Divorced Christian Woman
The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, hosted by Natalie Hoffman and Diana Swillinger, offers encouragement and honest conversations for Christian women navigating life after divorce. The hosts emphasize that divorce is not the end but the beginning of a purposeful and joyful life. They aim to help listeners shed shame, own their stories, and step into strength and boldness. The show builds a community that champions empowered living and celebrates moving forward.
Episodes
Taking a Break!
Episode 42 is a different kind of episode. No topic, no script. Just Diana and me sitting down for a conversation about what's happening in our lives right now and what's coming next for this podcast.Life changes fast, even for the women who help other women navigate life's hardest changes.Key Takeaways:Why two coaches who help women through chaos are currently living inside some chaos of
How to Feel Safe Again After Divorce
Last week was the why. This week is the what now. In Part 2 of this conversation, Natalie Hoffman and Diana Swillinger get practical about what it actually takes to move your nervous system from a state of constant threat management into something that feels like real life. And they go somewhere unexpected: the resistance to joy itself.This is not a list of lofty advice. These are specifi
The Divorce Is Over… So Why Am I Still in Survival Mode?
Three years since the divorce was finalized, and you're still grinding your teeth at night and apologizing for things that aren't your fault. What is going on? In this episode of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, Natalie Hoffman and Diana Swillinger tackle one of the most common and confusing questions from women who have finally gotten out: why doesn't leaving make it stop?Your brain
Post-Divorce Grief (Does it Ever Go Away?)
Today we get honest about the grief that shows up even when you know you made the right decision. In this episode of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, we’ll answer a real question from a Flying Higher member who's been circling back to her grief and wondering why she can't just move on.What we uncover might surprise you. It's not just about missing him. And it's definitely not somethi
Learn How to Get Into Enjoying Your Free Time!
You finally have a Saturday to yourself. The kids are gone. The house is quiet. And somehow... you end up on your phone for three hours feeling guilty. Sound familiar? There is something happening in your brain that's worth understanding.In this episode, Natalie and Diana Swillinger dig into the science behind why divorced Christian women struggle to enjoy their own free time, and why the
When the Fear of Failure Stops You From Getting Stuff Done
What if failure isn't the problem -- it's the story you're telling yourself about it?In this episode of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, I take you through the first part of a class I teach inside Flying Higher. Let’s talk about the real reason failure stops us cold. It’s not the failure itself. It's the meaning we assign to it, the story we quietly tell ourselves about what it says
The Question Divorced Women Keep Asking (And the Better One to Ask Instead)
Today’s conversation is a kick in the pants AND a permission slip, all wrapped into one.🔑 Key Takeaways:What if "I don't know who I am anymore" is actually the wrong question to be asking? Natalie and Diana reveal the reframe that changes everything.Your roles as wife, mom, church lady, and caretaker were never your identity. So what IS underneath all of that, and why does discovering it
Did You Ever Really Grow Up? The Truth About Individuation After Divorce
Most Christian women were never given permission to fully become themselves. Not as girls, not as wives, and not inside their churches. So when the marriage ends and the roles fall away, they're left with a terrifying blank page and a question they don't know how to answer: Who am I?In this episode of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, we get real about a psychological process called i
Stories of Rebuilding Financially After Divorce
What if everything you've been told about financial devastation after divorce is wrong?This season finale brings you something different: real stories from real divorced Christian women who rebuilt their financial lives from the ground up. Grace shares how she went from budget deficit to financial peace while taking it one small step at a time. Jenny reveals how she built a six-figure bus
Retiring the Idea of Retirement After Divorce
What if everything you've been told about retirement is wrong—especially after divorce?In this episode, Natalie and Diana explore why the traditional retirement model might actually be keeping you stuck in fear and financial anxiety. You'll discover how retirement is just a cultural construct from 1889 that may not serve your post-divorce life at all—and what to do instead.🔑 Key Takeaways
