The School of Hard Knocks is a podcast for women who’ve been through hell and aren’t staying stuck there. I’m Darcie Burtch—trauma survivor, glam-ma, caregiver, and full-time comeback queen. This space is raw, real, and faith-filled—made for the woman who’s ready to take her healing back. If you’ve ever asked, “Is this all there is?”—this podcast is your answer. 💬 New episodes every week. 🎙️ Listener stories, solo episodes, and truth bombs from the trenches. It’s your turn now. Let’s knock some walls down.
Your pain is real. Your struggle is valid. Even if someone else “has it worse,” what you’ve been through still matters.
In this episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I share why comparing trauma only keeps us silent — and how acknowledging your own pain is the first step toward healing.
🎙️ Listen in, and remember: you don’t have to minimize your story to deserve breakthrough.
You can reach me at darcie@theschoolsofhardkno...
In this week’s Soul Note Sunday, I share a simple but powerful reminder: while we may not have checked off every box on our summer bucket list, the beauty is often in the memories we did make. 🌻
I’ll take you through my own reflection—how I caught myself feeling bummed about missed plans, only to realize through scrolling photos just how much joy this summer really held.
This episode is your invitation to pause, look back, a...
Have you ever found yourself in an argument where winning felt more important than peace? In this episode, I’m unpacking what it means to be a ‘right fighter’—that habit of needing to prove your point no matter the cost. Together, we’ll look at where it comes from, how it shows up in our relationships, and the bricks it adds to our walls. And more importantly, I’ll share ways to step out of the battle and into breakthrough, so heal...
Being in a relationship with someone who cheats can leave scars deeper than most people realize. It’s not just about broken trust—it’s about the mind games, the self-doubt, and the shame that gets quietly carried.
And if you’ve had that Rihanna line stuck in your head—“Is he cheating? Man, I don’t know… I’m breaking dishes…”—then you know the storm of emotions I’m talking about.
In this episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I’m divin...
Highlight reals will never be better then the authentic thing. Don’t disregard all your amazingness to compare yourself to others. You are incredible and being you is your super power!
You can always reach me at darcie@theschoolsofhardknocks.com
Self-love isn’t just bubble baths and candles (though those are nice). It’s the courage to set boundaries, say “no” without guilt, and protect your peace. In this episode, I’m breaking down what real self-love looks like — and how it can be the first step in your breakthrough to joy.
You can always reach me at darcie@theschoolsofhardknocks.com
Ever feel like you’re stuck in a job, relationship, or friendship you know isn’t serving you — but you stay because it’s comfortable? In today’s episode, we talk about why you’re not a tree (you’re not rooted in one place!) and how the power to move forward starts with self-love.
I share why blaming your past, other people, or even circumstances only keeps you from the life you deserve — and how to break free from the patterns t...
This one’s for the dreamers who’ve had to put their passions on the shelf… maybe for years.
I wanted to be a psychologist in high school. Then I thought, “Maybe I’ll just become a social worker instead—it’s still important work, and I’ll get to help people.” But then… life started lifing.
Fast forward to now—at 45 (almost 46), I’m about to walk into a dream I didn’t even see coming. On August 27th, I’ll officially be a published ...
When everything is finally falling into place… why does it sometimes feel like the rug gets pulled out from under you? In this episode, I talk about the difference between a spiritual attack and just a bad day — and how to recognize which one you’re facing. Real-life moments that test your patience, this is a conversation about staying grounded, keeping perspective, and not letting the enemy steal your joy.
In this episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I open up about what it feels like to be caught in the impossible middle—navigating the toxic expectations of corporate culture and the invisible weight of caregiving for a loved one.
We talk about the emotional burnout no one prepares you for, the exhaustion behind always being the strong one, and the quiet grief of losing parts of yourself while keeping everyone else afloat.
If ...
Your 2-minute Sunday reminder that you don’t need a Monday, a perfect plan, or anyone’s permission to begin.
Bringing you the faith, love, and courage to rise—right here, right now.
In this first episode of The School of Hard Knocks, I’m sharing the moment that changed everything—the moment I stopped being everything to everyone else, and started reclaiming my peace.
After my dad was shot, I found myself completely burned out. I had spent years helping everyone else, only to realize that when I needed support, I was on my own.
This is the story of how I finally said enough, how I stopped being “Dormat Da...
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