Podcast Episodes

The Hidden Grief of Divorce: Mourning the Life You Thought You’d Have with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 156

In this episode, Olivia Howell explores the often-hidden grief of divorce — the grief not only for the marriage you had, but for the future you imagined. Olivia explains the layers of loss that come …

Published on 1 week ago

Your First Divorce Boundary: How to Set One That Protects Your Peace with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 155

In this episode, Olivia Howell explains how to set your very first boundary during divorce — the small, critical limit that helps protect your peace and emotional wellbeing. She breaks down what boun…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Holidays Hit Hard During Divorce — Here’s How to Get Through Them with Love and Strength

Season 1 Episode 154

There’s a very specific ache that surfaces around the holidays during divorce—the moment you look around and realize the traditions you counted on, the rituals you built, or the family shape you once…

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Are You Allowed to Put Yourself First? (The Answer Is Yes.) with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 153

In this compassionate episode, Olivia Howell explores why so many people feel guilty for putting themselves first during divorce — and why prioritizing your own wellbeing is not selfish, but essentia…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Why You Feel So Guilty During Divorce — Even When You’re Miserable with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 152

In this episode, Olivia Howell explains why guilt is one of the most common emotions during divorce — even when the marriage has been painful or unfulfilling. She breaks down the sources of guilt, in…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

Afraid you’ll get “taken advantage of” in mediation? Family law expert Allison McFadden explains!

Season 1 Episode 155

Most people imagine divorce like a courtroom drama: two lawyers, a judge, and a battle that leaves everyone bruised. But in this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell pulls back the curtain on wh…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

How to Talk to a Trusted Friend About What’s Really Going On in Your Marriage with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 151

In this episode, Olivia Howell shares how to open up to a trusted friend about what’s happening in your marriage — without feeling pressured or judged. Learn how to choose the right person, how to be…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Divorce 101: A to Z - Divorce 101

Divorce 101: A to Z is a 26-episode educational mini-series from the Divorce Happens podcast, created to make divorce easier to understand, less overwhelming, and far more human. Hosted by Olivia How…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

The Power of Practical Planning When Everything Feels Chaotic with Olivia Howell

Season 1 Episode 150

In this episode, Olivia Howell explains why practical planning is one of the most grounding and empowering tools during divorce. She shares simple, doable steps — from seven-day lists to emotional ch…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Your Holiday Divorce Survival Guide with Divorce Coach Lisa Lisser

Season 1 Episode 154

The holidays have a way of revealing the cracks and the tenderness inside us, especially when divorce is part of our lives. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with divorce coach and…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago