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Divorce Happens

Fresh Starts Registry
Divorce
Mental Health
Fresh Starts Registry
Co-Parenting
Personal Growth
Mediation
Self-Care
Parenting
Divorce Coaching
Relationships
Emotional Health
Real Estate
Marriage
Grief
Emotional Support
Emotional Healing
Support Systems
Therapy
Communication
Family Law

Welcome to Divorce Happens, the podcast where we inspire, educate, and support you through divorce and beyond so that you can start fresh on the next phase of your journey. Produced by Fresh Starts Registry, the only divorce registry platform for everything you need to begin again, including home items, hype team, and everything in between. Remember, divorce happens...and then, we start fresh. We'... more

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How do you heal from a divorce when there's no villain — when you both still love each other and simply grew apart? In this solo "Hey Olivia" episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell answers a letter from a listener ending a marriage with no betraya... more

Nobody warns you that the divorce itself might be the easy part. For Courtney Gilmartin, a New Jersey mom who started her divorce journey nearly a decade ago, the 13-month dissolution of her marriage was just the opening chapter of a much longer, har... more

How do you answer your kids' questions about divorce when you're barely holding yourself together? In this solo "Hey Olivia" episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell answers a letter from a parent whose kids seemed "fine" when they first heard about... more

How do you tell your kids you're getting divorced when your co-parent wants to blame you for it? In this solo "Hey Olivia" episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell answers a letter from a mom whose ex plans to tell their five- and seven-year-old tha... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Vacchiano
Entertainment lawyer and author of Soft Launch
Self / Soft Launch author
Episode: Divorce Books: Soft Launch: A Coming-of-Adulthood Novel by Sarah Vacchiano
Vicki Vollweiler
Founder of College Financial Prep
College Financial Prep
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About College Planning and Divorce with Vicki Vollweiler
Lisa Niver
Author, traveler, journalist, content creator
Author of Brave-ish
Episode: 50 Challenges. 6 Continents. One Divorce: How Lisa Niver Found Herself — and Fearlessness — After 50 with Lisa Niver
D'Ionna Washington
Author of Break Up Now; The Kept Wife Strategist; relationship coach with a decade of experience
Self-employed; relationship coaching
Episode: Should You Stay or Should You Go? Author D’Ionna Washington on Breaking Up Now, Releasing the Shame of Divorce & Building a Life You Actually Love
Karen McNenny
Author of The Good Divorce; divorce coach and co-parenting expert
Author, The Good Divorce; Good Divorce Academy
Episode: The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family by Karen McNenny
Jill Kaufman
Licensed therapist, divorce coach, certified mediator, and Fresh Starts expert; co-founder of Divorce Network Pro
Divorce Network Pro / Fresh Starts Registry
Episode: How to Build The Divorce Dream Team You Didn't Know You Needed with Jill Kaufman
Melissa Murphy Pavone
Certified financial planner and certified divorce financial analyst
Divorce by Design / Fresh Starts Registry
Episode: Divorce By Design: How building a divorce team can help you get divorced efficiently (without going broke!) in less than a year with Melissa Murphy Pavone
Elana Hoffman
Psychologist and coach focused on divorce during and after the process
Washington, DC
Episode: How to Survive (and Reclaim) Mother's Day After Divorce with Dr. Elana Hoffman
Myisha Battle
Clinical sexologist and dating coach
Author of Sexual Pleasure for Dummies
Episode: Nobody Taught You This in Sex Ed — And It Might Be Holding You Back After Divorce

Host

Olivia Dreizen Howell
Host of Divorce Happens; co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • A must-listen for anyone going through divorce!

    I wish this podcast was around when I was going through my divorce because it’s filled with great advice, support, and a community of people going through similar experiences. I can’t recommend Divorce Happens enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather L Sweeney
    United Statesa year ago
  • A safe space! 💞

    Your genuine care for people going through divorce and for providing an extensive array of resources makes this podcast such an empowering safe space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KemZi💜
    United Statesa year ago
  • Authentic, empowering and exactly what we need

    Divorce Happens is a refreshing, honest take on one of life’s most difficult transitions. Olivia’s conversations are heartfelt, insightful, and full of compassion. It’s the kind of podcast that makes you feel less alone and more supported—like having a wise, non-judgmental friend in your corner. A must-listen for anyone navigating change, healing, or fresh starts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Scratch Listener
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow

    Very impactful, open, honest, raw. Wonderful podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lovepodslots
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great perspectives

    Jolie’s interview gave great insight into navigating a divorce with tact and integrity. The interviewer also had excellent questions throughout. While it was a short episode, it really packed a punch in terms of great information. I enjoyed listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaxSmaxStixStax
    United Statesa year ago

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Short, impactful episodes with useful resources.
High-quality guests and valuable coaching perspectives.
Engaging host with compassionate, practical guidance.
Listeners praise the supportive community and actionable advice.
Guests bring expert insight and real-world strategies.

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The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family by Karen McNenny
Q: What makes this divorce different from traditional paths?
It emphasizes removing harm, sustaining relationships for the sake of children, and designing a collaborative, less adversarial process that can even involve neutral professionals and a supportive community.
The Good Divorce: How to End Your Marriage Without Ending Your Family by Karen McNenny
Q: Take us through what this book is about.
The book has three legs: a memoir recounting the love story and the journey through divorce, practical how-to guidance on talking to kids and managing logistics, and a third part that challenges the divorce industry and promotes a redesigned, more humane approach to ending a marriage while preserving family integrity.
Should You Stay or Should You Go? Author D’Ionna Washington on Breaking Up Now, Releasing the Shame of Divorce & Building a Life You Actually Love
Q: What would you say to someone who is considering divorce and feels pressured by societal norms?
Honor the thought, explore it calmly, and use the book to differentiate between issues that can be worked through and those indicating a deeper misalignment; seek professional help if needed.
Should You Stay or Should You Go? Author D’Ionna Washington on Breaking Up Now, Releasing the Shame of Divorce & Building a Life You Actually Love
Q: So talk us through the book, because it's a different take on a lot of the divorce stuff you see out there.
The book emphasizes breaking up now when signals are clear, to avoid years of suffering, and provides practical guidance and a shift in mindset to empower women to reclaim their lives.
Everything You Need to Know About College Planning and Divorce with Vicki Vollweiler
Q: Tell us a little bit more about how you work and how people can get in touch with you.
I offer Sunday Strategy Sessions for families starting in high school, monthly Q&A, office hours, and private consulting, with templates and checklists to streamline the process; people can reach out to schedule sessions and learn more about services.

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Recent guests on Divorce Happens include:

1. Sarah Vacchiano
2. Vicki Vollweiler
3. Lisa Niver
4. D'Ionna Washington
5. Karen McNenny
6. Jill Kaufman
7. Melissa Murphy Pavone
8. Elana Hoffman

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