In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Roots + Rebirth, host Terri R. Broussard sits down with family law attorney Hannah Hembree Bell for a conversation that reframes divorce not as failure, but as a pivotal moment of self-trust, strategy, and rebirth.

Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Hannah shares why divorce can make you bitter or better, and how that choice becomes the compass for everything that follows. Terri weaves in her own story, reflecting on what it means to wake up knowing you are no longer where you are meant to be, and how clarity, energy work, and courage can guide life-altering decisions.

This episode is about reclaiming self-worth, starting with the end in mind, and learning to bet on yourself, even when the outcome is uncertain. It is a grounded, practical, and compassionate guide for anyone standing at the edge of a major transition.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Discover: ● Why divorce is a process, not a single decision ● How to determine when the cost of staying outweighs the cost of leaving ● The difference between reacting emotionally and moving strategically ● Why self-worth is often the real catalyst for change ● How to prepare financially, emotionally, and mentally before filing ● What it means to “start with the end in mind” during major life transitions ● How Hannah built a values-driven law practice rooted in integrity and trust

💬 Notable Quotes:

“Divorce can make you bitter or it can make you better. You get to choose.” — Hannah Hembree Bell

“When the cost of staying exceeds the cost of leaving, it’s time to listen.” — Hannah Hembree Bell

“Sometimes rebirth starts the moment you stop waiting for your real life to begin.” — Terri Broussard

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