EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 26 MIN
64: Back to School After Divorce? Hell Yes, You Can.
from The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show · host Quinn Otrera
Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but it’s not the end of your becoming. In this episode, Quinn gets personal and powerful about what it’s like to go back to school in your 50s, what it means to reinvent your career and identity post-divorce, and why the idea that you’re “too old” or “too late” is a damn lie.From brain science to time management, from limiting beliefs to midlife clarity—this episode is a love letter to every woman who’s felt the spark to try something new but shut herself down with fear or shame. If you've ever thought, "Who am I to go back to school now?"—this one's for you.In this episode, Quinn shares:Why divorce is both tragedy and transformation—and how you get to choose how to use itThe truth about adult neuroplasticity and how learning protects your mental healthPersonal stories of post-divorce reinvention (including her own!)Powerful resources to learn how to learn, including Barbara Oakley’s course and book recsEncouragement to start small and take just one stepA rally cry to trust your timing, your brain, and your badass selfResources Mentioned:Learning How to Learn – Barbara Oakley (Coursera)Mindshift and A Mind for Numbers by Barbara OakleyFeel Good Productivity by Ali AbdaalAli Abdaal’s YouTube ChannelThe Learning ScientistsFlashcard apps: Anki and QuizletMake It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. BrownNotion study templates (if you’re techy like that)Connect with Quinn: Got a spark you’re ready to follow? Want to talk about going back to school or making a big life pivot? 💌 Email Quinn at [email protected]: [email protected]
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Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but it’s not the end of your becoming. In this episode, Quinn gets personal and powerful about what it’s like to go back to school in your 50s, what it means to reinvent your career and identity post-divorce, and why the idea that you’re “too old” or “too late” is a damn lie. From brain science to time management, from limiting beliefs to midlife clarity—this episode is a love letter to every woman who’s felt the spark to try something new but shut hersel...
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