A Blessing in Divorce

You’ve decided to separate, but you’re still sharing a home. Who does what now? How do you divide childcare and household duties? And what happens when you’re getting along, enjoying each other’s company, or wanting to have sex?In this episode of A Blessing in Divorce, I talk about the practical arrangements and complicated feelings that come with living together while separated. We explore coparenting under the same roof, changing expectations, and why moments of closeness can leave you questioning where you stand.If you’re navigating this space, this conversation will help you feel less alone and consider where clearer boundaries and honest conversations could help.

In this episode, shared with you as I arrive in Italy to prepare for our women’s retreat, I’m reflecting on fear, change and the courage it takes to do something we have never done before.  Some of the women joining me have never travelled alone - and yet they said yes. We’ll talk about why fear doesn’t always mean we’re making the wrong choice, how self-trust is built through action, and why the changes we never wanted can sometimes create space for a life we couldn’t previously imagine. I also share why I wouldn’t be leading this retreat - or doing any of this work - if it weren’t for my divorce, and invite you to consider what might still be possible in your own next chapter. In this episode: Why unfamiliar doesn’t necessarily mean unsafe Moving forward even when fear comes with us Creating something meaningful from unwanted change Rediscovering what makes you uniquely you Building self-trust one brave decision at a time Join me in Costa Rica: Our next women’s retreat takes place February 13–20, 2027, in beautiful Uvita, Costa Rica. Come put down what you’ve been carrying, reconnect with yourself and experience a restorative week of nature, movement, meaningful workshops and sisterhood. https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/costarica2027    LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Our next retreat is in Costa Rica. Enjoy the healing and soothing energies of the jungle and rainforest and be empowered by the magnificence of the Pacific Ocean during a week of sisterhood, community and so much more. We are heading to Uvita, Feb. 13-20, 2027. Explore all our retreats here: https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/retreats  Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444 

So many of us tell ourselves we'll get support once we feel "ready" - once things calm down, once we've figured it out on our own. In this episode, I'm pushing back on that idea. Readiness isn't something you wait for, it's something that gets built, usually with someone walking beside you. I'm sharing what "not ready" actually looks like (it's rarely what you'd expect), what changes when you stop waiting, and two simple action steps you can take this week - whether or not you ever work with me one-on-one. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444   

Divorce can leave you questioning your judgment, your choices and even your ability to trust yourself again. But self-trust isn’t about knowing exactly what to do or guaranteeing that you’ll never make another mistake. In this episode, Elisabeth explores how self-trust is slowly worn away, why blaming the woman you once were keeps you stuck, and how small promises can help you rebuild the relationship you have with yourself. You’ll learn the difference between confidence and self-trust, how to receive advice without surrendering your authority, and why making a mistake doesn’t mean you cannot trust yourself. This episode completes a three-part journey: imagining life on the other side of divorce, finding clarity when emotions are high, and trusting yourself to build what comes next. Self-trust is not the promise that life will always go according to plan. It is the promise that whatever happens, you will not abandon yourself. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444 

Divorce asks women to make some of the most important decisions of their lives while experiencing some of the strongest emotions they have ever felt.  You may be trying to make choices about your children, home, finances and future while also grieving, feeling betrayed or dealing with an ex who is financially controlling, creating legal conflict or seemingly moving happily on with someone new. Of course your emotions are heightened. In this episode, Elisabeth explores how to honour everything you are feeling while creating enough space to access the clarity and wisdom that are still inside you. Emotional regulation isn’t about calming down, becoming less emotional or quietly accepting unacceptable behaviour. It’s about becoming steady enough to choose your response instead of allowing fear, anger or urgency to choose it for you. In this episode: Why heightened emotions during divorce are completely understandable What happens when your nervous system interprets uncertainty as danger How to avoid making permanent decisions from the first wave of emotion Why emotional regulation does not mean passivity How to separate the facts from the frightening story your mind is creating Why his happiness, new relationship or apparent lack of remorse should not become the measure of your healing Practical ways to find clarity when you have been triggered How to make decisions your future self will thank you for You don’t need to eliminate your emotions before you can trust yourself. Your emotions and your wisdom can exist together. The practice is learning how to honour both while making choices that protect the life you are building.   LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444 

