How to Start Over After Divorce | Divorce Recovery Tips, Fresh Starts & Thriving as a Single Mom with Olivia Howell

Starting over after divorce isn’t just about surviving — it’s about thriving. In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica sits down with Olivia Howell, co-founder of the Fresh Starts Registry, to talk about rebuilding after divorce, emotional healing, and creating a fresh start you actually love.

We cover what it takes to move forward after leaving, how to navigate co-parenting with confidence, and why downsizing your home can be the smartest decision you make.

Olivia shares her own story of starting over as a single mom, offering actionable tips for regaining confidence, overcoming shame, and creating a home that feels safe and supportive — even on a budget.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways:

• How to start over after divorce without losing yourself
• Why rebuilding your home and environment matters for emotional healing
• Co-parenting advice that actually works
• The truth about divorce recovery and shame
• How the Fresh Starts Registry is helping women across the country rebuild their lives

Whether you’re in the early stages of separation or ready to move forward, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take action.

🎙️ We talk about:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:54 Olivia's Marriage Journey
• 03:06 Career Shift and Social Media Agency
• 04:12 Emotional and Psychological Struggles
• 05:10 Therapy and Realizations
• 08:05 Separation and Fresh Starts Registry Idea
• 10:19 Building Fresh Starts Registry
• 11:13 Registry Launch and Impact
• 14:07 Personal Experiences with Divorce and Downsizing
• 21:33 Moving Back Home: A New Beginning
• 22:54 Embracing Multi-Generational Living
• 24:02 Navigating Divorce and Personal Growth
• 26:29 Launching a Supportive Community
• 28:34 Personal Stories and Support Systems
• 32:15 Empowering Women Through Divorce Education
• 38:21 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Connect with Olivia Howell:

Olivia Howell is an award-winning podcast producer, author, and the co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry—the world’s first divorce registry and leading divorce support platform. A certified life coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and marketing expert, Olivia brings a unique blend of emotional insight and strategic expertise to everything she creates.

She is the producer and co-host of three top-ranked podcasts: A Fresh Story, Divorce Happens, and How Does She Do It All?, which together reach thousands of listeners navigating life transitions. Olivia is also the author of two impactful divorce guidebooks: Your Divorce Support Team: 250+ Questions to Help You Build Your Divorce Support Team and What to Consider When You’re Considering Divorce: A Practical Guide to Navigating the First Steps Moving Forward. Her writing offers clear, compassionate guidance for anyone at thebeginning of their divorce journey.

Olivia’s work has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more. She is passionate about reshaping the divorce narrative—framing it not as a failure, but as a courageous and empowered new beginning.

Website | freshstartsregistry.com
Instagram | @freshstartsregistry
Facebook | Fresh Starts Registry
TikTok | @freshstartsregistry
YouTube | Fresh Starts Registry

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