In this episode, I diving deep into one of the most painful emotional experiences—rejection—and how it uniquely impacts women healing from betrayal trauma, emotional abuse, and divorce. This isn’t just about getting ghosted or overlooked. For betrayed women, rejection is a body-level experience, echoing decades-old wounds and signaling danger to the nervous system—even when there’s no immediate threat.If the thought of dating again terrifies you… if you shrink yourself to avoid conflict… if you find yourself over-giving, over-performing, or preemptively rejecting yourself—this episode is for you.I’ll walk you through the neuroscience, the trauma patterns, and the deeper truths about why rejection hits so hard—and how you can begin to change your relationship with it, gently and powerfully.You’ll also learn:Why rejection isn’t just emotionalWhat self-rejection looks like (and how to stop doing it)Why avoiding rejection keeps you stuck in isolation—not safetyHow to heal rejection through micro-exposures, nervous system regulation, and daily self-validationThis is about becoming the safe person you’ve always needed.This is about learning to stay with yourself—no matter who stays or leaves.✨ Want to go deeper? My Dating From Within workshop is happening June 12–14. You’ll get support to rebuild trust in yourself, recognize red and green flags, and truly date from within. Sign up at amiewoolsey.com.DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HEREDivorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus video on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check outThe Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayalWant to work with Amie? For a consult click HEREAmie is also on theChoose To BE PodcastWatch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram- @amiewoolseyFacebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoachTikTok- @amielifecoach#LifeSavingDivorce #NotYourNormalDivorce #DivorceHealing #BetrayalTraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealingAfterDivorce #DivorceJourney #DivorceFromAbuse #TraumaInformedDivorce #SurvivingDivorce #HealthyDivorceRecovery #DivorceAndHealing #DivorceEmpowerment #BetrayalTrauma #HealingFromBetrayal #AbuseSurvivorHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal #HealingThroughDivorce #DivorceAndSelfDiscovery #DivorceRecoveryJourney
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142. Lonely Grief
In this deeply personal episode, I’m opening up about the kind of grief no one really talks about—lonely grief after divorce. Whether it’s parenting alone, sitting through holidays that don’t feel the same, grieving anniversaries in silence, or watching your kids grow up without a partner to share the emotional weight, this kind of grief is real and valid. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your grief—especially as a divorced mom navigating co-parenting, blended families, or doing it all on your own—this episode is for you. I’ll share my own stories of what it looks like to grieve in the quiet moments, from hallway tears to high school graduations, and validate that even if you’re not part of a “we” anymore, you are not alone in your loneliness. This is a must-listen for anyone healing from divorce, betrayal, or the loss of the life they thought they’d have.___________________________________________________email: amie@lifecoachingwithamie.comDATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: June 12th-14th 6pm CST-8pm CST* Learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HEREDivorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus video on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check outThe Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayalTake Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAMWant to work with Amie? For a consult click HEREAmie is also on theChoose To BE PodcastWatch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram- @amiewoolseyFacebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoachTikTok- @amielifecoach#LifeSavingDivorce #NotYourNormalDivorce #DivorceHealing #BetrayalTraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealingAfterDivorce #DivorceJourney #DivorceFromAbuse #TraumaInformedDivorce #SurvivingDivorce #HealthyDivorceRecovery #DivorceAndHealing #DivorceEmpowerment #BetrayalTrauma #HealingFromBetrayal #AbuseSurvivorHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal #HealingThroughDivorce #DivorceAndSelfDiscovery #Grief
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141. Grief Overlooked; Q&A Conversation
In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful teaching from one of my live Q&A sessions where we unpacked the real reasons grief still shows up—even when you're the one who initiated the divorce or knew it was the right thing. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, Why am I still grieving? Shouldn’t I be over this by now?—this is the conversation you need.I walk you through five core truths about grief after betrayal and divorce, including:Why grief doesn’t mean regretHow you can grieve someone who was harmfulWhy unacknowledged grief leads to emotional paralysisHow to use a grief inventory as a tool for clarity and healingWhy the body needs to mourn too—because grief is stored somaticallyWe explore how to move through grief with more compassion and agency, and why making space for grief (instead of judging it) is essential to healing. If you’ve felt stuck, confused, or exhausted by the emotional layers of recovery—this episode will bring clarity, validation, and a path forward.✨ You'll hear real stories, insights from women in the group (shared anonymously), and somatic tools to help you navigate grief with gentleness and truth._______________________________________________________DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: June 12th-14th 6pm CST-8pm CST* Learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HEREDivorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus video on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check outThe Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayalTake Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAMWant to work with Amie? For a consult click HEREAmie is also on theChoose To BE PodcastWatch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram- @amiewoolseyFacebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoachTikTok- @amielifecoach#LifeSavingDivorce #NotYourNormalDivorce #DivorceHealing #BetrayalTraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealingAfterDivorce #DivorceJourney #DivorceFromAbuse #TraumaInformedDivorce #SurvivingDivorce #HealthyDivorceRecovery #DivorceAndHealing #DivorceEmpowerment #BetrayalTrauma #HealingFromBetrayal #AbuseSurvivorHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal #HealingThroughDivorce #DivorceAndSelfDiscovery #Grief
