Relationship Expert Reveals Why So Many Women Want to Divorce!

Dr. Mayim Bialik May 23, 2025
Dr. Mayim Bialik Logo

Dr. Mayim Bialik

@mayimbialik

About

Hey. Yes, I was Amy Farrah Fowler on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Blossom,’ but I’m also trained as a neuroscientist. My podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown” is your ticket to better well-being, a deeper understanding of your mental, physical and spiritual health, and the place where my partner Jonathan Cohen and I get real about the intersection of mind, body and spirit with a ton of amazing guests. Watch, learn, share, leave comments, and subscribe to this channel. Audio is available wherever you listen to podcasts. For exclusive and never-before-seen content, visit our Substack! Thanks for being here to break it down with us. Podcast Pages: Website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com/ Substack: bialikbreakdown.substack.com Merch: https://shop.bialikbreakdown.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bialikbreakdown/?hl=en And see my daily life updates on social media: https://www.instagram.com/MissMayim https://www.facebook.com/MissMayim https://www.twitter.com/MissMayim

Video Description

Why So Many Marriages Are Failing—and What No One Tells You About Divorce Thinking about divorce? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, life coach, The Stay or Go podcast host & divorce community founder Britta Jo explores with Mayim & Jonathan why so many women feel trapped in unhappy marriages, and the emotional, cultural, and psychological forces that make leaving so hard. We dive into: Signs your marriage is over Should you get a divorce? The real impact of divorce on kids Why divorced fathers often grow after a split The emotional freeze response in divorce Coping with divorce grief and guilt What women actually crave in relationships Life after divorce for women How to survive divorce emotionally Britta offers raw insight into how to heal after divorce, how to trust your inner compass, and how to start over, especially when your life hasn’t gone as planned. Whether you're considering divorce, already in the process, or supporting someone who is, this is a must-watch. --- CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Britta's Work Helping Women Decide to Stay in or Leave a Marriage 33:18 - Why are We So Afraid to Leave a Failed Marriage? 34:30 - Financial Considerations 35:10 - Empathy as a Weakness 37:10 - Fear of the Unknown 44:20 - Impact of Trauma on Marital Indecision 52:15 - Supporting Your Partner 56:08 - Coping with divorce grief and guilt 01:01:28 - Importance of the Inner Work Before Divorce Decision 01:16:18 - Understanding "The Patriarchy" 01:16:48 - Men & Emotional Expression 01:21:30 - Women's Expectations in Relationships 01:24:06 - Infidelity Issues 01:31:33 - Importance of Community Support through Divorce --- Listen on our website: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6TgOe2p... Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Check out our Merch: https://shop.bialikbreakdown.com/ Sign up for our Newsletter: https://www.bialikbreakdown.com​​ Follow us on Instagram:   / bialikbreakdown   Find Mayim Bialik:   / ​​​     / ​​​     / ​​​     / mayimbialik   Find Britta Jo: Instagram:   / consideringdivorce   Britta Jo's deep dive one-on-one coaching: https://stayorgocoaching.com/the-deep... The Stay or Go Community: https://community.stayorgocoaching.com/ Theme Song Written, Produced, and Performed by Ed Robertson. Mixed by Kenny Luong. #MayimBialik​​​ #BialikBreakdown #Divorce #DivorceTips #DivorceCommunity #Marriage #FailedMarriage #MarriageTips #MarriageAdvice #DivorceAdvice #Parenting #Kids #Freedom #SelfDevelopment #SelfHelp #Relationships #RelationshipTips #RelationshipAdvice #Grief #Trapped #Guilt #UnlockYourPotential #UnlockPotential #DivorceSupport #EmotionalHealing #DivorceSupportGroup #DivorceCoaching #DivorceSupport #DivorceCoach #ParentingAfterDivorce #ModernWoman #ModernWomen #Mormon #Mormonism #SecretLivesofMormonWives #Motivation #GrowthMindset

You May Also Like