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Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Written by: Toni Thrash
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I'm Toni and a certified Life Coach. Is there a major life transition benching you? Let’s create a winning game plan to move into your new adventure.

Your life only seems to be over, however, there’s still time on the clock.

Let’s get you off the bench to start your comeback.




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  • Special guest, Dr. Lana Sneer: Set The Bone: Align Your Heart Before You Move On
    Jan 22 2026

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    Divorce can yank the ground from under you and convince you that the only options are to fight harder or run faster. We take a different route with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed psychologist and school specialist with 35 years of experience, who shows why the first step is alignment, not action. Think of it like setting a broken bone: counseling doesn’t instantly heal the fracture, but it aligns the pieces so real healing can begin and future movement is strong and straight.

    We start by reframing crisis as trauma that deserves care. Instead of sprinting to lawyers and logistics, we talk about stabilizing your inner world so your choices come from clarity, not adrenaline. Dr. Sneer breaks down the traps of fight and flight—relentless conflict that burns you out, or sudden life overhauls that promise relief but create new problems—and maps the third path: healing. That means sitting with hard feelings, naming grief, and building a support plan that includes therapy, faith practices for those who lean on them, and a reliable community.

    Parents will find a crucial guide to protecting children in the fallout. Kids are resilient, but they are also loyal and vulnerable. We explain why “they seem fine” can be a mask, how family breakdown can silently swap a child’s identity for roles like ally, messenger, or peacemaker, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to safeguard their original roles, encourage healthy connections with both parents, and use age-appropriate counseling to give them language and safety. We also explore the long-term risks of leaving pain unset, how unexamined coping becomes a template, and the practical routines that reduce anxiety during transitions.

    If you’re asking what’s next or wondering how to hold it together for yourself and your kids, this conversation offers a clear, compassionate starting point. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find steady ground.

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  • Boring Is Good: Why Haircut Budgets And Dog Food Lists Might Save Your Sanity
    Jan 15 2026

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    What if the smartest move after divorce isn’t to reinvent everything, but to slow down and stabilize? We take you inside the quiet work that makes a comeback possible: calming your nervous system, reducing chaos, and rebuilding simple routines that help you survive the early months without burning out. No hype, no rushing—just clear steps to get your feet back under you and protect your energy while life resets.

    We start by getting honest about emotions that refuse to disappear: grief, relief, anger, fear, loneliness, and shame. Naming them is the first lever that lowers anxiety. From there, we walk through one daily grounding practice—walks, prayer, journaling, or breathing—that signals safety to your body so your mind can think. You’ll hear a personal story about letting others help, and why dropping pride is not weakness; it’s oxygen. With that support, stabilization happens faster.

    Then we get practical. Money clarity reduces fear, so we detail how to build a budget that mirrors real life—haircuts, pet food, co-pays, kids’ activities, and all the “small” costs that add up. We talk about simplifying aggressively to cut decision fatigue, finding a small daily rhythm you can protect, and creating predictable routines that make kids feel safe. Boring is good when your world tilts; repetition calms the body and steadies the day. We close by framing stabilization as foundation work: the base for the life you want next, even if chaos still pops up.

    If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs steadiness, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. Have a question or want to connect? DM ToniThrash on Instagram—let’s start your comeback together.

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  • National Divorce Month Sounds Festive Until It Isn’t
    Jan 8 2026

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    The calendar flips and the pressure spikes: fresh starts, big vows, and a quiet surge of people filing for divorce. We open the year by naming the truth behind “National Divorce Month” and offering a grounded path forward that resists urgency and centers clarity. Instead of racing to fix everything, we walk through eight practical steps that lower the emotional temperature, protect your kids, and help you make decisions you can live with tomorrow.

    First, we unpack why January creates urgency and how slowing your pace saves money, energy, and relationships. Then we draw a hard line between noise and support, outlining what real help looks like—trauma‑informed counseling, structured recovery groups, and neutral professionals who won’t take sides. For parents, we spotlight concrete ways to protect children: stop using them as sounding boards, keep routines steady, and give them a safe place to talk that isn’t you. We also share a simple exercise to separate feelings from facts so legal and financial choices don’t get driven by panic.

    From there, we get specific about non‑negotiables and boundaries that keep you safe while you rebuild. We tackle isolation and offer a two‑sentence “elevator update” so you can stay visible without oversharing. Finally, we reset expectations about pace: healing takes time, and the real power lives in the next right step—booking one appointment, organizing one document, or having one supported conversation. January doesn’t define your future; it marks your turning point.

    If this conversation helps, share it with someone who needs steady ground today. Subscribe, leave a review, and DM Toni on Instagram @ToniThrash with your next right step—you might inspire the next listener.

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