Nobody Talks About Losing Yourself in Marriage | With Shannon Riley

What happens when you wake up one day and realize you don’t recognize yourself anymore?

In this raw and deeply relatable conversation, Shannon Riley shares how she slowly disappeared inside her marriage. Not from one big moment, but from years of keeping the peace, shrinking herself, and putting everyone else first. After more than two decades together, she finally paused long enough to look inward and discovered she had no idea who she was outside of being a wife and mom.

Shannon opens up about the event that snapped her awake, the grief and relief of choosing divorce, and the painful work of rebuilding an identity she didn’t know she’d lost. From crying on a yoga studio floor to forming new friendships, reconnecting with her voice, and learning to take up space again, this episode shines a light on a silent experience so many women carry alone.

If you’ve ever felt small in your own life or wondered where you went along the way, this conversation will feel like exhale.

Disclaimer: The stories shared in this episode are the personal experiences and perspectives of the guest. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Art of Heart or its host.

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Remember, you don’t need to have it all figured out, you just have to be willing to listen to your heart.

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