Divorce in Your 30s: "It's Nothing Like You Imagine" — Starting Over & Rediscovering Joy
About this episode
The episode discusses the journey of rediscovering joy and rebuilding life after a divorce in your 30s.
Divorce in your 30s isn't the end of your story — it might be the redirection you never asked for. In this honest, unfiltered episode, Soraya and Jasmine sit down with Jess, who went through divorce after 13 years together and came out the other side happier, stronger, and more herself than ever. We talk about the grief no one prepares you for, why the fear is often worse than the reality, and the small moments that tell you you're healing. Jess shares how she rebuilt her confidence, rediscovered old passions, leaned into fitness and running, and redefined what love and happiness actually mean to her. In this episode:• Thee truth about divorce grief — and why people say the wrong things• "Love is something you do" — rethinking love and relationships after divorce• The freedom of no longer being perceived, judged, or people-pleasing• Practical tools that actually helped: journaling, therapy, routine, and finding a pursuit• How long it really takes to accept it — and to stop hurting• The biggest unexpected gift she gained from going through it Whether you're navigating a divorce right now, starting over after a long-term relationship, or you're scared it could happen to…
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