Heartbreak to Happiness

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Why do so many smart, accomplished, and successful women stay in toxic relationships? In this powerful episode of Heartbreak to Happiness, Sara Davison is joined by Lindsay Abernathy, host of the Bitch Is a Bad Word podcast, to uncover the hidden dynamics of emotional abuse, coercive control, and narcissistic relationships.
Drawing from her own lived experience, Lindsay shares how abuse can exist behind the façade of a picture-perfect life, why leaving is rarely as simple as it seems, and the subtle red flags that often go unnoticed. Together, Sara and Lindsay explore trauma bonds, love bombing, gaslighting, post-separation abuse, co-parenting with a toxic ex, and how survivors can reclaim their confidence, voice, and sense of self.
If you've ever questioned your reality, wondered whether you're "overreacting," or felt trapped in an unhealthy relationship, this conversation offers clarity, validation, and hope. Lindsay also shares practical advice for healing, rebuilding your support system, and creating a peaceful life after abuse.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why intelligent, capable women can become trapped in toxic relationships
The warning signs of coercive control, gaslighting, and love bombing
How abuse impacts children—and why peace matters more than appearances
Strategies for co-parenting with a high-conflict or narcissistic ex
How to rebuild your confidence, identity, and future after leaving
This is an honest, empowering conversation for anyone seeking freedom from toxic relationships—and proof that healing, happiness, and a brighter future are possible.
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Many people expect to feel instant relief after leaving an unhealthy relationship, only to find themselves overwhelmed by grief, guilt, anxiety, and self-doubt instead. In this episode, Sara Davison is joined by breakup and divorce coach Kerry Farrell, who shares her powerful story of leaving a 24-year abusive marriage and rebuilding her life from the ground up.
Together, they discuss why healing isn't immediate, how emotional abuse affects your identity, and practical strategies to help you reset, rebuild, and move forward. From managing overwhelming emotions to reclaiming your confidence one small step at a time, this episode is packed with compassionate advice for anyone navigating the aftermath of a toxic relationship.
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Divorcing a business owner can be one of the most financially complex parts of any separation. 
In this episode, Sara Davison speaks with business valuation expert Richard Brady about how businesses are valued during divorce, common tactics used to reduce a company's apparent value, and the steps you can take to protect your financial future before agreeing to a settlement.
Whether you're a business owner or divorcing one, this episode offers practical insights to help you make informed decisions.
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🌐 https://thevaluationteam.co.uk
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**Content warning: this episode contains discussion of domestic and sexual abuse and child removal see below for support links***
This is the second in a two-part series, produced in partnership with the non-profit organisation Right to Equality, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales. 
Today we dive deeper into how these cases have arisen in our family justice system and  deep dive into the impact of experts in these cases. 
I’m joined by Dr Adrienne Barnett, Reader in Law at Brunel University of London and Co-Director of Right to Equality, and; 
Natalie Page, advocate, campaigner and Director of Survivor Family Network and author of a soon to be released book “The System Is The Weapon”. 
To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read real life reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org 

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I provide free weekly online group support sessions. You can find more about the Divorce Coach sessions here.
For victims and survivors of abuse in England and Wales information on your legal options is available via: www.flows.org.uk and find out about support via he 24 hour domestic abuse helpline or via the 24 hour sexual violence helpline.
For safe parents of children who have disclosed child sexual abuse help is available via We Stand.   
For more information and resources, see my website available here: https://saradavison.com/
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**Content warning: this episode contains discussion of domestic and sexual abuse and child removal see below for support links***
This is the first in a two-part series, produced in partnership with the non-profit organisation Right to Equality, where we look into the shocking subject of child removal in private family proceedings in England and Wales. 
To help me understand more about this phenomenon I’m joined by three impressive guests:
Dr Charlotte Proudman, women’s rights barrister, Founder of Right to Equality, and author of the book “He Said, She Said” recalls how she represented a 15 year old girl we call “Florence”. Charlotte talks about Florence’s remarkable courage in independently fighting to return to her mum in the High Court, after she was removed from her aged 10. “He Said, She Said” is out now in paperback. You can read more about Florence’s case in an article by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism here.
 Professor Jo Delahunty KC is a leading silk in both public and private law cases. She was the winner of 2025 Family silk of the year for skills. She is also an author of two recent books, “We Set the Bar” and “Domestic Abuse and the Family Justice System”. Jo tells us about a recent groundbreaking case Re: Y (Experts and Alienating Behaviour: The Modern Approach) where she represented a 15 year old boy as he put forward his case to return to his mother, before the most senior family judge in England and Wales. 
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Claire Waxman OBE, also joins Sara’s panel of guests to share how she came to learn about the phenomena of child removal and the role that unregulated experts have to play in these removals. She shares her personal experience and work in uncovering the harmful practices of experts and her hopes for imminent change. 
To learn more about the work of Right to Equality and read reporting from the family courts visit: www.righttoequality.org 

Support
I provide free weekly online group support sessions. You can find more about the Divorce Coach sessions here.
For victims and survivors of abuse in England and Wales information on your legal options is available via: www.flows.org.uk and find out about support via he 24 hour domestic abuse helpline or via the 24 hour sexual violence helpline.
For safe parents of children who have disclosed child sexual abuse help is available via We Stand.   
For more information and resources, see my website available here: https://saradavison.co
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