Our Mission
At "Divorce: A Wellness Revolution," we’re not cheerleaders for divorce; we're champions for healthy relationships and personal well-being. Our mission is to prioritize emotional intelligence and wellness in all relationships, valuing personal growth and happiness over marital status.
We aim to flip the script on the societal stigma of staying together (in an unhealthy marriage) at all costs and help you embrace well-being as a transformative choice, not only for your romantic relationship, but for all your relationships.
Welcome to: Divorce - A Wellness Revolution!
The podcast that empowers you to view divorce as an emotionally intelligent decision and a bold pathway to health, happiness, and personal growth. Hosted by Jillette Lynn Ri'chard, the Stress is Not Sexy CEO, this podcast is dedicated to challenging outdated mindsets and inspiring couples to break free from the toxic status quo for the sake of health and wellness and encouraging the cultivation of a culture of healthy relationships.What You Can ExpectIn each episode, we delve into the importance of emotional intelligence in a marriage and why, if it's lacking, it's a recipe for an unhappy, unhealthy, unfulfilled life. We'll explore the profound health and wellness consequences of staying in a marriage where emotional intelligence is deficient, and the stress and strain it causes.Topics CoveredWe'll uncover EQ (emotional intelligence) blind spots in relationships and expose how your childhood, family, friends, and society as a whole, are distractions that contribute to the break of your marriage bond.Mindset compatibility is key to longevity in romantic relationships. Through emotional intelligence, proactive stress management, and practical self-care strategies, we'll guide you in either turning around your marriage or transforming divorce from a painful end into a powerful realization of elevated self-care for you and your significant other.Empowerment for Those Facing DivorceNavigating the journey of divorce is challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. Our podcast is here to offer you the insights, guidance, and support you need during this pivotal time. Whether you're currently in the process of divorce or have already navigated through it, we are dedicated to helping you transform this experience into an opportunity for growth, healing, and wellness. Discover how understanding your journey to divorce can help you build a bridge back to your partner or prepare you for a healthier, more fulfilling relationship in the future.If Your Still MarriedAlthough this podcast is for those contemplating, in the midst of, or already divorced, we want to emphasize that if you are still married, there is hope if both parties are truly invested and willing to do the work. Understanding how you got to the point of divorce might be your bridge back to your partner or help you have a healthier relationship experience in the future. Emotional intelligence should be considered a healthy antidote to mindset incompatibility, offering a chance for you and your partner to align and grow while drastically improving your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and well-being.Join UsJoin us as we share insights, stories, and expert advice to rewrite the narrative around divorce and empower your journey. Whether you're contemplating, at the start of your divorce process, in the midst of it, or rebuilding your life afterward, "Divorce: A Wellness Revolution" is here to offer insight and a powerful transformative perspective on the taboo topic—divorce. Discover how understanding your journey thru divorce can be a transformative opportunity for growth, healing, and wellness, and a foundation for developing healthy, happy relationship.
Your Host
Welcome to "Divorce: A Wellness Revolution!" I'm Jillette Lynn Ri'chard, the host and creator of this podcast. As a stress management life coach specializing in emotional intelligence, and someone who was divorced after 25 years of marriage, I have gained profound insights from my personal journey and experiences that I am eager to share.My beliefs about marriage and divorce made my journey more difficult than it had to be, and I believe we have it all backwards. We should invest in the front end of the relationship when things are good, rather than staying and suffering after there's too much water under the bridge. My mission is to help you consider an alternative perspective on divorce rather than the one dictated by society.With a background in stress management and emotional intelligence, I have spent years exploring the complex ways society influences relationships. My goal is to challenge outdated perspectives on divorce and offer a fresh, healthy viewpoint that transforms it from a painful end into a powerful opportunity for growth and healing for both parties involved.I believe that mindset compatibility and emotional intelligence are key to the longevity of romantic relationships. When these elements are lacking, staying in a marriage can lead to chronic unhappiness, stress, and an unfulfilled life. Through this podcast, I aim to provide you with the tools and insights needed to flip the script on the negative narrative surrounding divorce and embrace it as a positive, transformative choice for you and your family's well-being.Join me as we delve into the importance of emotional intelligence, proactive stress management, and practical self-care strategies. Together, we'll explore the profound health and wellness consequences of staying in a marriage where emotional intelligence is imbalanced and how societal pressures often exaserbate exist martial challenges and add undue stress.Whether you're contemplating divorce, at the start of your divorce process, in the midst of it, or rebuilding your life afterward, I believe my podcast can support you in ways your family, friends, and society won't. The insight and a powerful transformative perspective on a taboo topic of divorce being a wellness choice is life changing. We're creating a cultural shift where divorce is no longer viewed as a failure, rather a conscious wellness solution for a healthier, happier tomorrow.
