<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms">I would love to hear from you! Send a text! </a>In this episode, Toni sits down with Erica Richmond, author, speaker, and writing coach, for a powerful conversation about storytelling, grief, and writing from a place of safety.Erica is the founder of Open Sky Stories, the author of the Pixie Children’s Series, and the creator behind the forthcoming creative nonfiction manuscript Yelling at Dead People—a deeply honest collection of essays on grief, parenting, and survival after loss.Together, Toni and Erica explore how writing can be a tool for healing without re-traumatization, why small and imperfect stories matter, and how to create healthy boundaries around what we share, what we protect, and what we keep just for ourselves.This episode is a permission slip for anyone who’s ever said, “I want to write, but I don’t know where to start.”What You’ll Hear in This Episode<ul><li>Why writing doesn’t have to be “brave” to be meaningful</li><li>How to begin writing gently—one sentence at a time</li><li>The difference between hard writing and harmful writing</li><li>Why unfinished, imperfect stories often carry the most power</li><li>How to decide what stories are meant to be shared—and which are not</li><li>Writing through grief without reliving trauma</li><li>How Erica’s work on Yelling at Dead People reshaped her understanding of grief, parenting, and survival</li><li>The truth about grief: it’s not linear, tidy, or predictable—and that’s normal</li></ul>Key Takeaway<blockquote>Your words matter. Your stories matter. And they deserve to exist—if nowhere else, then on a piece of paper.</blockquote>You don’t need a plan. You don’t need a book deal. You don’t even need three pages.  Start with one sentence and let it lead you where it wants to go.Erica Richmond is an author, speaker, and writing coach who helps people tell their stories from a place of safety. She is known for writing what she calls “brave stories”—honest, vulnerable narratives that invite healing, connection, and self-understanding.Her upcoming manuscript, Yelling at Dead People, draws from more than a decade of writing through grief after the loss of her children’s father, offering readers a deeply relatable and compassionate look at mourning, parenting, and resilience.Connect with Erica<ul><li><a href='https://www.openskystories.com/'>Website</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/openskystories/'>Instagram &amp; Social Media</a></li><li>Free Resource: Sign up for Erica’s newsletter to receive a Writing From a Place of Safety activity</li><li>Programs:<ul><li>The Courage to Write (on-demand webinar)</li><li>One-to-one mentorships and group writing support</li></ul></li></ul>Let&apos;s create your transition gameplan: <a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'>Book your discovery call </a>You can find me at: <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'>Shock</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'>Limbo</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'>Re-Entry</a> <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'>Sound of You</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms"&gt;I would love to hear from you! Send a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Toni sits down with &lt;b&gt;Erica Richmond&lt;/b&gt;, author, speaker, and writing coach, for a powerful conversation about storytelling, grief, and writing from a place of safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Erica is the founder of &lt;b&gt;Open Sky Stories&lt;/b&gt;, the author of the &lt;em&gt;Pixie&lt;/em&gt; Children’s Series, and the creator behind the forthcoming creative nonfiction manuscript &lt;em&gt;Yelling at Dead People&lt;/em&gt;—a deeply honest collection of essays on grief, parenting, and survival after loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, Toni and Erica explore how writing can be a tool for healing without re-traumatization, why small and imperfect stories matter, and how to create healthy boundaries around what we share, what we protect, and what we keep just for ourselves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a permission slip for anyone who’s ever said, &lt;em&gt;“I want to write, but I don’t know where to start.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What You’ll Hear in This Episode&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why writing doesn’t have to be “brave” to be meaningful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to begin writing gently—one sentence at a time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between &lt;b&gt;hard writing&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;harmful writing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why unfinished, imperfect stories often carry the most power&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to decide what stories are meant to be shared—and which are not&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Writing through grief without reliving trauma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Erica’s work on &lt;em&gt;Yelling at Dead People&lt;/em&gt; reshaped her understanding of grief, parenting, and survival&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The truth about grief: it’s not linear, tidy, or predictable—and that’s normal&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Takeaway&lt;/p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your words matter. Your stories matter. And they deserve to exist—if nowhere else, then on a piece of paper.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t need a plan. You don’t need a book deal. You don’t even need three pages.&lt;br/&gt; Start with &lt;b&gt;one sentence&lt;/b&gt; and let it lead you where it wants to go.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Erica Richmond is an author, speaker, and writing coach who helps people tell their stories from a place of safety. She is known for writing what she calls “brave stories”—honest, vulnerable narratives that invite healing, connection, and self-understanding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her upcoming manuscript, &lt;em&gt;Yelling at Dead People&lt;/em&gt;, draws from more than a decade of writing through grief after the loss of her children’s father, offering readers a deeply relatable and compassionate look at mourning, parenting, and resilience.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Erica&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.openskystories.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/openskystories/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram &amp;amp; Social Media&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Free Resource:&lt;/b&gt; Sign up for Erica’s newsletter to receive a &lt;em&gt;Writing From a Place of Safety&lt;/em&gt; activity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Programs:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Courage to Write&lt;/em&gt; (on-demand webinar)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;One-to-one mentorships and group writing support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let&amp;apos;s create your transition gameplan:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'&gt;Book your discovery call&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You can find me at:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shock&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Limbo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Re-Entry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound of You&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I would love to hear from you! Send a text!  