In My Daughter's Eyes: The Impact of Divorce on Young Adults (w/ Diara and Danielle)

Send us Fan MailThe road through divorce was not easy and was filled with moments of pain and uncertainty. But in my daughters’ eyes, I saw strength, wisdom, and the courage to keep moving forward.In this episode with my daughters, Diara and Danielle, we explore the impact of divorce and the lessons we’ve learned about love, marriage, and family. Together, we reflect on the challenges we’ve faced, the personal growth we've experienced, and how our perspectives on relationships have evolved since the ending of my marriage to their father.Song of the week: In My Daughter's Eyes by Martina McBrideTopics Covered:(00:00:00) Episode Snippet(00:00:38) Welcome to Your nEXt Chapter Podcast(00:02:08) In my daughter's eyes(00:04:53) Unhealthy patterns in marriage(00:09:17) Lack of love in society(00:12:18) Infatuation vs. Devotion(00:20:32) Processing changes after marriage(00:22:58) Learning to trust again(00:24:15) Healing through music(00:28:30)  Parent and child’s emotions matter(00:34:41) Rest (00:33:36) ReturnKey Takeaways:"There's a big difference between loving someone, being in love with someone, and being devoted to loving that person forever.""It is very important to rest because nothing will get done if your cup is empty."Episode SponsorThis episode is sponsored by Melissa Brown, The Soul Love Coach. Melissa is a licensed therapist, life coach and ordained minister who specializes in blending the spiritual with the psychological in her transformative work with women. Contact Melissa via email ([email protected]) and be sure to visit the website: www.soullovecoach.com. Make sure to mention the podcast to receive special pricing in the month of January.Join our Community Join our community to be the first to hear about exciting announcements and opportunities to connect.Connect with Danielle:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniellle.symone/About Your HostDr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. A recovering perfectionist and the proverbial “strong friend”, Dr. Nicole experienced a transformational journey of healing by embracing vulnerability and discovering the power of her community. Rooted in her faith, Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!Connect with Dr. Nicole:Website: https://yournextchapter.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_coFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.coEmail: [email protected] nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show