How a Divorce Led to Her True Self
From Living Your Legacy by Rudy Mawer
June 1, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 194
About this episode
Kristina Calvey shares her transformative journey through divorce and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of truth and self-awareness in building a meaningful legacy.
Therapist, author, and founder of Legacy Heights, Kristina Calvey, shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her life, her work, and her understanding of legacy. Growing up in Washington Heights, navigating childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and later a life-altering divorce, she spent decades living in survival mode before discovering what it truly means to tell the truth, trust herself, and rebuild from the ground up. Through her work in relationship therapy, personal transformation, and healing life transitions, Kristina reveals how adversity became the foundation of her purpose. As she prepares to launch two books and expand her impact, she explores the courage required to leave behind expired versions of ourselves and step into a more authentic life. Key Takeaways Childhood experiences often shape the relationship patterns we carry into adulthood. Divorce can become a catalyst for profound personal growth and transformation. Healing begins when we stop performing and start telling the truth. Repairing relationships requires emotional regulation and intentional communication. Legacy is built through courage, self-awareness, and the lives we impact along the way…
People in this episode
Host: Rudy Mawer
Guest: Kristina Calvey
Topics covered
- personal transformation
- divorce
- relationship therapy
- healing
- legacy
- self-awareness
Keywords
- divorce
- personal growth
- relationship therapy
- healing
- legacy
- self-trust
- emotional regulation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Legacy Heights
Places: Washington Heights
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