150: Life and Dating After Divorce

Podcast Guest: Amber Anderson

October 13th, 2025

150: Amber

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In this Episode

Single mom Amber Anderson shares real-life lessons on divorce recovery, healthy co-parenting, dating after divorce, boundaries, and personal growth. Hear practical tips on resilience, supporting kids through change, blending families, and building intentional relationships with courage and vulnerability.

“The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Utah Marriage Commission.”

Time Markers

00:04 Why this conversation matters
01:29 Welcome & episode setup
02:18 Amber’s background and moves
06:44 Choosing divorce as a mom
07:17 Co-parenting priorities for kids
09:44 New stepmom, shared teamwork
10:58 Early doubts and second-guessing
14:43 Year one: distraction & growth
15:47 Advice for co-parenting well
16:12 Self-sacrifice, patience, boundaries
17:39 “Gray rock” and de-escalation
19:36 Keep communication kid-focused
20:03 Nothing wasted: learn forward
21:44 Dating log: wants vs. don’ts
22:07 Dating now vs. pre-kids
24:25 Let kids set their pace
26:31 More kids? Staying flexible
28:23 Support, critics, staying accountable
32:33 Books that truly helped
35:58 Owning your work and growth
37:46 Be good to each other
38:08 Where to find Amber
39:18 Key to connection: hard talks
42:42 Stay positive, know your worth
44:17 Outro & resources reminder**