Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Toni Thrash
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I'm Toni and a certified Life Coach. Is there a major life transition benching you? Let’s create a winning game plan to move into your new adventure. Your life only seems to be over, however, there’s still time on the clock. Let’s get you off the bench to start your comeback.

  1. 5D AGO

    Thank You for Starting Your Comeback With Me

    In this heartfelt episode, Toni pauses to say thank you to every listener, reader, and supporter of Start Your Comeback. From the bottom of her heart, thank you for buying the book, sharing it with friends, posting about it online, and believing in the message that your transition is not the end of your story. If you are currently navigating divorce, retirement, grief, empty nesting, career changes, or simply feeling stuck in limbo, this episode is a reminder that your life is not falling apart—it may actually be coming together in a brand-new way. Toni also shares why the companion workbook was created and how it can help you move from emotional survival mode into building a clear game plan for your comeback. In This Episode: Why transitions feel so emotionally exhaustingEncouragement for women sitting in uncertaintyThe importance of taking the next right stepHow the workbook helps create clarity and directionWhy Amazon reviews matter more than you thinkA reminder that there is still time on the clockResources Mentioned: Get the Start Your Comeback Workbook: ToniThrash.com Leave a review for the book on: Amazon “Comebacks are not built in comfort. They are built in courage.” If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who may be walking through a transition right now. And if the book has impacted you, leaving a review on Amazon helps other women find hope in the middle of their own comeback story. Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    7 min

  2. MAY 14

    How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce Without Losing Yourself or Your Kids | with Lisa Johnson

    Lisa Johnson knows what it feels like to walk through absolute chaos and somehow keep standing. In today’s episode, I sit down with Lisa, co-founder of Been There, Got Out, high-conflict divorce strategist, certified domestic violence advocate, and someone who represented herself through nearly a decade of court battles. Her published case in Connecticut became legal precedent, and her testimony helped pass Jennifer’s Law expanding the legal definition of domestic violence to include coercive control.  This conversation is honest, emotional, practical, and deeply important. We talk about:  What makes a divorce become “high conflict”  The red flags attorneys see immediately  How narcissistic behavior and addiction impact custody battles  Legal abuse and coercive control  How to choose the RIGHT divorce attorney  Ways to protect yourself emotionally and financially  How to help your children think critically instead of being manipulated  What parental alienation actually looks like  Why emotional support and therapy matter so much during divorce  The mindset shift that helped Lisa survive ten years in court Lisa also shares powerful encouragement for anyone feeling trapped, exhausted, scared, or emotionally shattered in the middle of a difficult transition. If you are walking through divorce, co-parenting struggles, betrayal trauma, or simply trying to rebuild your life after heartbreak, this episode will remind you that you are not crazy… and you are not alone. Connect with Lisa Johnson  Website: Been There Got Out  Instagram: @been_there_got_out  Podcast: Been There Got Out Podcast Book Mention Lisa’s upcoming book, When Your Ex Turns the Ki Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    46 min

  3. MAY 7

    You’re Not Stuck—You’re On the Bench (How to Start Your Comeback)

    If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or like life just knocked you off your rhythm—this episode is for you. Transitions have a way of showing up uninvited. Whether it’s divorce, retirement, an empty nest, or a career shift, they can leave you feeling like you’ve been sidelined. But what if you’re not stuck? What if you’re just… on the bench? In today’s episode, Toni walks you through the truth about “bench seasons” and why they’re not the end of your story—they’re preparation for your comeback. You’ll learn how to shift your perspective, regain your confidence, and take the first step back into the game. And for the first time, Toni shares the heart behind her new book, Start Your Comeback, releasing May 12, created to help you move from uncertainty to action with a clear, practical game plan. You’re not out.  You’re being repositioned. If you’re ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start moving forward: **Head to Amazon on May 12 **Grab your copy of Start Your Comeback Because there is still time on your clock. Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    6 min

  4. APR 30

    How to Help Someone Through Grief: Practical Ways to Support Loss, Loneliness, and Life Transition with guest Lynn Banis

    Grief touches every life eventually, yet most people still do not know how to talk about it, walk through it, or help someone carry it well. In today’s conversation, I sit down with grief and resilience mentor Lynn Beis, who helps widows move from loneliness to connection and reclaim joy as they build a meaningful new chapter. Lynn shares her own deeply personal story of loss — losing her brother, husband, and later navigating the emotional weight of caregiving, major life changes, and rebuilding identity after grief. Her perspective is both practical and deeply compassionate because she has lived it herself.  We also talk honestly about:  Why grief affects the body physically  Why people in grief often cannot ask for help  What actually helps a grieving friend (and what does not)  Why grief is often connected to loss of identity  How loneliness can quietly become one of the hardest parts of loss  Why society still struggles to talk openly about grief One powerful reminder from this episode: people do not need fixing — they need presence. Whether you are grieving yourself, supporting someone through divorce, loss, disappointment, or simply carrying a heavy season, this conversation offers wisdom that feels both practical and hopeful.  Where to find Lynn: Website: https://tinyurl.com/anbh9h5r And if this conversation stirred something in you, my book Start Your Comeback and companion workbook release on May 12 — created to help women build a practical game plan for life transitions with clarity, courage, and direction. There is still time on the clock. Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    29 min

  5. APR 23

    What Transition Do You Find Yourself In?

