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The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
Quinn Otrera
65 episodes
5 days ago
This week’s episode is a love letter to one of the riskiest, most liberating beliefs I’ve ever adopted: It is safe to rely on the generosity and honesty of strangers. I’m sharing the story of how buying a quirky little car on eBay completely rewired how I move through life as a divorced woman, single parent, and human navigating the daily grind. We’ll talk about: How divorce and betrayal shrink your “trust radius”Why suspicion feels safe but is actually a prisonWhat Diana Chapman’s worl...
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This week’s episode is a love letter to one of the riskiest, most liberating beliefs I’ve ever adopted: It is safe to rely on the generosity and honesty of strangers. I’m sharing the story of how buying a quirky little car on eBay completely rewired how I move through life as a divorced woman, single parent, and human navigating the daily grind. We’ll talk about: How divorce and betrayal shrink your “trust radius”Why suspicion feels safe but is actually a prisonWhat Diana Chapman’s worl...
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Fitness
Kids & Family,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Parenting,
Relationships
Episodes (20/65)
The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
65: Dropping the Armor: Trusting Strangers & Maybe My Ex
This week’s episode is a love letter to one of the riskiest, most liberating beliefs I’ve ever adopted: It is safe to rely on the generosity and honesty of strangers. I’m sharing the story of how buying a quirky little car on eBay completely rewired how I move through life as a divorced woman, single parent, and human navigating the daily grind. We’ll talk about: How divorce and betrayal shrink your “trust radius”Why suspicion feels safe but is actually a prisonWhat Diana Chapman’s worl...
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5 days ago
23 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
64: Back to School After Divorce? Hell Yes, You Can.
Divorce may be the end of a marriage, but it’s not the end of your becoming. In this episode, Quinn gets personal and powerful about what it’s like to go back to school in your 50s, what it means to reinvent your career and identity post-divorce, and why the idea that you’re “too old” or “too late” is a damn lie. From brain science to time management, from limiting beliefs to midlife clarity—this episode is a love letter to every woman who’s felt the spark to try something new but shut hersel...
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1 week ago
26 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
63: Your Brain Is Lying to You (and That’s Great News)
We’re diving into the real reason you feel stuck—and it’s not your ex, your job, or your dating life. It’s the story your brain is telling you on repeat. Quinn shares a deeply personal moment with her ex-husband that triggered a cascade of thoughts… and how she used it as a powerful teaching moment. You'll learn how your brain is wired to protect you—not empower you—and what to do about it. This episode will show you how to: Tell the difference between facts and the story your brain is spinni...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
62:The Unconscious Pattern That Keeps You From Healing & How to Stop It
Have you ever caught yourself thinking: “I’ll finally be okay when he apologizes.” “I’ll feel whole when I meet the right person.” “I just need closure…” That, my friend, is what we call a healing fantasy—and this week’s episode is all about busting that myth wide open. In this raw and revealing solo episode, Quinn explores the healing fantasy trap so many of us fall into post-divorce. Through personal stories, client breakthroughs, and the wisdom of thought leaders like Byr...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
61: Heterosexual History pt.2: Reclaiming Desire, Rage & Truth
“Straight people, are you okay?” In part two of our electric conversation about The Tragedy of Heterosexuality by Jane Ward, Britta and Quinn leave behind history class and drop into the raw, personal reality of living inside a system not built for emotional or erotic fulfillment—especially for women. 💔 We go there: What it feels like to be in a marriage that deadens desire and gaslights your truthThe silent epidemic of women waking up every day thinking, “I wish I was dead”Sex as performanc...
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1 month ago
1 hour 45 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
60: Heterosexual History 101: Why It’s Been a Hot Mess (with Britta Jo)
In this spicy, eye-opening episode, Quinn and Britta take a wild ride through the history and heartbreak of heterosexuality—inspired by Jane Ward’s brilliant book, The Tragedy of Heterosexuality. They explore: 🕰️ The surprising history of how romantic heterosexual love was never the default—and how the invention of modern marriage was more about control than connection.🧠 The role of patriarchy and capitalism in shaping straight relationships into something that often feels unsatisfying, espec...
