We sit down with relationship coach and author Joni Woods to trace how fear, family pressure, and faith shaped a marriage that never felt healthy and the divorce that changed everything. We talk emotional intelligence, boundaries, and the daily practice of love and kindness as a real strategy for parenting, conflict, and healing.• Growing up fast after family abandonment and choosing safety over love• Reframing divorce as fixing an early decision• Using self-reflection, self-awareness, and accountability to build emotional intelligence• Repairing conflict with kids through timeouts, honest talk, and real apologies• Choosing “love and kindness” while still holding firm boundaries• Letting kids have access to extended family without using it as control• Writing a book during overnight shifts in the middle of divorce• Losing Instagram and Facebook overnight and rebuilding a marketing plan from scratch• Learning boundaries through dating, saying no, and speaking needs out loud• Valuing authenticity and accountability without shame or performative punishment• Recognizing an unhealthy relationship when home feels heavy or unsafe• “You can follow her on Instagram at Author Johnny Woods”• “Follow us on Instagram at DivaOnTheRadio. That’s Diva with two IIs”• “And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok at Diiva on the radio for more clips and conversations you’ll love”• “Want to share your thoughts or send us a message? Text us anytime at divatonight.buzzsprout.com”Want to purchase the book!Follow @authorjoniwoods on Instagram Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayword ! Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!