The Life Waiting on the Other Side of Divorce What if divorce isn't the end of your story? So many women spend months, or even years, focused on surviving divorce. The paperwork, the decisions, the heartbreak, the loneliness... it can feel like your entire life has become about simply making it through another day. But what if surviving was never the destination? In this episode, I invite you to gently consider a different question. Not, "How do I get through this?" but, "Who do I want to become because of this?" Together we'll explore: Why survival mode can quietly become a way of life. The difference between rebuilding your life and trying to recreate the one you lost. How life's hardest seasons often become the beginning of our greatest growth. Why freedom is usually much quieter, and more beautiful, than we imagine. How one simple question can begin to shift your focus from what happened to you toward the life you still get to create. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering whether you'll ever truly feel like yourself again, I hope this conversation reminds you that there is still so much life waiting for you. Because divorce may have brought you to this chapter... But it doesn't have to remain the main character of your story. Resources Join us inside The Separation Club for weekly coaching, support, and a community of women who truly understand what you're going through. Learn more: www.theseparationclub.com/membership  If this episode resonated... I'd be so grateful if you would subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need this reminder today. Until next time, be gentle with yourself. There is a beautiful life waiting on the other side of divorce.   LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call  Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist       Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444

NOTE: Call is May 4th @ 6pm EST (I think I said 7pm in the episode) This episode is a little more direct than usual… because this part of the divorce process requires it. We’re talking about one of the most common concerns I hear:Fear around legal fees And while that’s completely valid… there’s a deeper truth most women aren’t told. Divorce is expensive - but it’s not just about the lawyer. It’s about how we move through the process. In this episode, I share: Why the legal system isn’t designed to hold your story or your pain How emotions can unintentionally cost you thousands of dollars What actually matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to your case How to start thinking strategically instead of reactively The shift that helps you feel more in control of your divorce This isn’t about dismissing your experience. It’s about helping you move through this in a way that supports you—emotionally and financially. If you are in the early or middle stages of your legal journey and feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will help you take a step back, get clear, and move forward differently. Next Step I’m hosting a special call inside the Rising Sisterhood membership, May 4th @ 6pm EST, where we’ll go deeper into this—how to navigate the legal side of divorce in a more empowered, strategic way. If you’re already a member, you’ll have access to this call. If not, you can join us for $33 and receive: Access to this call Weekly coaching and support calls A space to feel supported while moving through your divorce You can join us here:www.theseparationclub.com/membership  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or like this process is taking over your life and bank account… this is a powerful place to start shifting that. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join our May 4th call by joining the Rising Sisterhood membership today. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call  Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist     FREE MASTERCLASS: Register for our next free Masterclass: https://www.theseparationclub.com/masterclass   Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444   

Self-love is talked about everywhere… but rarely in a way that actually helps. In this episode, we break down what self-love really looks like in real life—especially during and after a relationship breakdown. If you’ve been wondering whether you’re doing it “right”… this might change the way you see yourself completely. And if you’re craving a deeper connection with yourself, you can explore upcoming retreats below. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Join our growing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp  Check out our brand new Sacred Pause meditation portal - https://www.theseparationclub.com/sacredpause  Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call  Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist       Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444   

This episode is for the woman who feels unsure of herself… and thinks confidence is something she needs to “find” before she can move forward. We talk about what confidence actually is, how it’s built, and why your intuition may not be gone at all… just unheard. If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck, or waiting to feel ready… this episode will help you start trusting yourself again in a real, grounded way. If you’re craving space to reconnect with yourself more deeply, you can explore upcoming retreats below. LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats  Join our weekly circle and gain the support and healing you are longing for. Join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp  Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call  Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist       Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444 

There’s a part of healing no one really prepares you for. It's what comes after things are sorted, after the tears and the chaos… the quiet. In this episode, I’m sharing a concept that reframes loneliness in a powerful way - the idea that every way of living comes with a cost… including peace. If you’ve been wondering, “Did I make the wrong decision?”, or wondering if you will be alone for the rest of your life - this will help you understand what’s really happening. Inside this episode I talk about: Why peace can feel like loneliness at first The “quiet life tax” and how it shows up after separation Why missing the noise doesn’t mean you miss the relationship How to move through this in-between stage without going backwards If this is where you are right now… you’re not alone in it. And you don’t have to navigate it alone either. ✨ Work with me privately - https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  ✨ Join the Rising Sisterhood Circle - www.theseparationclub.com/membership  ✨ Or start with daily support inside the app - https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp  OTHER LINKS: Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme  You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call  Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist       Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce. And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444