What happens when a divorced woman stops chasing love…and starts choosing herself?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shiri, we dive into post-divorce dating, female empowerment, emotional independence, and the unexpected truth: sometimes healing doesn’t make you softer - it makes you selective.

I came prepared to talk about avoiding emotionally unavailable men.

Shiri came ready to admit she was the emotionally unavailable one.

We unpack:

• Dating after divorce

• Reclaiming confidence after marriage

• Ghosting and emotional boundaries

• The difference between empowerment and avoidance

• Trauma patterns in adult relationships

• How self-worth changes your dating standards

• Why “chemistry” isn’t always healthy

• And what it really means to take yourself dancing

This isn’t about hating men.

It’s about understanding patterns.

It’s about recognizing when your nervous system is confusing chaos with connection.

It’s about healing attachment wounds without pretending you’re perfect in theprocess.

If you’re navigating life after divorce, re-entering the dating world, or learning how to stop over-explaining yourself - this episode is honest, funny, and unfiltered.

Because sometimes growth looks like saying:

“I don’t owe anyone access to me.”

Listen to Part 1: I Can Love Me Better for the full arc.

Therapy is expensive. Share your chaos with me…for FREE.

_____________________________________________

The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times,especially during hospital stays.

You can view examples here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGjde29iQPBJL_Trf3F7yWw

Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to nevergive up.

Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery

Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated.

Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strengthto keep going.

A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins.

Because hope is a team sport. 🌹

What happens after divorce?

Grief…healing…and sometimes a full-blown glow up.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Shiri, we dive into what it really looks like to get your groove back after divorce - rebuilding confidence, rediscovering desire, reclaiming identity, and realizing you don’t need a partner to validateyour worth.

And let me tell you…her ADHD brain makes this conversation absolute gold.

We go on tangents.

We double back.

We laugh until we forget what the original question was.

But underneath the chaos? Real talk about dating after divorce, self-love, independence, boundaries, and stepping into your power without apology.

Somewhere in the middle of the wild detours, it hit me:

“I can love me better.”

Completely unplanned, both of Shiri’s episodes ended up being PERFECT for Valentine’s Day - because nothing says romance like choosing yourself first.

Part 2 is coming shortly - and it goes even deeper into love, dating, and what happens when you stop shrinking and start shining.

If you’ve ever:

• Navigated divorce

• Wondered how to date again after a long relationship

• Lost yourself in a partnership

• Or needed permission to take your power back

This one’s for you.

___________________________________

The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times, especially during hospital stays.

You can view examples here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGjde29iQPBJL_Trf3F7yWw

Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to never give up.

Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery

Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated.

Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strength to keep going.

A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins.

Because hope is a team sport. 🌹

In this episode, JoJo sits down with Dr. Robb Kelly, a leading addiction recovery expert with decades of experience helping individuals and families understand addiction, trauma, and the path to sustainable recovery.Dr. Kelly breaks down what addiction actually is - beyond stereotypes, shame, and moral judgment - and explains why willpower alone is never the answer. Together, we talk about control, coping, relapse, accountability, and the very human reasons people turn to substances in the first place. This conversation goes deep, honest, and unfiltered - without oversimplifying something that affects millions of people in different ways.And yes, before dedicating his life to recovery work, Dr. Kelly was also a professional musician who played at Abbey Road Studios.Because apparently some people collect resumes, and others just casually live six different lives.Before the interview, Fame, Flames, and Feelings takes a hard look at how we treat addiction when it plays out in public, using celebrity culture to unpack stigma, spectacle, and our obsession with redemption arcs.And after the interview, The Audacity Files: Recovery Edition is back - calling out the wild confidence, bad takes, and unsolicited opinions people love to share about addiction while knowing absolutely nothing.This episode isn’t just about addiction.It’s about judgment, control, humanity - and what it actually takes to change the conversation.Listener discretion advised. Heavy topics, honest conversations, and zero sugarcoating.________________________________________The ROAR Gallery is a digital wall of encouragement where people can upload short video messages for individuals and families going through tough times, especially during hospital stays. You can view examples here: / @roar-gallery Your ROAR can change a life. Share your story and inspire hospital families to never give up. Upload your ROAR: https://extendtherose.org/roargallery Welcome to The ROAR Gallery - a movement of hope that starts with you. Here, people from all walks of life share short stories of courage and gratitude, creating a wave of encouragement for children and families fighting tough battles in hospitals. Every ROAR reminds them they’re seen, heard, and celebrated. Together, we’re flooding hospital rooms with positivity and giving families the strength to keep going. A ROAR is a short, positive message - a declaration of the good in your life and a reminder that hope still wins. Because hope is a team sport. 🌹