Episode 20: Do You Know What Today Is? It's My (un)Anniversary!

Life is full of unexpected turns, and sometimes those turns lead us down paths we never imagined. They may shake us, but they don’t have to break us. Instead, they can refine us, reshape us, and remind us of our strength. The path forward might look different than we originally planned, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less beautiful.

In this episode, I’m celebrating an unexpected milestone—what would have been my 30th wedding anniversary. While many might find it unusual to acknowledge this date after divorce, for me it’s a moment of reflection, gratitude, and growth. As I close out Season 1 of Your nEXt Chapter with this special 20th episode, I’m sharing the 5 lessons I’ve learned from my marriage and divorce—wisdom that I know will resonate with many of you navigating your own transitions. Join me as I reflect on the past, honor the present, and step boldly into the future.

Song of the week: Anniversary by Tony! Toni! Toné!

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(00:00:00) Episode Snippet

(00:00:22) Welcome to Your nEXt Chapter Podcast

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(00:02:42) Do you know what day it is?

(00:04:20) Anniversary by Tony 

(00:06:27) My marriage story

(00:11:07) Lesson #1: Trust your gut

(00:13:44) Lesson #2:When people show you who they are, believe them

(00:15:37) It's not your job to fix anybody

(00:18:14) Lesson #3: God has a permissive will

(00:20:42) Safe in spite of

(00:22:09) Lesson #4: Do not romanticize reality  

(00:24:39) Lesson #5: Let go 

(00:26:37) Words of gratitude 

(00:29:44) Proverbs 31 woman 

(00:32:02) Episode wrap-up

Key Takeaways:

"When people show you who they are, believe them."

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