Buying, Selling, and Renting After Divorce: A Guide for Christian Women
In Season 3, Episode 8 of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, Natalie and Diana sit down with Diane Wallenta, a certified divorce lending specialist with 25 years in the mortgage industry. If you're confused about whether you can afford to buy, whether you're "too old" to get a mortgage, or whether you should just keep renting, this conversation is for you.You'll learn the truth about a
Living Your Rich Life
Today we’re going to explore something you probably never expected to find after divorce: abundance. Not the kind with a big bank account. The kind that fills your soul.You'll hear about the shift that happens when you stop waiting for heaven and start creating it now. There's a perspective change that transforms your ex from villain to... something surprising. And you'll discover why one
Estate Planning and Insurance After Divorce
Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite topic: death and disaster! Kidding. Kind of.In this episode, I sat down with Leah Hadley (who has so many professional credits after her name, that I’ll just let you scroll down to see all of them. Trust me. She’s qualified.) to tackle the post-divorce brain bender that is estate planning and insurance. If you’ve ever wanted to scream into the void bec
Building a Business After Divorce
So, you want to start a business?In this episode, Diana and I share our not-so-glamorous but totally doable journeys of starting businesses from the ground up.We’ll help you get clear on whether building a business is even for you, how to start small, test your ideas and how to make peace with imperfection. You’ll walk away with tangible steps and permission to start messy.Key Takeaways:Y
Creating Your Own Spending Plan (AKA BUDGET!)
This week we’re going to tackle one of the most pressing questions divorced women face: What if you're rebuilding from nothing? What if you had to take on debt just to leave? And what if the shame around your financial situation feels heavier than the actual numbers?There's a two-word phrase that changes everything when it comes to managing your money. You'll discover unconventional ways
Tax Tips and Tricks After Divorce
In this episode of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, I’m joined by Diana Swillinger and accredited financial counselor and tax genius Dee Carter. Whether you’re DIY-ing your taxes or outsourcing to someone, this one’s for you.Read the full show notes and/or ask Natalie a question hereRelated Resources:Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This FREE 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-s
Investing Basics After Divorce
"I'm not selling my house right now, so it doesn't matter what it's worth today."That one sentence changed everything about how I look at my INVESTMENT accounts. And if watching your investments go up and down makes you want to hide under the covers, you need to hear this analogy.Today we’re talking about investing after divorce by breaking down the three buckets every divorced woman need
Money Mindset: How Our Beliefs About Money Impact Our Lives
Welcome to Season 3 of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! This season we’re getting all up in your business (literally): the money business. And we’re kicking things off by asking: What’s your money mindset looking like after divorce? Is it cool, calm, and collected, or hiding in a closet stress-eating Oreos and ignoring the bill collectors?I invited my friend and fellow coach Diana Sw
Creating New Friendships as a Divorced Christian Woman
So, you got divorced and your social life went up in flames. Welcome to the club, friend. Pull up a chair.In this season finale, I sit down with my friend Diana Swillinger (host of The Renew Your Mind Podcast) to talk about something every divorced woman eventually faces: the weird, wonderful, terrifying world of making new friends when you're a whole new person.We talk about the great sc
Your Relationship with Yourself: Learning to Like (and Love) Who You Are Again
What if the most important relationship you’ll ever have isn't the one with your ex, your pastor, or even your cat, but the one with yourself? (I know, scandalous.) In this episode, I’m joined by three divorced Christian women, Barb, Diana, and Lisa, to unpack what it really looks like to reconnect with yourself after decades of religious programming and marital trauma.We Talk About:Rebui
Building Healthier Relationships with Adult Children Post-Divorce
You've survived the marriage from Hades, signed the divorce papers, and maybe even had your ceremonial "burn the wedding dress" moment. Your kids are grown, they have opinions (lots of them), and some of those opinions are... not in your favor. If you're wondering how to rebuild, repair, or even just exist in relationship with your adult children post-divorce without losing your mind (or
Raising Resilient Kids: Building Connections that Matter
