Shine Through

Lauren Marie
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Shine Through is a reflective podcast about life after disruption and the quiet work of becoming who you are next. Hosted by Lauren Marie, the show explores identity shifts, relationships, faith, motherhood, rebuilding, and the seasons that follow major life changes. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Lauren shares personal reflections and conversations about healing, growth, and learning to live forward without rushing the process. Formerly known as Grab Your Light, Shine Through continues the story beyond survival and into embodiment, clarity, and the courage to keep going. This is a space for women navigating change who want depth, perspective, and a reminder that light doesn’t disappear; it evolves.

  1. 08/28/2022

    S1 E30: Receiving the Final Divorce Decree

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on the experience of receiving a final divorce decree — a moment that carries legal finality and emotional weight all at once. Drawing from her own story, she shares what it felt like to reach the official end of a marriage and the range of emotions that surfaced alongside it. This conversation centers on presence and acknowledgment: safely storing important documents, allowing yourself to pause and notice what you feel, and recognizing the significance of the moment without forcing meaning, relief, or celebration. Rather than framing finalization as an emotional conclusion, this episode treats it as a threshold — a moment that deserves space and care. This episode serves as a pivotal point in Season 1, marking the end of a legal chapter while honoring the emotional complexity that often remains. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    17 min

  2. 08/10/2022

    S1 E29: Preparing for Divorce Court With Confidence

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren continues the conversation around the legal realities of divorce by reflecting on her experiences attending divorce court. Drawing from multiple court visits, she shares what helped her feel more grounded, prepared, and supported during moments that can otherwise feel intimidating or overwhelming. This conversation focuses on practical readiness and emotional care: bringing support, organizing documents, planning logistics ahead of time, presenting yourself with intention, and creating space to decompress afterward. Rather than framing court as something to fear, this episode emphasizes preparation as a form of self-advocacy and steadiness. This episode supports the Season 1 theme of navigating divorce with clarity and agency — reminding listeners that even formal, unfamiliar processes can be approached thoughtfully and with confidence. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    28 min

  3. 07/14/2022

    S1 E28: Being Served With Divorce Papers — What to Expect and How to Respond

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren walks through the experience of being served with divorce papers as a moment that can feel overwhelming, emotional, and disorienting. Drawing from her own story, she reflects on the initial shock and fear that often accompany being served, while also offering perspective on how to respond with clarity and composure. This conversation centers on practical grounding: approaching the process as a formal, legal step rather than a personal attack, understanding the importance of reading documents carefully, organizing paperwork, and recognizing when legal support may be helpful. Rather than minimizing the emotional weight of the moment, this episode aims to replace panic with information and agency. This episode contributes to the Season 1 focus on navigating divorce with steadiness and reminding listeners that knowledge, preparation, and support can help transform an intimidating moment into a manageable one. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    22 min

  4. 06/22/2022

    S1 E27: Allowing Relief After Divorce

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on relief as the unexpected sense of lightness that can surface after a breakup, separation, or divorce. Drawing from her own experience, she explores why relief can feel confusing or even uncomfortable, especially when it coexists with grief, sadness, or loss. This conversation centers on permission: allowing yourself to acknowledge relief without guilt, explanation, or self-correction. Rather than questioning what relief “means,” this episode invites listeners to honor it as a valid emotional response — one that often signals safety, clarity, or the release of prolonged emotional strain. This episode continues the Season 1 emotional arc by naming relief as part of healing, not as an endpoint, but as a moment of breath and recognition along the way. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    12 min

  5. 06/20/2022

    S1 E26: Rebuilding Self-Esteem After Divorce

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on the impact divorce can have on self-esteem, including feelings of shame, embarrassment, and self-doubt that often surface quietly but persistently. Drawing from her own experience, she explores how these emotions can shape identity and self-perception during and after a relationship ends. This conversation centers on compassion and reconnection: resisting isolation, understanding where diminished self-worth originates, and allowing confidence to rebuild slowly and honestly. Rather than pushing for immediate self-assurance, this episode acknowledges that healing self-esteem is a process — one that involves patience, support, and intentional self-reflection. This episode continues the Season 1 exploration of emotional recovery, offering reassurance that loss of confidence does not mean loss of value and that self-worth can be reclaimed with care. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    27 min

  6. 06/08/2022

    S1 E25: Understanding Anger During Divorce

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on anger as a natural and often misunderstood part of divorce. Drawing from her own experience, she explores what anger can signal beneath the surface (i.e. grief, hurt, fear, and unmet expectations) and why acknowledging it matters in the healing process. This conversation centers on awareness rather than suppression: recognizing where anger is coming from, making intentional choices about how long it stays, and finding healthier ways to redirect energy without denying the emotion itself. Rather than framing anger as something to conquer or eliminate, this episode treats it as information or a signal that something inside needs care and attention. This episode continues the Season 1 exploration of emotional stages following divorce, offering reassurance that anger, when acknowledged honestly, can become a catalyst for clarity and forward movement. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    23 min

  7. 06/04/2022

    S1 E24: Sitting with Confusion During Divorce

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on the experience of confusion during divorce, caused by the unanswered questions, mixed emotions, and lack of clear resolution that often linger long after a relationship ends. Drawing from her own story, she explores what it means to live in uncertainty without rushing yourself toward false clarity. This conversation centers on patience and self-trust: allowing yourself to shape your own narrative over time, letting distance and perspective offer understanding, and finding healthy ways to stay grounded while clarity slowly unfolds. Rather than treating confusion as something to eliminate, this episode acknowledges it as a natural and temporary part of the healing process. This episode continues the Season 1 exploration of emotional recalibration, reminding listeners that confusion does not mean failure; it often means transformation is still in progress. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    23 min

  8. 05/23/2022

    S1 E23: Letting Go of Shared Things After a Breakup

    In this episode of Grab Your Light, Lauren reflects on the emotional and practical process of letting go of shared belongings after a breakup, separation, or divorce. Drawing from personal experience, she explores how physical space often holds emotional memory and why tending to your environment can be an important part of healing. This conversation centers on discernment rather than rules: deciding what to release, what to return, what to keep, and when to take action. It acknowledges that purging shared items isn’t just about decluttering, but about reclaiming agency, safety, and a sense of ownership over your space and your next chapter. This episode continues the Season 1 journey of rebuilding, recognizing that healing often happens not only internally, but through the environments we live in every day. Connect with me: Email: Lauren@ItsLaurenMarie.com IG: @imlaurenmarie Website: itslaurenmarie.com

    26 min
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Shine Through is a reflective podcast about life after disruption and the quiet work of becoming who you are next. Hosted by Lauren Marie, the show explores identity shifts, relationships, faith, motherhood, rebuilding, and the seasons that follow major life changes. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Lauren shares personal reflections and conversations about healing, growth, and learning to live forward without rushing the process. Formerly known as Grab Your Light, Shine Through continues the story beyond survival and into embodiment, clarity, and the courage to keep going. This is a space for women navigating change who want depth, perspective, and a reminder that light doesn’t disappear; it evolves.

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  • Creator
    Lauren Marie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shine Through
  • Show Website
    Shine Through