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The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

By: Erica Bennett
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Welcome to The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate the emotional journey of divorce and all that comes with it. Whether you're struggling with the decision to leave, dealing with the aftermath of a difficult divorce, or trying to figure out how to co-parent with your ex, this podcast has got you covered. The Crazy Ex-Wives Club offers advice, tips, and strategies to help women move through each stage of the process.Erica Bennett Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Stories From the Other Side: How Men Heal After Divorce – Reinvention, Co-Parenting & Starting Over with Justin Milrad

    Stories From the Other Side: How Men Heal After Divorce – Reinvention, Co-Parenting & Starting Over with Justin Milrad
    Dec 3 2025
    What if the end of your marriage isn’t the end of you – but the beginning of the version you haven’t met yet?In this Stories From the Other Side episode, Erica sits down with Justin Milrad – certified divorce coach, author, and financial planner – who rebuilt his entire life after a three-year, seven-figure divorce war and an eight-day jury trial that shattered his identity and forced him to reinvent from the ground up.Justin shares the raw truth of divorce from a male perspective: how a once-amicable split exploded, what men are really feeling (but rarely say out loud), and how he eventually created a peaceful co-parenting relationship with his ex. Together, they unpack the emotional blind spots men face, the pressure to “hold it together,” the trauma we don’t recognize until everything breaks, and why so many people stay stuck for years after divorce.🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways🔑 Why even “amicable” divorces can quietly build toward explosion🔑 How stress, burnout, and unhealed trauma erode a marriage long before anyone files🔑 What men actually experience emotionally during divorce (and why they often can’t name it)🔑 How choosing the wrong lawyer can inflame conflict – and how to choose more wisely🔑 The shift from “we” to “me” without guilt – and what it means to architect You 2.0🔑 The difference between net worth and self-worth after divorce🔑 How to move from chaos into peaceful co-parenting and healthier future relationships🔑 Why forgiveness has nothing to do with an apology – and everything to do with your healing⏱️ Episode Timestamps⏱️ 00:00 – Intro & why this conversation matters for life after divorce⏱️ 01:44 – Justin’s story: marriage, career, and the slow unraveling⏱️ 05:49 – When “amicable” falls apart: the turning point and legal battles⏱️ 07:22 – Surviving a three-year, seven-figure divorce war and eight-day jury trial⏱️ 08:22 – Finding support: how divorce coaching changes the process⏱️ 11:46 – Rebuilding from rock bottom and redefining identity⏱️ 14:36 – The Emotional Ladder: naming what you feel so you can actually heal⏱️ 20:22 – The Gap and the Gain: shifting from what you lost to what you’re building⏱️ 22:55 – Hard conversations: how to communicate with your ex without blowing things up⏱️ 23:28 – Men vs. women: emotional blind spots and why we miss each other⏱️ 24:23 – Co-parenting strategies that keep kids out of the middle⏱️ 26:54 – Radical self-reflection and owning your part in the story⏱️ 28:54 – Dating again: navigating new relationships after divorce⏱️ 31:11 – Maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship over time⏱️ 32:43 – Why joy and play are non-negotiable in your next chapter⏱️ 40:48 – Final thoughts, resources, and what You 2.0 really looks like🌟 Resources & Links🌟 Holiday Heart-to-Heart (Private Podcast)Holidays after divorce can feel like a whirlwind of emotions — memories, old traditions, and new realities all colliding. Holiday Heart-to-Heart helps you reclaim your identity and rise into the version of you who honors her heart, protects her peace, and stays connected to who she’s becoming, no matter what the season stirs up.👉 https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/holidayThe Club – Your Post-Divorce CommunityLooking to claim your post-divorce badass? Put yourself in the room with other women redefining what it means to be a divorcée.👉 https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclub🌟 Connect with Justin MilradInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimandreboot.me/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReclaimAndRebootYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReclaimAndRebootWebsite: https://www.reclaimandreboot.meJustin’s Book:You 2.0: Divorce a Better Way Forward👉 https://www.amazon.com/You-2-0-Divorce-Better-Forward/dp/B0FBH9RWZN🌟 Connect with Erica & The Crazy Ex-Wives ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexwivesclubWebsite: https://thecrazyexwivesclub.com
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    42 mins
  • The Truth About Grief After Divorce: Why It Lasts Longer Than You Think | With Grief Educator Suzanne Jabour

