Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast 166: š§ 3rd Timeās the Charm: How Shari Found Remarkable Love After Divorce
Jul 28, 2025
59:14
Iām so excited to share this weekās powerful story, featuring a journey of resilience, radical self-growth, and finding remarkable love later in life. In this unforgettable episode, youāll meet our client Shariāa vibrant, creative powerhouse who, after divorce and two breakups with the same man, rewrote her love story at 64.
Yes, you read that right. Three chapters. One love. Two rounds with Smart Dating Academy. And a lot of healing in between.
Shariās story is full of heart, humor, and deep wisdom about what it takes to truly attract the right partnerāand how to recognize your person even when life throws curveballs (and maybe even a little divine intervention).
We talked about:
š Life After Divorce & Starting Over:
After 24 years of marriage and being the first in her friend group to divorce, Shari felt completely untethered. Can you relate to that ālost at seaā feeling? She shares how she built a new life piece by piece, starting with getting back to work and rediscovering who she was outside of being a mom and wife.
š ļø Doing the WorkāFor Real:
Two breakups with Dave were the wake-up call she didnāt know she needed. Shari went all-in on self-growth: Smart Dating Academy, therapy/EMDR, dating with intention, and more! She dove into creativity and travel, realizing that independence is a muscle that needs to be exercised.
š When He Came Back (Twice!):
Every chapter with Dave came with its own set of lessons. The first time was magical but emotionally stuck. The second was deep but still misaligned. The third? Thatās where the transformation happened. For both of them. Dave realized his issues, and was now doing his work too.
ā¤ļø What Made the Third Time Different:
The universe got involved (seriouslyāwait until you hear about all the serendipitous sightings), and this time, it was different. With honesty, clarity, and deep commitment to each otherās growth, they reunitedāthis time forever. No games. No guesswork. Just mutual respect, love, and a whole lot of laughter.
šÆ Relationship Lessons Youāll Take Away:
Yes, you read that right. Three chapters. One love. Two rounds with Smart Dating Academy. And a lot of healing in between.
Shariās story is full of heart, humor, and deep wisdom about what it takes to truly attract the right partnerāand how to recognize your person even when life throws curveballs (and maybe even a little divine intervention).
We talked about:
š Life After Divorce & Starting Over:
After 24 years of marriage and being the first in her friend group to divorce, Shari felt completely untethered. Can you relate to that ālost at seaā feeling? She shares how she built a new life piece by piece, starting with getting back to work and rediscovering who she was outside of being a mom and wife.
š ļø Doing the WorkāFor Real:
Two breakups with Dave were the wake-up call she didnāt know she needed. Shari went all-in on self-growth: Smart Dating Academy, therapy/EMDR, dating with intention, and more! She dove into creativity and travel, realizing that independence is a muscle that needs to be exercised.
š When He Came Back (Twice!):
Every chapter with Dave came with its own set of lessons. The first time was magical but emotionally stuck. The second was deep but still misaligned. The third? Thatās where the transformation happened. For both of them. Dave realized his issues, and was now doing his work too.
ā¤ļø What Made the Third Time Different:
The universe got involved (seriouslyāwait until you hear about all the serendipitous sightings), and this time, it was different. With honesty, clarity, and deep commitment to each otherās growth, they reunitedāthis time forever. No games. No guesswork. Just mutual respect, love, and a whole lot of laughter.
šÆ Relationship Lessons Youāll Take Away:
- Why āthe workā matters before and during a relationship
- What it looks like when a man is truly ready and what he is willing to do
- How to have the hard conversations without blowing things up
- The importance of tone, timing, and knowing when to pause
- Why traditional therapy is powerfulāand why your partner should be doing it too
Shariās story is a story for anyone who thinks it might be too late, or too hard, or that theyāre too much. Her journey reminds us that healing is nonlinear, love can evolve, and when two people are truly growth-minded, the possibilities areā¦ well, remarkable.
Ready to redefine your dating life or need guidance on your journey to love? Visit Smart Dating Academy to learn more about our transformative programs.
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Ready to redefine your dating life or need guidance on your journey to love? Visit Smart Dating Academy to learn more about our transformative programs.
For more free tips and up to date information, click here to register for the Smart Dating Academy free newsletter! https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/contact
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartdatingacademy/