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Reclaiming Your Worth After Divorce and Heartbreak with Kerry Brett · Bent Not Broken: Starting Over After Divorce | Post Divorce Life

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SPEAKER_00: Welcome to another episode of Bent Not Broken.
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SPEAKER_00: Heartbreak and trauma may feel like the end of your story, but here it's the beginning of a bold new chapter.
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SPEAKER_00: I'm your host, Coach Deborah Griffiths, and this is the space where women rise, rebuild, and rediscover their purpose.
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SPEAKER_00: Remember this truth.
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SPEAKER_00: You are bent, not broken.
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SPEAKER_00: Welcome back to another episode of Bent Not Broken.
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SPEAKER_00: I'm Coach Deborah, and today we're diving deeper into some of the powerful truths from my recent conversation with Carrie Brett.
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SPEAKER_00: Carrie is a master photographer, a dating strategist, and the author of Shot at Love.
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SPEAKER_00: Carrie's story really struck a chord with me because it's just not about dating, it's about rediscovering your worth after heartbreak, disappointment, or even betrayal.
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SPEAKER_00: Whether you're rebuilding after a divorce, healing from a toxic relationship, or learning to trust yourself again, today's bonus coaching session is all about reclaiming your power and creating a life and love that feels safe, authentic, and aligned.
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SPEAKER_00: Here's tip number one.
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SPEAKER_00: Rebuild from the inside out.
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SPEAKER_00: Healing begins when you stop asking, what's wrong with me?
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SPEAKER_00: And start saying, What's right within me?
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SPEAKER_00: Confidence doesn't magically appear, it's built in the small, consistent choices you make every day.
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SPEAKER_00: And as Carrie shared, she hit rock bottom emotionally and financially, yet used that as a springboard for growth.
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SPEAKER_00: She rebuilt her confidence one step at a time by showing up for herself, believing she deserved more, and following through with action.
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SPEAKER_00: So here's your challenge this week.
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SPEAKER_00: Affirm this daily.
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SPEAKER_00: And then ask yourself, what one action can I take today that honors my worth?
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SPEAKER_00: It might be saying no to something that drains you, setting a new boundary, or simply taking quiet time to rest and reset.
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SPEAKER_00: Tip number two, stop ignoring red flags.
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SPEAKER_00: One of my favorite takeaways from Carrie's story was this.
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SPEAKER_00: People reveal who they are within 90 seconds.
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SPEAKER_00: Yet how often do we talk ourselves out of what we know to be true?
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SPEAKER_00: I know I did.
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SPEAKER_00: I ignored my gut on my wedding day.
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SPEAKER_00: I told myself it was just nerves.
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SPEAKER_00: But our intuition, that quiet voice inside, is never wrong.
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SPEAKER_00: It's your internal compass trying to keep you safe.
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SPEAKER_00: So here's what I want you to reflect on.
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SPEAKER_00: Where in your life have you ignored your gut because you didn't want to face your truth?
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SPEAKER_00: It's okay.
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SPEAKER_00: We've all been there.
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SPEAKER_00: The goal isn't to shame yourself, it's to start listening sooner.
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SPEAKER_00: Because when you honor your intuition, you protect your peace.
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SPEAKER_00: And peace is priceless.
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SPEAKER_00: Tip number three bank on yourself.
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SPEAKER_00: Carrie's bank on yourself philosophy really resonated with me.
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SPEAKER_00: When she went through her divorce, she was left with debt and uncertainty.
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SPEAKER_00: But instead of giving up, she invested in her own creativity and resilience.
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SPEAKER_00: And that changed everything.
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SPEAKER_00: Here's the truth.
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SPEAKER_00: When you stop waiting for someone else to save you, you unlock your own freedom.
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SPEAKER_00: Financial independence, emotional stability, spiritual grounding, these are all forms of wealth.
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SPEAKER_00: So this week, make a list of your personal assets, not just material ones, but your inner ones, your courage, your compassion, your creativity, and your capacity to begin again.
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SPEAKER_00: When you start seeing yourself as valuable, you'll make choices that reflect your worth in relationships, in finances, in every area of your life.
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SPEAKER_00: Heartbreak doesn't have to be the end of your story.
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SPEAKER_00: It can be the moment you rise into your truth.
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SPEAKER_00: And like Carrie said, real love starts when you stop trying to be rescued and instead become your own hero.
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SPEAKER_00: So I want to leave you with this question.
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SPEAKER_00: What does loving yourself look like today?
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SPEAKER_00: Not someday, not when everything is perfect, but right now, in the middle of your becoming.
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SPEAKER_00: You are not broken.
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SPEAKER_00: You are becoming bold.
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SPEAKER_00: If this message resonated with you, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
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SPEAKER_00: And remember you can listen to Carrie's full interview on the Bent Not Broken podcast.
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SPEAKER_00: It's an episode filled with wisdom, laughter, and truth about rediscovering love after loss.
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SPEAKER_00: Follow me on social media for more coaching insights.
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SPEAKER_00: And if you're ready to start your own healing journey, you can book a free clarity call with me at broken to boldness.com or through my Calendly link in the show notes.
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SPEAKER_00: And until next time, I'm Coach Deborah, reminding you that your healing is your power and your story isn't over yet.
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SPEAKER_00: Thank you for listening to today's episode of Bent Not Broken.
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SPEAKER_00: I hope that this episode reminded you that even through life's toughest moments, you are bent, not broken.
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SPEAKER_00: If this message inspired you, please share, rate, review, and subscribe, as it helps us reach more women who are ready to rise and rebuild.
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SPEAKER_00: And until next time, keep living bold and walking in your purpose.