Leaving, Staying, or Surviving: What No One Tells You About Divorce with Catherine Cooke Ep105

Divorce coach Catherine Cooke joins self-belief expert Jenny Field to talk honestly about what really happens when a relationship ends. They break down fear, anger, guilt, boundaries, talking to your kids, how to leave safely and how to decide if you even should leave. This is not just “legal divorce”, this is the emotional rollercoaster and how to survive it with dignity.Key Points Covered:Fear of futureAnger vs griefKids and conflictBoundaries & needsSafe exit planIn this episode I will cover the following questions:How do I know if I should get a divorce or try to fix itWhat does a divorce coach actually doIs it normal to still love the person I’m divorcingWhy am I so angry at my ex and is that really anger or griefHow do I tell my partner I want to separate without blowing everything upHow do I prepare to leave an unhappy or unsafe marriageHow do I talk to my children about divorce without damaging themIs staying together “for the kids” actually better than divorcingWhat happens emotionally after divorce, not just legallyWhy do people go back to abusive relationships after leavingHow do I set boundaries with someone I’m divorcingHow do I stop the blame cycle and communicate like an adultHow do I plan financially before I ask for a divorceWhat does a “safe exit plan” look like if I’m scared of their reactionHow long does the grief of divorce last and is it like bereavementWhat should I say in that first “I’m not happy, something has to change” conversationHow can I co-parent with someone I don’t trustWhat happens to me if they’re the one who handled all the moneyAm I a bad person if I’m the one who ended itIs it selfish to put myself first in a relationship💜 Something special is coming!My new book Just Being You: Because Self-Belief Shifts Everything launches on 1st December 2025 and it’s all about rebuilding confidence, setting boundaries, and learning to believe in yourself again.Be the first to know when it’s live (and grab it for just 99p on launch day!) and help me reach best seller status 👏✨ Join the reminder list here and I’ll send you a message as soon as it’s out:  https://justbeingme.co.uk/book-launch-7332Connect with Catherine Cooke:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherinecookecoparentcoach⁠⁠Website: http://www.rightstepcoaching.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinecooke_coparenting⁠Connect with Jenny: Book a free call with JennyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justbeingmelearningtolovemyselfInstagram: https://instagram.com/jens_just_being_me?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrPodcast Credits: Jingle by Carol Barwick:  www.raise4all.comPodcast Management by Aisling, Certified Podcast Growth Coach, Podcast Success Hub Done-for-you podcast launch and management support for coaches, mentors, and service providers. https://linktr.ee/Podcast_Success_HubWant support launching your own podcast? Join my free Facebook group:→ www.facebook.com/groups/launchgrowyourpodcast/📲 Connect with me: https://www.facebook.com/podcastsuccesshubSubscribe here now so you don’t miss an episode!