Divorce with a newborn: My story of empowerment and growth | Ep. 41

In today's episode, we're getting extra personal. I'm rewinding the clock back about 5 years ago to share my story of navigating divorce alongside taking care of a six-month-old. Don't worry, though. This is not a journey of gloom and doom. While some of it plays out like a Lifetime movie...spoiler alert...the finalization of my divorce launched a new life chapter that could rival The Hallmark Channel's best rom-com. In this episode, we cover: 01:13 Openness and vulnerability, divorce, practical tips. 06:15 (Ex-)husband under investigation, left him, felt like a detective. 09:29 Found love again, dating as single mom. 13:26 Find trusted support, keep circle small. 15:43 Therapy and legal help are crucial. 18:22 Connect with others for emotional support, advice. Take care of legal and financial matters. Read my show notes HERE to learn more. Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE! Connect with Secret Mom Hacks: Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.com Join newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/ Listen to these episodes next: Dating as a single mom: Find love again while raising your little(s) | Ep. 52 How to find your tribe & destigmatize therapy with perinatal counselor Beth Wheeler [Part 2] | Ep. 50 The joys of motherhood: Surviving & thriving in your first year | Ep. 44 Favorite resources for listeners: Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order. Qube for managing your family spending plan - use code SECRETMOMHACKS to get two months free. Herbaly wellness tea for my daily cuppa. HOKA for moms on the run. Favorite resources for podcasters: Captivate for podcast hosting and analytics. Castmagic for AI-powered audio transcription and content generation. Podcastle for intuitive web-based audio editing and more. Riverside for easy remote podcast and video recording. Disclaimer: Some of the outbound links financially benefit the podcast through affiliate programs. Using our links is a small way to support the show at no additional cost. I only endorse products, programs, and services I use and would recommend to close friends and family. Thank you for the support! Work With Me: Email krista@secretmomhacks.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries. Leave a ⭐️5-star⭐️ rating and review at http://www.ratethispodcast.com/secretmomhacks. Share a sentence or two with your favorite takeaway from an episode or just leave me a few words of support.❤️