Dear Divorce Diary: A Fresh Approach To Healing Grief & Building A Life Of Confidence After Divorce

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This isn’t a breakup pep talk. It’s a full-body recalibration for women navigating life after divorce. Dear Divorce Diary is a podcast for women dealing with grief, loneliness, anxiety, anxious or avoidant attachment, and identity loss after divorce — especially when quick fixes, positivity, and spiritual fluff no longer work. I’m Dawn Wiggins, therapist, coach, and homeopath, and this show goes where most divorce advice won’t: into your nervous system, your unspoken grief, your buried rage, and the parts of you that shut down just to survive. Through honest conversation, somatic tools, EMDR- and IFS-informed work, and nervous-system support, each episode helps you feel instead of perform healing — and rebuild safety, confidence, and self-trust from the inside out. You’ll hear raw solo episodes, real voice notes from women in the trenches, and intimate conversations with experts who don’t just talk about healing — they embody it. If you’re tired of being told to “move on” while your body is still bracing, this podcast is your place to land. Your nervous system already knows the truth — it just needs a space that can hold it.

  1. 1D AGO

    341. Still Angry at Your Ex? It’s Not About Him Anymore | Divorce & Resentment

    If you’re still angry at your ex… this episode is going to challenge the way you see it. Because what if the resentment you feel isn’t really about him anymore? In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we unpack why anger can feel so intense—and why it often sticks around long after the relationship ends. Through a powerful moment sparked by a viral reel, this conversation opens up something deeper:  how many women continue pouring energy outward—into blame, frustration, and resentment—while quietly abandoning themselves in the process. We explore what’s actually happening underneath the anger, and why it can feel easier to stay there than to face what’s beneath it. Inside this episode:  Why anger at your ex can feel justified… and still keep you stuck  How resentment is often rooted in earlier experiences—not just your marriage  The subtle ways self-abandonment shows up in relationships  Why external validation (friends, kids, social media) can’t regulate your nervous system  What happens when anger hardens into bitterness  The connection between emotional suppression, stress, and physical symptoms  How real healing happens through consistency—not one breakthrough moment This is not about blaming yourself or minimizing what you’ve been through. It’s about understanding what your anger might be protecting—and how to start coming back to yourself. 🎧 And if you’re ready to go deeper, join us inside Cocoon VIP for this week’s guided healing episode, where we help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been left behind. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    36 min

  2. 6D AGO ·  BONUS

    Ep. 340 Your Ex Moved On… And Your Body Took It Personally | Divorce Triggers & Nervous System Healing

    You see your ex move on. A new relationship. A happy photo. Someone casually mentions they seem “so good.” And suddenly your body reacts. Tight chest. Racing thoughts. Shame. Anger. What familiar spiral of: Why am I still here? Why does this still hurt? Why does it feel like I’m back at day one? It looks like jealousy. But often, it’s your nervous system interpreting their moving on as rejection… all over again. Your body doesn’t care that the divorce papers are signed. It responds to what this moment seems to mean: I wasn’t enough. I was replaceable. They’re happy and I’m still healing. This Thursday premium episode of Dear Divorce Diary is a guided somatic reset for those moments when comparison, grief, and emotional flooding hit hard. Because healing after divorce isn’t about never getting triggered. It’s about knowing what to do when it happens. Inside this episode:  – Why your ex moving on feels so physically overwhelming  – How comparison activates old wounds of rejection and abandonment  – What your nervous system is actually responding to  – A simple somatic “wringing” exercise to discharge emotional intensity  – How to stop spiraling and regulate in real time You do not need to be over it. You just need your body to feel safe enough to move through it. This is the work we do inside Cocoon VIP—real healing, nervous system repair, and the tools to stop old wounds from running your life. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    2 min

  3. APR 28

    339. Why Your Ex Moving On Makes You Question Your Worth | Divorce Healing

    You see the photo. The new relationship. The vacation. The smile that looks a little too easy. And suddenly, your entire body reacts. Not because you want them back. But because it feels like proof. Proof that they’re happier. Proof that they’ve moved on. Proof that somehow… you were the problem. This is one of the deepest wounds in divorce healing: when their next chapter makes you question your worth. In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we unpack why your ex moving on can trigger shame, resentment, comparison, and that quiet spiral of self-doubt that keeps you stuck long after the divorce is over. Because the pain usually isn’t about them. It’s about what their moving on makes you believe about you. We talk about: – Why comparison keeps your nervous system stuck in survival – How resentment is often envy in disguise – The hidden shame underneath “why am I still here?” – What you’re actually afraid of when you spiral – How to come back to self-trust, safety, and emotional peace Healing after divorce isn’t about watching them. It’s about returning to yourself. Because your worth was never determined by who stayed. Join us inside Cocoon, where the real healing happens. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    18 min

