The Divorce to Bliss Podcast

Rachel S. Ruby
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Are you going through a divorce or already divorced and feeling stuck, down, unfulfilled, unhappy, or unable to move forward in your life? Do you want to heal and be happy but don't know how to begin? This podcast is for you!  Learn how to start the healing process in order to create a beautiful new life.  Rachel S. Ruby, author of Divorce to Bliss, is a divorce healing coach, attorney, writer and entrepreneur. After divorcing mid-life from a marriage that spanned 3 decades, she was able to heal herself and create an amazing life, and you can too with her methods! Tune in weekly to learn how, and visit her website to learn more: DivorceToBliss.com.

  1. 5d ago

    How Silent Separation Slowly Steals Your Joy (Silent Separation Series - The Spirit)

    Have you ever wondered, “Where did my joy go?” Silent separation can happen long before a marriage officially ends. You may still be living together, caring for your family and going through the motions, yet slowly lose your sense of aliveness, freedom, connection, and happiness. You also may be divorced and just discovering there is a term to describe what you went though while you were married, and it is important to dive into this to enhance your healing journey. In this final episode of the Silent Separation Series, we explore how emotional disconnection can quietly steal your joy and what you can begin doing to reconnect with yourself. This episode is about choosing joy, rebuilding self-trust, and healing from the inside out, whether you are divorced, separated, or still married and feeling stuck or disconnected. 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website and coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV You’ll learn how to: • Recognize how silent separation can affect your sense of joy and aliveness • Understand the role fear can play in keeping you stuck • Reconnect with the parts of yourself you may have quietly abandoned • Create a personal Joy Audit and identify things that used to light you up • Become more comfortable with solitude and intentional alone time • Give yourself permission to experience joy without needing to justify it • Try new experiences outside your normal routine • Turn joy into a regular practice through scheduled “joy appointments” • Take small steps toward healing, confidence, and creating a new chapter Healing does not always happen through one major breakthrough. Sometimes it begins with small moments that help you remember who you are, what you want, and what makes you feel alive again. And if you are still in your marriage and experiencing silent separation, you do not have to make an immediate decision about leaving. You can begin by working on yourself, reconnecting with your needs, and making decisions from a more grounded place. This episode concludes the Silent Separation Series: Naming It Feeling It in the Body Reclaiming the Mind Choosing Joy If this series helped you understand silent separation, emotional disconnection, divorce healing, or your own journey of finding yourself again, make sure to subscribe for more conversations about healing from divorce, rebuilding your identity, and creating a beautiful new life. 💜 Share in the comments: What is one thing that used to bring you joy that you quietly stopped doing? If this episode resonated with you, like, comment, and share it with someone who may need to hear this today. #SilentSeparation #DivorceHealing #ChooseJoy #HealingFromDivorce #EmotionalHealing #DivorceRecovery #FindingYourself #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalDisconnection #MarriageHealing #ReclaimYourself #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #WomenAndDivorce #LifeAfterDivorce Support the show

    How Silent Separation Slowly Steals Your Joy (Silent Separation Series - The Spirit)

  2. Sep 25

    How Women Lose Their Identity in Marriage - and How to Find It (Silent Separation Series - The Mind)

