About this episode

The episode discusses rebuilding identity and setting boundaries after a toxic divorce with insights from guest Sandra.

Stuck in the ”time heals all wounds” waiting room while your ex moves on? It’s time to rebuild your identity and set unbreakable boundaries after divorce. Sandra, one of the driving forces behind Women on Transition, joins us to share her incredible journey of surviving a toxic separation and exactly how she rebuilt her foundations. We break down how to start healing when you have zero emotional bandwidth, the exact mechanics of setting a firm boundary with a difficult ex, and a 60-second ”pause” tool you can use the next time your phone blows up with triggering texts.

People in this episode

Host: Elle Sitek

Guest: Sandra

Topics covered

• divorce
• identity rebuilding
• emotional healing
• boundaries
• toxic relationships

Keywords

• divorce
• healing
• boundaries
• toxic separation
• emotional bandwidth
• Women on Transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women on Transition

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