Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

2987: Five Ways To Be Your Best Self During A Divorce by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Healing Through Divorce

April 28, 2026·9 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2987: Dr. Margaret Rutherford reframes divorce as a continuation of the patterns within a marriage, showing how self-awareness can shape a healthier outcome. By seeking objectivity, choosing supportive people, and creating space to reflect, you can navigate the process with clarity and growth. Listening further reveals how even painful endings can become opportunities for lasting personal change. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/5-ways-to-be-your-best-self-during-a-painful-divorce/ Quotes to ponder: "YOUR DIVORCE WILL IMITATE YOUR MARRIAGE." "Vulnerabilities that affected your marriage will be present, and likely exaggerated, in your divorce." "Your divorce doesn’t have to define you, unless you allow it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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