Divorced Women Dating: Date with Confidence and Find Love Again

Dr. Stacey Rose
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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!

  1. May 27

    EP19 What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Dating (Post-Divorce)

    Nobody handed Dr. Stacey Rose a rulebook when her marriage ended. She learned as she went, and now she is sharing what she wishes someone had told her.   If you are newly divorced and thinking about getting back out there, this episode is your starting point. Dating after divorce for women is not the same experience it was before marriage. The apps are new, your life is fuller and more complicated, and you are a different person than you were when you first partnered up. On this episode of Divorced Women Dating, Dr. Stacey walks through the eight things she wishes someone had told her before she started dating again.   It starts with an important distinction. Healing and readiness are not the same thing. You can be doing the work in therapy and still not be in a place where dating is going to serve you. Readiness comes from feeling whole, not from deciding you have waited long enough.   From there, she gets into the stuff that is easy to know intellectually and hard to actually do. Questioning your type. Recognizing that dating is not an audition. Paying attention to dating red flags after divorce even when everything else about a date is going well. Setting boundaries when dating after divorce in ways that protect you without shutting people out.   She also covers what to know before dating after divorce on the emotional side. Being triggered is normal. Not every connection is meant to go the distance, and that is okay.   Dating after divorce for women is not about finding someone to fill a gap. It is about finding someone who aligns with who you are today. Dr. Stacey shows you how to start dating again after divorce with that clarity already in place.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 What Dr. Stacey Wishes She Knew Before Dating After Divorce 00:51 Dating After Divorce for Women Is Nothing Like Dating Before Marriage 03:08 Rebuilding Your Confidence and Your Social Life Post-Divorce 05:18 Healing Is Not the Same as Being Ready to Date 06:30 Why You Should Stop Dating Your Type 07:42 Dating Is Not an Audition — Stop Trying to Prove Your Worth 09:00 How to Spot Red Flags When Dating After Divorce 10:06 Setting Boundaries When Dating After Divorce 11:30 Why Being Triggered While Dating Is Completely Normal 12:19 Not Every Connection Is Meant to Last 13:45 The Real Goal of Dating After Divorce Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Website: www.staceyrose.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    17 min

  2. Feb 9

    EP18: Are You Dating from Survival or Self Worth?

    Dating after divorce can feel confusing and exhausting, especially when you’re trying to do everything “right.” If dating feels rushed, draining, or simply misaligned, there is often a deeper reason.   In this episode of Divorced Women Dating, I explore how survival mode often shapes dating choices after divorce, and why dating from self-worth feels completely different. Many women overlook red flags, chase potential, or stay in situations that don’t feel right, not because they lack awareness or confidence, but because their nervous system is still focused on protection.   I unpack the difference between survival-based dating and self-worth-based dating, and how making that shift brings more clarity, calm, and consistency. I also address common fears around being alone or being labeled “too picky,” reframing standards as a sign of self-respect rather than rigidity.   If you want dating to feel steadier, clearer, and grounded in who you truly are, this episode will help you reconnect with your instincts and trust yourself again.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Dating After Divorce: Survival vs Self Worth   05:40 Survival Mode After Divorce and Its Impact on Dating   12:30 Red Flags and Choosing Potential in Survival Dating   19:45 Shifting from Survival Dating to Self Worth   28:30 Self Worth and Self Respect in Dating   38:40 Why Consistency and Peace Matter More Than Charm   48:10 Fear of Being Alone and Dating Standards   56:30 How Self Worth Changes Dating After Divorce   59:20 Journal Prompt: Survival vs Self Worth Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    21 min