    Have you ever felt like you’ve slowly lost yourself in your marriage? You take care of everyone else, keep the peace, make decisions around other people’s needs, and one day realize you don’t even know what you want anymore. This is silent separation, and this is episode 3 in the Silent Separation series, where we focus on the mind and how to heal it. Join Rachel as she explores what happens when you lose your identity in marriage, and how you can begin finding yourself again. Whether you are divorced and just realizing that silent separation played a role in your marriage, or if you are married and feeling lost, disconnected from yourself, afraid to speak your mind, or unsure of what you truly want, this episode will help you understand how small choices can help you reconnect with your identity, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim your mind. In either situation, understanding silent separation enables you to heal those wounds so you can move forward. 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website and coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV We’ll talk about: • Why women can slowly lose their identity in marriage • The connection between silent separation and losing yourself • How constantly keeping the peace can affect you • Why you may stop expressing your opinions and preferences • How to start making choices for yourself again • Simple practices for reconnecting with who you are • Journaling prompts to help you rediscover your authentic self • Rebuilding self-trust through small promises and follow-through • How therapy or coaching can support your healing journey • Learning to choose joy and create a life that feels like your own This episode will help you explore the emotional experience of feeling disconnected within a marriage (or why you felt that way prior to divorce), and the process of healing, reconnecting with yourself, and rebuilding your life. If you are struggling with feeling lost in your marriage, going through a difficult relationship, contemplating divorce, or healing after divorce, I hope this episode reminds you that the person you were is still there. You can begin reconnecting with yourself one small choice at a time. 🦋 💬 What part of yourself did you stop expressing or prioritizing in your relationship? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations about divorce healing, relationships, identity, emotional healing, and becoming the best version of yourself. #losingyourselfinmarriage #marriage #relationships #divorcehealing #silentseparation #selfidentity #healingafterdivorce Support the show

    How Women Lose Their Identity in Marriage - and How to Find It (Silent Separation Series - The Mind)

  3. Sep 18

    The Silent Separation No One Talks About: What It Does to Your Body (Silent Separation Series - The Body)

    What happens to your body when you’re living in a silent separation? Whether you experienced it before you were divorced and are now just putting a name to it, or whether you are still married and realizing something is going on that is affecting who you are, this episode of the Silent Separation Series is for you.  In this episode, we explore how emotional withdrawal, relationship stress, and suppressed emotions can show up in your body, from sleep and energy to tension, intimacy and unexplained pain. You’ll also hear Rachel's personal pain story from when she was going through a silent separation late in her marriage, and how a trip Thailand was the epiphany that shook her to her core. Learn simple ways to reconnect with your body and yourself so you can heal. 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website & Coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV Subscribe for more conversations about divorce, relationships, healing, and midlife transformation. Timestamps:  00:00 Your Body Is Keeping Score 01:36 The Physical Effects of Silent Separation 03:35 My Thailand Story 05:33 The Pain Suddenly Disappeared 07:56 When the Pain Came Back 09:11 How to Start Healing 10:44 A Simple Breathwork Exercise 11:20 Why Rest Matters 12:33 Movement for Pleasure 13:38 Reclaiming Touch 14:05 Daily Body Check-In 15:33 Feel It, Reclaim It, Choose It 16:37 What’s Coming Next #SilentSeparation #DivorceHealing #MidlifeWomen #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipStress #NervousSystem #SelfHealing #MidlifeDivorce Support the show

    The Silent Separation No One Talks About: What It Does to Your Body (Silent Separation Series - The Body)

  4. Sep 11

    Silent Separation: The Hidden Reason You Feel/Felt So Alone in Your Marriage

    Are you divorced and not sure what happened to YOU in your marriage that left you feeling disconnected? Or perhaps you are still married but feel emotionally disconnected, alone, or like a part of you has already "left" the relationship? In this episode, Rachel Ruby explores Silent Separation, a term she uses to describe what happens when a woman remains physically present in her marriage but has emotionally disengaged from the relationship. You may still share a home, handle responsibilities, work, cook, clean, raise children, and do everything you normally do, yet feel numb, distant, or completely disconnected from your spouse. Silent separation can happen long before divorce, and many women may experience it without ever having a name for what they are feeling. Recognizing it can be an important first step toward understanding yourself, ending self-abandonment, and beginning your healing journey. This is the first episode in a 4 part series navigating silent separation, where you will learn to name it, feel it, reclaim it, and choose it so you can heal. 🦋 Rachel shares her own experience of living through silent separation during the final years of her marriage, including how she felt emotionally numb, avoided intimacy and connection, and eventually experienced a powerful wake-up call during a trip to Thailand. This episode is for women who are currently married and experiencing emotional disconnection, as well as divorced women looking back and realizing they may have experienced silent separation before their marriage ended. If you are still married, this is not support for getting divorced. Whether you stay or leave is your decision. The focus is on understanding what happened, reconnecting with yourself, and beginning the healing process from a place of truth rather than silence. What You’ll Learn 🦋 What silent separation really means 🦋 The signs that you may be emotionally checked out of your marriage 🦋 Why you can feel alone even while living with your spouse 🦋 How emotional disconnection can affect intimacy and partnership 🦋 Why many women don't recognize silent separation while they're experiencing it 🦋 How naming your experience can become the first step toward healing 🦋 Rachel's personal experience with silent separation 🦋 Why healing involves the body, mind, and spirit 🦋 How to begin healing whether you are still married or already divorced 🦋 Why you don't have to make a decision about your marriage before you begin healing Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website & Coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV #SilentSeparation #MarriageHealing #EmotionalDisconnection #HealingFromDivorce #DivorceHealing #WomenHealing #EmotionalHealing #RelationshipHealing #MidlifeWomen #SelfLove Support the show

