You say you want a different life…
But somehow you keep ending up in the same patterns.

In this episode, I sit down with Josh Terry for a real, unfiltered conversation about why that happens, and what it actually takes to change.

We talk about the fear of being seen differently, how much we let other people’s opinions control us, and the truth that most people don’t realize:

Nobody is thinking about you as much as you think they are.

We get into relationships, too—why we keep choosing what feels familiar, how past hurt gets projected onto new people, and why learning to be alone might be the thing that finally breaks the cycle.

This episode is about letting go..
of old versions of yourself,
of people you’ve outgrown,
and of the idea that you have to have it all figured out before you change your life.

Because maybe you’re not stuck.
Maybe you’re just being asked to let go of who you’ve been.

Letting Go & Trusting Is the Only Way Your Life Changes (ft. Josh Terry)

How do you actually start over after a divorce, and why does no one talk about what it really feels like?

Three years after leaving my marriage and rebuilding my life from scratch, I’m sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about starting over—what happens after the decision is made and you’re left to figure out who you are on your own.

In this episode, I talk about the loneliness of having no one to fall back on, the rock-bottom moments no one sees, and what it takes to become your own safety when everything in your life changes.

If you’re going through a divorce, breakup, or major life transition, this is the part of the journey people don’t prepare you for—the emotional weight, the identity shift, and the unexpected strength you discover when you have no choice but to rely on yourself.

This episode will help you understand:

 * What starting over after divorce actually feels like
 * How to rebuild your life when everything changes
 * Why rock bottom can become your greatest turning point
 * How to develop self-trust and emotional resilience
 * The mindset shift that changes everything when you're on your own

You’re not starting from nothing, you’re starting from experience.

And one day, this version of you will make sense.

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3 Years After Divorce: The Truth About Starting Over (What No One Tells You)

No one prepares you for what it feels like to lose a marriage you never thought would end… when he decides to leave... and it quickly becomes a journey of learning how to let go of the life you built. 

This episode is one of the most raw and honest conversations I’ve had on Wandering the Wild Mess.

Leah Wade shares her story of going through two divorces, navigating emotional manipulation, and facing the reality of custody battles that changed her life forever.

What started as a “normal” marriage turned into a complete unraveling, forcing her to confront identity, self-worth, and what it really means to start over.

We talk about:

 * What divorce actually feels like (beyond what people see)
 * Emotional affairs, manipulation, and losing yourself in a relationship
 * The impact of custody battles and co-parenting struggles
 * Rebuilding your identity after losing everything
 * Why starting over is painful, but necessary

If you’ve ever felt like your life didn’t turn out the way you thought it would… this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and that there is something on the other side of it.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. It really helps others find the show and make sure to subscribe, follow, and share it with a friend who needs it!

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When He Decides to Leave: What Divorce Really Feels Like (A Woman’s Story)

You don’t get what you want in life. You get who you believe you are.

In this episode of Wandering the Wild Mess, I break down why self-concept and identity shape the life you experience. Your brain filters reality through the Reticular Activating System (RAS), highlighting evidence that confirms what you already believe about yourself. 

If you believe you’re someone who figures things out, you’ll start seeing opportunities. If you believe things never work out for you, your brain will find proof of that too. 

This episode, I'll go into:

• Why identity shapes your behavior and perception
• How the RAS filters what you notice in life
• Why habits stick when they become part of who you are
• The decision-making strategy called inversion used by Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett
• Why trying to solve everything at once keeps people stuck. 

If you're starting over or trying to become the next version of yourself, this episode will remind you: Everything starts with who you believe you are.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. It really helps others find the show and make sure to subscribe, follow, and share it with a friend who needs it!

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You Don’t Get What You Want… You Get Who You Are | Self-Concept, Identity & Mindset

Being single isn’t the hard part. Being ready.. and still waiting is.

No one talks about the discipline it takes to desire partnership without settling for less.

Three years post-divorce and a full year without dating, I’m sharing what it feels like to finally be ready for love… and still be in that uncomfortable gap of “put me in, coach.”

This isn’t just about the loneliness. It’s about identity.

If we create our lives from who we are, then partnership is no different.

You don’t get the relationship you want by acting out of fear or force. You don’t become a wife or husband by entertaining situationships. You cannot force alignment just because the weight of being single feels heavy.

This episode is for the ones who feel the longing for partnership — but have the discipline not to settle for what isn’t meant for them.

We’re talking about: • The difference between attention and alignment • Why raising your standards shrinks your dating pool • The ache of being ready — and still waiting

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m ready… so why isn’t it here yet?” This one’s for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, follow, share it with a friend, and rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 it means so much!

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Ready for Love, But Still Single 

In this episode, I sit down with my first-ever guest, Kade, for an honest, grounded conversation about what divorce actually feels like — this time with a man’s perspective.

I met Kade while wandering the wild mess of life in Nashville, at a time when we had both recently moved there after our divorces, trying to rebuild and rediscover who we were, even as we were still running from some hard truths we weren't yet ready to see. 

