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Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Toni Thrash

109 episodes

14 hours ago

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Change has a way of shaking the ground under our feet, and that’s exactly where this conversation begins: with the honest wobble of faith during big life transitions. We unpack a practical path toward steadiness, not through grand spiritual marathons, but through a handful of small, repeatable choices that anyone can sustain. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of “doing faith right,” you’ll find relief in a simple rhythm designed to fit busy li...

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I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Change has a way of shaking the ground under our feet, and that’s exactly where this conversation begins: with the honest wobble of faith during big life transitions. We unpack a practical path toward steadiness, not through grand spiritual marathons, but through a handful of small, repeatable choices that anyone can sustain. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of “doing faith right,” you’ll find relief in a simple rhythm designed to fit busy li...

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Self-Improvement

Religion & Spirituality,

Society & Culture,

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Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

How Small Habits Build A Stronger Faith Foundation During Life Transitions

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Change has a way of shaking the ground under our feet, and that’s exactly where this conversation begins: with the honest wobble of faith during big life transitions. We unpack a practical path toward steadiness, not through grand spiritual marathons, but through a handful of small, repeatable choices that anyone can sustain. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the idea of “doing faith right,” you’ll find relief in a simple rhythm designed to fit busy li...

14 hours ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Small Wins, Big Momentum

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! When life flips the script—divorce, retirement, an empty nest, or a full-blown reset—the question isn’t “How do I leap?” It’s “How do I move at all?” I walk you through a practical, compassionate approach to rebuilding momentum using small wins that are easy to miss and powerful to stack. Instead of measuring today against your old life, we redefine what counts: getting out of bed, paying one bill, calling a friend, breathing through a trigger. The...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

When The Big Things Break, The Small Things Save You

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Big change can make even simple tasks feel impossible, but there’s a quieter path that actually holds: small, steady actions that bring your footing back. We kick off a four‑week series called The Little Things Matter by laying out six daily anchors that help you move through divorce, retirement, empty nest, loss, or a major identity shift without burning out or shutting down. First, we get practical about momentum: why a 20‑minute walk, a stretch...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

More Candles, Less Chill: My Birthday vs. The Comparison Trap

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Stop letting the clock boss your confidence around. We turn a birthday week into a working blueprint for a comeback—one grounded in gratitude, courage, and small, repeatable steps. The theme is simple and strong: aging isn’t decline; it’s refinement. Instead of measuring ourselves against old photos or past versions, we reframe age as a data point that offers insight into what matters, who we trust, and what we won’t settle for anymore. We start w...

3 weeks ago

13 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Karla Peters: Comeback Through The Messy Middle

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! The question isn’t “what’s next?” so much as “where does safety live now?” That’s where our conversation with Karla begins—mid-shock, mid-limbo—after she leaves her marriage, her home, and the routines that once defined her. Karla is a violinist with The OK Factor and the founder of The Inspired Foundry, and she brings the kind of honesty that disarms you: panic attacks during a tour stop, court emails that feel like alarms, and the way sharing dog...

4 weeks ago

40 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Rebuilding Rhythm After Life Upends Your Playbook

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! We explore how structure and routine become anchors when transition blows up your playbook, from empty nest and retirement to divorce and the loss of a spouse. Small, intentional habits become scaffolding that restores safety, momentum, and meaning. • why a blank slate overwhelms after a change • routines as practice drills that build confidence • empty nest strategies for connection and mastery • retirement anchors that restore purpose and variet...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Your Struggle Is Your Proving Ground: Why God Puts Lions in Your Path

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Have you ever felt trapped in an impossible situation with no way out? That's exactly where we find Benaiah in one of Scripture's most overlooked stories – facing a lion in a pit on a snowy day. The symbolism couldn't be clearer: a predator stronger than us, nowhere to run, and treacherous conditions making every move dangerous. This powerful biblical account perfectly mirrors those major life transitions many of us face: divorce, retirement, job ...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

When Predictability Becomes Your Prison: Why Letting Go of the Familiar Sparks Growth

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! What happens when our love of the familiar becomes the very thing that keeps us stuck? That's the question at the heart of this deeply reflective episode on breaking free from comfort ruts. As someone who thrives on routine and predictability—"If sameness has a fan club, I'd be president and treasurer"—I've come to recognize the subtle but significant difference between being predictable and being faithful. While predictability clings to what's wo...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Finding Purpose in the Pause

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Life transitions often force us into uninvited pauses that feel like being benched, but these pauses are actually opportunities for formation and growth. The stillness after major changes like divorce, empty nesting, or job loss isn't punishment but rather a necessary halftime that prepares us for our comeback. • Pauses feel terrible—lonely, confusing, and full of doubt—but they're where champions are made • Life's pauses trick us into thinking th...

