Why can divorce feel like one of the hardest losses to explain?

In this opening episode Chrissy explores the hidden grief of divorce and why it often feels so confusing, overwhelming and isolating. Through personal stories, practical insights and gentle guidance, she offers a new way to understand what you're experiencing and why it's not so easy to just "move on."

Drawing on her own lived experience, Chrissy shares the hidden side of divorce grief that few people talk about. She explores why this kind of loss can feel so different from other forms of grief, the surprising emotions that often catch women off guard, and one concept that helps explain why letting go can feel so difficult.

You'll also hear practical, compassionate strategies to help you navigate the emotional ups and downs without feeling like you're doing it "wrong."

Whether you're newly separated or years into your healing journey, this conversation is a reminder that understanding your grief is often the first step towards finding peace.

If this episode resonates with you, please like, share and subscribe so you do not miss future episodes.

And if you know another woman who is going through divorce, please send this episode to her. It may be exactly the reminder she needs today.

Need More Support?

Chrissy also offers one-on-one coaching and a four-week

How to Survive Divorce programme.

You can learn more at:

https://www.thisismechrissy.com

or contact Chrissy at me@thisismechrissy.com

Timestamped Chapters

02:10 – Why Divorce Grief Feels Different

03:30 – What You Are Really Grieving

05:30 – The Emotional Roller Coaster

07:10 – Understanding Ambiguous Grief

09:20 – Why Other People May Not Understand

11:56 – How Grief Can Show Up

15:55 – Strategy One: Name What You Are Experiencing

17:45 – Strategy Two: Stop Expecting Consistency

19:30 – Strategy Three: Create Small Daily Anchors

22:20 – Strategy Four: Interrupt the Meaning-Making Spiral

24:00 – Strategy Five: Allow Mixed Emotions

26:30 – Be Intentional About Your Inputs

28:15 – Stay Connected

29:45 – One Small Step at a Time

31:16 – Important Disclaimer

Welcome to How to Survive Divorce Without a Rebound, Chocolate Coma or Complete Life Meltdown — a podcast for mothers navigating separation, divorce, heartbreak, co-parenting, financial stress, and the overwhelming reality of starting over.

Divorce can feel like your whole life has been turned upside down. One moment you are trying to hold everything together for your children, and the next you are quietly falling apart behind closed doors.

This podcast is for the mums who are exhausted from making decisions, managing emotions, dealing with conflict, carrying new responsibilities, and wondering whether anyone truly understands how hard this season of life can be.

Hosted by Chrissy, this podcast offers honest conversations about what divorce is really like — the grief, fear, anger, overwhelm, uncertainty, and the daily strength it takes to keep going, even when your heart is breaking. The trailer introduces the heart of the show: support, understanding, practical advice, expert insights, real stories, and gentle reminders that you do not have to walk through this alone.

This is not a podcast about pretending everything is fine. It is not about rushing your healing or having all the answers. It is about helping you get through the days that feel unbearable, finding support in the chaos, and taking the next step — one day, one decision, one breath at a time.

Whether you are newly separated, deep in the divorce process, co-parenting through conflict, rebuilding your confidence, or simply trying to work out who you are now, this podcast is here to help you feel understood, supported, and a little less alone.

Contact Chrissy:

Email: me@thisismechrissy.com

Website: www.thisismechrissy.com