Breaking Upward: Divorce is a break up, not a break down.
Breaking Upward is a podcast for women navigating divorce or considering it, hosted by Rachel Newhouse. It offers honest, practical, and emotionally real conversations about topics like financial documents to gather before filing, protecting children without lying to them, dealing with a former partner who ignores court orders, rediscovering identity after marriage, and forgiving for your own sake. The show focuses on moving forward rather than staying stuck in sadness, emphasizing that divorce is a breakup, not a breakdown. New episodes are released weekly, and the podcast is for informational purposes only, not a substitute for professional advice.
Episodes
Breaking Forward: A Note on Forgiveness
This is the hardest episode Rachel has recorded — because she's not done yet. In the finale of the first arc of Breaking Upward, she talks about forgiveness from inside the process, not from the other side of it.No five steps. No closing affirmation. Just what forgiveness actually is, what it isn't, and why it matters not for them — but for you. Nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse on forgiving your ex,
What Breaking Upward Actually Means
Why is this podcast called Breaking Upward? In the penultimate episode of the first arc, nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse shares the story behind the name — and what it means to break in a direction rather than just apart.This episode is about post-traumatic growth, what upward actually looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, and what Rachel is building beyond the podcast for women navigating divorce. IN
"Starting Over" in Your 30s and Beyond
You are not behind. You are not too late. If you're staring down a divorce in your 30s, 40s, or beyond and feeling like the window has closed, this episode is the one you need to hear.Nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse — who applied to be a pilot after her divorce — talks about what starting over actually looks like, the neuroscience of new beginnings, and why the women with the most interesting second
Dating After Divorce: Readiness Is a Decision
You're probably never going to feel 'ready' to date after divorce. And waiting until you do might mean waiting a very long time. Nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse talks about what dating after divorce actually looks like — the weird parts, the surprisingly good parts, and the conversation nobody prepares you for.If you're wondering when to start, how much of your story to share, what to do when you ha
When Your Ex Ignores the Divorce Agreement
A divorce decree is a legally binding document. But when your ex decides not to follow it, the burden of enforcement falls on you — and the system moves slowly. If you're dealing with missed payments, ignored custody schedules, or an ex who treats your agreement as optional, this episode is for you.Nurse midwife and forensic documentation expert Rachel Newhouse walks through exactly what to do, ho
When Your Friends Can't Handle Your Divorce
Some friendships don't survive a divorce. Not because people are bad — but because your life is changing in ways that not everyone can follow. If you've lost a friendship during your divorce, or found yourself surrounded by people who don't know what to say, this episode is for you.Nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse talks about why some friendships end, why the people who show up are often not who you
Who Are You Without This Marriage?
After a long marriage — especially a difficult one — you can lose track of who you actually are. If you've come out of your divorce not quite knowing what you like, what you want, or who you are when nobody's watching, this episode is for you.Nurse midwife Rachel Newhouse talks about rebuilding your identity after divorce, why the blank slate is both terrifying and a gift, and what salsa Tuesdays
The Emotional Timeline of Divorce Is Not What You Think
The emotional timeline of divorce isn't linear — and it's not what anyone tells you it is. If you've felt relief when you thought you should be devastated, or devastated when everyone thinks you should be moving on, this episode is for you.Nurse midwife and divorce survivor Rachel Newhouse breaks down what the emotional stages of divorce actually look like in real life — the liberation phase, why
Episode 5: How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer (And What to Do If You Can't Afford One)
Because "just get a lawyer" is not a strategy. Finding the right divorce attorney can make or break your case — and your sanity. In this episode, Rachel breaks down exactly what to look for in a divorce lawyer, what questions to ask in a consultation, and the red flags that should send you walking. She also covers the options most people don't know exist: collaborative divorce, mediation, limited
Episode 4: Protecting Your Kids Without Lying to Them
The conversation delves into the impact of divorce on children, emphasizing the importance of age-appropriate communication, professional support, and the quality of how parents handle the divorce. It highlights the need for honesty and effective communication, as well as the significance of professional support and therapy for children during and after divorce. The overall theme revolves around t
Episode 3: The Money Talk Nobody Has Before They Leave
She had two years of joint tax returns in a box in their closet. She had signed every one of them. She could not have told you what was in them.She was a professional with a graduate degree. And she did not know what was in her own financial life.This episode is about that — and what to do about it.What we cover:Financial clarity isn't betrayal. It's self-preservation. If you don't know what's in
Episode 2: How Do You Know You’re Really Ready for Divorce?
“Am I ready?” is the wrong question. And it’s the question that keeps more women stuck than almost anything else.In this episode, Rachel reframes what readiness actually is: not a feeling that arrives, not a checklist you finish, and definitely not the absence of fear. She walks through the five questions worth actually asking yourself, why couples therapy is often the wrong move at this stage, an
Trailer: Welcome to Breaking Upward!
Let's talk divorce. This is not a show about empowerment. It's not about toxic positivity or pretending everything happens for a reason. It's about the part nobody talks about - the messy, logistically overwhelming, emotionally nonlinear middle of divorce. What documents do you need? How do you talk to your kids? How do you figure out who you are when the life you planned is over?I'm Rachel Newhou
Episode 1: Why I Left
Episode 1: Why I LeftLeaving a marriage is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. But for a lot of women, the hardest part isn't the leaving - it's the years before it, quietly wondering if what they're experiencing is real, or if they're the problem.In this first episode, Rachel talks about the decision to leave: what it actually looks and feels like from the inside, the difference betwe
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