Category Archives: Health and Wellness After Divorce

From a divorced woman seeking advice: My birthday is coming up and this is the first time I am alone on my birthday, in a new city with no close friends. Any idea on how I can celebrate on my own? First off, Happy Birthday! The older I get, the mo...

COVID-19 has been one scary thing. I don't know anyone who doesn't have concerns. The concerns lead to anxiety, which is understandable, but what happens when Coronavirus anxiety is off-the-charts and you can't enjoy your life or focus on anything el...

Many women notice sudden weight gain at 40 or in the years following. That's the case for this woman, who is also divorced. I feel like I need a makeover since my divorce. I’ve got plenty of cute clothes but they don't fit. I guess I’m in a fu...

Editor's note: I'd like to welcome the newest Divorced Girl Smiling Contributor, Gretchen Hydo. Gretchen is a wonderful writer!! She isn't divorced, but she is a coach who works with a lot of divorced people. I've been following her for a long time a...

Since I am both a psychologist and a professional coach, I am constantly asked about the difference between a divorce coach and a therapist.  It’s a great question, and one that any consumer should be asking. It’s also important for therapists a...