EP 65: Rediscovering You – Falling Back in Love with What You Love After Divorce

25/03/2025 18 min
EP 65: Rediscovering You – Falling Back in Love with What You Love After Divorce

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Have you ever found yourself staring into the mirror after a divorce, career shift, or major life change wondering "Who am I without all these roles I've been playing?" You're not alone. Through personal experience and conversations with friends navigating similar waters, I've discovered that rebuilding identity begins with a deceptively simple question: What do you love?Many of us spend years sacrificing small joys—our music, hobbies, morning rituals—to make space for relationships, careers, and parenting. We pour out until we've unintentionally emptied ourselves. But reclaiming these passions isn't just about nostalgia; it's a powerful act of self-respect with real neurological benefits. Engaging with what you love literally boosts your serotonin and dopamine levels, rebuilding confidence from within.I share my own favorite things list—from morning coffee beside my bed to baseball games with my son, from flying lessons to embroidery sessions—not as a template but as permission for you to create your own. Perhaps most healing is reclaiming activities previously dismissed by partners or circumstances. Each small "yes" to yourself builds self-trust, which radiates outward into every area of life. The journey isn't about perfectly reconstructing who you were before; it's about compassionately building who you're becoming. Because truly, the more we love our lives, the more life loves us back. Ready to make your list? I'd love to hear what makes it on there.Want that FREE Hiring Return On Investment Calculator?!Subscribe to the Power of Oxygen First podcast on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode! Book a Coffee & Connection Call Free Gift: Learn How to Hire a VA Connecting the Dots - 1 Hour Strategy Session with Dot Rock Connect with DotInstagram - www.instagram.com/dot_rock_