Becoming Her, Again: Healing After Divorce

Carol Autry
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Becoming Her, Again is a divorce recovery podcast for women healing after divorce who want to rebuild confidence, restore faith, and create a grounded new life. If you’re feeling stuck after divorce, overwhelmed, emotionally shocked, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Divorce changes everything — identity, routines, relationships, and the future you imagined. Each episode offers practical tools to calm your nervous system, process emotional shock, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and move forward one small step at a time.

  1. 3d ago

    Why Am I Still So Angry After Divorce?

    Why Am I Still So Angry After Divorce? Years after divorce, are you still carrying anger, resentment, or bitterness and wondering why you can’t let it go? In this episode of Becoming Her, Again, we’ll explore why anger lingers, what it’s really trying to tell you, and how to begin finding peace without pretending the hurt never happened. Often, anger is connected to grief, disappointment, betrayal, and the life you thought you would have. Together we’ll explore what your anger may really be trying to tell you and how to begin moving forward with greater peace. In This Episode We Discuss: Why anger can remain long after divorce is finalThe difference between being angry about the divorce and grieving what was lostHow anger often protects deeper emotional woundsWhy letting go doesn’t mean what happened was okayHow faith can help us heal unresolved hurtA Gentle Reminder If you’re still struggling with anger after divorce, you’re not alone. Healing isn’t measured by the absence of difficult emotions. Sometimes growth happens when we become curious about our emotions instead of criticizing ourselves for having them. Listen Now Listen wherever you enjoy podcasts and follow Becoming Her, Again so you never miss an episode. Related Episodes Why Do I Still Miss Someone Who Hurt Me?Why We Reopen Emotional Wounds After DivorceWill You Stay Stuck or Truly Thrive After Divorce?Connect + Links 🌿 Free 30-Day Divorce Recovery Email Series Sign up here: ⁠https://thelivinginthemiddle.com 🌿 Website: thelivinginthemiddle.com 🌿 Follow on Instagram: @becomingheragainpodcast Disclaimer This podcast is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always seek the guidance of qualified professionals regarding your specific situation.

    13 min

  2. Jun 15

    Dating After Divorce: Why Finding the Right Man Is So Hard

    Dating After Divorce: Why Finding the Right Man Is So Hard After divorce, many women assume the hardest part will be healing from the marriage. What often surprises them is how difficult dating can feel years later. In this episode, Carol shares a conversation with a woman we’ll call Jill—a successful, attractive, independent woman who found herself stuck in a pattern many women will recognize. Through Jill’s story, we explore how loneliness, self-worth, old rejection wounds, and the desire to be chosen can quietly influence the relationships we accept. This episode is an honest conversation about why finding the right relationship can feel so difficult after divorce—and why true healing changes everything. In This Episode Why some women unknowingly attach their worth to being chosenHow loneliness can lead us to accept less than we truly wantThe difference between evaluating a relationship and evaluating yourselfWhy unresolved rejection wounds often show up in datingHow giving someone else control of your emotional well-being creates anxiety and uncertaintyWhy healing must come before healthy relationshipsThe importance of building a life that already feels completeA Reminder for You If you saw pieces of yourself in Jill’s story, please know you’re not alone. So many strong, capable women struggle with these same thoughts after divorce. Healing isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming aware of the patterns that no longer serve you so you can make different choices moving forward. Awareness is often where healing begins. Related Episodes Why Do I Still Miss Someone Who Hurt Me?Why We Reopen Emotional Wounds After DivorceWill You Stay Stuck… or Truly Thrive After Divorce? Connect & Resources ❤️ Are you ready to date after divorce? Download your free checklist here 👉 https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/5signs 🌿 Website & Bloghttps://thelivinginthemiddle.com 💌 Free 30-Day Divorce Recovery Email SeriesIf you’re struggling to move forward after divorce, join my free 30-Day Divorce Recovery Email Series. Each day you’ll receive encouragement, practical healing insights, scripture, reflection prompts, and reminders that you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Sign up here: https://thelivinginthemiddle.com 📌 Pinteresthttps://www.pinterest.com/livinginthemiddle 🎙️ Follow the PodcastBecoming Her, Again is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and most major podcast platforms. 📧 Contactcarol@livinginthemiddle.blog Disclaimer The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional mental health, medical, legal, or financial advice. Every healing journey is unique. If you are struggling with your mental health or emotional well-being, please seek support from a qualified professional.

    16 min

  3. Jun 1

    Why Do We Miss Those Who Hurt Us?

    Why do we still miss someone who hurt us? It’s one of the most confusing and painful emotional conflicts after divorce… and one many women silently carry shame around. In this deeply personal episode, we’re talking about why missing your ex does NOT mean you made the wrong decision — and why emotional attachment is very different from true compatibility. We’ll discuss: • why the brain clings to familiarity, • how loneliness can romanticize the past, • why your nervous system struggles with change after divorce, • and how to stop confusing attachment with alignment. If you’ve ever questioned yourself because you still miss someone who caused you pain, this episode is for you. You are not weak.You are not crazy.And you are definitely not alone. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Related Episodes: • Why Nights Are the Hardest After Divorce — And When It Gets Better • Why Your Mind Replays the Divorce Over and Over • Understanding Emotional Shock After Divorce Connect + Links: 🌿 Blog: Living in the Middle 🎙 Podcast: Becoming Her, Again on Spotify 📌 Pinterest: Living in the Middle Pinterest 📷 Instagram: Becoming Her Again Podcast Instagram Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for emotional support, encouragement, and educational purposes only and should not replace professional mental health advice or therapy. If you are struggling emotionally, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional.

    13 min

  4. May 25

    Why Can’t I Stop Looking Back After Divorce?

    Why do we keep going back to the very things that hurt us after divorce? In this deeply personal episode, Carol talks about the emotional cycle so many women quietly experience after heartbreak — rereading old texts, replaying memories, checking social media, looking at photos, and reopening wounds that never seem to fully heal. If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to stop looking back… this episode will help you understand what’s really happening emotionally and why it does not mean you’re weak or failing at healing. Together, we’ll talk about emotional attachment, why the brain searches for connection after loss, and how to begin interrupting the painful cycle that keeps so many women emotionally stuck after divorce. This conversation is honest, comforting, validating… and a reminder that healing is possible, even when your heart still wants to revisit the past. Related Episodes:• Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Divorce• Loneliness After Divorce: Understanding It, Surviving It, and Healing Through It• Why Divorce Still Hurts — Even When Leaving Was the Right Decision Connect + Links: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://livinginthemiddle.blog⁠⁠⁠Free 30 Day Divorce Recovery Email Request: ⁠⁠⁠https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/30-day-email⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @becomimgheragainpodcastPinterest: ⁠⁠⁠https://pin.it/5QFpTBd6I ⁠⁠⁠Email: carol@livinginthemiddle.blog  Disclaimer: The content shared on Becoming Her, Again is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to replace professional legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you need guidance for your specific situation, please consult a qualified professional such as an attorney, therapist, or licensed counselor in your area.

    11 min

  5. May 18

    Will You Stay Stuck… or Truly Thrive After Divorce?

    Why do some women seem to slowly rebuild beautiful, peaceful lives after divorce… while others stay emotionally stuck for years? If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ll truly feel happy again after divorce, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re talking about the emotional and mindset shifts that often separate women who remain emotionally trapped in what happened from women who slowly begin creating lives they genuinely love again. Not because they avoided heartbreak. Not because healing came easily. But because somewhere along the way, they decided their story was not over. If you’re in the early stages of divorce and wondering: Will I ever feel okay again?Why do some women move forward while I still feel stuck?How do I begin rebuilding my life?…this episode will encourage you deeply. 🎙️ In this episode: Why some women remain emotionally connected to the painThe subtle mindset shifts that change healingWhy thriving women begin rebuilding before they fully “feel ready”How to stop believing your best years are behind youAnd how to slowly begin creating a peaceful, meaningful life again after divorceYou are not behind. You are not broken. And your life is not over because your marriage ended. Your healing story is still being written. Related Episodes from Becoming Her, Again 🎙️ Why Divorce Still Hurts — Even When Leaving Was the Right Decision🎙️ Why Nights Are the Hardest After Divorce — And When It Gets Better🎙️ Why Your Mind Replays the Divorce Over and Over Connect + links: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://livinginthemiddle.blog⁠⁠⁠Free 30 Day Email Request: ⁠⁠⁠https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/30-day-email⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @becomimgheragainpodcastPinterest: ⁠⁠⁠https://pin.it/5QFpTBd6I ⁠⁠⁠Email: carol@livinginthemiddle.blog Disclaimer: The content shared on Becoming Her, Again is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to replace professional legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you need guidance for your specific situation, please consult a qualified professional such as an attorney, therapist, or licensed counselor in your area.

    13 min

  6. May 17

    My Divorce Story: Why I Created Becoming Her, Again

    In this deeply personal episode of Becoming Her, Again Podcast, I’m sharing the emotional reality of my divorce story… the heartbreak, loneliness, emotional exhaustion, and the years I spent trying to figure out how to heal after everything fell apart. There were moments I truly didn’t know how I would make it through. I know what it feels like to sit alone carrying the weight of divorce while trying to hold yourself together for everyone else. I know what it feels like to desperately search for reassurance that one day life won’t hurt this much. And after years of carrying the deep responsibility to help other women not walk through this kind of pain alone… I finally surrendered to the idea God had placed on my heart for so long. That’s when Becoming Her, Again Podcast was born. This episode is for the woman lying awake at night wondering: Will I ever feel happy again?Will this pain ever stop?Will I ever feel like myself again?My friend… this is for you. Connect + links: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://livinginthemiddle.blog⁠⁠⁠Free 30 Day Divorce Recovery Email Request: ⁠⁠⁠https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/30-day-email⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @becomimgheragainpodcastPinterest: ⁠⁠⁠https://pin.it/5QFpTBd6I ⁠⁠⁠Email: carol@livinginthemiddle.blog Disclaimer: The content shared on Becoming Her, Again is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to replace professional legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you need guidance for your specific situation, please consult a qualified professional such as an attorney, therapist, or licensed counselor in your area.

