Episode 90: Rebuilding After Divorce: Communication, Co-Parenting & Finding Yourself Again with Betsy Kelly
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Episode 90: Rebuilding After Divorce: Communication, Co-Parenting & Finding Yourself Again with Betsy Kelly
In this episode, Rachael sits down with SLP turned Divorce Doula and Podcast host, Betsy Kelly to talk about navigating the often isolating and emotional journey of divorce. Betsy shares her deeply personal story of choosing herself, learning to co-parent with clarity and compassion, and the power of creating community through storytelling. Together, they explore what it really means to rebuild after a marriage ends—and why no one should have to do it alone.
Inside this episode:
Betsy’s story of feeling alone when she made the decision to divorce
The surprising link between communication, connection, and healing
Tips for talking to kids about divorce in age-appropriate ways
Why approaching co-parenting like a business helps reduce conflict
The emotional toll of bad-mouthing an ex—and why it harms kids
The importance of therapy, friendships and finding a trusted confidant
Why no two divorce journeys look the same
Rebuilding identity and rediscovering self-worth, dating and more post-divorce
How Betsy’s podcast Divorce Stories is helping others feel less alone
& so much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Betsy on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divorcedoulabetsy?_t=ZP-8vW3o1l0qlS&_r=1
Divorce Stories Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-stories/id1808073006
A special thank you to our listeners on Betsy’s website here- https://www.betsykellycoaching.com/heysleepybaby
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