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Restored: Helping Children of DivorceAuthor: Restored
Children of divorce are 23 times more likely to get divorced and are more likely to struggle with emotional problems, relationship issues, and bad habits. But those stats dont get to write your story. If your parents divorce or family dysfunction left wounds you cant always put into words, this show is for you.The Restored Podcast shares real stories and expert tips to heal the trauma, navigate family challenges, and build the healthy relationships youve always wanted.Ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts and #18 in the divorce category the only one dedicated to children of divorce listeners say its more effective than 30 years of counseling.Youre not doomed to repeat your familys past. You can break the cycle, and were here to help you do it. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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You’re the Third Parent: How to Break Free Without Hurting Your Siblings | Celeste: #172
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
At 14 or 15 years old, Celeste learned her parents’ marriage was unraveling.Affairs.Addiction.Secrets.Her siblings didn’t know.But she did — because she was the oldest daughter.And before long, she wasn’t just watching the marriage fall apart… she was managing it.In this episode, Celeste shares what it was like to grow up as the “third parent” in a family where divorce was unthinkable — and what that responsibility did to her nervous system, her faith, and her ability to trust.We talk about:Carrying secrets to protect the family’s imagePanic attacks and anxiety that she didn’t know how to nameThe guilt of moving away and “leaving siblings in a burning building”Why even a “necessary” divorce still deeply wounds childrenAnd why dating now triggers intense anxietyCeleste’s story is honest, raw, and hopeful. Because while you can survive being the third parent… At some point, you have to stop carrying everyone else.If you were the responsible one…If you feel guilty for wanting your own life…If anxiety follows you into relationships…Or if you’re afraid you’ll repeat your parents’ marriage…This episode is for you.Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988 (English or Spanish)Share Your StoryGet the Book or FREE chapters: It’s Not Your FaultGet Dakota’s FREE Guide, The Biggest Fitness Mistakes to AvoidWatch the Documentary: KennyWatch the Trailer: Kenny (3:31 min)Shownotes
