How to Reclaim Your Voice, Set Boundaries, and Live Authentically

In this honest and empowering episode, Audrey Alice dives deep into the tangled roots of people pleasing—especially in the wake of divorce. With vulnerability and boldness, she unpacks the lifelong patterns that kept her small, how those habits showed up in her marriage and motherhood, and what it took to finally start choosing herself. If you’ve ever said “yes” when you meant “no,” stayed silent to keep the peace, or lost yourself in the pursuit of keeping everyone else happy, this episode is for you.

The People-Pleasing Pattern
Audrey begins by naming the core beliefs that fuel people pleasing—from childhood conditioning to societal expectations around being “good,” polite, and selfless. She shares how this showed up in her own life and the toll it took on her sense of identity.

What Divorce Teaches You About Boundaries
Post-divorce, people-pleasing tendencies can either intensify or collapse under the weight of self-discovery. Audrey walks through her own process of redefining boundaries, reclaiming her voice, and learning to prioritize what she wants and needs.

Permission to Be Too Much
There’s power in taking up space. Audrey unpacks the inner work it takes to move from “I don’t want to disappoint anyone” to “I refuse to disappoint myself.” She shares how she stopped minimizing her needs to make others comfortable and started living unapologetically.

Healing the Inner Child Who Needed to Be Liked
This episode also touches on the spiritual and emotional healing involved in becoming a “recovering” people pleaser. Audrey explores the ways reiki, breathwork, and somatic practices supported her in releasing guilt and embracing wholeness.

Practical Tools for People Pleasers in Recovery
Audrey closes with tangible tools to support listeners ready to step out of people-pleasing mode—including journaling prompts, affirmation practices, and real-life scripts to help say “no” with love and self-respect.

If you’ve been called “too much,” if you’ve been told you’re crazy, or if you’ve silenced your magic to make others comfortable—this one’s for you. I hope it gives you permission to stop fitting in and start fitting out. The world doesn’t need a watered-down version of you. It needs all of you. Tell me how you're reclaiming your space and belonging to yourself again. I'm here for every loud, wild, free, authentic piece of it.

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✨ You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to be present. ✨

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• Instagram: @iamaudreyalice
• Email: Audreyajamos@gmail.com
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• Website: DAF Podcast

Giving Credit To My Tribe

• Music created and composed by my son, Hugo
• This podcast is produced by Jen, my Unicorn!

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This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. Welcome to Divorced AF, where transformation begins.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Divorced AF with Audrey! If you found this episode helpful, please share it with another woman who could use some support on her journey. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more incredible women like you. Remember, Sister, your divorce was just the beginning, and the best is yet to come. Until next time!

Divorce can feel like a storm, but your children don’t need two perfect parents—they just need one stable, loving, and regulated parent to thrive. In this episode of Divorced AF, Audrey Alice explores the power of being the solid parent, even when co-parenting with someone who isn’t. Backed by research from Harvard on childhood resilience, she shares insights on emotional regulation, self-care, and how your presence alone can shape your children’s well-being.

Audrey kicks off the episode with a warm multilingual greeting, expressing gratitude for the Divorced AF community. She acknowledges the impact of her listeners in shaping this podcast and gives a special shoutout to her son, Hugo Amos, who created the show’s intro and outro music.

This week’s episode is all about one crucial truth—your kids don’t need two stable parents. They just need one. Audrey introduces the importance of emotional regulation and resilience, reassuring parents that their efforts alone can make all the difference in their children’s growth and healing.

Not every child has two emotionally stable parents, and that’s okay. Audrey discusses the power of one grounded, loving parent in a child's life. Drawing on a Harvard study on resilience, she highlights that having a single stable caregiver is enough to help kids grow into well-adjusted adults. She encourages listeners to focus on what they can control—creating a safe, supportive environment, rather than stressing over the actions of an unreliable co-parent.

Being the steady, regulated parent isn’t easy—it requires emotional resilience, self-awareness, and healing. Audrey acknowledges the weight of this responsibility and the importance of self-care in maintaining that strength. Whether it's yoga, guided visualizations, or simply leaning on a strong support system, she reminds listeners that prioritizing their own well-being directly benefits their children.

