Ever sworn you wouldn’t check his Instagram at 1 a.m. … and still did? Or did you tell yourself, “just one glass,” and finish the bottle? That loop isn’t just bad habits—it’s codependency as addiction.

In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, dawn, Producer Joy, and Coach Tiffini unpack how post-divorce codependency functions like a hidden addiction—hooking you on approval, fixing, and being chosen. We’ll explore:

✨ Why shame (not loneliness) is the engine that keeps you stuck
✨ The breadcrumb → boundary cycle every divorced woman knows too well
✨ How “good girl” conditioning rewires your nervous system for addiction
✨ Practical ways to interrupt the dopamine-drama loop

You don’t need another glass, another scroll, or another half-love. You need a nervous system that feels safe—and that’s what we help women build every day.

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When you’re in crisis, your nervous system isn’t neutral—it’s running survival programs. Fight, flight, freeze, repeat. And when you tell yourself “not now”, that’s not laziness or failure—it’s a protective pattern your body believes is keeping you safe.

But here’s the thing: survival mode isn’t meant to be permanent. It quietly drains your energy, feeds old beliefs like “I can’t do this,” and keeps you circling the same pain.

In this episode of Dear Divorce Diary, we explore:

✨ Why the nervous system convinces us to wait until things feel calmer before healing
✨ How beliefs like “not now” or “what if it doesn’t work” keep you locked in survival loops
✨ The energetic cost of staying in crisis—and what shifts when you allow safety to be restored
✨ What happens in the very first month of our program that helps women feel grounded, resourced, and ready for lasting change

Healing isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about creating safety, updating beliefs, and letting your body remember how to release what it’s been carrying.

🔗 Doors to A Different D Word close September 20. Book your clarity call today: mycoachdawn.com/a-different-d-word-the-online-divorce-recovery-community

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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After divorce, trusting again can feel impossible—especially when it comes to making decisions about your healing or investing in yourself.

If you've ever felt like your nervous system is hijacking your progress, you're not alone; the heartbreak of broken trust in your marriage often spills over into every part of your life—including your relationships with yourself, your healing process, and your money.

In this episode, you’ll learn how your body is wired to protect you (even when it’s working against your goals), what real, earned trust feels like (hint: no more self-abandonment or panic shopping), and how to stop letting fear-based money beliefs block your healing and abundance. Don’t let your past dictate your future: listen now to discover the healing (and tangible support) waiting for you on the other side of trust.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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When you’re done pretending you’re fine, this is where you come.

Claim your spot now for A Different D Word, our personalized healing program. Enrolling now!

Most women know long before the papers are signed that their marriage is crumbling. But why do we ignore that inner knowing?

You’ll Learn

• The psychological and nervous system cues women overlook.
• How denial protects us—until it keeps us stuck.
• What reclaiming your intuition looks like after divorce.

💎 Ready to trust your intuition again? Join A Different D Word
and learn to hear and honor your inner voice.

Deep down, most divorced women admit they knew. They felt it in their body, in their gut, in the quiet moments of doubt—but stayed anyway. In this episode, I unpack why we override our intuition, how trauma and codependency keep us in cycles of denial, and what it takes to reclaim the wisdom you already have. Your body has always known the truth. It’s time to finally listen.

After divorce, your body’s intuition is the compass that leads you forward.

✨ This episode is available only inside Dear Divorce Diary Premium. Subscribe for $5/month to access Laurie’s full workshop and more exclusive content designed to accelerate your healing after divorce.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of forgiveness and letting go.

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Divorce closes one chapter—but it can also open a hidden door. On the other side: freedom, confidence, and a life you never thought possible.

You’ll Learn

• Why divorce can be the unlikely reset for financial empowerment.
• The link between nervous-system safety and taking bold new steps.
• How women rebuild lives that finally fit after loss.

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and create the confidence and freedom your future deserves.

For many women, divorce feels like an ending. But what if it’s also the beginning of the life you were meant to live? In this episode, I reveal the surprising ways divorce can reset your relationship with money, confidence, and purpose. When your nervous system feels safe again, you’re free to make choices that align with who you really are—not who you were trying to be for someone else.

Divorce can unlock financial freedom and confidence when you heal at the nervous-system level.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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If your divorce healing feels stuck, the block may be hiding in your sexual self-acceptance. It’s not about sex—it’s about shame.

You’ll Learn

• How sexual shame sneaks into divorce recovery.
• Why ignoring this block keeps women frozen in grief.
• The path to reclaiming wholeness through self-acceptance.

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Many divorced women feel stuck in their healing, not realizing the real block is sexual self-acceptance. This isn’t about performance—it’s about permission. Permission to feel, to be whole, to stop carrying the shame you never chose. In this episode, we walk you through why this layer of healing matters and how to begin giving yourself the grace you’ve always deserved.

Sexual self-acceptance is the missing piece in many women’s divorce recovery journeys.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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Success hides pain well—until divorce rips the mask away. What happens when achievement no longer protects you?

You’ll Learn

• The hidden cost of performing strength during marriage.
• Why high-achievers feel the crash harder in divorce.
• How to rebuild identity without the mask.

💎 Tired of hiding behind “I’m fine”? Join A Different D Word
and heal without needing to perform strength.

High-achieving women often wear success like armor. But when divorce cracks the surface, all the grief, shame, and exhaustion underneath finally spill out. This episode explores why high-achievers struggle so deeply after divorce, what the nervous system reveals about burnout, and how to release the mask once and for all. Freedom isn’t about pretending—you’re allowed to be seen.

Divorce recovery for high-achieving women means dropping the mask and finding safety in being real.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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Peace-keeping wives keep everyone happy—except themselves. Divorce forces the silence to break, and that’s when real healing begins.

You’ll Learn

• The hidden cost of people-pleasing in marriage.
• Why peace-keeping creates burnout and quiet resentment.
• How to reclaim your voice and your boundaries after divorce.

💎 Tired of peace at your own expense? Join A Different D Word
and learn to rebuild with safety, boundaries, and freedom.

So many women spend years smoothing things over, avoiding conflict, and carrying the weight of everyone else’s comfort. But in divorce, silence doesn’t protect—it suffocates. In this episode, I uncover the silent epidemic of peace-keeping wives, why it feels safer to appease than to speak, and how to finally let your truth breathe. Real recovery isn’t about keeping the peace—it’s about finding your peace.

Breaking free from people-pleasing is essential to post-divorce healing.

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A podcast exploring the journey of life after divorce, delving into topics like divorce grief, loneliness, anxiety, manifesting, the impact of different attachment styles and codependency, setting healthy boundaries, energy healing with homeopathy, managing the nervous system during divorce depression, understanding the stages of divorce grief, and using the Law of Attraction and EMDR therapy in the process of building your confidence, forgiveness and letting go.

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