154. When Life Didn't Work Out As Planned

154. When Life Didn't Work Out As Planned

30:34 Aug 14, 2025
About this episode
What happens when the life you imagined falls apart? When the timeline you worked so hard to follow unravels—through betrayal, divorce, loss, or just life being life?In this episode, I’m getting real about what it feels like to grieve the life you thought you’d have, and how to start living the one you’re in. I’ll share stories from my own healing journey, including how a game of M.A.S.H. shaped my childhood dreams and how a bush full of vibrant flowers in the Arizona desert brought me back to life when I was ready to give up.We’ll talk about:Why timelines and life scripts can keep you stuck in shameThe grief of “almost”—and why it hurts so muchHow comparison steals your agencyWhat to do when it feels like you’ve been left behindTiny ways to find joy, possibility, and purpose—right here, right nowHow to hold onto the dream without clinging to the planIf you're navigating life after betrayal or divorce and wondering if it's too late, if you're too far behind, or if you’ll ever feel inspired again—this episode is for you.Because even when life doesn’t go as planned… it’s not over. You still get to choose what happens next.divorce recovery podcast, betrayal trauma, post-divorce grief, life didn’t go as planned, healing after betrayal, grief and timelines, life after divorce, agency after betrayal, starting over, women healing from divorce, rebuilding life after trauma, self-compassion after divorceIf this episode spoke to you, would you do me a favor?Share it with someone who needs to hear it._______________________________? WORK WITH AMIE + NEXT STEPS IN YOUR HEALING ?? ?Empowered Divorce Q&A? – Free monthly group coaching. First Thursday of each month.? ?Body Love Class? – Learn how to reclaim your body after betrayal.? ?Believing In You Group Coaching ?Ready to stop letting your brain hijack your healing? Learn how to work with your nervous system, shift your thoughts, and create the life you actually want. Next round begins in January—spots go fast!? ??????Reserve your spot??????? Dating From Within Workshop .? ???????Click here to register???????? Divorce 101: Self-Paced GuideFeeling stuck in the aftermath of betrayal or unsure whe
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