Divorce Isn’t Failure | You Can Stop Feeling Guilty Now: Intro to The Loss Cycle Series

In this introductory episode of The Loss Cycle Series, Dr. Lisa Summerour challenges long-held beliefs about divorce, guilt, and self-worth. Through global perspectives, personal stories, and thought-provoking questions, she helps you reframe what divorce really means—and begin releasing the shame that’s been holding you back. It’s time to end the guilt, reclaim your joy, and embrace your next chapter with confidence.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction: Challenging Beliefs About Divorce
00:27 - Welcome to The Joy! A.A.C.T.™ with Dr. Lisa Summerour
00:39 - Chapter Seven: Rights of Passage & The Guilt of Divorce
02:11 - The Struggle Between Doctrine and Divinity
03:43 - Permission to Rewrite Your Story
06:40 - Pop Quiz: What Do You Believe About Divorce?
08:09 - The Wedding Industry & Socialization Around Marriage
10:16 - The Musuo People: Walking Marriages in the Himalayas
11:24 - Rebuilding Better Boundaries Challenge
12:31 - Musuo Family Structure & Cultural Reflections
14:49 - Divorce Celebrations in Mauritania
17:50 - Personal Story: Divorce, Shame, and Family Conversations
21:03 - What If Divorce Was Celebrated?
22:03 - The Samaritan Woman at the Well: A New Perspective
25:56 - Does the Bible Really Say God Hates Divorce?
29:44 - The Power of Interpretation & Self-Love
33:09 - Preparing for the Loss Cycle Series: What’s Next?
34:31 - Final Thoughts & Empowering Questions
39:46 - Outro: There is Joy Beyond Divorce

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