Audrey reassures parents that they don’t have to be perfect. Instead, being authentic, showing up consistently, and regulating their own emotions will teach their children more than any lecture ever could.

Your children are watching how you navigate life, not just what you say. Audrey leaves listeners with an encouraging reminder: Your love, stability, and presence are enough. Keep showing up, keep choosing growth, and know that your impact is greater than you think.

She invites listeners to share their thoughts, ask questions, and continue the conversation. As always, she thanks the Divorced AF community for being a part of this journey.

Love this episode? Show some love! 💜 Like, subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this podcast. Don’t forget to share this message with someone who needs to hear it today!

✨ You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to be present. ✨

• Instagram: @iamaudreyalice

• Email: Audreyajamos@gmail.com

• Check out the DAF E-store!

• Website: DAF Podcast

• Music created and composed by my son, Hugo

• This podcast is produced by Jen, my Unicorn!

Do you have a powerful story to share? Want to inspire others with your post-divorce journey? Fill out our guest application form and join Audrey on the show!

This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. Welcome to Divorced AF, where transformation begins.

Thank you for listening to today’s episode of Divorced AF with Audrey! If you found this episode helpful, please share it with another woman who could use some support on her journey. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more incredible women like you. Remember, Sister, your divorce was just the beginning, and the best is yet to come. Until next time!

Not every story is meant to be told in the moment. In this episode of Divorced AF, Audrey Alice explores the question many divorced individuals hear: “Why didn’t you tell me?” Audrey unpacks the emotional complexities of divorce, friendship, and self-protection, from personal struggles to the reasons behind keeping quiet. If you’ve ever felt guilty for staying silent or struggled to support a friend through their divorce, this episode will shift your perspective and help you navigate these relationships with more compassion.

Audrey kicks off the episode with excitement, greeting listeners from around the world and reflecting on the incredible reach of Divorced AF. She shares how the shift to online platforms due to COVID-19 has reshaped business and personal connections, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new ways of working and supporting one another across time zones and borders.

Not every friendship requires full transparency. Audrey introduces the episode’s theme—"Why didn’t you tell me?"—and dives into the reasons people keep certain struggles private. Using a real-life client story, she highlights the pressure to justify life-changing decisions and explains why choosing to stay silent is sometimes an act of self-preservation.

Sharing her own experience of leaving her marital home, Audrey opens up about the hesitation to tell others. She recalls the uncertainty, the hope that things might improve, and the limited details she shared with her children and close friends. Through this reflection, she encourages listeners to give themselves grace when deciding what and when to share.

Divorce is a lonely journey, but support doesn’t have to come in the form of advice. Audrey offers guidance on how to truly be there for a friend—by listening, holding space, and resisting the urge to "fix" things. She shares a personal moment of receiving unsupportive feedback and explains how well-meaning but misplaced words can add to the isolation.

From guilt and shame to fear of judgment, Audrey breaks down the different reasons people hesitate to open up about marital struggles. She reminds listeners that a friend’s silence is never about them—it’s about the person’s need to process their own journey on their own terms. Instead of questioning why they weren’t told sooner, true friends should focus on offering understanding and unconditional support.

Being a friend through divorce isn’t about having the right words—it’s about being present without judgment. Audrey leaves listeners with an encouraging reminder: Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give someone is your presence, not your opinion. She invites listeners to reach out, share their thoughts, and continue supporting the Divorced AF community.

✨ The best way to hold space for someone is to show up without the need to fix, judge, or solve—just to be there. ✨

Love this episode? Show some love! 💜 Like, subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this podcast. Don’t forget to share this message with someone who needs to hear it today!

• Instagram: @iamaudreyalice

• Email: Audreyajamos@gmail.com

• Website: DAF Podcast

• Music created and composed by my son, Hugo

• This podcast is produced by Jen, my Unicorn!

Do you have a powerful story to share? Want to inspire others with your post-divorce journey? Fill out our guest application form and join Audrey on the show!