1 month ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

100 Episodes of Getting Off the Bench

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! We've reached a milestone with our 100th episode, celebrating 100 weeks of showing up to share coaching, strategies, and stories about navigating life's transitions. This journey has been a joy, and I'm grateful for every listener who has allowed me to be part of their comeback story. • Understanding the three phases of transition: shock, limbo, and re-entry • Navigating the disorientation of shock—the first step in your comeback • Dealing with li...

2 months ago

6 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Chalk Dust and Growing Pains: The First-Year Teaching with Andrea Ward Fernandez

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! The classroom door closes behind you. It's just you and thirty expectant faces. Your teaching degree prepared you for lesson plans and pedagogy—but did it ready you for the real-world challenges of your first year? Whether you're a brand-new educator or a seasoned veteran, this episode delivers candid insights about navigating the often overwhelming transition into the teaching profession. Toni Thrash unpacks the common hurdles first-year teachers...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

The Stories Our Scars Tell with Brittany Tinsley

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Brittany Tinsley, author of "Stories Our Scars Tell," shares her 20-year journey through self-injury, healing, and finding purpose in her pain. This raw conversation explores how scars—both literal and metaphorical—can become powerful storytellers of hope and redemption. • Brittany explains how her struggle with self-injury began at age 15 and continued into adulthood • The crucial role of hope in sustaining her through dark periods: "Eventually t...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

From Spain to America: One Teacher's Leap of Faith WIth Guest Andrea Ward Fernandez

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! That gentle whisper of "it's time"—have you felt it lately? That nudge toward something new, even when everything familiar feels comfortable enough? In this deeply moving conversation with Andrea Ward Fernandez, we explore the complex emotions and practical realities of knowing when it's time to move. Andrea shares her remarkable journey from living her entire life in Spain to suddenly relocating to America to pursue teaching at a Christian school...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Retiring TO Something, Not Just FROM Something

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Ready to retire but feeling uncertain about what comes next? You're not alone. That identity crisis of "Who am I now?" hits harder than most expect when contemplating retirement. This episode dives deep into the emotional side of ending your career—something rarely discussed in traditional retirement planning. Drawing from my own experience leaving tennis coaching after 20+ years, I share the unexpected identity shift that comes when your career h...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Codependence in Cubicles: The Loyalty Paradox

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your workplace loyalty has crossed the line into simply being stuck? That gnawing feeling on Sunday nights, the constant daydreaming about being somewhere—anywhere—else, or the realization that your physical and mental health are suffering at the hands of your job? This deeply resonant episode tackles the complex relationship between workplace loyalty and personal growth. We explore the fine line be...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

The Divorce Decision: Four Questions Every Loyalist Must Answer

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Divorce is one of the most difficult decisions a loyalist can face, especially when loyalty has crossed into codependence. I share my personal experience and four critical questions to ask yourself before making this life-altering decision. • Loyalty is noble and necessary, but becomes toxic when it binds you to someone not interested in mutual growth • The emotional weight of considering divorce includes guilt, shame, anxiety, and anger • Have yo...

3 months ago

9 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Breaking Free: When Loyalty Becomes Codependency in Relationships

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Have you ever defended someone's behavior while secretly knowing things were exactly as bad as others suspected? That's not loyalty—that's the slippery slope into codependency. Drawing from my own painful journey, I open up about the fine line between standing by those we love and losing ourselves in the process. After my parents' divorce in my twenties, I was determined to be the family fixer, the loyal one who would keep everything together. Thi...

3 months ago

11 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Locked Away? This Isn't Timeout—It's a Divine Reset

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Feeling stuck in a holding pattern? You're not alone. Life's major transitions—divorce, job loss, empty nesting, or losing a loved one—can plunge us into what feels like solitary confinement. Not the restful solitude we sometimes crave, but the punishing isolation that whispers lies about our worth and future. This episode explores the profound difference between sacred solitude and destructive isolation. When we're suddenly "benched" from the gam...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Your comeback begins when you realize you're finally standing in the shallow end

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! Have you ever noticed how, after surviving a major life upheaval, you suddenly find yourself standing on solid ground—yet still bracing for waves that aren't coming? That disorienting moment marks the beginning of an unexpected freedom journey. Freedom after transition arrives quietly. After treading water through divorce, empty nesting, retirement, or career changes, many discover they've drifted to life's shallow end. Their feet touch bottom, bu...

4 months ago

10 minutes

Start Your Comeback: Rebuilding after Divorce, Empty Nest, and Loss of Spouse

Anger: Fuel for Your Comeback, Not Your Destruction

I would love to hear from you! Send a text! That simmering feeling beneath your "everything's fine" smile? It's not your enemy. Anger—especially during major life transitions like divorce, loss, retirement, or relocation—often gets a bad rap. But what if this powerful emotion could actually fuel your comeback instead of derailing it? In this episode, we walk straight into a topic most people avoid. Anger doesn't just appear out of nowhere during life transitions—it's been there all along, w...

4 months ago

12 minutes