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1 month ago
1 hour 49 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
59: Practicing Calm: Building Emotional Muscle Memory Post-Divorce
It’s not magic. It’s muscle memory. Quinn returns this week with a powerful message: your glow-up isn’t built in the moments of clarity—it’s built in the reps. Drawing from personal stories (including cult recovery, parenting nine kids, and coaching women post-divorce), they share how practicing calm, boundaries, and new emotional habits is the key to becoming who you really want to be. In this episode: The science + stoicism behind “we don’t rise to our expectations, we fall to our training...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
58: I Choose Me: Divorce Rings, Rituals & Rebirth
It’s not about retail therapy—it’s about reclaiming your identity. In this deeply empowering episode, Quinn explores the growing trend of divorce rings and other symbolic rituals women are using to mark their rebirth after divorce. We talk about: 💍 What a divorce ring is (and isn’t) 🔥 How Beyoncé, Serena Williams, and Adele used symbols to step into power 🌀 Quinn’s personal ritual under the moon and how to find your anchor in chaos 🖋 Why name changes, tattoos, playlists, and even...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
57: You Asked If Life Gets Better After Divorce—Here’s the Truth
Quinn opens up about what life really looks like on the other side of divorce—from the deepest grief to the unexpected gifts. After leaving both a long-term marriage and a high-control religion, Quinn shares how the dismantling of everything familiar gave rise to a life of freedom, integrity, joy, and truth. She doesn't sugarcoat the hard stuff: loneliness, identity loss, financial stress, and fractured relationships. But she also shares the radiant rewards—reclaiming selfhood, sexual liberat...
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2 months ago
34 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
56: When You Don’t Know What’s Next, Ask This
This episode is a love letter to all of us standing at the edge of the unknown. With the school year ending and the summer holding more questions than answers, I share from my own life the real, raw process of navigating uncertainty post-divorce. From ex-husband drama to nursing school limbo, from ICE raid trainings to food rescue volunteering, I talk about the tools I’m using to show up on purpose, no matter what chaos is swirling. You’ll hear: The core question that’s guiding me right now: ...
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2 months ago
22 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
55: Doing Nothing IS a Decision
In this episode, Quinn celebrates the end of a school year and reflects on the growth that comes from choosing courage over comfort. They dive deep into what it really costs us—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—when we don’t take action toward the lives we say we want. Drawing on Tony Robbins’ powerful Dickens Process, Jocko Willink’s concept of Extreme Ownership, and the heroine’s journey framework, this episode is your wake-up call to do the hard thing. Whether it’s leaving your hou...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
54: Listener Q & A: The Myth of “Over It” and the Truth About Healing
Quinn answers real questions from listeners navigating the post-divorce terrain. From heavy sadness two years out, to rebuilding identity, holding space for your children's pain, and the haunting question, "What if this is it?", Quinn offers bold reframes, warm encouragement, and practical wisdom. They explore why blame feels safe, how to excavate your own desires, and why choosing yourself is the most radical and rewarding act of all. With stories, quotes, and a dose of truth-telling, this e...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
53: How to SPEAK Up: A Post-Divorce Power Move
We open the door to one of the most courageous and uncomfortable topics in the glow-up journey: standing up for yourself. From setting legal boundaries to confronting entitlement, Quinn introduces a bold framework to help women move from silence to strength. 🧨 Highlights include: A hair transformation and what it sparked internallyThe SPEAK framework for setting and keeping boundariesReal-life stories from clients (and Quinn’s own life) who took courageous actionThe emotional cost of silence ...