  4. APR 23 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 338 - Why You Keep Choosing People Who Don’t Choose You | Divorce Patterns & Self-Worth

    You don’t just “end up” in relationships where you’re not chosen. You were trained for them. In this VIP episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we unpack the deeply rooted pattern of waiting to be chosen—and why it doesn’t start in your marriage… it starts much earlier. We’re talking about:  The childhood dynamics that quietly taught you to accept crumbs  How never being prioritized shapes who you choose (and tolerate)  Why “being chosen” feels safer than choosing for yourself  The nervous system fear that keeps you stuck in the same relationship patterns  How to start rebuilding your capacity to discern what you actually want This conversation goes beyond surface-level dating advice. Because this isn’t about finding a better partner. It’s about: learning how to choose yourself… even when it feels unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or scary.If you’ve ever:  stayed too long  excused behavior you knew wasn’t right  or felt like you had to earn love This episode will hit close to home. And more importantly—  it will show you where the pattern actually begins… and how to start changing it. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    2 min

  5. APR 21

    You Were Finally Feeling Better… So Why Does It Feel Like Hell Again? | Divorce Healing

    You were finally starting to feel better… The anxiety wasn’t constant. The grief wasn’t consuming every moment. You even had flashes of feeling like yourself again. And then—out of nowhere— You’re right back in it. The heaviness. The spiral. The doubt. 👉 “What is wrong with me?” 👉 “Why am I back here again?” 👉 “Is this even working?” If that’s where you are right now, this episode is going to change how you see your healing. Because what feels like a setback… 👉 is actually a sign you’re going deeper. In this episode, we unpack:  Why healing after divorce is not linear (and never will be)  The real reason it feels like you’ve taken 10 steps backward What’s actually happening in your brain during emotional “crashes.”  How your nervous system determines what you’re ready to process Why deeper healing layers can feel more intense—not less The truth about “opening Pandora’s box” (and why you don’t need to be afraid)  The difference between being swallowed by your emotions vs. being aware of them How healing shifts your identity from powerless → powerfulWe also share real, behind-the-scenes stories—from unexpected emotional releases… to the moment you realize a younger part of you is finally ready to be seen. Here’s the reframe most women miss: 👉 Feeling better doesn’t *only mean you’re healing. 👉 It *also means your system finally has enough capacity to go deeper. If you’ve ever thought:  “I thought I was past this…”  “Why do I still feel like this?”  “What if I’m too broken to heal?” This episode will help you understand exactly where you are—and why it matters. Next Steps: 💛 Join Cocoon (our free community for women navigating life after divorce): [Insert link] 💛 Want deeper support?  Upgrade to Cocoon VIP for exclusive episodes + live healing workshops Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    45 min

  6. APR 16 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 336 You Thought Divorce Was the Hard Part… But Self-Doubt Is What’s Keeping You Stuck

    You made it through the divorce. The papers were signed. The hardest conversations happened. You survived the part everyone warned you about. So why do you still feel… stuck? In this Thursday premium panel rant, we go beyond the obvious pain of divorce and into the part no one prepares you for: What happens when the external crisis is over… but your internal world hasn’t caught up. Because it’s not your circumstances anymore. It’s self-doubt. The quiet, persistent voice that:  questions your decisions  second-guesses your desires  tells you not to want too much  keeps you small, even when you’re finally free Inside this conversation, we unpack:  Why self-doubt isn’t a mindset problem—it’s a pattern your nervous system learned The hidden ways “good girl” conditioning, guilt, and early programming keep you from trusting yourself  How parts of you are still arguing for limitation (even when you consciously want more)  The difference between intellectual belief and felt, embodied knowing Why you can’t fake confidence—and what actually creates real self-trust We also get honest about:  What it looks like when self-doubt still shows up (even at higher levels)  How to stop suppressing it—and start working with it  Why healing in community helps you borrow belief until you can generate your own This episode isn’t about “thinking more positively.” It’s about recognizing the real block—and finally moving through it. ✨ JOURNAL PROMPT Who would you become if you knew you could not fail? What would you create if you trusted yourself fully? If this episode hit something deeper than just “understanding”… you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. Inside Cocoon VIP, we don’t just talk about healing—we practice it:  Thursday premium episodes that help you integrate in real time  Monthly live workshops  A space where women are actively rebuilding trust in themselves You don’t have to force belief on your own. Come inside. We’ll meet you there. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    3 min

