Category Archives: Health and Wellness After Divorce

COVID-19 has been one scary thing. I don't know anyone who doesn't have concerns. The concerns lead to anxiety, which is understandable, but what happens when Coronavirus anxiety is off-the-charts and you can't enjoy your life or focus on anything el...

Many women notice sudden weight gain at 40 or in the years following. That's the case for this woman, who is also divorced. I feel like I need a makeover since my divorce. I’ve got plenty of cute clothes but they don't fit. I guess I’m in a fu...

Editor's note: I'd like to welcome the newest Divorced Girl Smiling Contributor, Gretchen Hydo. Gretchen is a wonderful writer!! She isn't divorced, but she is a coach who works with a lot of divorced people. I've been following her for a long time a...

Since I am both a psychologist and a professional coach, I am constantly asked about the difference between a divorce coach and a therapist.  It’s a great question, and one that any consumer should be asking. It’s also important for therapists a...

The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr has a story behind it. In this week's Love Essentially, I interviewed Barr to find out her story, what inspired her to write her latest novel, and what she hopes readers will gain by reading it. By the way, I met Lisa se...