    Silent Separation: The Hidden Reason You Feel/Felt So Alone in Your Marriage

  5. Sep 9

    Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person After Divorce

    Why do you keep attracting the same type of person after divorce, even when you know you want something different? In this episode, we explore the surprising connection between your nervous system, attraction, and relationship patterns after divorce. Sometimes what feels like chemistry or an intense connection may actually be familiarity. Your nervous system can become accustomed to certain emotional patterns, including tension, chaos, people-pleasing, and feeling responsible for someone else's emotions. This can lead you to repeat relationship patterns without even realizing it. We explore 5 common patterns that can keep you repeating unhealthy relationship dynamics after divorce: Mistaking emotional intensity for love or chemistry. Being attracted to people who need fixing or rescuing. Ignoring your own needs to avoid conflict or keep the relationship peaceful. Ignoring your intuition when something feels familiar or "off." Feeling especially attracted to someone when they pursue or choose you intensely. You'll also learn why healthy love can sometimes feel boring after a chaotic relationship, why familiarity isn't always the same as safety, and why slowing down can help you recognize who someone really is. If you're dating after divorce, healing from a difficult marriage, or wondering why you keep attracting the same type of partner, this episode will help you recognize the patterns and begin creating healthier relationships. ✨ Remember: You cannot change a pattern you won't name. 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website and coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV If this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear this. 🦋 #DivorceRecovery #DatingAfterDivorce #RelationshipPatterns #NervousSystem #HealingAfterDivorce #HealthyRelationships #DivorceHealing #SelfHealing #RelationshipAdvice #WomenAfterDivorce Support the show

    Why You Keep Attracting the Same Type of Person After Divorce

  6. Aug 21

    How to Prepare for a Conversation with Your Ex

    How do you prepare for a difficult conversation with your former spouse without becoming triggered, defensive, or overwhelmed? After divorce, conversations with a former spouse can bring up anxiety, old emotions, and difficult memories. But you can prepare yourself so you can stay calm, clear, grounded, and confident, even when the conversation takes an unexpected turn. In this episode, you'll learn how to prepare for a conversation with your former spouse, including five important preparation steps that can help you stay focused on your goals. You'll learn: How to identify the key points and goals of your conversation Why practicing what you want to say can build confidence How to separate your current goals from stories about your past marriage How to schedule and prepare for the conversation How visualization can help you mentally prepare How breathing techniques can help calm your nervous system What to do when your former spouse says something that throws you off track How to bring the conversation back to the original goal How to communicate with a calm, clear, neutral tone How to avoid becoming angry, defensive, or accusatory You cannot control how your former spouse will respond, but you can control how you prepare and how you respond. If you're a woman healing from divorce and learning how to communicate with your former spouse, this episode can help you build greater emotional awareness, self-confidence, and calm during difficult conversations. If you found this episode helpful, subscribe, like, and comment below. I'd love to hear about your experience with difficult conversations after divorce and what has helped you stay grounded. 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website and coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV #DivorceHealing #DivorceRecovery #FormerSpouse #DivorceSupport #EmotionalHealing #CoParenting Support the show