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3 months ago
32 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
52: Tired of Being Strong? This Is for You
In this fiercely tender episode, Quinn explores sisu—a powerful Finnish word that describes the inner grit that rises when there’s nothing left to give but you keep showing up anyway. Drawing from their own ancestral roots, Quinn reclaims the kind of strength that isn’t about pushing harder, but about remembering who you are when the world goes quiet. This is not about hustle. This is about sacred perseverance. This is not girlboss strength. This is sisu. Through stories, reflection, an...
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3 months ago
28 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
51: I Took Fear With Me - And Everything Changed
In this raw, reflective, and empowering episode, Quinn opens up about the emotional terrain of fear—how it creeps in post-divorce, shows up in our relationships, careers, and even in the state of the world. They share deeply personal moments of walking into the unknown: moving during COVID, raising six kids alone, and heading back to school to become a nurse. With wisdom from Pema Chödrön, Stoic philosophers, and Gavin de Becker’s The Gift of Fear, Quinn unpacks the crucial difference between...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
50: The Sex Talk You Were Never Supposed to Hear (Convo w/ Britta Jo of The Stay or Go Podcast)
🔥 Episode Description: Welcome to the post-divorce pleasure revolution. In this unfiltered, wide-ranging, absolutely juicy episode, Quinn and Britta Jo reunite for one of their signature off-the-cuff intimacy chats. This time? We’re talking orgasms, pleasure, post-divorce sex, religious shame, dating disasters, and reclaiming our deliciously complex female bodies. We cover everything from “tuna can” lovers to the orgasm gap, from purity culture to sex in midlife, and we do it with our signatu...
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4 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
49: Vitamin O: Get Yourself Off, Get Your Life Back
In this juicy, heartfelt episode, we’re talking about the orgasm—yes, your orgasm. Whether you’re self-partnered or dancing with a new lover, this episode is your reminder that pleasure is not a luxury—it’s your birthright. We’ll explore: Why orgasm is one of the most effective ways to calm your nervous systemThe difference between how men and women respond to porn and masturbationWhat science says about the health benefits of regular climactic releaseHow sexual shame, bad sex ed, and religio...
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4 months ago
23 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
48: Burn the Old Story: The Real Glow-Up is Identity Work
Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, I talk about rewriting your self-concept after divorce—not by looking back, but by imagining forward. Drawing on the work of Benjamin Hardy (Personality Isn’t Permanent), Maxwell Maltz (Psycho-Cybernetics), Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Gay Hendricks (The Big Leap), I break down how identity isn’t fixed, how to start thinking and acting like your future self, and why joy can feel so damn scary when you’ve been stuck in survival mode. I also share my persona...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
47: "I Love My Kids, But..." Grieving the Choice to Have Children
Motherhood is complicated, and it gets even more complex after divorce. In this deeply honest episode, I dive into something that many moms feel but rarely talk about—grieving the life we didn’t get to live because we had children. Whether you had kids due to religious pressure, cultural expectations, or a desire that later felt different in reality, this conversation is for you. We talk about the messy, conflicting emotions of loving our kids and grieving our lost autonomy. We also explore t...
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5 months ago
26 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
46: Dear Quinn: Your Post-Divorce Questions, Answered
🎙 Episode Summary: In this episode, I dive into YOUR post-divorce questions in a heartfelt and honest Q&A session. From navigating guilt, loneliness, and comparison to embracing second chances and financial independence, we’re tackling it all. Whether you’re 36 or 57, wondering if it’s too late to start over, or struggling with the idea of dating again, this conversation is for you. I share my personal experiences, practical advice, and encouragement to help you create a life you love—on...
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5 months ago
37 minutes

The Post-Divorce Glow-Up Show
This week’s episode is a love letter to one of the riskiest, most liberating beliefs I’ve ever adopted: It is safe to rely on the generosity and honesty of strangers. I’m sharing the story of how buying a quirky little car on eBay completely rewired how I move through life as a divorced woman, single parent, and human navigating the daily grind. We’ll talk about: How divorce and betrayal shrink your “trust radius”Why suspicion feels safe but is actually a prisonWhat Diana Chapman’s worl...