    Transitions do not always arrive one at a time. Sometimes the season that began a year ago quietly turns into another season altogether. What started as one life change becomes another layer of adjustment, grief, decision-making, and rebuilding. In this episode, Toni talks honestly about the emotional weight of layered transitions—especially when divorce and becoming an empty nester happened at the same time. She shares why loneliness often shows up in ordinary moments, why grief can exist even when change is necessary, and how to recognize what season you are truly standing in right now. If you have been asking yourself why life still feels unsettled, even after making hard decisions, this conversation will help you name where you are and understand why clarity often comes one step at a time. In this episode:  Why one transition often leads to another  The emotional reality of becoming an empty nester during divorce  How loneliness shows up in everyday moments  Why you do not need the full plan—just the next wise move  How to identify what your current season is asking of you If you are walking through a major life change and need clarity, direction, and a practical next step, Start Your Comeback is almost here. The companion workbook was created to help you stop carrying everything in your head and begin building a clear game plan for your next chapter. Visit tonithrash.com to join the list, stay updated on release details, and be first to know when both are available. Because transition is hard enough—there is no reason to walk through it without a plan. Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    13 min

  6. APR 16

    Healing in Hard Seasons: What Your Body and Mind Need Most with guest Magic Barclay

    In this episode, I sit down with Magic Barclay, a woman whose story honestly leaves you shaking your head in amazement—in the best way. Magic has walked through more than most people face in several lifetimes: single motherhood, raising two autistic children, cancer, Lyme disease, stroke, diabetes, heart attack, and repeated moments where life demanded she begin again. Yet through every setback, she kept rebuilding. What I love about this conversation is how practical it becomes. We talk about what real survival looks like when life is hard—not polished, not perfect, just real. In this episode, we talk about:  Why single parents must learn to put their oxygen mask on first  The importance of boundaries when life feels chaotic  How children often do better with honesty than protection  Why food should support healing instead of quietly working against us  What inflammation, morning sunlight, hydration, and simple daily habits do for mental clarity  Why having one thing that belongs to you matters deeply in hard seasons One line that stayed with me: “Do the best you can with what is in front of you today. That is excellent parenting. That is excellent living.” And honestly, that applies far beyond parenting. If you are in a season where life keeps asking more of you than you expected, this conversation will remind you that rebuilding often happens in ordinary daily choices, not dramatic breakthroughs. Where to find Magic.  As many of you know, that is exactly why I wrote Start Your Comeback and why the companion workbook is coming soon—because real transitions need practical guidance, not just encouragement. If you want updates on both releases, you can stay connected at tonithrash.com. Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    33 min

  7. APR 9

    The Quiet Battle Before You Make a Change

    Before any major life transition becomes visible on the outside, there is almost always a quiet internal battle happening first. In this episode, Toni talks honestly about what happens in the mind and heart before you make a big decision—whether that is divorce, retirement, a job change, launching something new, or finally admitting that life can no longer stay the same. Why do we question ourselves so intensely before change? Why does doubt show up so quickly? And why do so many people delay decisions they already know they need to face? This episode explores the hidden emotional weight of transition, the obstacles we create when fear gets louder than truth, and why endurance matters more than certainty. If you are standing in a place where something in your life is nudging you forward—but fear keeps pulling you back—this conversation is for you. In this episode:  Why doubt often appears before clarity  The emotional resistance that shows up before major decisions  Why avoiding the decision is still a decision  How endurance is built in the uncomfortable middle Big decisions rarely arrive wearing confidence. Most of the time, they arrive wearing questions. Start Your Comeback and the companion workbook are almost here—created to help women walk through life transitions with clarity, courage, and a practical path forward. Join the email list and stay connected at tonithrash.com Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    12 min

  8. APR 2

    Jesus Knew How to Handle Hard: An Easter Reflection

    Easter has a way of reminding us that faith does not remove hard things—it teaches us how to walk through them differently. In this short episode, Toni reflects on a truth many of us eventually learn: life does not necessarily get easier, but we do learn how to handle hard better. Through the example of Jesus, we see what it looks like to face suffering with grace, courage, and a fierce loyalty to what matters most. Jesus knew what was ahead of Him. He knew the weight, the pain, and the cost—and still He moved forward with purpose. Easter reminds us that hard is not always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it is where strength, faith, and deeper trust are formed. In this episode:  Why life often does not get easier but we become stronger in how we carry it  What Jesus teaches us about facing difficult seasons with grace  Why hard seasons can shape something deeper in us than we realize If you are walking through a transition or carrying something heavy right now, this episode is a gentle reminder that you may be stronger than you think and that faithful steps still matter, even when life feels uncertain. If you want extra support for your own next chapter, Start Your Comeback and its companion workbook were created to help you move forward with clarity and courage, one step at a time. They release later in the spring. Sign up at Tonithrash.com to get all the updates on the launch.  Let's create your transition gameplan: Book your discovery call You can find me at: Book: Start Your Comeback Workbook: The Game Plan Website Instagram Facebook Shock Limbo Re-Entry ...

    5 min
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I'm Toni and a certified Life Coach. Is there a major life transition benching you? Let’s create a winning game plan to move into your new adventure. Your life only seems to be over, however, there’s still time on the clock. Let’s get you off the bench to start your comeback.

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