Divorce Diaries: Lessons from the Trenches is hosted by Cary Jacobson, attorney and mediator with Jacobson Family Law. In Episode 29, Cary is joined by Olivia Howell, co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry—the world’s first divorce registry and a groundbreaking divorce support network. Olivia is a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, single mother, and communications expert who has led major marketing campaigns and now champions a movement rooted in compassion, community, and helping people begin again after divorce. This episode explores her mission to reframe how we support those navigating life’s transitions and to provide practical tools for rebuilding with confidence.
The Need for Post-Divorce Support
Life after divorce often comes with significant transitions—downsizing, moving, or starting fresh in a completely new space. Many people find themselves with only a fraction of their belongings and in need of essential items. While weddings and births are often celebrated with gifts and community support, divorce is rarely met with the same encouragement. Yet this is a time when help is often most needed.
Fresh Starts Registry addresses this gap by offering a platform where individuals can create a registry for household necessities, décor, and personal items that reflect their new chapter.
How Fresh Starts Registry Helps
Fresh Starts Registry is not just a registry, it also operates as a professional network for divorce-related experts, including attorneys, therapists, coaches, and financial advisors. Professionals can join at different membership levels, gaining access to SEO-optimized profiles, networking opportunities, business resources, and even public relations support to connect with the individuals who need their services most.
Additionally, the platform offers free 15-minute divorce resource consultations to help people connect with vetted professionals and tailored resources. This service has quickly become a vital first step for many seeking clarity and direction during a difficult time.
Emotional Healing and Moving Forward
The post-divorce journey isn’t just about material needs—it’s also about emotional rebuilding. Support systems, whether from family, friends, or professional networks, play a crucial role in helping individuals rediscover their identity and step into the life they were always meant to lead.
Begin Again with Confidence
Divorce is not the end of your story—it’s an opportunity to write a new one with the right tools, support, and mindset. To hear the full conversation about Fresh Starts Registry and other strategies for rebuilding after divorce, listen to Episode 29 of Divorce Diaries: Lessons from the Trenches at jacobsonfamilylaw.com/podcast.
Learn more about Cary Jacobson’s legal and mediation services at jacobsonfamilylaw.com and explore the resources and registry options at freshstartsregistry.com.