392. Still Triggered Years Later? A Rabbi’s Guide to Grief, Grace & Starting Over with Judy Greenfeld

Ever feel like you should be over it by now, but something small still sends you spiraling?

 

In this episode of The Divorce Revolution Podcast, I’m joined by Rabbi Judy Greenfeld for a deeply grounding conversation on grief, healing, and giving yourself permission to feel it all—even years after divorce. We talk about what it actually looks like to spiritually process life after a major transition, how triggers can resurface in unexpected ways, and why starting over doesn’t mean rushing your growth. Judy shares her personal story of leaving LA for a new city, rebuilding her life and identity as a divorced woman and rabbi, and learning how to find joy again through creativity, sound healing, and truth-telling.

 

If you’ve been wondering why it still hurts sometimes—and how to move through it with more grace and less self-judgment—this episode is for you.

 

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What We Discuss:

• What spiritual practices actually helped after her divorce

• Why triggers can show up years later and how to handle them with compassion

• The surprising reality of starting over in a new city

• Why dating as a clergy member is its own kind of adventure

• How sound healing and storytelling can support emotional healing

• The difference between sharing vulnerably and oversharing too soon

 

Find more from Judy Greenfeld:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbicantorjudyg/

Website: https://rabbicantorjudy.org/

 

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