Episode 27: Still Standing: The Power of Resilience (w/ Dr. Marie Ramas)

Someone can mean well and still hurt you deeply. Good intentions don’t erase harmful actions. You’re not wrong for speaking up just because others don’t understand the pain behind your strength.

In this episode with Dr. Marie Ramas, she opens up about the challenges she faced in her marriage, the pressures of trying to be the "perfect" Christian wife, and the deep emotional struggles that stemmed from neglect, guilt, and constant self-doubt. Tune in as she shares her journey of healing, learning to set boundaries, and ultimately rediscovering her worth and purpose beyond the constraints of her marriage.

Song of the week: Still Standing by John Elton

Topics Covered:

(00:02:03) Introducing our special guest, Dr. Marie Ramas

(00:03:26) How Dr. Ramas’ marriage led to divorce 

(00:09:13) Advertisement: Higher Ground Financial Services

(00:13:50) Abuse is abuse

(00:20:22) Christianity and Divorce

(00:25:55) The D.R.E.A.M. Framework

(00:32:15) How financial abuse show up in a marriage

(00:36:06) Good traits can be used against you

(00:38:35) Entering into your Phoenix Chapter

(00:41:09) Boundless

(00:41:39) Connect with Dr. Marie Ramas

Key Takeaways:

"The more I learned and healed, the less he liked me, and the more vitriol I experienced."

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About Our Guest

Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas is a dedicated family physician, activist, consultant and healthcare leader with over a decade of experience providing full-scope family medicine in both rural and urban communities. She is deeply committed to breaking down barriers to care and helping individuals and families achieve their best health. 

Connect with Dr. Marie:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmramas/

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co

FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co

Email: hello@yournextchapter.co

Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith.