Better Divorce Podcast

About Better Divorce Podcast

Welcome to The Better Divorce Podcast. Paulette Rigo here to guide you through the storm of divorce into calmer waters. Whether you're contemplating divorce, in the thick of it, or rebuilding post-divorce, we've got you covered. Each episode, we tackle tough topics, share resilience stories, and offer practical advice to help you navigate with confidence. Remember, you're not alone and a brighter future awaits. Ready to turn a tough time into a time of growth? Then let's get started.

Publisher

Paulette Rigo

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2019

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

260 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Ep. 21 Betsy Pake: The Empowered Relationship

   Summary: In this episode, Paulette Rigo interviews Betsy Pake about the emotional and decision-making aspects of divorce, introducing her Navigate Method to help women gain clarity and confidence before making life-changing choices. About Betsy: Betsy Pake is a certified master coach, speaker, and writer. For over 12 years, helping women uproot unconscious patterns, expand their potential, and design change has devotedly been her mission. And in working with a breadth of women from all walks of life, she found herself and her clients facing many of the same challenges, grappling with “the big questions” that come with nuanced marriage dynamics. Her commitment to digging deep and going inward alongside her clients has earned her a skillset that only experience can buy, and she uses it to help women live better, brighter, and bigger. Armed with a career full of insights and her own lived experience, Betsy developed a world class resource widely applicable and wildly helpful to women in need of a new pathway in (or out of) their marriage: the Navigate Method. [divorce, identity, rebuilding, mindset, body, positivity, resilience, women, self-discovery, personal growth] SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Ep. 20 Sass Schaeffer: Rebuilding Yourself, One Small Move at a Time

   Summary: In this episode, Paulette Rigo interviews Sass Schaefer about rebuilding identity after major life disruptions like divorce. They explore the importance of starting with the body, embracing beginner's mindset, and practical steps for recovery and growth. Key topics: The importance of starting with the physical body in rebuilding identity Embracing the beginner's mindset after life disruptions Practical daily actions to foster positivity and self-confidence The connection between body, breath, and mindset The power of small, consistent reps in personal growth How highly successful women often hide their struggles behind a facade The significance of posture and breath in emotional regulation The concept of positivity as a discipline, not a personality trait The importance of letting go of attachment to specific outcomes Building a new identity without needing to have everything figured out About Sass: Sass is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and MBA who's spent her career helping women rebuild their identity after major life disruption. She's the creator of Baddie Rebuild, an identity coaching program for women who've lost themselves somewhere between the divorce, the diagnosis, the move, or the moment everything changed — built on three pillars: physical foundation, mindset and identity, and relationships and expression. She's also the founder of Team Positive™, an athletic lifestyle brand built on the belief that positivity is a discipline, not a personality trait. With a background in stand-up comedy and Golden Gloves boxing, Sass brings humor, grit, and zero fluff to the identity work she does with clients. [divorce, identity, rebuilding, mindset, body, positivity, resilience, women, self-discovery, personal growth] SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdb WEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademy Buy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/ RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso... AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div... Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Ep. 19 Marcelle LeBlanc: The Goal Isn’t to Fix the Relationship. It’s to Find Your Voice.

   Summary: In this episode, Paulette Rigo interviews Marcelle LeBlanc about the importance of having honest conversations during divorce, how to overcome fear and silence, and practical steps to gain clarity and trust in oneself. About Marcelle: Marcelle LeBlanc is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Conversation Architect. After surviving an unhealthy marriage, infidelity, and a difficult divorce, she discovered a powerful truth: one honest conversation can save a woman years of confusion, loneliness, and misalignment. Through her work, Marcelle teaches women the skill of having difficult conversations so they can gain clarity, trust themselves, and make decisions that align with the life they truly want. She is also the founder of a successful multi-location retail business and a former President of Entrepreneurs' Organization Fort Worth. Resources: SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdbWEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services: https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport

Who has been a guest on Better Divorce Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Daniel Ryan
• Patrick Kilbane
• Cathy Eads
• Megan Sherer
• Andrea McGinty

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

33,712

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

392 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100

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Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

85

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