In this episode, Toni sits down with Erica Richmond, author, speaker, and writing coach, for a powerful conversation about storytelling, grief, and writing from a place of safety. Erica is the founder of Open Sky Stories, the author of the Pixie Children’s Series, and the creator behind the forthcoming creative nonfiction manuscript Yelling at Dead People—a deeply honest collection of essays on grief, parenting, and survival after loss. Together, T...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms">I would love to hear from you! Send a text! </a>Stuck in a Relationship That Isn’t Working? A Negotiation Expert on Divorce, Dating After Divorce, and How to Decide Whether to Stay or GoWhat if the hardest part of a relationship isn’t the conflict—but the indecision?In this powerful episode of Start Your Comeback, Toni Thrash sits down with Dr. Merideth Thompson, social scientist, negotiation expert, and founder of Partner Lab, for an honest conversation about relationships that linger long after they stop working.Dr. Thompson blends data, research, and lived experience to help listeners understand how negotiation principles apply to marriage, divorce, and dating after divorce—and why clarity is the key to moving forward with confidence. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:<ul><li>Why indecision—not your partner—is often the real enemy in struggling relationships</li><li>How staying “for the kids” can unintentionally teach unhealthy relationship dynamics</li><li>The difference between compromise vs. negotiation in romantic relationships</li><li>Why meeting in the middle often leaves value—and happiness—on the table</li><li>How vulnerability and transparency create healthier conflict resolution</li><li>What negotiation really looks like inside marriage and long-term partnerships</li><li>Why your body often knows the truth about your relationship before your mind does</li><li>How to approach dating after divorce with clarity instead of fear</li><li>Why you should never make yourself smaller to be chosen</li><li>The five strongest predictors of relationship health and satisfaction (and why communication isn’t #1)</li></ul>🧠 About Today’s GuestDr. Merideth Thompson is a PhD-trained social scientist, negotiation professor, and founder of Partner Lab, a research-based platform designed to help people make informed decisions about their romantic relationships.With a background spanning Deloitte, higher education, entrepreneurship, and coaching, Meredith translates complex relationship science into practical tools that help people decide whether to stay, go, or renegotiate the relationship they’re in.🔗 Resources &amp; Links<ul><li><a href='https://www.mypartnerlab.co/'>Partner Lab</a></li><li><a href='https://www.mypartnerlab.co/clarity-matrix'>https://www.mypartnerlab.co/clarity-matrix</a></li></ul>Meredith is also giving away a free Clarity Matrix Starter Guide that could help you get clarity as you prepare for a comeback!.❤️Final ThoughtIf you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or constantly second-guessing your relationship, pay attention. Your body may already know what your mind is afraid to admit.Clarity leads to confidence. Confidence leads to courage. And courage leads to a comeback. Let&apos;s create your transition gameplan: <a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'>Book your discovery call </a>You can find me at: <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'>Shock</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'>Limbo</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'>Re-Entry</a> <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'>Sound of You</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms"&gt;I would love to hear from you! Send a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stuck in a Relationship That Isn’t Working? A Negotiation Expert on Divorce, Dating After Divorce, and How to Decide Whether to Stay or Go&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the hardest part of a relationship isn’t the conflict—but the &lt;b&gt;indecision&lt;/b&gt;?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode of &lt;em&gt;Start Your Comeback&lt;/em&gt;, Toni Thrash sits down with &lt;b&gt;Dr. Merideth Thompson&lt;/b&gt;, social scientist, negotiation expert, and founder of &lt;b&gt;Partner Lab&lt;/b&gt;, for an honest conversation about relationships that linger long after they stop working.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dr. Thompson blends data, research, and lived experience to help listeners understand how negotiation principles apply to marriage, divorce, and dating after divorce—and why clarity is the key to moving forward with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; In This Episode, You’ll Learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &lt;b&gt;indecision—not your partner—is often the real enemy&lt;/b&gt; in struggling relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How staying “for the kids” can unintentionally teach unhealthy relationship dynamics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between &lt;b&gt;compromise vs. negotiation&lt;/b&gt; in romantic relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why meeting in the middle often leaves value—and happiness—on the table&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How vulnerability and transparency create healthier conflict resolution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What negotiation really looks like inside marriage and long-term partnerships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your &lt;b&gt;body often knows the truth&lt;/b&gt; about your relationship before your mind does&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to approach &lt;b&gt;dating after divorce&lt;/b&gt; with clarity instead of fear&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you should never make yourself smaller to be chosen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The five strongest predictors of relationship health and satisfaction (and why communication isn’t #1)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 About Today’s Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dr. Merideth Thompson&lt;/b&gt; is a PhD-trained social scientist, negotiation professor, and founder of &lt;b&gt;Partner Lab&lt;/b&gt;, a research-based platform designed to help people make informed decisions about their romantic relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With a background spanning Deloitte, higher education, entrepreneurship, and coaching, Meredith translates complex relationship science into practical tools that help people decide whether to stay, go, or renegotiate the relationship they’re in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔗 Resources &amp;amp; Links&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mypartnerlab.co/'&gt;Partner Lab&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mypartnerlab.co/clarity-matrix'&gt;https://www.mypartnerlab.co/clarity-matrix&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meredith is also giving away a free Clarity Matrix Starter Guide that could help you get clarity as you prepare for a comeback!.