Why do your kids act like little angels at their dad’s house and then transform into rabid raccoons the moment they step foot into your kitchen? No, it’s not because you’re failing as a mom (although that voice in your head might say otherwise). It’s because YOU are the safe one. In this episode, we unpack all of it: the chaos, the trauma, the meltdowns, and the sacred role you play in ra
Church Relationships After Divorce: Reclaiming Your Spiritual Community
Ever wondered what happens to your church relationships when your marriage falls apart and you do the unthinkable (aka, choose not to be miserable for the rest of your life)? In this episode, I sat down with Diana, Stacey, and Marie, to talk about the real fallout that happens not just in marriage, but in the holy halls of church after divorce.What We Talked About:How divorce changes ever
Neighbors, Acquaintances, and Small Town Gossip: Living Free in a Fishbowl
So you got divorced, and now you’re the scandal of the century in your tiny town (or tight church circle). You’re dodging judgmental glances in the grocery store and wondering if your prayer request just got broadcasted as Christian-sanctified gossip. Sound familiar? In this episode, I team up with my friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger, to talk about how to take your power back whe
Professional Relationships After Divorce: Boundaries and Respect in the Workplace
Have you ever been talked over in a meeting, assigned work with no warning, or gotten that oh-so-lovely “Can you just help with this one little thing?” at 4:59 p.m.? In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey, Diana, Marie, and Grace, all divorced Christian women who are navigating life post-divorce in the workplace. We’re diving deep into how to show up for yourself professionally without sel
Family of Origin Wounds: How They Shape Divorce and Healing
What if your deepest shame wasn’t actually yours to carry?If you’ve ever felt the cold shoulder from your Christian family after your divorce, or you’re still untangling the sticky spiderwebs of shame and silence from your upbringing, pull up a chair. This episode is for you.I sat down with friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger, and together we unpacked how family of origin dynamics c
Rebuilding Your Relationship with God After Divorce
What if everything you believed about God was actually holding you hostage?In this episode, I sat down with my friends and fellow coaches Diana Swillinger, Stacey Wynn, and Marie Griffith to get real about what it looks like to rebuild your relationship with God after the spiritual ground beneath your feet crumbles.We’re talking about spiritual deconstruction, not as a slippery slope into
Your Ex, His Family, His Girlfriend, Heck, His Entire Orbit
Is being "nice" to your ex keeping you stuck in his orbit? In this episode, my friend and fellow coach Diana Swillinger and I peel back the layers on everything related to your ex.We tackle the sticky, icky, post-divorce drama: how to set boundaries, why you don't owe him or his people anything, and how to stay in your lane.If you've ever wondered:Am I being mean for not giving a crap abo
Christian Women Dating After Divorce
Let’s be honest. If you've escaped from a destructive marriage, the idea of dating again might feel less like butterflies and more like plunging into shark-infested waters wearing a meat dress. But what if dating didn’t have to feel like impending doom? What if you could approach it with courage, confidence, and an actual strategy?In this episode, I invited three of my friends and fellow
Our Relationships with Mentors, Coaches, and Therapists
What if the person you're turning to for healing is actually keeping you stuck? (Cue dramatic music and flashbacks to church lady "counseling" that made you question your entire existence.)Welcome to Season 2 of the Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! I’m kicking things off with my friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger. We’re diving headfirst into the sometimes-healing, sometimes-horrif
Your New Life Starts Now
Welcome to the final episode of Season One of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast! If you’ve made it through the first 365 days post-divorce without stabbing anyone (including yourself), congratulations. You’re our people. In our finale I gather a roundtable of warrior women (Diana, Loretta, Lisa, and Marie) to talk about what comes after the ashes. (And it's NOT all sobbing into Häagen-
Grief, Rage, and the Uninvited Guests of Healing
What if the emotions you're trying to keep at arm’s length (like grief and rage) are actually the very things that will set you free?In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Diana Swillinger. Today we’re talking about the emotional whirlwind that follows a divorce, especially for Christian women who were taught to be nice, stay quiet, and for the love of God, never get a
Sex, Dating, and Jesus: What Now?
This isn’t your grandma’s church talk on “biblical womanhood.” In this episode, I sit down with four divorced Christian women—Diana, Loretta, Lisa, and Marie—to unpack the sticky, often squirmy conversation around sex, dating, purity culture, and what it all means now that we’ve ditched the toxic marriage and are figuring out what we actually want.Heads up: this is not a how-to guide for
Faith in Freefall: When You Don’t Know What You Believe Anymore
Have you ever felt like your faith packed a suitcase, jumped off a cliff, and left you blinking in the rubble of what used to be your spiritual life? In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow coach Diana Swillinger to talk about what it’s like when everything you thought you believed about God, church, and even yourself suddenly stops making sense.We’re not sugarcoating it,
Handling Holidays, Birthdays, and Other Emotional Landmines
In this episode, I sit down with Diana, Marie, Michele, Grace, and Rochelle—five divorced Christian women—to dish on how the first 365 days post-divorce can feel like navigating an emotional minefield with a blindfold on and flip-flops. We're talking the first holidays that smacked us sideways, the unexpected emotional triggers, practical, real-life survival tips to make it through withou
Reclaiming Your Body, Time, and Voice
This episode is the pep talk every divorced Christian woman didn’t know she needed. I sat down with five divorced Christian women—Diana, Marie, Michele, Grace, and Rochelle—to talk about what it really looks like to take your life back after divorce.We’re talking loud smoothies, solo vacations, buying swimsuits without crying, and daring to want things. I know. Scandalous.Key Takeaways:Ta
The Kids Aren’t Okay (But They Will Be)
Welcome back, my fellow escape artists of dysfunction! In this episode, I sat back down with a power panel of divorced Christian moms—Diana, Loretta, Wendy, Jillian, and Lisa—to get real about what parenting looks like after you walk away from Crazytown, USA.Spoiler: The kids do survive. Many even thrive. But getting there is a wild ride filled with therapy bills, awkward holidays, and th
Friendships After Divorce
Friend, in this episode, I sat down with five fantastic divorced Christian women—Diana, Loretta, Wendy, Jillian, and Lisa—to talk about one of the most tender and tricky parts of post-divorce life: friendships.If you've ever wondered, Who do I tell? How much should I say? Why did some friends disappear while others showed up unexpectedly? you are not alone. We talk through all of that.Eac
Money, Bills, and the Panic Button
Let’s talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about—but literally everyone has to deal with: money. In this episode, I invited three powerhouse women—Grace (our spreadsheet whisperer), Wendy (the multi-hustle artist), and Maile (budgeting through the fire)—to talk about what it’s really like to face finances after divorce.We got honest about what it feels like to hit the panic button wh
Who Am I Without Him?
Ever looked around your post-divorce life and thought, “Who even am I without that man-child?” Same. In this episode, Diana and I peel back the layers of Christian programming, people-pleasing trauma responses, and overfunctioning-for-Jesus syndrome to tackle the real question: Who am I when I’m not trying to fix someone else’s broken masculinity?Diana and I discuss identity loss in marri
Learning To Live Alone (And Not Feel Like You’re Dying)
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Divorced Christian Woman Podcast, where we believe that living alone doesn’t mean you’re dying. It just means you finally have control of the thermostat.In this episode, I sat down with Grace, Wendy, and Maile to talk about the surprisingly surreal and also beautiful journey of learning to live solo after divorce. From blackout curtains and bougie hotel sheets
Life After Divorce for Christian Women: The First Year of Healing and Reclaiming Yourself
In this hope-filled inaugural episode of the Christian Divorced Woman Podcast, Diana and I discuss the vulnerable topic of waking up to life post-divorce. Together, we unpack the emotional rollercoaster of the first year from the quiet loneliness of taking the trash out alone to the massive internal shifts that come with reclaiming identity and power as a divorced Christian woman.We explo
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