Grown and Growing Podcast

60. How a Marriage and Relationship Exit Strategy Can Help You Thrive After Divorce or a Breakup with Tonya Carter

Feb 20, 2024
Tonya Carter, a marriage and relationship exit strategist, shares her journey and expertise in overcoming divorce. She discusses the importance of structured exit strategies to facilitate healing and personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace authenticity and confront emotional complexities, especially women in their 40s facing societal pressures. Tonya offers insights into various support programs and emphasizes recognizing progress over perfection. Ultimately, she advocates for personal growth through self-awareness and compassion in navigating life after a breakup.
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INSIGHT

Divorce is Life-Altering

  • Divorce is a life-altering event akin to losing a loved one and affects every aspect of life.
  • Designing a thoughtful exit strategy allows for intentional healing and healthy future relationships.
ADVICE

Feel Your Emotions Fully

  • Create a safe space to openly feel and name emotions like guilt or regret.
  • Practice expanding your emotional vocabulary to understand triggers and promote healing.
ANECDOTE

A Father's Heart Attack Sparks Growth

  • Tonya shares how her father's heart attack in 2015 made her confront her life honestly.
  • She realized her life was stagnant post-divorce and began meaningful heart work to heal and grow.
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