Episodes

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with therapist and author Stacy Schaffer. Together, they explore how true healing begins when we stop trying to erase the past and start integrating it. 💬 Key Takeaways: Reconnect with your inner child by asking, “What did my younger self need to hear?” Deepen relationships with the question, “Help me understand what it’s like to be you.” Heal through awareness by noticing when your younger self is react...

Award-winning author Mia J. Hanks joins Coach Deborah to share her powerful journey of surviving nearly 30 years with a covert narcissist—a partner who appeared perfect in public but was emotionally abusive behind closed doors. Through her memoir Bride-maid, Mia offers hope to survivors struggling to understand why love can feel like control. She reveals how writing became her healing tool, how shame keeps victims silent, and how true freedom begins with reclaiming your story. If you’ve ever q...

In this Bent Not Broken bonus episode, Coach Deborah reflects on her inspiring conversation with Wendy Babcock, a woman who turned emotional abuse and divorce into a story of strength and purpose. Wendy’s journey reminds us that healing isn’t about forgetting what broke you — it’s about rising stronger because of it. Deborah breaks the episode into five empowering segments with actionable coaching tips to help you recognize control, reclaim your power, and rewrite your story. 💔 1. Recognizing...

In this bonus episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah dives deeper into her powerful conversation with Julie Loken, exploring how television and media have influenced our ideas about family, love, and divorce — often without us even realizing it. From I Love Lucy to The Kardashians, the stories we grew up watching shaped our beliefs about what “normal” should look like. But as Deborah reminds us, you get to write your own script now. This episode offers four transformational coaching tips to...

🎙️ Healing the Child Within with Stacy Schaffer In this heartfelt episode of Bent Not Broken, Coach Deborah sits down with Stacy Schaffer, a licensed professional counselor, trauma survivor, and author of With Love from a Children’s Therapist. With over 20 years of experience helping children and teens heal from grief and trauma, Stacy brings a unique perspective — one that bridges lived experience and professional insight. Together, they explore how childhood wounds can quietly shape who we b...

In this special bonus coaching session, Coach Deborah dives deeper into the lessons from her powerful conversation with Kerry Brett—master photographer, dating strategist, and author of Shot at Love. Kerry’s story goes far beyond dating; it’s about rediscovering your worth and creating a life—and love—that feels safe, authentic, and aligned. Whether you’re healing from divorce, recovering from betrayal, or learning to trust yourself again, this episode offers a roadmap for reclaiming your confi...

In this Bent Not Broken Bonus Episode, Coach Deborah takes a heartfelt dive into her powerful conversation with Kendra Foley—a mother, advocate, and survivor whose story of parental alienation turned heartbreak into purpose. Parental alienation is one of the most painful and misunderstood experiences a parent can endure. In this episode, Coach Deborah unpacks Kendra’s story and shares five key lessons to help parents and families heal, stay hopeful, and reclaim their peace. 💡 Key Lessons Discu...

⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode discusses emotional abuse, narcissistic relationships, trauma, and recovery. These topics may be difficult for some listeners. Please prioritize your emotional well-being and pause or step away if needed. If you or someone you know needs support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. You are not alone. Help is available. 💔 Episode Overview In this deeply moving episode, Coach Deborah Griffiths sits down ...

🎙️ Bent Not Broken: Show Bonus — Feel the Pain, Find Your Power Coaching Insights from Coach Deborah Griffiths Inspired by my conversation with counselor & author Sonya Krishna Chand In this Bent Not Broken show bonus, Coach Deborah Griffiths builds on the powerful themes shared in her recent episode with Sonya Krishna Chand, licensed professional counselor, author, and host of On the Spectrum with Sonya. In that heartfelt conversation, Sonya discussed the emotional challenges of divorce and th...

Welcome to this Bent Not Broken bonus coaching session, where Coach Deborah expands on the transformative conversation with Dr. JC Doornick, founder of Make Sense Academy. In the original episode, JC shared his powerful story of navigating divorce—a journey through guilt, loss, reflection, and rebirth. In this bonus episode, Coach Deborah helps you apply those insights to your own healing, turning emotional pain into growth, guilt into grace, and endings into new beginnings. This isn’t just ab...

In this fun episode of Broken to Boldness, host Deborah Griffiths joins forces with media strategist and visionary Julie Lokun, JD, to unpack how television has defined, distorted, and ultimately diversified the American family. From the black-and-white idealism of the 1950s nuclear family to today’s kaleidoscope of blended, single, and chosen families, Deborah and Julie trace how media both mirrored social change and molded our collective identity. They reveal how each decade’s programming—fro...

In this empowering episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with the remarkable Kerry Brett — a celebrity photographer turned dating strategist — who has helped thousands transform their love lives and rediscover confidence in the modern dating world. Kerry shares her deeply personal journey of heartbreak, healing, and ultimately, how she learned to take her power back and create the life and love she truly deserved. From navigating toxic relationships and overcoming self-wo...

Bent Not Broken Podcast: Parental Alienation – Turning Pain into Purpose with Kindra Foley Episode Summary: In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Kindra Foley — strategic marketing leader, relationship builder, wife, mom, stepmom, and fierce advocate for families impacted by parental alienation. Together, they explore one of the most painful and misunderstood aspects of post-divorce life: what happens when one parent manipulates or severs the bon...

In this powerful episode of Bent Not Broken, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with licensed professional counselor, podcast host, and author Sonia Krishna Chand. Together, they dive into the emotional challenges of divorce, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the practical steps you can take to reclaim your sense of identity and self-worth. Sonia shares insights from her counseling work and her own journey—reminding us that while divorce can feel like the end, it’s also an opportunity to...

Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, host Deborah Griffiths sits down with Dr. JC Doornick—father, mentor, entrepreneur, podcaster, author, and founder of Make Sense Academy. Together, they dive deep into the realities of divorce, resilience, and rebuilding life with purpose. Dr. JC Doornick shares his personal divorce journey, the lessons he learned from childhood experiences with his own parents’ separation, and the turning points that led him to prioritize growth, health, and heal...

Welcome to Bent Not Broken: Life After Divorce, the podcast for anyone navigating the emotional, practical, and deeply personal journey of life after divorce. Hosted by Deborah Griffiths — CEO of Broken to Boldness, acclaimed author of Torched: Burnt by a Gaslighter, and a leading life transition coach — this show explores what it truly means to heal, rebuild, and thrive after separation. Divorce recovery is never linear. Whether you are facing the fresh heartbreak of separation, rediscovering ...