“What are people going to think?” This is a question that comes to the front of our minds when making any big decision, especially when it comes to separation and divorce. In this episode, Dr. Archana interviews Dr. D., who shares that divorce does not have to be what we are conditioned to believe it is (all doom and gloom)! Tune in to hear her encouraging experience and message.

Dr. D. is a mom of two and full time practicing child and adolescent psychiatrist and practices telepsychiatry. She also works with psychiatry residents in a GME clinic where she helps teach and train the next wave of psychiatrists.

Key Takeaways

[03:46] Dr. D. debunks some common divorce myths 

[08:33] Why timing shouldn’t influence the decision to separate

[18:45] Dr. D. shares her tips and what worked for her during the process 

[22:55] Why doing the emotional “work” is pivotal 

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