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 without self-combusting, and why “just be grateful” is not the ministry you need right now.

Key Takeaways:

• Grief is sneaky—you might be totally fine… until you’re not.
• Freedom is real—and sometimes it shows up in a firework-lit sky.
• People still say the worst things—yes, even the ones at church.
• Your triggers are valid—you don’t owe anyone an apology for how your body remembers pain.
• You’re not the only one crying in the car—and you don’t have to pretend you’re fine.

Read the full show notes, get the journal questions, and/or ask Natalie a question here

Related Resources:

• Flying Higher (https://joinflyinghigher.com) is my live mentorship program for Christian women pursuing increased confidence, emotional management, relational health and empowered self-development.
• Feel like a hot mess after divorce? This 5-Day Workshop will teach you a mind-shift tool to help you learn a powerful way to manage your thoughts and emotions in order to navigate adult decisions with clarity and peace. 
• Listen to Diana’s podcast, the Renew Your Mind Podcast. 
• Connect with Marie on her blog, Live Like it Matters, and website, Spiritual Direction with Marie.