitch Is a Bad Word podcast, to uncover the hidden dynamics of emotional abuse, coercive control, and narcissistic relationships. Drawing from her own lived experience, Lindsay shares how abuse can exist behind the façade of a picture-perfect life, why leaving is rarely as simple as it seems, and the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed. Together, Sara and Lindsay explore trauma bonds, love bombing, gaslighting, post-separation abuse, co-parenting with a toxic ex, and how survivors can reclaim their confidence, voice, and sense of self. If you've ever questioned your reality, wondered whether you're "overreacting," or felt trapped in an unhealthy relationship, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and hope. Lindsay also shares practical advice for healing, rebuilding your support system, and creating a peaceful life after abuse. In this episode, you'll discover: Why intelligent, capable women can become trapped in toxic relationshipsThe warning signs of coercive control, gaslighting, and love bombingHow abuse impacts children—and why peace matters more than appearancesStrategies for co-parenting with a high-conflict or narcissistic exHow to rebuild your confidence, identity, and future after leavingThis is an honest, empowering conversation for anyone seeking freedom from toxic relationships—and proof that healing, happiness, and a brighter future are possible. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  6. Jul 22

    You Left the Toxic Marriage… So Why Don’t You Feel Better Yet?

    Send us Fan Mail Many people expect to feel instant relief after leaving an unhealthy relationship, only to find themselves overwhelmed by grief, guilt, anxiety, and self-doubt instead. In this episode, Sara Davison is joined by breakup and divorce coach Kerry Farrell, who shares her powerful story of leaving a 24-year abusive marriage and rebuilding her life from the ground up. Together, they discuss why healing isn't immediate, how emotional abuse affects your identity, and practical strategies to help you reset, rebuild, and move forward. From managing overwhelming emotions to reclaiming your confidence one small step at a time, this episode is packed with compassionate advice for anyone navigating the aftermath of a toxic relationship. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  7. Jul 8

    Divorcing a Business Owner? What You MUST Know Before You Settle

    Send us Fan Mail Divorcing a business owner can be one of the most financially complex parts of any separation.  In this episode, Sara Davison speaks with business valuation expert Richard Brady about how businesses are valued during divorce, common tactics used to reduce a company's apparent value, and the steps you can take to protect your financial future before agreeing to a settlement. Whether you're a business owner or divorcing one, this episode offers practical insights to help you make informed decisions. Find Richard Brady: 🌐 https://thevaluationteam.co.uk If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

  8. Jun 24

    Why Children Are Removed After Abuse Disclosures (And What Needs to Change)

    Send us Fan Mail **Content warning: this episode contains discussion of domestic and sexual abuse and child removal see below for support links*** This is the second in a two-part series, produced in partnership with the non-profit organisation Right to Equality, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales.  Today we dive deeper into how these cases have arisen in our family justice system and  deep dive into the impact of experts in these cases.  I’m joined by Dr Adrienne Barnett, Reader in Law at Brunel University of London and Co-Director of Right to Equality, and;  Natalie Page, advocate, campaigner and Director of Survivor Family Network and author of a soon to be released book “The System Is The Weapon”.  To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read real life reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org  Support I provide free weekly online group support sessions. You can find more about the Divorce Coach sessions here.For victims and survivors of abuse in England and Wales information on your legal options is available via: www.flows.org.uk and find out about support via he 24 hour domestic abuse helpline or via the 24 hour sexual violence helpline.For safe parents of children who have disclosed child sexual abuse help is available via We Stand.   For more information and resources, see my website available here: https://saradavison.com/Support the show Find more information and resources here: http://saradavison.com/ Follow me on social media► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradavisondivorcecoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaraDavisonDivorceCoach Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDDivorceCoach LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-davison-742b453/

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The pain of heartbreak is real and can take your breath away. If you’re hurting or struggling with a break up and you’re feeling shocked, betrayed, devastated, and alone then this podcast is for you. You may feel sad, anxious, angry and worried about your uncertain future. If you’re on an emotional rollercoaster you may feel stuck and unable to let go, and yet desperate to move on at the same time. Now is the best time to minimize your own suffering in this process by listening in on the most empowering and helpful relationship advice available. Bestselling author and award winning host Sara Davison shares how you too can get on with your life to heal, grow and move from heartbreak to happiness once again.

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  • Creator
    Sara Davison
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    360
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Heartbreak to Happiness
  • Show Website
    Heartbreak to Happiness

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