    The Truth About Grief After Divorce: Why It Lasts Longer Than You Think | With Grief Educator Suzanne Jabour
    Nov 26 2025
    Divorce grief can feel like it’s breaking you… but what if the grief you’re feeling after divorce isn’t a setback, but a signal — a call inward, a call back to yourself?In this powerful episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica sits down with grief educator Suzanne Jabour to unpack the truth about grief after divorce — why it lingers, why it surprises you, and why it shows up in the quiet moments when the kids are at their other home or when you’re washing a single dish for one.Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and identity-shifting layers of divorce grief: why “doing everything right” never protects you from the waves, why your brain stops working during major loss, and why even the most empowered decision can still knock you flat.🔑 Key Themes & TakeawaysIn this episode, you’ll learn:🔑 Why grief after divorce is completely normal, even if you initiated it🔑 What “grief brain” is and why it makes you foggy, forgetful, exhausted, or overwhelmed🔑 The physical symptoms of grief that no one talks about🔑 How curiosity can pull you out of fear, anxiety, and emotional shutdown🔑 Why naming emotions helps them move through the body🔑 How to use the Emotional Ladder to climb out of the darkest moments🔑 Why time alone doesn’t heal grief — and what actually does🔑 How grief is really unspent love, and where you can channel it next🔑 The difference between being transformed by accident or transformed with intention⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:57 – Understanding Different Types of Grief03:55 – Navigating Grief in Everyday Life06:48 – The Importance of Curiosity in Grief14:59 – Physical and Emotional Symptoms of Grief19:41 – Understanding Emotions: Frustration, Gratitude, Peace20:38 – The Power of Labeling Emotions21:57 – Teaching Emotional Awareness to Children22:34 – The Emotional Ladder: A Tool for Emotional Management24:08 – Climbing the Ladder: Practical Steps29:56 – Navigating Grief and Transformation35:23 – Embracing the Journey and Finding Peace37:07 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement🌟 Resources & Links🌟 The Club (Start Here)Looking to claim your post-divorce badass? Put yourself in the room with other women redefining what it means to be a divorcé.Join The Club: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/theclub🌟 Free Emotional Ladder DownloadWant the Emotional Ladder we talk about in this episode? Grab the free PDF guide and learn how to name what you’re feeling, shift your mindset, and take one grounded step up at a time.Free Emotional Ladder PDF: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/emotionalladder🌟 Holiday Heart-to-Heart (Private Podcast)Holidays after divorce can feel like a whirlwind of emotions — memories, old traditions, and new realities all colliding.Holiday Heart-to-Heart is a private podcast to help you reclaim your identity and rise into the version of you who honors her heart, protects her peace, and stays connected to who she’s becoming, no matter what the season stirs up.Holiday Heart-to-Heart: https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/holiday🌟 Connect with Suzanne JabourInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannejabourFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuzanneJabourLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-jabour/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzanneJabourWebsite: https://www.suzannejabour.com/Want to work with Suzanne? Use code CEW at checkout to save on your next workshop.🌟 Connect with Erica & The Crazy Ex-Wives ClubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thecrazyexwivesclubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrazyexwivesclubWebsite: https://thecrazyexwivesclub.com
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    39 mins
  • Stop Explaining Yourself: How to Choose Your Own Experience After Divorce

    Stop Explaining Yourself: How to Choose Your Own Experience After Divorce
    Nov 19 2025

    What happens when you finally step away from the noise long enough to hear your own thoughts again?


    In this Season 11 opener of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica — founder, coach, and creator of the No.vember Challenge — returns from a 10-day unplugged retreat in the Colorado mountains with three life-shifting lessons for women navigating divorce, healing, boundaries, and self-leadership.

    These are the truths that help you choose yourself, protect your energy, and walk away from anything that no longer supports your growth.


    🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways

    • You are always in charge of your own experience — even when life feels chaotic.

    • Protect someone else’s joy without abandoning your own needs.

    • Honor your energy by stepping back without guilt or over-explaining.

    • Leaving misaligned rooms is one of the most loving acts of self-respect.

    • Boundaries are about your actions, not someone else’s behavior.

    • Saying “no” creates the space for your “hell yes” life.

      • Your healing reshapes the spaces, relationships, and opportunities you choose.


      ⏱️ Episode Timestamps

    • 00:00 Intro

    • 01:00 Lessons from unplugging in the mountains

    • 03:00 You are in charge of your own experience

    • 06:00 Choosing empowerment instead of blame

    • 08:00 Protecting joy and not raining on someone else’s parade

    • 10:00 Honoring your energy and giving yourself space

    • 12:00 The birth of the No.vember Challenge

    • 15:00 Leaving rooms and relationships that no longer serve you

    • 18:00 Boundaries, emotional capacity, and real self-leadership

    • 22:00 Knowing when it’s time to go

    • 27:00 Turning the everyday into hell-yes moments


      🌟 Resources & Links

      Join the No.vember Challenge
      A free 5-day challenge for women ready to stop people-pleasing, protect their energy, and say no without guilt.
      One simple challenge each day. Under 5 minutes. Massive shifts.
      Say no. Reclaim your time. Become Her.
      👉 https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/november


    • Let's Connect

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    • If this episode resonated, make sure to follow the show, share it with a friend who needs these reminders, and join The Club for more resources to support your healing journey.


      Ready to say no without guilt?
      👉 Join the free No.vember Challenge today.

      👉 ⁠https://www.thecrazyexwivesclub.com/november⁠
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    31 mins
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