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;❤️Final Thought&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or constantly second-guessing your relationship, pay attention. Your body may already know what your mind is afraid to admit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clarity leads to confidence.&lt;br/&gt;Confidence leads to courage.&lt;br/&gt;And courage leads to a comeback.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let&amp;apos;s create your transition gameplan:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'&gt;Book your discovery call&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You can find me at:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shock&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Limbo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Re-Entry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound of You&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms">I would love to hear from you! Send a text! </a>Feeling stuck between “what now” and “who am I” after divorce can feel like standing on a field with the clock ticking and no play to run. We break the moment down and build it back up with intention, so you can stop surviving, start breathing, and move forward with purpose. We start by reframing the rebuild: it doesn’t begin with a five-year plan, it begins when you can breathe again. Toni shares the core mindset shift that changes everything—subtract before you add. You’ll learn how to release patterns that drain you, set boundaries that hold, and let go of roles that no longer fit. From there, we get practical about core needs: safety, stability, respect, and grounded routines. We walk through simple, real-world adjustments like neutral co-parenting boundaries, a minimum-viable budget, and a weekly planning rhythm that protects your energy. Then we zoom into small, compounding wins. Big goals look glamorous, but consistency beats intensity, especially when your nervous system is healing. We outline how to choose one habit and one relationship to tend for 30 days—think nightly walks, two healthy lunches, a calm check-in with your kids, or streamlined co-parenting communication. Identity comes next, rebuilt slowly through low-stakes experiments. Try old interests on for size, notice what fits, and let experience—not pressure—define who you’re becoming. Support stays non-negotiable. Therapy, coaching, and trusted peers keep you honest and moving, even when momentum wobbles. If you have kids, your rebuild becomes a living model for resilience and healthy boundaries. You’re not starting from zero—you’re starting from wisdom. Stability gives you ground; intention shows you where to go next. Ready to trade survival for progress? Grab the Start Your Come Back Workbook at ToniThrash.com, and book a clarity call to get off the bench and into the life you want. If this helped, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can start their comeback.Let&apos;s create your transition gameplan: <a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'>Book your discovery call </a>You can find me at: <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'>Shock</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'>Limbo</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'>Re-Entry</a> <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'>Sound of You</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms"&gt;I would love to hear from you! Send a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feeling stuck between “what now” and “who am I” after divorce can feel like standing on a field with the clock ticking and no play to run. We break the moment down and build it back up with intention, so you can stop surviving, start breathing, and move forward with purpose.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We start by reframing the rebuild: it doesn’t begin with a five-year plan, it begins when you can breathe again. Toni shares the core mindset shift that changes everything—subtract before you add. You’ll learn how to release patterns that drain you, set boundaries that hold, and let go of roles that no longer fit. From there, we get practical about core needs: safety, stability, respect, and grounded routines. We walk through simple, real-world adjustments like neutral co-parenting boundaries, a minimum-viable budget, and a weekly planning rhythm that protects your energy.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Then we zoom into small, compounding wins. Big goals look glamorous, but consistency beats intensity, especially when your nervous system is healing. We outline how to choose one habit and one relationship to tend for 30 days—think nightly walks, two healthy lunches, a calm check-in with your kids, or streamlined co-parenting communication. Identity comes next, rebuilt slowly through low-stakes experiments. Try old interests on for size, notice what fits, and let experience—not pressure—define who you’re becoming.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Support stays non-negotiable. Therapy, coaching, and trusted peers keep you honest and moving, even when momentum wobbles. If you have kids, your rebuild becomes a living model for resilience and healthy boundaries. You’re not starting from zero—you’re starting from wisdom. Stability gives you ground; intention shows you where to go next.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Ready to trade survival for progress? Grab the Start Your Come Back Workbook at ToniThrash.com, and book a clarity call to get off the bench and into the life you want. If this helped, follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review so more people can start their comeback.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let&amp;apos;s create your transition gameplan:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'&gt;Book your discovery call&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You can find me at:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shock&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Limbo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Re-Entry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound of You&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I would love to hear from you! Send a text!  Feeling stuck between “what now” and “who am I” after divorce can feel like standing on a field with the clock ticking and no play to run. We break the moment down and build it back up with intention, so you can stop surviving, start breathing, and move forward with purpose.  We start by reframing the rebuild: it doesn’t begin with a five-year plan, it begins when you can breathe again. Toni shares the core mindset shift that changes everything—sub...