  7. APR 14

    335. Why Can’t I Let Him Go? …It’s Not What You Think | Divorce Identity & Grief

    You thought you were past this. You had more good days. You weren’t thinking about him as much. You finally felt like maybe… you were moving forward. And then out of nowhere— the heaviness comes back. You’re thinking about him again. You feel shut down, exhausted… maybe even defeated. And the question hits: “Why am I here again?” In this episode, we unpack the moment so many women experience in divorce grief—but almost always misinterpret. The moment where it feels like you’re going backwards… even when you’ve been doing everything right. Inside this episode, we explore: – Why divorce grief can feel heavier after you thought you were “through it” – What’s actually happening when your thoughts drift back to him – The phase of healing that gets mislabeled as a setback – Why exhaustion and emotional heaviness often show up right here – How to understand what your system is doing (instead of assuming you’re failing) Because this moment? It’s not proof that you’re stuck. And it’s not proof that you’ve undone your progress. It’s something else entirely. If this episode hit something in you, don’t stay in your head with it. Come join us inside Cocoon—our free community where women are walking through this exact phase of healing together. You don’t have to figure this out alone. 👉 Join Cocoon Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    35 min

  8. APR 9 ·  BONUS

    Ep. 334 Your Body Says Stop…But Divorce Deadlines Won’t Wait: Nervous System Relief When You Want to Collapse

    Moment 2,374 in divorce no one prepares you for... You’re sitting there—staring at the email, the paperwork, the numbers—and your whole body says: I can’t do this. Your chest tightens. Your stomach drops. Every instinct in you says: run away. But the deadlines don’t stop. And you are too responsible. And suddenly you’re caught in that impossible space between:  – what your body is begging for  – and what your life is requiring of you If you’ve ever wondered, “Does this mean I made a mistake?” If you’ve ever felt the urge to shut it all down, pause the process, or disappear completely… This episode is your soft place to land. Inside, I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in your nervous system when you feel like you’re about to collapse—and why that feeling does not mean you’re on the wrong path. And more importantly, I’ll guide you through a simple, powerful somatic practice you can use in real time:  – after opening an attorney email  – before reviewing documents  – or in those moments where everything feels like too much So you can:  – feel the grief without shutting down – create just enough safety in your body – and take one small, steady step forward You don’t have to override your body.  And you don’t have to stop your life to survive this. We’re creating a third option—together. ✨ Inside this episode:  Why your body says “stop” during divorce (and why it makes sense)  The nervous system response to legal and financial stress  Why overwhelm and collapse don’t mean you made the wrong decision  A guided butterfly tapping practice for immediate relief  How to move forward without abandoning yourself💛 Want more support like this? If this episode helped you even a little, come join us inside Cocoon VIP—where healing doesn’t just stay in your head, it happens in your body. You’ll get:  – Weekly Thursday premium episodes (The Room Where It Happens) – Real-time somatic tools + nervous system practices – Monthly live workshops with Coach Tiffini – Deeper support for the moments that feel hardest to carry alone Because insight is powerful…  But relief in your body is what actually changes everything. 👉 Join Cocoon VIP here A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go. Support the show ✨Join the Cocoon Community - your people are waiting! ✨ 🥤Shop Organised - Code: DEARDIVORCEDIARY for 10% off🥤

    2 min
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This isn’t a breakup pep talk. It’s a full-body recalibration for women navigating life after divorce. Dear Divorce Diary is a podcast for women dealing with grief, loneliness, anxiety, anxious or avoidant attachment, and identity loss after divorce — especially when quick fixes, positivity, and spiritual fluff no longer work. I’m Dawn Wiggins, therapist, coach, and homeopath, and this show goes where most divorce advice won’t: into your nervous system, your unspoken grief, your buried rage, and the parts of you that shut down just to survive. Through honest conversation, somatic tools, EMDR- and IFS-informed work, and nervous-system support, each episode helps you feel instead of perform healing — and rebuild safety, confidence, and self-trust from the inside out. You’ll hear raw solo episodes, real voice notes from women in the trenches, and intimate conversations with experts who don’t just talk about healing — they embody it. If you’re tired of being told to “move on” while your body is still bracing, this podcast is your place to land. Your nervous system already knows the truth — it just needs a space that can hold it.

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