  3. Jan 26

    EP17: Reclaim Yourself After Your Divorce

    Divorce can leave you unsure of who you are once the roles you lived in for years fall away. In this episode, I talk about why it matters to pause and reclaim yourself before stepping back into dating. Why do so many of us move on quickly and still end up repeating familiar patterns? What changes when you stop looking for someone else to steady you?   I share how survival habits from marriage and divorce often follow us into dating without us noticing. Fear of being alone can push us to ignore what feels off or move faster than we are ready for. Reclaiming yourself starts with listening to your gut, taking responsibility for your emotional life, and learning to feel okay in your own company. From there, dating feels steadier and more intentional, and relationships begin to add to your life rather than fill something that feels missing.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Losing Yourself After Divorce and How It Affects Dating 02:35 Divorce, Identity Loss, and Preparing for Dating Again 04:30 Reclaiming Yourself Without Reinventing Who You Are 06:55 Survival Mode After Divorce and Dating Patterns 09:45 Listening to Your Gut and Taking Emotional Responsibility 11:50 Why Dating Feels Urgent When You Haven’t Reclaimed Yourself 13:55 Dating From Wholeness Instead of Waiting to Be Chosen 15:55 Why Being Rescued Is Not the Goal in Dating 17:05 Reclaiming Standards and Walking Away Without Guilt 18:30 Wanting Love Without Sacrificing Yourself Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    20 min

  4. Jan 12

    EP16: Rebuilding Your Relationship with YOU Before Dating Again

    If dating after divorce feels urgent, I want you to pause and ask whether it’s time to rebuild your relationship with yourself first. In this episode, I challenge the idea that readiness is about timing and invite you to look instead at whether you feel grounded, steady, and able to trust your own instincts before stepping back into dating.   I talk about how divorce can quietly disrupt self-trust and lead many women to seek reassurance through dating rather than from within. I also share clear signs you may not be ready yet, along with practical ways to rebuild connection with yourself so dating feels calmer, clearer, and far more intentional.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Dating After Divorce: Why You Need to Rebuild Your Relationship With Yourself 03:45 Dating After Divorce: How to Know If You Are Really Ready 08:30 Healthy Dating After Divorce Starts With Self-Trust 14:50 How Divorce Impacts Self-Esteem and Self-Worth 23:40 Rebuilding Self-Trust and Learning to Trust Yourself Again 32:15 Signs You Are Not Ready to Start Dating After Divorce 42:20 How to Rebuild Your Relationship With Yourself Before Dating 54:10 A Journal Prompt to Clarify What You Want From Dating 58:30 Dating After Divorce as a Continuation of Self-Healing Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    32 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    EP15: What You Should and Shouldn’t Tolerate in Dating After Divorce

    Why do we tolerate things in relationships that leave us feeling uneasy or diminished, and when does acceptance quietly turn into self betrayal? In this episode, I talk about how toleration often reflects where we are emotionally, especially after divorce, and why growth changes what we are willing to accept. I also talk about the difference between healthy compromise and harmful toleration, and how repeated self override can slowly erode self trust.   I break this down into three clear levels of toleration to help you get grounded. We look at what is non-negotiable, how core preferences shape compatibility, and where growth flexibility can exist without sacrificing your values. Along the way, I invite you to reflect on what you have tolerated in the past and what you may still be tolerating now. At the heart of this episode is reclaiming self-respect, ending betrayal of the self, and choosing relationships that truly support who you are becoming.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why We Tolerate Painful Relationship Patterns 02:21 Recalculating After Divorce and Getting Grounded 04:47 Letting Go of Judgment and Honoring Personal Growth 06:50 Compromise Versus Self Betrayal in Relationships 08:55 Non-Negotiables and What You Should Never Tolerate 11:30 Core Preferences and Compatibility in Dating 13:52 Growth Flexibility Without Betraying Yourself 16:14 The Three Levels of Toleration Explained 18:19 When Toleration Ends and Change Becomes Necessary Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    19 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    EP14: Dating After Divorce for Women: 3 Wound-Driven Dating Patterns and How to Date from Your Values

