Nov 22, 2022
Hear the unbelievable story of TH Irwin and Jessica Klingbaum; two friends starting life’s journey together, raising families at the same time, and finding themselves with cheating husbands within a week of each other. How do these two women cope? The answer: they co-founded exEXPERTS.com in 2020, the premiere online digital platform for anyone and everyone touched by divorce. Exexperts provides free resources including a website, podcast called “Divorce, etc…”, articles, and tips and advice through social media channels, all with the mission to educate, support, and empower those like them who have been affected by divorce. Tune in today to be inspired and educated about this topic which affects so many.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [5:36] Jessica and TH share their stories and similar experiences as they traveled the path of divorce in different ways
- [11:23 ] Two friends become even closer as they navigate single parenting and the ramifications of divorce
- [14:21] The red flags and signals you can choose to ignore and the reasons they are accepted
- [20:00 ] Reasons some women lean towards going through divorce alone
- [24:51 ] Staying with the cheating spouse and giving grace to women who make that choice
- [32:00] Divorcing a narcissist and making the decision to heal
- [40:00] Jessica and TH felt lucky they went through this experience together because it inspired the creation of their website
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The date you know you will be divorced is different for everyone. To some, it is freeing and a relief. To some, it is an emotional rollercoaster affecting many areas of life. But to all, it is the first day of the rest of your life and it is possible to come out the other side for the better.
- The shame of being betrayed keeps women from sharing and yet sharing and researching is the first step in healing.
- There are many benefits of therapy while you are traveling the road of divorce.
RESOURCE LINKS:
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BIO:
Jessica Klingbaum is an Emmy-nominated former TV producer for national networks, including CBS News, FOX, and CNBC, among others. After a prestigious 20+ year career, she left the industry to spend more time with her family and found herself pursuing a passion for essential oils, ultimately becoming a Certified Aromatherapist. She co-founded exEXPERTS in 2020, the premiere online digital platform for anyone and everyone touched by divorce. exEXPERTS’ free resources include a website, podcast called “Divorce, etc…”, articles, and tips and advice through social media channels, all with the mission to educate, support, and empower those like herself who have been affected by divorce.
Jessica is an eternal optimist who always sees the glass half full. In the little free time she has, she enjoys time with family and friends, snowboarding, traveling, and eating as much candy as possible. She has called NYC her home for more than twenty-five years and resides in Greenwich Village with her two children. Jessica holds a BA from Brandeis University and a Master's in Broadcast Journalism from New York University.
T.H. Irwin began her career at a boutique market research firm in NYC and after earning her Master's Degree in Marketing from Fordham Graduate School of Business, she went on to advance her career at Arthur Andersen Consulting. After her separation, she pivoted and discovered her talent for creating community-driven media events. As Director of Experiential Events for USA Today, she scaled hyper-local, actual events to a national level. In 2020 she co-founded exEXPERTS, a free online resource to help women of all ages navigate their divorce - a community she wishes she'd had during her own divorce journey more than a decade ago. She loves adventure and the outdoors which she proved on a Kilimanjaro climb, her non-profit work with organizations like the Center for Hope & Safety and United Breast Cancer Foundation, and nurturing her mind and body on a daily basis. She lives in Bergen County with her fantastic boyfriend, children, and dog Daisy.
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QUOTES:
“And I was like, I don’t know. I kind of want to be married to someone who only wants to have sex with me. Sorry, I don’t really think that’s too much to ask. I’m done “ TH Irwin
“ For me, one of the hardest parts about my divorce was the sheer humiliation. The embarrassment of having been cheated on. I wanted to peel my skin off. Come to find out very shortly after the breakup that pretty much everyone in my life knew that he was cheating, except for me. ” Jessica Klingbaum
“Learn how to respond and not react.” Barbara Majeski