What do you do when the life you planned… suddenly isn’t the life you’re living?

When the fairytale doesn’t end with a happily ever after—but with paperwork, heartbreak, and a version of yourself you barely recognize?

Welcome to When the Fairytale Ends.

I’m Raquell Barton, Certified Divorce Coach®, speaker, and founder of Her Divorce Academy, and I’ve lived the moment you might be standing in right now.

After 19 years of marriage, my world shifted overnight.

I wasn’t prepared.

I wasn’t supported.

And I quickly realized how many women walk through divorce feeling alone, confused, and unsure of who they are outside the roles they’ve carried for years.

So I became the support I wish I had.

This podcast is a space for honest, grounded conversations about everything that happens before, during, and after divorce—the emotional, the practical, and the deeply personal.

Inside this podcast, we’ll talk about:

• Healing before you date again
• Why meeting someone “where they are” actually matters
• Leaving old trauma out of new relationships
• Rebuilding friendships and community after the breakup
• Redefining your values, boundaries, and identity
• What it truly takes to build a life that feels like yours again

Sometimes it’ll be just you and me—heart to heart.

Other times, I’ll bring on experts and women whose stories remind you that you’re not broken… you’re becoming.

As a Certified Divorce Coach®, I’m here to guide you with both emotional insight and practical tools so you can make strong decisions, protect your peace, and step into your next chapter with confidence.

If your fairytale has ended—or is ending—this podcast is your reminder:

Your story isn’t over.

It’s just changing chapters.

Hit follow, and let’s walk this new beginning together.