Together, we talk about the parts of divorce no one really prepares you for, including:

 * the identity loss that comes after marriage ends
 * grieving the future you thought you were going to have
 * why healing isn’t linear and why “rock bottom” can happen more than once
 * dating after divorce and why it feels different the second time around
 * the pressure to “get it right” next time — and the fear of doing it all again
 * why some healing can only happen once you’re back in a relationship

This episode is for anyone navigating life after divorce and learning how to rebuild — without rushing the process or abandoning themselves.

This aims to remind you, you're not alone in this feeling, and the season may end, but the game isn’t over.

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Life After Divorce Is an Identity Death (A Man’s Perspective)

Comparison is the quiet thief of joy, and this year, we are done letting it run the show. 

In this episode, I talk about why feeling “behind” is an illusion created by comparison—especially in a world obsessed with timelines, numbers, and visibility. I share a personal moment that almost stopped me from recording, along with a metaphor about walking your own path instead of running someone else’s. This episode is for anyone who’s been questioning their pace, doubting their progress, or feeling overwhelmed by where others seem to be. 

This episode is here to remind you that you are not late, not broken, and not failing. You are exactly where you’re meant to be. Our paths aren’t meant to look like anyone else’s.. and they never were.

This will give you all the confirmation you need to know: You are not behind, and someone else’s success does not take from yours! Just keep focusing on making the hands you were dealt a winning one! 


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Walk Your Path, Don’t Run Someone Else’s

Why do New Year goals feel so motivating… and then quietly fall apart a few weeks later? 

In this episode, I break down the real reason goals fail — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of discipline. I walk you through the psychology of the nervous system, self-concept, and why big goals can start to feel unsafe, triggering self-sabotage and burnout when expectations exceed capacity. You’ll learn how to reframe goals into achievable, nervous-system-friendly steps, build self-trust through small wins, and become your own biggest hype person. This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken — you just need a safer path forward. Reset, reframe, and start again… without shame. 

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, follow, share it with a friend who may need to hear it and don't forget to rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It means SO much! 


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Reframing Your Goals To Make Them Happen 

Let this be a reminder that your life doesn’t need to be rushed, fixed, or proven to be worthy. You can be deeply grateful for where you are and still long for more. Those two things can exist at the same time.

This episode is about worthiness, about releasing the belief that good things “aren’t for you,” and remembering that your desires are valid because you are valid.

If last year felt heavy, this is your permission to give yourself grace. If you’ve been waiting for the other shoe to drop, this is your invitation to choose trust instead.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your timeline, your dreams, or the life you want to build.

You matter. And this is your reminder.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to Subscribe, follow, share it with a friend who needs it and rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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The Reminder You Didn’t Know You Needed

If this season feels different this year, you’re not alone.

The holidays have a way of amplifying everything: your joy, your healing, your loneliness, and your growth.

Life changes, Traditions shift. Emotions rise. And the contrast between what was and what is can feel heavy.

This is a must-hear, honest reflection on navigating the holidays (and any season of life) when your life no longer fits the version you once knew. It’s about allowing yourself to grieve without getting stuck, releasing old expectations, and understanding that “different” doesn’t mean wrong—it simply means new.

You’ll hear reflections that will help you understand:

 * Why traditions feel harder after major life changes
 * How to let go of what it once was without shame
 * Grief, detachment, and emotional honesty
 * How to find peace in quieter, unfamiliar seasons
 * How to trust that life is still unfolding—even when it looks nothing like it used to

This is not about forcing joy or pretending everything is okay. It’s about honoring where you are, letting yourself feel fully human, and trusting that even this season is shaping something meaningful.

If you’re spending the holidays alone, navigating loss, rebuilding after divorce, or simply feeling out of sync this year—this conversation is for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, follow, share it with a friend, and rate the podcast five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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How to Navigate the Holidays When Life Feels Different

For anyone starting over, navigating a new chapter, or rewriting their story. I’m here to help you see your life through a new lens… one that reminds you everything is unfolding exactly as it should, even when it looks like a mess.



After leaving the only home I’d ever known, moving across the country alone after my divorce, and stumbling through more plot twists than I care to admit, I found myself in a place I never expected: completely lost. Which, honestly, is the best time to be found.



This podcast is for the person in the in-between… when the old life doesn’t fit anymore, but the new one hasn’t fully arrived. It’s for anyone who’s had something they thought would last forever fall apart, and is learning to trust their path again. Because the journey is the destination — and the mess is part of the magic.



Here, you’ll find honest reflections, vulnerable moments, and mindset shifts to help you take the lessons in the mess, reframe what feels hard, and remember you’re not behind. You’re exactly where you need to be.

And if you’ve ever felt lost, this pod gets you... because I know first-hand that growth is messy. But it’s yours. And it always works out.

Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. And let’s wander this wild mess together.

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Wandering the Wild Mess 

Join me on a journey of self-discovery, as I embrace life's uncertainties in a way I could have never imagined and remind you, you're enough.

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