Identity Shift from Wife + SAHM to Single and In Mid Life

In this episode, I’m joined by Joanna O’Brien, a mother of five who spent over 30 years building a life based on faith and sacrifice, only to discover a reality she never could have imagined. After navigating a marriage marked by gaslighting and emotional abuse, Joanna was hit with the ultimate series of "red flags": massive tax debt, financial ruin, and a betrayal that hit close to home. Joanna opens up about the brutal transition from being a stay-at-home mom to finding herself in her 50s, starting over from scratch with limited resources and a stolen sense of security. Thank you for listening! Find us on YouTube Channel: 👉 Instagram: 👉 Facebook: 👉 TikTok:

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Identity Shift from Wife + SAHM to Single and In Mid Life is an episode from Heal, Survive & Thrive! by Stephanie Lyn.

This episode is 59:20 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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