Ep. 203 Donna Bollinger: Your happiness depends on you, not what others say and do

Better Divorce Podcast

About Donna:

Donna's come up with two fun and memorable messages to help kids save themselves and become effective responders when emergencies arise. Comparing life to the ocean makes her presentations thrilling. She speaks at schools, athletic events, churches, and youth organizations. The entertained young audiences frequently ask and wonder why they don't hear this stuff more often, so she wrote BREAK THAT GRIP...Lessons From The Ocean of Life, that became an Amazon Bestseller. Donna's on a mission to help kids learn to soothe overpowering emotions which are leading to a record number of deaths by suicide.

Summary:

In this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, Paulette Rigo interviews Donna Bollinger, an expert in heart health and CPR, who shares her personal journey through divorce and how it led her to advocate for heart health awareness. The conversation explores the physical and emotional impacts of divorce, the importance of self-love and faith, and how CPR techniques can be applied to emotional resilience. Donna emphasizes the need for understanding and compassion during the divorce process, both for oneself and for others involved, including children. The episode concludes with a call to empower future generations to navigate relationships and challenges with love and unity.

Takeaways:

• Divorce can have physical symptoms similar to a heart attack.
• Understanding heart health is crucial during stressful times like divorce.
• Self-love is essential for personal growth and healing.
• Faith can help individuals navigate the challenges of divorce.
• CPR techniques can be applied to emotional resilience.
• It's important to recognize the bullying that can occur during divorce.
• Attorneys often advocate for one party, complicating the divorce process.
• Empowering children with knowledge can prevent future relationship issues.
• Unifying heart and mind is key to personal and relational success.
• The journey of divorce can lead to unexpected personal growth.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Heart Health and Divorce

06:39 Understanding the Physical Impact of Divorce

11:47 The Importance of Self-Love and Faith

21:27 Navigating Divorce: The Role of Attorneys

28:55 Empowering Future Generations

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