Rebuilding After Divorce

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms">I would love to hear from you! Send a text! </a>Fear has a way of dressing up like anger, urgency, and endless what-ifs—especially when a marriage ends. We sat down with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed professional counselor, to unpack how to face the grief of divorce without letting it name your whole story. The throughline is simple but demanding: sit with fear long enough to hear what it’s saying, then move with intention toward hope, help, and a new vision. We talk about how fear crowds out healing, and why stillness is a first step, not a setback. Dr. Sneer shares how faith can become a practical anchor—more than a mantra—when “do not be afraid” meets real life. We explore the loneliness that follows separation, the quiet loss of identity that can happen in a marriage, and the slow, steady work of remembering who you are. Expect candid examples, compassionate reframes, and tools you can use today to rebuild confidence and direction. You’ll also hear a clear roadmap for finding the right counselor: what divorce experience looks like in practice, how to assess fit with a three-session approach, and why Christian counseling doesn’t mean judgment—it means another layer of support when you need it most. We close with resources for adults and kids, and a powerful reminder to refuse shame: never let one chapter become the title of your life. If you’re craving practical steps, honest hope, and faith-infused guidance, this conversation meets you where you are and points you forward. If this episode helps, share it with a friend who needs strength today. Subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us: what small step are you taking this week?<a href='https://a.co/d/g8VgcK6'>Growing Through Divorce by Jim Smoke</a> <a href='https://a.co/d/88RJt5z'>Helping Children Survive Divorce by Dr. Archibald Hart</a>Let&apos;s create your transition gameplan: <a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'>Book your discovery call </a>You can find me at: <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'>Shock</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'>Limbo</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'>Re-Entry</a> <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'>Sound of You</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms"&gt;I would love to hear from you! Send a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fear has a way of dressing up like anger, urgency, and endless what-ifs—especially when a marriage ends. We sat down with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed professional counselor, to unpack how to face the grief of divorce without letting it name your whole story. The throughline is simple but demanding: sit with fear long enough to hear what it’s saying, then move with intention toward hope, help, and a new vision.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We talk about how fear crowds out healing, and why stillness is a first step, not a setback. Dr. Sneer shares how faith can become a practical anchor—more than a mantra—when “do not be afraid” meets real life. We explore the loneliness that follows separation, the quiet loss of identity that can happen in a marriage, and the slow, steady work of remembering who you are. Expect candid examples, compassionate reframes, and tools you can use today to rebuild confidence and direction.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You’ll also hear a clear roadmap for finding the right counselor: what divorce experience looks like in practice, how to assess fit with a three-session approach, and why Christian counseling doesn’t mean judgment—it means another layer of support when you need it most. We close with resources for adults and kids, and a powerful reminder to refuse shame: never let one chapter become the title of your life. If you’re craving practical steps, honest hope, and faith-infused guidance, this conversation meets you where you are and points you forward.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this episode helps, share it with a friend who needs strength today. Subscribe, leave a quick review, and tell us: what small step are you taking this week?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://a.co/d/g8VgcK6'&gt;Growing Through Divorce by Jim Smoke&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://a.co/d/88RJt5z'&gt;Helping Children Survive Divorce by Dr. Archibald Hart&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let&amp;apos;s create your transition gameplan:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'&gt;Book your discovery call&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You can find me at:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shock&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Limbo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Re-Entry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound of You&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I would love to hear from you! Send a text!  Fear has a way of dressing up like anger, urgency, and endless what-ifs—especially when a marriage ends. We sat down with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed professional counselor, to unpack how to face the grief of divorce without letting it name your whole story. The throughline is simple but demanding: sit with fear long enough to hear what it’s saying, then move with intention toward hope, help, and a new vision.  We talk about how fear crowds out heal...

