71. Loneliness Through and Post Divorce

In this episode of the "Empowered Divorce Podcast," I'll be exploring the complex emotions of loneliness that often accompany the journey through divorce, especially when layered with betrayal and abuse. I'll take you through what loneliness can feel like in different scenarios and offer practical steps and reflective questions to help you navigate these challenging emotions. You'll hear personal anecdotes, discover truths about loneliness, and learn strategies for rebuilding your life with courage and self-love. Whether you're grappling with the fear of being alone or seeking ways to reclaim your independence and joy, this episode is designed to be a guiding light on your journey to an empowered divorce and a more fulfilled you. Deep Dive into Loneliness: Exploring what loneliness feels like in different scenarios. Discussing the lies loneliness tells us about ourselves. Acknowledging the Struggle: Recognizing the intense feelings of loneliness, especially during quiet nights or social gatherings. Validating the normalcy of these feelings after betrayal and divorce. Truths About Loneliness: Healing takes time; the first year is often the hardest. Importance of spending time with safe, caring people to alleviate loneliness. Loneliness can lead to lowered standards in dating, violation of personal values, and a desire for external validation. Combating Loneliness: Encouraging proactive steps to find new friends, activities, and safe spaces for sharing stories. The importance of being the initiator in your healing journey. Questions to Ponder: What actions do you take when feeling the wave of loneliness? What do you expect from these actions, and what is the actual outcome? How can you become more aware of your coping mechanisms and make healthier choices? Watch the podcast on ⁠YOUTUBE⁠ and get episodes a day early! Dating From Within Workshop: JANUARY 25th-27th Learning how to date YOURSELF, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST. Get more information and your spot today! ⁠⁠⁠REGISTER HERE⁠⁠⁠ NEW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Divorce 101 Self Paced Guide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus vidoe on tips to support your children through divorce as well. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check it out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEW!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Intimacy Within Course⁠⁠⁠⁠- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first. ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Q&A-⁠⁠⁠⁠ The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women. ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Body Love Class⁠⁠⁠⁠- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayal Take Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAM ⁠⁠⁠⁠Believing In You-⁠⁠⁠⁠ becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Register HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to work with Amie? For a consult click⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amie is also on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Choose To BE Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram- @amiewoolsey Facebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoach TikTok- @amielifecoach