Divorce with Sam and Leah

• Post Divorce Fresh Start with Olivia Howell

  Today, Leah and Sam are joined by the incredible Olivia Howell — nationally recognized divorce educator, clinical hypnotherapist, and CEO & co-founder of Fresh Starts Registry, the world’s first divorce registry and expert-led support network dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and trauma-informed care.In this conversation, we unpack what it really looks like to create your fresh start after divorce — emotionally, financially, and logistically. Olivia shares the first steps women should take when they’re starting over, the hidden roadblocks that keep so many moms stuck, and why support systems (including divorce registries!) can be life-changing during this chapter.We also dive into the power of reclaiming your identity, accepting help without guilt, and building a foundation that feels safe, stable, and truly yours.Whether you’re newly divorced, deep in the chaos of co-parenting, or finally finding your way back to yourself, this episode is full of clarity, warmth, and grounded guidance.✨ Check out the Fresh Starts Registry and all of Olivia’s resources here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/✨ Ready for deeper support? Join The Next Chapter — our monthly membership for divorced moms who want to heal, rebuild confidence, and co-parent with clarity: https://www.samandleah.com/servicesHashtags#DivorceSupport #FreshStartAfterDivorce #DivorcedMoms #CoParentingHelp #DivorceRecovery #HighConflictCoParenting #TraumaInformedDivorce #DivorceHealing #StartingOverAfterDivorce #EmpoweredWomen #NextChapterMembership #SingleMomLife #FreshStartsRegistry

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• Dating After Divorce: The Do’s, The Don’ts & The Truth You Need to Hear

  Dating after divorce can feel exciting… and absolutely terrifying at the same time. How do you know when you’re ready? What boundaries should you set? And how do you avoid repeating the same mistakes from your last relationship?In this episode, Sam and Leah break down the biggest do’s and don’ts of dating after divorce so you can protect your peace, spot red flags early, and stay grounded in your worth. Whether you’re newly divorced or just thinking about putting yourself back out there, this conversation will help you date smarter, not harder.We’re talking: ✨ How to know you’re ready to date again ✨ Avoiding trauma bonds and unhealthy patterns ✨ Why consistency > chemistry ✨ Red flags divorced moms should never ignore ✨ Keeping your identity and boundaries strong ✨ When (and if) to introduce someone to your kidsYou deserve a love that feels safe, steady, and aligned with the woman you’ve become.💛 If you’re ready for support, community, and guidance while rebuilding your confidence after divorce, join The Next Chapter membership — weekly workshops, expert guests, and a private community supporting divorced moms just like you. 👉 Click the link to learn more: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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• The Real Reason You’re Struggling This Holiday Season (and How to Change It)

  The holidays can feel especially heavy after divorce. Everywhere you look, it seems like everyone else has the perfect family, perfect photos, and perfect plans — while you’re just trying to hold it together.In this honest and heart-to-heart episode, Sam and Leah open up about why the holidays hit so hard after divorce — the loneliness, the “what-ifs,” the temptation to numb with alcohol, and the stories that play on repeat in your head. Together, they unpack what’s really behind those feelings and how to shift your perspective so you can experience peace, presence, and self-connection this season — even if you’re spending it alone.You’ll learn how to: ✨ Handle loneliness without numbing or spiraling ✨ Reframe old traditions and create new ones that fit this chapter ✨ Recognize and challenge the negative thoughts that steal your peace ✨ Set healthy boundaries around alcohol, spending, and people-pleasing ✨ Redefine what joy and connection look like nowThis conversation is raw, relatable, and full of reminders that you’re not broken — you’re rebuilding. The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be peaceful.💛 Join The Next Chapter — our membership community for divorced moms who are ready to heal, rebuild confidence, and co-parent with clarity and strength. Access live weekly workshops, expert guests, and a private support group to help you feel grounded and supported every step of the way.👉 Join The Next Chapter: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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• Surviving the Holidays Without Your Kids

  The holidays can be one of the hardest times after divorce—especially when it’s not your year to have the kids. In this honest and heart-to-heart conversation, Sam and Leah talk about what it’s really like to go to holiday events alone: handling questions like “Where are the kids?”, managing emotions, avoiding overdrinking, and finding peace in the middle of it all.You’ll learn practical, empowering ways to: ✔️ Cope with loneliness and missing your kids ✔️ Navigate social events and family gatherings with confidence ✔️ Set emotional boundaries and protect your peace ✔️ Reframe the holidays and create new traditions for yourselfWhether you’re freshly divorced or years into co-parenting, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that this season can still be meaningful, even if it looks different.💫 Ready to heal, rebuild, and co-parent with confidence? Join The Next Chapter—our supportive membership for divorced moms—where you’ll get access to weekly live workshops, a private community, expert guidance, and replays that help you move forward with clarity and calm. 👉 Join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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• Top 10 Reasons a Custody Evaluation Gets Ordered

  The holidays can be one of the hardest times after divorce—especially when it’s not your year to have the kids. In this honest and heart-to-heart conversation, Sam and Leah talk about what it’s really like to go to holiday events alone: handling questions like “Where are the kids?”, managing emotions, avoiding overdrinking, and finding peace in the middle of it all.You’ll learn practical, empowering ways to: ✔️ Cope with loneliness and missing your kids ✔️ Navigate social events and family gatherings with confidence ✔️ Set emotional boundaries and protect your peace ✔️ Reframe the holidays and create new traditions for yourselfWhether you’re freshly divorced or years into co-parenting, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that this season can still be meaningful, even if it looks different.💫 Ready to heal, rebuild, and co-parent with confidence? Join The Next Chapter—our supportive membership for divorced moms—where you’ll get access to weekly live workshops, a private community, expert guidance, and replays that help you move forward with clarity and calm. 👉 Join here: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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