    10 min

  7. Apr 26

    Why Nights Are the Hardest After Divorce — And When It Actually Starts to Get Better

    Why do the nights feel so much heavier after divorce? During the day, you can stay busy… distracted… even okay. But the moment everything gets quiet, your mind won’t stop. The overthinking. The memories. The loneliness that seems to hit all at once. If nights have become the hardest part of your healing… you are not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about: Why nights feel more intense after divorceWhat’s actually happening in your mind and bodyHow long this phase typically lastsSimple, practical ways to calm your thoughts and rest againThis is a real, honest conversation—rooted in both lived experience and what actually helps. 🌙Free Resource for You If nights are the hardest part of your divorce… I created something just for you. 💛 When Nights Feel the Hardest After Divorce A simple guide to help you calm your mind, settle your body, and finally rest again. 👉 Download it here: https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/nights 🎧Start Here (Most Listened Episodes) If you’re early in your healing journey, start with these: • The First 30 Days After Divorce What to expect when everything still feels overwhelming • Loneliness After Divorce Why it feels so heavy—and how to begin easing it • Why Divorce Still Hurts — Even When Leaving Was the Right Decision Understanding why it still hurts… and what’s actually normal 💛Mentioned in This Episode Nighttime anxiety after divorceOverthinking and emotional processingSleep disruption and stressHealing timelines after major life change ✨If This Episode Helped You Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And if you know someone who is struggling through the nights right now… share this episode with her. 🔗Connect + Links 🌿 Website: https://livinginthemiddle.blog/ 💌 30-Day Email Series: https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/30-day-email 📌 Pinterest: https://pin.it/5QFpTBd6I 📷 Instagram: @livinginthemiddletogether 📧 Email: carol@livinginthemiddle.blog Disclaimer: The content shared on Becoming Her, Again is for informational and inspirational purposes only. It reflects personal experiences and opinions and is not intended to replace professional legal, medical, or mental health advice. If you need guidance for your specific situation, please consult a qualified professional such as an attorney, therapist, or licensed counselor in your area.

    11 min

  8. Apr 19

    Why Divorce Still Hurts - Even When You Know It’s What’s Best For You

    Divorce is often framed as a clear choice: stay or leave. But what many people don’t talk about is how painful the aftermath can still feel — even when you know leaving was the right choice for you. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking: “Why am I hurting?”“I chose this… so why does it feel like grief?”“Shouldn’t I be feeling better now?” You are not alone. In today’s episode of Becoming Her, Again, we’re talking about the emotional reality many women experience after divorce: the grief that lingers even when the decision was necessary. Because divorce isn’t just the loss of a relationship. It’s the loss of dreams, identity, routines, and the future you once imagined. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ Why divorce can still hurt deeply even when leaving was the healthiest choice ✨ Why your brain keeps revisiting the past ✨ How long does this hurt/confusion typically last ✨ How to move forward with self-assurance Healing after divorce is rarely linear, but understanding why you feel the way you do can bring incredible relief. If you’re navigating the emotional aftermath of divorce, this episode will help you feel understood and remind you that healing is still happening — even on the days it doesn’t feel like it. 💛 A Free Resource for Your Healing If you want daily encouragement and guidance as you heal, I created something just for you.My free 30-day divorce recovery email series walks with you step-by-step through the early stages of healing with practical encouragement and emotional support. Connect + links: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://livinginthemiddle.blog⁠⁠⁠Free 30 Day Email Request: ⁠⁠⁠https://living-in-the-middle-together.kit.com/30-day-email⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @becomimgheragainpodcastPinterest: ⁠⁠⁠https://pin.it/5QFpTBd6I ⁠⁠⁠Email: carol@livinginthemiddle.blog  🎧 Related Episodes If this episode resonated with you, these episodes may help as well: Emotional Shock After DivorceThe First 30 Days After DivorceLoneliness After Divorce 💬 Connect With Carol Website: livinginthemiddle.blog Podcast: Becoming Her, Again Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and inspirational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or therapeutic advice.

    11 min
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Becoming Her, Again is a divorce recovery podcast for women healing after divorce who want to rebuild confidence, restore faith, and create a grounded new life. If you’re feeling stuck after divorce, overwhelmed, emotionally shocked, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Divorce changes everything — identity, routines, relationships, and the future you imagined. Each episode offers practical tools to calm your nervous system, process emotional shock, rebuild self-worth, set healthy boundaries, and move forward one small step at a time.

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