A Blessing in Divorce is a podcast born out of Elisabeth's personal divorce experience as well as the years she has spent guiding women through this difficult time. Listen and subscribe for weekly uplifting, relevant and helpful content that will help you heal and rise while you navigate your divorce and create a new life for yourself. This is a safe space where all are welcome.
In this episode, shared with you as I arrive in Italy to prepare for our women’s retreat, I’m reflecting on fear, change and the courage it takes to do something we have never done before.
Some of the women joining me have never travelled alone - and yet they said yes. We’ll talk about why fear doesn’t always mean we’re making the wrong choice, how self-trust is built through action, and why the changes we never wanted can sometimes create space for a life we couldn’t previously imagine.
I also share why I wouldn’t be leading this retreat - or doing any of this work - if it weren’t for my divorce, and invite you to consider what might still be possible in your own next chapter.
In this episode:
Why unfamiliar doesn’t necessarily mean unsafe
Moving forward even when fear comes with us
Creating something meaningful from unwanted change
Rediscovering what makes you uniquely you
Building self-trust one brave decision at a time
Join me in Costa Rica:
Our next women’s retreat takes place February 13–20, 2027, in beautiful Uvita, Costa Rica. Come put down what you’ve been carrying, reconnect with yourself and experience a restorative week of nature, movement, meaningful workshops and sisterhood.
https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/costarica2027 (https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/costarica2027)
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Our next retreat is in Costa Rica. Enjoy the healing and soothing energies of the jungle and rainforest and be empowered by the magnificence of the Pacific Ocean during a week of sisterhood, community and so much more. We are heading to Uvita, Feb. 13-20, 2027. Explore all our retreats here: https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/retreats (https://www.risingmoonsisters.com/retreats)
Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership (http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership)
The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp (https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp)
Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal (https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal)
I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme (https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme)
You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call (https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call)
Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist (https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist)
Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/)
You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce.
And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444
20 Aug 2026
134: Stop waiting to feel ready - I learned the hard way
So many of us tell ourselves we'll get support once we feel "ready" - once things calm down, once we've figured it out on our own. In this episode, I'm pushing back on that idea. Readiness isn't something you wait for, it's something that gets built, usually with someone walking beside you. I'm sharing what "not ready" actually looks like (it's rarely what you'd expect), what changes when you stop waiting, and two simple action steps you can take this week - whether or not you ever work with me one-on-one.
LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE
Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership (http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership)
The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp (https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp)
Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats (https://theseparationclub.com/retreats)
Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal (https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal)
I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme (https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme)
You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call (https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call)
Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist (https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist)
Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/)
You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce.
And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444
5 Aug 2026
133: Practice self-trust and gain confidence as you make the big decisions
Divorce can leave you questioning your judgment, your choices and even your ability to trust yourself again. But self-trust isn’t about knowing exactly what to do or guaranteeing that you’ll never make another mistake.
In this episode, Elisabeth explores how self-trust is slowly worn away, why blaming the woman you once were keeps you stuck, and how small promises can help you rebuild the relationship you have with yourself.
You’ll learn the difference between confidence and self-trust, how to receive advice without surrendering your authority, and why making a mistake doesn’t mean you cannot trust yourself.
This episode completes a three-part journey: imagining life on the other side of divorce, finding clarity when emotions are high, and trusting yourself to build what comes next.
Self-trust is not the promise that life will always go according to plan. It is the promise that whatever happens, you will not abandon yourself.
LINKS MENTIONED AND MORE
Gain the support and healing you are longing for and join the Rising Sisterhood membership today and never feel like you’re doing this alone again. http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership (http://www.theseparationclub.com/membership)
The brand new healing app is LIVE - download the Rising Sisterhood app today and take some positive steps for your healing starting now: https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp (https://www.theseparationclub.com/risingsisterhoodapp)
Join our growing and healing circle of Rising Moon Sisters at one of our transformational retreats. We are waiting for you. Learn more: https://theseparationclub.com/retreats (https://theseparationclub.com/retreats)
Kickstart your healing with the brand new JOY JOURNAL: https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal (https://www.theseparationclub.com/the-joy-journal)
I would love to work with you towards your healing, self-discovery and in creating your new life. Working with a coach is a great way to discover your purpose, your path forward while gaining clarity on your beliefs and core values. I have openings in my calendar for some new clients. https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme (https://www.theseparationclub.com/workwithme)
You can also set up a discovery call with me. It's free and an opportunity for us to get to know each other. Here is a link to my Calendar so you can book something that is convenient for you: https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call (https://calendly.com/elisabethparsons/discovery-call)
Also make sure to download the Free Separation Checklist: https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist (https://theseparationclub.com/separation-checklist)
Join the private and free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theseparationclub/)
You can also find me on Instagram @elisabethjoy444 where I share daily inspirations and tips as you navigate your divorce.
And the brand new Instagram account for The Joy Journal: @thejoyjournal444
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