Turn Off the Reruns: Creating Your Own Story After Divorce

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah dives deeper into her powerful conversation with Julie Loken, exploring how television and media have influenced our ideas about family, love, and divorce — often without us even realizing it. From I Love Lucy to The Kardashians, the stories we grew up watching shaped our beliefs about what “normal” should look like. But as Deborah reminds us, you get to write your own script now.This episode offers four transformational coaching tips to help you release outdated narratives, embrace your evolution, and redefine what family means in your current season of life.Key Coaching TakeawaysRecognize the Highlight Reel Effect What you see on TV or social media is rarely real life — it’s a highlight reel. Reflect on the internal “scripts” you’ve inherited about the perfect family or relationship, and ask yourself: What script am I still living by that no longer fits my truth?Detach from Comparison Culture Comparison robs you of gratitude. Instead of asking why your life doesn’t look like someone else’s, focus on one thing you’re grateful for in your own story today. Gratitude is your anchor to reality.Redefine Family on Your Terms Family is who shows up for you, brings peace (not pressure), and walks beside you through life’s storms. Write your own definition of family — in one sentence.Give Yourself Permission to Change the Story Just like TV evolves, so can you. You don’t need anyone’s approval to rewrite your next chapter. Ask yourself: If I were the main character, what would my next chapter be about — freedom, peace, rediscovery?Bent Not Broken ChallengeTurn off the reruns — in your living room and in your mind. Stop replaying what went wrong and start scripting what comes next. Healing isn’t about erasing your old story; it’s about reclaiming the pen and choosing what happens now.Enjoyed this episode of Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce with Deborah Griffiths?Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so more people searching for life after divorce, divorce recovery, co-parenting, dating after divorce, and healing from gaslighting can discover this empowering podcast. Every review helps others find hope, inspiration, and practical tools for thriving after divorce.Explore more resources: Visit BrokenToBoldness.com for coaching, workshops, and guidance on divorce recovery and life transitions.Follow Deborah Griffiths for daily empowerment and support:Instagram: @BrokenToBoldnessFacebook: Broken to BoldnessEventbrite: Divorce Recovery WorkshopRemember: divorce may bend you, but it does not break you. You are stronger than you think, and your bold new chapter starts now. Disclaimer: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or psychological advice. You should contact an attorney, coach, or therapist in your state to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.