Our Core Values
| Core Values | Healthy Perspective |
|---|---|
| Restorative Journey | Divorce can be seen as a restorative journey that brings balance and harmony back into one’s life. It’s about reclaiming one’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being by leaving an incompatible relationship. When a marriage is imbalanced, it creates stress and disharmony. Divorce offers an opportunity to address these issues, allowing individuals to focus on their personal needs and healing. By prioritizing self-care and emotional intelligence, divorce becomes a journey of restoration, leading to a healthier, more fulfilling life. |
| Transformative Healing | The process of divorce can be transformative, offering profound healing during and after the separation. This transformation includes personal growth, self-discovery, and improved mental health. As individuals navigate the challenges of divorce, they often uncover strengths and insights they didn’t know they had. This journey of healing allows them to let go of past hurts, redefine their identity, and embrace a future filled with potential. Transformative healing is about recognizing that divorce, while difficult, can lead to a stronger, more resilient self. |
| Empowerment Movement | Divorce can be positioned as part of an empowerment movement where individuals take charge of their happiness and health. This movement rejects societal stigmas that equate divorce with failure, instead celebrating the courage it takes to choose well-being over staying in an unhealthy relationship. Empowerment means making decisions that align with one’s values and needs, and divorce can be a powerful expression of that. By embracing this perspective, individuals can feel empowered to live authentically and prioritize their own wellness. |
| Cultural Shift | Viewing divorce as a wellness revolution represents a significant cultural shift towards prioritizing individual well-being over staying in unhealthy relationships for the sake of tradition or societal expectations. This shift challenges the conventional narrative that divorce is inherently negative and embraces it as a valid, healthy choice. By advocating for this cultural change, we can create a society that supports and respects the decision to prioritize personal happiness and health, ultimately leading to more fulfilled individuals and communities. |
| Personal Rebirth | Divorce offers an opportunity for personal rebirth, allowing individuals to redefine themselves, their goals, and their future in a positive light. This period of transition can be a time of profound self-discovery and reinvention. Individuals can explore new passions, set new goals, and build a life that truly reflects their values and desires. Personal rebirth is about seeing divorce not as an end, but as a beginning—a chance to start anew and create a life filled with possibility and joy. |
| Breaking Free | Divorce can be portrayed as breaking free from the constraints of an unfulfilling marriage, leading to newfound freedom and opportunities for a healthier and happier life. Staying in a relationship that no longer serves you can feel like being trapped. Divorce offers liberation from this confinement, allowing individuals to pursue their true potential and happiness. By breaking free, they can rediscover themselves and build a life that aligns with their true selves. |
| Holistic Well-being | Divorce can contribute to holistic well-being, encompassing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. It’s a comprehensive approach to living a fulfilled life, recognizing that each aspect of our well-being is interconnected. Leaving an unhealthy marriage can lead to improved mental health, reduced stress, better physical health, and a deeper sense of spiritual fulfillment. Holistic well-being is about embracing all aspects of oneself and creating a balanced, harmonious life. |
| Redefining Success | Traditional notions of success in marriage often focus on longevity rather than quality. By redefining success, divorce can be seen as a successful decision when it leads to improved well-being and personal growth. Success in relationships should be measured by the health and happiness they bring, not merely by their duration. When a marriage no longer supports these values, choosing divorce can be a brave and successful step towards a better future. |