EP39 From Lover to Stranger: The Mind-F**k of Cognitive Dissonance in Divorce

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In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest mindfucks of divorce—cognitive dissonance. If you've ever struggled to reconcile the person you married with the person you're now divorcing, this episode is for you. We explore why this psychological phenomenon occurs, how it impacts your healing process, and practical steps you can take to move forward.

Key Highlights:

🌸 What cognitive dissonance is and how it manifests in everyday life.

🌸 The unique challenges of dealing with cognitive dissonance in the context of infidelity.

🌸 Steps to rebuild your self-trust and show yourself compassion during this difficult time.

🌸 Why letting go of the need to understand your ex's actions is crucial for your healing.

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Also, in the episode, I mentioned that in the Divorce Book Club for June, we are doing the book ‘The Art of Being Alone’ by Renuka Gavrani

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C5L2384H/ref=nosim?tag=thedivorceb00-21

Until next time, sending you loads of love

Sarah x

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Chapters

1. The man you're divorcing is NOT the man you married (00:00:00)

2. The lying cheat's cognitive dissonance (00:05:52)

3. Did I ever really know him? (00:08:06)

4. Realising we were not nuts after all (00:09:57)

5. Trying to control the uncontrollables (00:13:17)

6. Trauma Bonds (00:15:06)

7. Don't ask the person who broke you to fix you (00:16:17)

8. Compassion for the mindfuck (00:17:29)

9. Next month in the Divorce Book Club (00:22:31)