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Life After: From Surviving to Thriving

This is the podcast that teaches you to move from surviving to thriving through helpful tips and tricks that change your life!

Podcast · By Jill McKnight · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
6
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Sep 23, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    When Doing Everything Right Still Doesn't Get You the Outcome You Desire (opens the original)

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    What happens when you do everything you're supposed to do—you tell the truth, document what's happening, ask for help, advocate for yourself or your children—and the person or system that is supposed to help you simply… doesn't? In this episode, Jill talks about the painful reality of being failed or misunderstood by the very people and systems we expect to protect us. From family court and schools to therapists, doctors, and other professionals, she explores what happens when the outcome isn't

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    What Are You Waiting For? (opens the original)

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    Waiting can feel passive, but it may be costing you far more mental and emotional energy than you realize. Whether you're waiting for closure, an apology, confidence, certainty, someone else to change, or simply for life to get easier, unresolved decisions have a way of staying with us—taking up attention, creating rumination, and contributing to decision fatigue. In this episode, Jill explores the hidden mental cost of waiting and why avoiding a decision doesn't necessarily mean we've stopped t

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    What life taught me when everything went wrong (opens the original)

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    Some of life's most important lessons aren't learned when everything is going according to plan—they're learned when it absolutely isn't. In this episode of Life After: From Surviving to Thriving , Jill shares three unexpected lessons she learned while navigating toxic and narcissistic relationships and the adversity that followed: your mindset changes what you're able to see, you have more choices than you think, and there is more than one way forward. You'll learn how to stop trying to solve y

  4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    The Motivation and Momentum Cycle (opens the original)

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    What if making progress didn't require constantly pushing yourself harder? In this episode, Jill explores the difference between pressure and momentum—and why being hard on ourselves isn't always the best way to create meaningful change. You'll learn how motivation and momentum work together, why small actions can be more powerful than waiting to feel motivated, and how to keep moving forward without falling into perfectionism, overwhelm, or burnout. Jill also shares practical strategies for mak

  5. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    Why Empathy Keeps You Stuck in Toxic Relationships (opens the original)

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    Empathy is a beautiful gift—but in a toxic or narcissistic relationship, it can also become one of your greatest vulnerabilities if it isn't paired with healthy boundaries. In this episode, Jill explores the difference between empathy and over-functioning, why highly empathetic people are often targeted by manipulative individuals, and how empathy can unintentionally become self-abandonment. Through personal stories and practical strategies, you'll learn how to protect your peace, trust your int

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