From Heartbreak to Healing: A Raw Story of Divorce, Depression, and the Power of Choosing You

Welcome to the very first episode of Heart Rehab*, a podcast created for those who know healing is not a highlight reel—it’s a full rebuild. Hosted by Daniella Brown, *Heart Rehab is where we talk honestly about life after emotional wreckage. Whether it's the end of a marriage, the quiet ache of grief, or the struggle to forgive yourself, this is the space for it. No filters. Just real stories from people doing the hard, beautiful work of starting over.

In this debut episode, Daniella gets deeply personal. She opens up about her own journey—from being served divorce papers to raising three sons as a single mother. But this isn’t just a story of loss. It’s a powerful testimony of resilience, identity, and rebuilding. As she shares pieces from her devotional book *Rebuilding After Divorce*, you’ll hear not just pain, but purpose.

“I thought we were going to be married 50+ years… we didn’t even make it six,” she says with equal parts honesty and grace. Through storytelling, prayer, and the kind of transparency that makes you feel seen, Daniella walks us through what it really takes to heal after heartbreak.

This episode covers:
The ongoing nature of grief, especially during Father’s Day and other emotional anniversaries
The mental health toll of divorce, depression, and doubt
What it means to choose yourself after being told you're not enough
Parenting through pain—and finding joy even when it feels far away
How writing became a spiritual and emotional lifeline

You’ll also hear about Daniella’s children and how her role as a mother became both a weight and a motivator. Her eldest son, diagnosed with autism, went on to thrive as a college graduate, musician, actor, and mentor. Her middle and youngest sons, both having battled epilepsy, are also growing, learning, and thriving in their own powerful ways. These stories don’t just highlight struggle; they shine with proof of what’s possible on the other side of brokenness.

Through every chapter—both literal and figurative—Daniella reminds us that healing is a daily choice. Her chapter “Choose You” challenges listeners to:
Forgive themselves without shame
Speak life and purpose over their journey
Release anxiety and depression from occupying permanent space
Reimagine failure as the first draft of becoming
Believe that God's plan still holds, even when life looks nothing like you expected

And if you've ever asked yourself questions like:
Am I doing enough for my kids?
How do I forgive myself for the things I didn’t see coming?
Will I ever feel whole again?

...this episode is for you.

Daniella also opens up about how Heart Rehab came to be—how she almost let fear stop her from launching this podcast, and how she chose to push forward anyway. “Faith without works is dead,” she says, and that conviction pulses through every minute of this heartfelt premiere.

Future episodes of Heart Rehab will feature guests who are just as raw and intentional. From people who’ve experienced multiple divorces, family abandonment, mental health crises, and deep personal transformation, you’ll hear stories that remind you: you’re never alone in your healing.

If this episode resonated with you, here’s how to stay connected:
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Want to share your story? We’re always looking for guests who are ready to be real, raw, and redemptive. Reach out through our website or DM us directly.

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a movement. It’s a ministry. It’s a place where people come to heal, rebuild, and rise—together.

Welcome to *Heart Rehab*. We’re so glad you’re here.