Episode 6 – