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3-8-From Terrified to Triumphant: Facing Life’s Firsts After Divorce

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Fear isn’t just for skydivers and horror movie protagonists. It’s for newly single women figuring out finances, fixing cars, and—gasp—navigating Home Depot alone. But here’s the thing: every scary step you take adds another brick to the foundation of your confidence. And remember: you’re building something incredible.

“Fear tells you something might be dangerous, but if you never challenge it, you’ll never know what’s on the other side.”

 - Pat

 

Key Takeaways For You- 

• How do I rebuild confidence after divorce, especially when I feel completely lost?

• What are some practical ways to push through fear when facing new challenges?

• Why do small tasks, like setting up technology, sometimes feel so overwhelming?

• How can I change the limiting stories I’ve told myself about my abilities?

• What does it mean to “run toward fear,” and how can I apply that in my everyday life?

 

Fear is sneaky. It shows up in the big life changes—divorce, new jobs, financial decisions—but also in the little things, like dealing with technology or making a phone call you’d rather avoid. In this episode, I share my own journey of stepping into the unknown, from setting up my own computer monitor to rewriting the story I’d always told myself about money. Because here’s the truth: running away from fear keeps you stuck, but running toward it? That’s where real growth happens. Whether you're facing your own "firsts" or just need a reminder that you're stronger than you think, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

📖 Book – Rebuilding Your Life After a Grey Divorce: A Path to Healing, Significance, and Joy → https://amzn.to/4jO9Mm4

💬 SpeakPipe – Have a story of overcoming struggle? Share it with me—I’d love to highlight your journey in a future episode! → https://www.speakpipe.com/PatFenner