Part 2  Dr. Lana Sneer: From Fear To Hope: A Practical Guide To Healing Through Divorce With Faith And Counseling

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms">I would love to hear from you! Send a text! </a>Divorce can yank the ground from under you and convince you that the only options are to fight harder or run faster. We take a different route with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed psychologist and school specialist with 35 years of experience, who shows why the first step is alignment, not action. Think of it like setting a broken bone: counseling doesn’t instantly heal the fracture, but it aligns the pieces so real healing can begin and future movement is strong and straight. We start by reframing crisis as trauma that deserves care. Instead of sprinting to lawyers and logistics, we talk about stabilizing your inner world so your choices come from clarity, not adrenaline. Dr. Sneer breaks down the traps of fight and flight—relentless conflict that burns you out, or sudden life overhauls that promise relief but create new problems—and maps the third path: healing. That means sitting with hard feelings, naming grief, and building a support plan that includes therapy, faith practices for those who lean on them, and a reliable community. Parents will find a crucial guide to protecting children in the fallout. Kids are resilient, but they are also loyal and vulnerable. We explain why “they seem fine” can be a mask, how family breakdown can silently swap a child’s identity for roles like ally, messenger, or peacemaker, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to safeguard their original roles, encourage healthy connections with both parents, and use age-appropriate counseling to give them language and safety. We also explore the long-term risks of leaving pain unset, how unexamined coping becomes a template, and the practical routines that reduce anxiety during transitions. If you’re asking what’s next or wondering how to hold it together for yourself and your kids, this conversation offers a clear, compassionate starting point. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find steady ground.Let&apos;s create your transition gameplan: <a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'>Book your discovery call </a>You can find me at: <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'>Website</a> <a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'>Instagram</a> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'>Facebook</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'>Shock</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'>Limbo</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'>Re-Entry</a> <a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'>Sound of You</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2261552/open_sms"&gt;I would love to hear from you! Send a text! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Divorce can yank the ground from under you and convince you that the only options are to fight harder or run faster. We take a different route with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed psychologist and school specialist with 35 years of experience, who shows why the first step is alignment, not action. Think of it like setting a broken bone: counseling doesn’t instantly heal the fracture, but it aligns the pieces so real healing can begin and future movement is strong and straight.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We start by reframing crisis as trauma that deserves care. Instead of sprinting to lawyers and logistics, we talk about stabilizing your inner world so your choices come from clarity, not adrenaline. Dr. Sneer breaks down the traps of fight and flight—relentless conflict that burns you out, or sudden life overhauls that promise relief but create new problems—and maps the third path: healing. That means sitting with hard feelings, naming grief, and building a support plan that includes therapy, faith practices for those who lean on them, and a reliable community.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Parents will find a crucial guide to protecting children in the fallout. Kids are resilient, but they are also loyal and vulnerable. We explain why “they seem fine” can be a mask, how family breakdown can silently swap a child’s identity for roles like ally, messenger, or peacemaker, and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to safeguard their original roles, encourage healthy connections with both parents, and use age-appropriate counseling to give them language and safety. We also explore the long-term risks of leaving pain unset, how unexamined coping becomes a template, and the practical routines that reduce anxiety during transitions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re asking what’s next or wondering how to hold it together for yourself and your kids, this conversation offers a clear, compassionate starting point. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more families find steady ground.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Let&amp;apos;s create your transition gameplan:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://calendly.com/t-thrash/discoverycall'&gt;Book your discovery call&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;You can find me at:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.Instagram.com/tonithrash'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/toni.thrash.96'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Facebook&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632657485'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shock&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670313'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Limbo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-comeback/id1711845172?i=1000632670428'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Re-Entry&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tonithrash.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sound of You&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

I would love to hear from you! Send a text!  Divorce can yank the ground from under you and convince you that the only options are to fight harder or run faster. We take a different route with Dr. Lana Sneer, a licensed psychologist and school specialist with 35 years of experience, who shows why the first step is alignment, not action. Think of it like setting a broken bone: counseling doesn’t instantly heal the fracture, but it aligns the pieces so real healing can begin and future movement...

Special guest, Dr. Lana Sneer: Set The Bone: Align Your Heart Before You Move On

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