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140. Vulnerability After Betrayal
If you've ever thought, “I’ll never be that vulnerable again” after betrayal—this episode is for you. In this deeply personal solo episode, I explore the complex layers of vulnerability after betrayal, abuse, and a life-saving divorce. Building on my last episode and conversation with my husband, I take you further into the impact of betrayal trauma—what I call vulnerability shock, hesitation, and hangover—and how these experiences rewire our relationship with openness, connection, and trust. You'll learn what healthy vulnerability really looks like, how to recognize over- and under-vulnerability as trauma responses, and why boundaries are not barriers, but essential companions to vulnerability.I offer practical reflection tools, and examples of emotional boundaries that protect without shutting you down.This is a must-listen for anyone craving connection but terrified of being hurt again.🌿 Want to rebuild intimacy with yourself before dating again?Check out the Intimacy Within self-paced course—linked in the show notes.____________________________________________________________DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: June 12th-14th 6pm CST-8pm CST* Learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HEREDivorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus video on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check outThe Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayalTake Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAMWant to work with Amie? For a consult click HEREAmie is also on theChoose To BE PodcastWatch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram- @amiewoolseyFacebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoachTikTok- @amielifecoach#LifeSavingDivorce #NotYourNormalDivorce #DivorceHealing #BetrayalTraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealingAfterDivorce #DivorceJourney #DivorceFromAbuse #TraumaInformedDivorce #SurvivingDivorce #HealthyDivorceRecovery #DivorceAndHealing #DivorceEmpowerment #BetrayalTrauma #HealingFromBetrayal #AbuseSurvivorHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal #HealingThroughDivorce #DivorceAndSelfDiscovery #DivorceRecoveryJourney
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139. When Should You Share Your Trauma While Dating ; A Conversation With Scott Woolsey
Dating after a life-saving divorce isn't just dating—it's navigating a minefield of triggers, fears, and deep vulnerability. In this powerful and honest episode, Today I am joined by my husband Scott to explore one of the most asked questions in my Dating from Within workshop: When should I share my past trauma, betrayal, or abuse when I start dating again? Together, we unpack what emotional safety actually looks like, the difference between oversharing and intentional vulnerability, and how to recognize healthy responses in a partner. You’ll also hear examples from our own relationship—including the messy, imperfect, and deeply human moments—that will help guide you in your own journey. Whether you're just thinking about dating or already in a new relationship, this conversation is packed with insight, validation, and encouragement.👑 Trigger warning: this episode features a man who shows up in a healthy way—grief may surface, and that’s okay.🎙️ P.S. Registration is now open for the next Dating from Within Workshop, June 12–14. Check the show notes for the link.__________________________________________________________DATING FROM WITHIN WORKSHOP: June 12th-14th 6pm CST-8pm CST* Learn how to date yourself, connect back towards YOU and love yourself FIRST! Click HERE to register today!Believing In You- becoming more aware of your human brain and how its keeping you from being the chooser in your life. Amie's group coaching program is an incredible way to get coached by her as well as feel support from other women, and most importantly really start healing and creating the life you want. Next group starts in January. Sports fill fast so get yours today!Register HEREDivorce 101 Self Paced Guide to walk you through how to make the next right step for you, right now. Whether you are wondering what to do next, you are having a hard time accepting that this is your life now, or you are ready to take that next step forward in healing, this is for you. Each stage comes with a workbook and a bonus video on tips to support your children through divorce as well.Check it out!Intimacy Within Course- Want to learn how to create healthy intimacy within? To know what to look for in a future partner? Have you considered practicing the 7 levels of intimacy for yourself first? Check out my self paced course that walks you through each level if intimacy and helps you connect back towards YOU first.Here are some FREE resources from Amie you can check outThe Empowered Divorce Q&A- The first Thursday of every month, come and ask Amie questions and get coached around your particular divorce as well as feel supported by others who are going through similar situations. You are NOT alone and women need women.The Body Love Class- Free workshop to help you love your body again after betrayalTake Healing To Next Level with my SIGNATURE PROGRAMWant to work with Amie? For a consult click HEREAmie is also on theChoose To BE PodcastWatch the podcast onYOUTUBE and get episodes a day early!FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram- @amiewoolseyFacebook- @amiewoolsey.lifecoachTikTok- @amielifecoach#LifeSavingDivorce #NotYourNormalDivorce #DivorceHealing #BetrayalTraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealingAfterDivorce #DivorceJourney #DivorceFromAbuse #TraumaInformedDivorce #SurvivingDivorce #HealthyDivorceRecovery #DivorceAndHealing #DivorceEmpowerment #BetrayalTrauma #HealingFromBetrayal #AbuseSurvivorHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal #HealingThroughDivorce #DivorceAndSelfDiscovery #DivorceRecoveryJourney
About The Empowered Divorce Podcast; Navigating Divorce After Betrayal Trauma and Abuse
When you have experienced CPTSD due to your partner's infidelity, addiction and abusive behaviors, it's chipped away at your sense of self and empowerment. Divorce is hard enough, but divorcing after betrayal, abuse and a narcissist is another level of hard. I help women navigate a life saving divorce from a place of empowerment, dignity and strength. Learn tools to practice each week, hear from other women & professionals to help you feel supported along your healing journey. Divorce doesn't have to be the story of your life, YOU create the story and are the chooser in it. Because You Can!
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