“What is life if not a series of fresh starts?” Olivia HowellMeet Olivia Howell, founder of The Fresh Starts Registry (as featured on the TODAY Show), who’s redefining what it means to begin again after divorce, separation, or abuse. Because when we leave, we need a fresh start registry. You might have spent years too afraid to speak up about how you wanted to decorate your home. Maybe you lost your autonomy and don’t even know what your favorite color is or what clothes feel good on your body anymore. The Fresh Starts Registry gives you permission to start over with dignity, safety, and support.In this episode of Bitch Is a Bad Word, we explore how to rebuild your life piece by piece, emotionally, financially, and physically, while reclaiming the parts of yourself that got lost along the way.Inside this episodeWhat the Fresh Starts Registry is and how it helps fund your restartThe power of reclaiming your space, identity, and confidence after leavingCo-parenting basics, boundaries, and documentation that protects youFinancial essentials: credit, budgeting, housing, and must-have itemsHealing after narcissistic and coercive control without losing yourselfHow to build your new village: community, safety, and supportAbout Olivia HowellOlivia Howell is the founder of The Fresh Starts Registry, a first-of-its-kind platform helping survivors crowd-resource the essentials for life after separation. Featured on the TODAY Show and across major media outlets, Olivia’s mission is to make rebuilding after loss or leaving not just possible but empowering.Follow & ConnectSubscribe, rate, and review Bitch Is a Bad Word to boost discoveryShare this episode with a bestie who’s planning a safe exitJoin the Bestie Gang for tools, checklists, and community support (links in show notes)Need Help?If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org.Listen wherever you get your podcastsWatch: YouTubeJoin: PatreonFollow: Instagram TikTokSubscribe: Newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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