# Bitter or Better Podcast
> Navigating divorce’s messy middle—heartbreak, co-parenting, and finances—while finding resilience, growth, and strength to rebuild a life that’s truly your own.
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- [About the Show](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/about.md) - Bitter or Better is a raw and real podcast about the messy middle of divorce— the quiet strength you lean into to get through the toughest days, the resilience and confidence you build along the way, and the ways you learn to rebuild a life that’s your own. This show isn’t about legal advice or the…
- [Contact](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/contact.md)
- [Episodes](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/episodes.md)
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## Posts
- [Ep. 13 - Foreign Land, Foreign Healing: Navigating MS And Isolation](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/foreign-land-foreign-healing-navigating-ms-and-isolation.md) - Sarah joins host Abby to share her raw story of diplomatic life abroad, an MS diagnosis, and a painful separation, offering honest lessons on rebuilding identity, setting boundaries, and trusting your own voice again.
- [Ep. 12 - Red Flags: Surviving the Slow Death of a Marriage](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/red-flags-surviving-the-slow-death-of-a-marriage.md) - Abby England sits down with Leslie to discuss the painful unraveling of her marriage and the journey of rebuilding from scratch. Discover a grounded framework for self reliance, navigating divorce mediation, overcoming financial fear, and reclaiming independence after midlife transitions.
- [Ep. 11 - Rebuild Your Confidence: Life After Infidelity and Job Loss](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/rebuild-your-confidence-life-after-infidelity-and-job-loss.md) - Explore the hidden emotional toll of marital separation on men and the pressure to suppress emotion. Guest Matt shares his journey through a simultaneous layoff and divorce, detailing how he shifted from isolation to community, navigated grief, and rebuilt his life through vulnerability.
- [Ep. 10 - From Contempt to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After 24 Years of Marriage](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/from-contempt-to-freedom-rebuilding-life-after-24-years-of-marriage.md) - The end of a long-term marriage is rarely a sudden explosion but a quiet accumulation of resentment. Guest Stacey shares the raw reality of leaving a twenty-four-year marriage, navigating a structured separation, and rebuilding her identity and finding resilience on the other side of fifty.
- [Ep. 9 - Radical Empathy: Co-Parenting Without the Drama](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/radical-empathy-co-parenting-without-the-drama.md) - Deciding to end a marriage isn't a failure—it's an act of self preservation. E-commerce CEO Morli shares her journey of unmarrying while pregnant, navigating a 50/50 parenting split, and finding the courage to launch her own brand. Discover a blueprint for intentional language and radical honesty.
- [Ep. 8 - Blindsided and Relieved: Why I’m Grateful He Had an Affair](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/blindsided-and-relieved-why-im-grateful-he-had-an-affair.md) - Discover how Nicole navigated the shock of infidelity and a high conflict divorce after a 24 year marriage. This episode covers reclaiming financial control, spotting red flags, and finding healing through community. Learn practical advice on mediation and protecting your future.
- [Ep. 7 - Reinventing at 47: Embracing Your Second Chance at Life](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/reinventing-at-47-embracing-your-second-chance-at-life.md) - Tanya Garcia shares the raw reality of a marriage that looked perfect but felt unsustainable. From a whirlwind move to France to navigating NICU stress and a contentious legal battle, learn how to find resilience, clarity, and the power of reinvention after the long grind of divorce.
- [Ep. 6 - The Gift of Loneliness: Rebuilding After Divorce](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/the-gift-of-loneliness-rebuilding-after-divorce.md) - Casey shares his powerful story of navigating a high conflict divorce and custody battle. Learn why legal specificity matters more than good faith and how to find the right attorney. Discover a path to emotional recovery through faith plus wellness as you build your own divorce Kevlar today.
- [Ep. 5 - Highschool Sweethearts to High-Conflict Divorce](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/highschool-sweethearts-to-high-conflict-divorce.md) - Lauren shares a raw story of betrayal and the courageous path toward healing. Discover how to recognize red flags, set firm boundaries, and navigate the legal realities of divorce. This episode offers practical tools for co parenting and finding hope after heartbreak. Read the full story now.
- [Ep. 4 - Necessary Endings: Breaking the Silent Treatment](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/necessary-endings-breaking-the-silent-treatment.md) - Monica shares her journey through divorce, emotional withdrawal, and rebuilding after marriage. Discover practical tools for healing, financial recovery, decluttering with Marie Kondo principles, and creating calm at home while finding clarity, resilience, and a fresh start.
- [Ep. 3 - Choosing Better: Challenges, Learnings, Wisdom](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/choosing-better-challenges-learnings-wisdom.md) - Abby shares how she rebuilt resilience after betrayal and heartbreak. Learn practical tools for grief, mental health, and healing through sleep, movement, food, stress relief, and connection, plus how values and self advocacy shape a healthier life after loss.
- [Ep. 2 - I Discover the Truth. Game On.](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/i-discover-the-truth-game-on.md) - Abby shares a raw look at navigating a stop start relationship and divorce when words and actions do not align. Learn practical lessons on mediation, discovery, financial clarity, boundaries, and choosing strategy and self protection while rebuilding life after betrayal.
- [Ep. 1 - There’s a Landmine in my Happy Marriage](https://www.bitterorbetterpodcast.com/theres-a-landmine-in-my-happy-marriage.md) - Abby and Megan share an honest story of marriage, identity shifts, and divorce after a decade together. From relocation strain to unspoken resentments, this episode explores relationship breakdowns, boundaries, and choosing yourself while rebuilding with resilience and clarity.

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