Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
Children of divorce are 2–3 times more likely to get divorced and are more likely to struggle with emotional problems, relationship issues, and bad habits. But those stats don’t get to write your story. If your parents’ divorce or family dysfunction left wounds you can’t always put into words, this show is for you.
The Restored Podcast shares real stories and expert tips to heal the trauma, navigate family challenges, and build the healthy relationships you’ve always wanted.
Ranked in the top 10% of all podcasts and #18 in the divorce category — the only one dedicated to children of divorce — listeners say it’s “more effective than 30 years of counseling.”
You’re not doomed to repeat your family’s past. You can break the cycle, and we’re here to help you do it.
Restored: Helping Children of Divorce
#155: Am I Doomed to Repeat My Parents’ Divorce? | Dr. Brad Wilcox
Am I doomed to repeat the mistakes I saw in my parents’ marriage? That question made me afraid of love—especially when I started dating. At times, it even made me not want to get married at all. And now, even as a married man, that fear still shows up.
If you come from a divorced or deeply dysfunctional family, you probably feel it too.
The question I kept asking: How do I avoid that? How do I not get divorced? And more importantly, how do I build a strong marriage?
That’s what we explore in this episode, plus:
- Are children of divorce actually doomed to fail at marriage—or is there real hope?
- 5 surprising predictors of whether your marriage will last—including one tip that lowers your divorce risk by 25%
- The truth behind the “soulmate” myth—and what actually makes couples happy
- Why staying single might not be the safe bet you think it is
If you’ve ever felt afraid of love or marriage, this episode is for you.
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