Fiona Eckersley on Thriving After Midlife Divorce: A Journey from Fear to Fabulous
I had to start taking a look and stepping back and going: okay, it isn't everybody else, okay, it's you, you're the problem, right, you know. Okay, yeah, whatever, we know what we know until we know something different.
What happens when life takes a turn you never expected? Fiona Eckersley knows this all too well. In this episode of 'Nowhere To Go But Up', host Sean Dustin chats with Fiona about her transformative journey from enduring toxic relationships to becoming a beacon of hope for women navigating midlife divorce.
Fiona, a confidence coach and author of 'Fearful to Fabulous: Unlock Your Power, Move On, and Thrive After Midlife Divorce', shares her personal story of breaking free from a cycle of self-sabotage and toxic relationships. She opens up about the moment she realized that staying in such relationships wasn't just harming her but also affecting her children. Her son’s harsh words mirrored the abusive behavior she had tolerated for years, pushing her to make a change.
This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes. Fiona outlines the seven steps from her book that help women move from feeling lost and fearful to finding their inner strength and living their best lives. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and breaking patterns of self-sabotage, taking responsibility for one's actions, and fostering healthy relationships. Sean and Fiona also touch on broader societal issues, including the impact of technology on our lives and relationships.
Whether you're dealing with a difficult divorce, stuck in a toxic relationship, or simply seeking inspiration to make a positive change, Fiona's story offers valuable insights and hope. Tune in to hear how you can transform fear into fabulousness.