Letting Go of Shame in Women’s Relationships After Affairs, Divorce, and Breakups

What happens when you’re witnessing a relationship that doesn't fit the script? When a friend confesses she’s in an affair, or you find yourself drawn to someone who isn’t fully available?

In this episode, I open up about what it means to hold space for friends in messy situations, to love people who make choices you wouldn’t, and to reflect on my own experience being the other woman in a long-term affair. We talk about what it really feels like to be inside complicated relationships, the kinds that don’t come with easy answers only layers of truth.

You’ll hear how I’ve processed dating after divorce, the lessons learned from heartbreak, and the shift that happened when I stopped over-explaining my past and started owning it. This is about emotional healing, letting go of shame, and finding clarity in the chaos of modern dating.

We talk about the kind of friendship advice that matters when someone is hurting, how judgment shows up (even when it’s unspoken), and why creating a safe space for women is so needed. You’ll also hear what I want in love now, something honest, whole, and grounded in self-worth.

If you're in the middle of a breakup recovery, or wondering if you can trust yourself again, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

This space is rooted in honest conversations, female empowerment, and divorce support that doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. Because your story, in all its realness, belongs here.

Here's to talking about it, with no shame,
Nikki

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The Scarlet Edit is where we get real about divorce, affairs, situationships, infidelity, and everything else that’s often swept under the rug in today’s dating world. No shame, no judgment - just the truth.

I’m Nikki Corbett. I’ve been divorced, had an affair, and lived through a heartbreaking situationship - experiences that prove there’s more to modern relationships than what we’re taught. On this podcast, we dive deep into the raw realities of love, emotional intimacy, power dynamics, painful endings, and fresh starts.

If you’re tired of cookie-cutter love stories and want something that speaks to the real truth of what we’re living through, this is your place. If you’ve ever felt like your relationship journey doesn’t fit the traditional mold, you're not alone. You deserve to be seen, heard, and loved. No exceptions.

This podcast is for anyone who’s ever questioned their worth, fought to rewrite their own story, or felt the sting of a love that didn’t fit the fairytale. You are not defined by your past choices. You are allowed to want more, and you deserve a life that's full of the real, genuine love you crave. So grab a drink, settle in and enjoy. The Scarlet Edit was created by me, for you.

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00:00 – Why I Started The Scarlet Edit
01:12 – Supporting Friends Through Affairs and Complicated Love
04:04 – Creating Safe Spaces Without Judgment
07:08 – What I Want in My Future Relationship
11:08 – From Rock Bottom to Confidence
16:15 – Who This Podcast Is For
18:33 – Why Community Matters
21:26 – Final Reflections and What’s Ahead