E152: Jenny Dreizen: Trusting the Life You Didn't Plan

The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms

The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms
E152: Jenny Dreizen: Trusting the Life You Didn't Plan
Jul 07, 2026 Episode 152
Noelle Van


Sometimes the life we're holding onto is the very thing standing in the way of the life we're meant to live.

This week on The Change Effect, I sit down with Jenny Dreizen to explore the unexpected beauty of new beginnings.

From ending a decade-long relationship to co-founding Fresh Starts Registry and eventually finding love across the world, Jenny's story is a reminder that our biggest transitions often become our greatest opportunities for growth.

Together, they discuss:
• Why life rarely unfolds according to plan
• Learning to let go of what no longer fits to embrace what's next
• Navigating heartbreak and major life transitions
• Building purpose from personal experience 
• The role of serendipity in shaping our lives and how life can change in an instant 

Jenny also shares the inspiration behind her upcoming book, Divorce Happens: A Compassionate Guide to Starting Fresh, and the lessons she's learned from helping others rebuild after life's unexpected turns.

Whether you're facing a career pivot, the end of a relationship, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation offers hope that endings often become the beginning of something even better.

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https://freshstartsregistry.com/, 

https://www.instagram.com/genevievedreizen/

https://www.instagram.com/freshstartsregistry

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