    How to Prepare for a Conversation with Your Ex

  7. Aug 14

    How to Find Yourself Again After Divorce | with Andrew Keaveney

    In this episode of the Divorce to Bliss Podcast, I talk with Andrew Keaveney about finding yourself again after divorce, rebuilding your identity, letting go of the past, and learning to embrace uncertainty. Divorce can completely change the way you see yourself and your future. Whether you chose the divorce or it happened against your wishes, losing a relationship and the identity you built around it can leave you asking, “Who am I now?” Andrew Keaveney is a Stanford graduate and a meditation and breathwork teacher who has taught in the US and India for more than 17 years. Andrew spent four years living and studying in an ashram in India, exploring meditation, breathwork, yoga, Sanskrit, and the process of letting go. In our conversation, Andrew and I explore the similarities between intentionally letting go of an old identity and the experience of having your identity changed through divorce. We talk about how uncertainty, emotional healing, meditation, breathwork, and self-awareness can help you move forward and create a new version of yourself. For more about Andrew Keaveney, please visit: ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.keaveney/ ✅ Substack: @andrew.keaveney ✅ Art of Living USA: @artoflivingusa 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links: ✅ Website and coaching: https://rachelsruby.com ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel_s_ruby/ ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelSRubyAuthor ✅ Free Gift: https://rachelsruby.com/free-gift/ ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV #divorcehealing #healingafterdivorce #lifeafterdivorce #divorcerecovery #findingyourself #identityafterdivorce #startingoverafterdivorce #emotionalhealing #divorcetrauma #selfdiscovery #personalgrowth #newlifeafterdivorce #healingjourney #divorcecoach #divorcetobliss Support the show

    How to Find Yourself Again After Divorce | with Andrew Keaveney

  8. Aug 7

    7 Dating Rules Every Divorced Woman Needs to Know | With Maria Cassano

    Dating after divorce doesn't have to be confusing or exhausting. In this episode, I sit down with journalist Maria Cassano to talk about the 7 dating rules that can help you avoid red flags, stop wasting time on the wrong men, and date with confidence. Maria shares the mindset shifts and practical strategies that helped her build a healthy relationship without lowering her standards. Together, we discuss how these dating rules can also help women who are rebuilding their lives after divorce and looking for a relationship that truly adds value. If you're ready to date again but want to make better choices, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: ❤️ The 7 dating rules every woman should know 🚩 How to spot red flags before it's too late 💬 Why asking the right questions matters ☕ Why coffee dates are better than dinner dates 💪 Setting healthy boundaries from the very beginning ✨ Dating after divorce with confidence and self-worth ❤️ Building a relationship that brings peace, not stress For more about Maria Cassano, please visit: Website: https://www.mariacassano.com/numb Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H58HNHHH Medium: https://medium.com/@mariacassano Substack: https://mariacassano.substack.com/ 🦋 Want to learn more about healing from divorce? Check out these links:  ✅ Website and coaching: https://divorcetobliss.com  ✅ Instagram: / divorcetobliss  ✅ Facebook: / rachelsrubyauthor  ✅ Free Gift: https://divorcetobliss.com/free-gift/  ✅ Book: https://a.co/d/eyVRvqV  If this episode helped you, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share. I upload new conversations every week to help you heal, grow, and create a life you truly love after divorce. #DatingAfterDivorce #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #RedFlags #DivorceRecovery #HealthyRelationships #WomenOver40 #SelfWorth #HealingAfterDivorce #DatingTips Support the show

    7 Dating Rules Every Divorced Woman Needs to Know | With Maria Cassano
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Are you going through a divorce or already divorced and feeling stuck, down, unfulfilled, unhappy, or unable to move forward in your life? Do you want to heal and be happy but don't know how to begin? This podcast is for you!  Learn how to start the healing process in order to create a beautiful new life.  Rachel S. Ruby, author of Divorce to Bliss, is a divorce healing coach, attorney, writer and entrepreneur. After divorcing mid-life from a marriage that spanned 3 decades, she was able to heal herself and create an amazing life, and you can too with her methods! Tune in weekly to learn how, and visit her website to learn more: DivorceToBliss.com.

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  • Creator
    Rachel S. Ruby
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Divorce to Bliss Podcast
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