About this episode

The episode explores the fear of social situations and the desire for connection that many women experience after divorce.

You almost don't go. The workshop. The support group. The retreat. The community event. The coffee date. The thing you secretly want to say yes to. Because what if it's awkward? What if everyone already knows each other? What if you don't fit in? What if you need alone time? What if people think you're weird, too quiet, too much, too emotional, not emotional enough? After divorce, many women find themselves craving connection while simultaneously feeling terrified of it. In this behind-the-sc...

People in this episode

Host: My Coach Dawn

Topics covered

• divorce
• connection
• support groups
• community
• emotional health

Keywords

• divorce
• support
• community
• connection
• emotional health

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