Divorce starts this conversation and doesn't let go. A viral post about resting on a Saturday for the first time in eight years opens something much more uncomfortable: the question of when we actually decide to change.

Jen Kirsch has been covering relationships for years and is navigating her own split. Her honest take on being the best version of herself after leaving a relationship gets a direct challenge that reframes the whole thing.

Add the algorithm argument, the case that a breakup feeds you exactly what you want to hear, and a final landing point: the person who didn't work out was a necessary ingredient in who you became.

Topics: divorce, post-breakup growth, relationship patterns, self-improvement, dating advice

GUEST: Jen Kirsch | @‌jen_kirsch

Originally aired on 2026-05-25

Divorce starts this conversation and doesn't let go. A viral post about resting on a Saturday for the first time in eight years opens something much more uncomfortable: the question of when we actually decide to change.
Jen Kirsch has been covering relationships for years and is navigating her own split. Her honest take on being the best version of herself after leaving a relationship gets a direct challenge that reframes the whole thing.
Add the algorithm argument, the case that a breakup feeds you exactly what you want to hear, and a final landing point: the person who didn't work out was a necessary ingredient in who you became.
Topics: divorce, post-breakup growth, relationship patterns, self-improvement, dating advice
GUEST: Jen Kirsch | @&zwnj;jen_kirsch
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-25

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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