    Does your post divorce dating life feel uncomfortably familiar to your last relationship? In this episode, I talk about how unresolved wounds can quietly steer your choices after divorce and how you can begin to date from your values instead. I walk through common patterns I see in my clients such as overfunctioning in relationships, a pull toward intense chemistry with emotionally unavailable partners, and a tendency to say yes out of fear or scarcity, then I help you notice where those patterns might show up in your own story. Together, we explore what you truly want to feel in your next relationship and how to let values such as integrity, consistency, emotional availability and kindness guide who gets access to your heart.   My goal is to help you see where wounds have been calling the shots and to offer a clear path toward values-based dating after divorce so you feel more grounded, more confident and more honest with yourself. If you have ever wondered whether you can trust your judgment again or whether a different kind of love is possible for you, this episode gives you grounded language, tools, and a new way to think about every choice you make in your dating life.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Dating After Divorce: Are You Dating From Wounds Or Values? 02:22 How To Stop Repeating Past Relationship Patterns 06:49 What Values Based Dating Looks Like With A Healed Identity 11:41 3 Wound Driven Dating Patterns To Avoid After Divorce 16:01 Visualizing Your Next Relationship And Defining Core Values 20:05 Choosing Behavior Over Potential In Post Divorce Dating 26:54 Writing Your Next Chapter With Values Based Dating Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    29 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    EP13: How To Reset Your Identity After Divorce

    Divorce can make your whole life feel strange, like the identity you used to count on no longer fits. In this episode, I talk about how to reset your identity after divorce in a way that feels grounded instead of chaotic. Are you really starting over or are you standing in a hallway with the old door closed and a row of new doors in front of you. Who do you want to be as you walk through the next one?   I walk you through how your nervous system, your boundaries, and your daily choices shape your identity now, and I share questions that help you see yourself more clearly. Who are you when nobody needs you? What lights you up instead of draining you? I also guide you through a three column journal reset that explores who you no longer are, who you are right now, and who you are becoming, along with a central question to keep returning to: What does the next version of me need in order to emerge? By the end you have a kinder, more intentional way to reset your identity after divorce and to build a life that feels closer to who you really are.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Why You Feel Lost After Divorce 00:46 The GPS Method For Healing And Grounding After Divorce 03:06 Moving Out Of Survival Mode And Into Your New Life 05:27 Have You Really Lost Yourself Or Just Turned Down Your Own Volume 07:52 Finding What Lights You Up And Feels Good In Your Body 08:58 Using Your Divorce As Data About Identity, Boundaries, And Needs 11:26 What Your Nervous System Reveals About Safety And Partnership 13:33 Visualizing Your Future Self And New Possibilities After Divorce 16:01 Three Column Journal Exercise To Reset Your Identity 18:22 What The Next Version Of You Needs To Fully Emerge Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    21 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    EP12: Your Nervous System Is Choosing Your Dates: How Dysregulation Lowers Your Standards After Divorce

    Discover how your nervous system quietly shapes your dating standards after divorce and why learning its signals can change every choice you make.   In this episode, I talk about how your nervous system influences the people you feel drawn to and the patterns that tend to repeat themselves in your dating life. A regulated state helps you choose partners who align with your values. A dysregulated state can pull you toward familiar dynamics that feel intense at first but rarely support the kind of connection you truly want. Have you ever wondered why certain matches feel electric right away or why you keep ending up in situations that don’t serve you?   I walk you through simple ways to check in with yourself so you can notice whether you feel grounded or activated before you swipe, text, or head out on a date. These small moments of awareness help you regulate and make choices from clarity instead of fear. If you’ve been searching for a way to understand your patterns or rebuild trust with yourself after divorce, this episode offers a grounded path forward.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Understanding Standards in Post-Divorce Dating 02:57 The Role of the Nervous System in Dating 05:48 Recognizing Dysregulated Dating Behaviors 09:12 The Importance of Grounding and Regulation 11:55 Shifting from Survival Mode to Calm 14:50 Establishing Healthy Standards in Dating 18:02 Practical Techniques for Nervous System Regulation 21:04 Defining Personal Standards for Dating   Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:  Visit Dr. Stacey’s website Follow Dr. Stacey on Instagram Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

    24 min
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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!

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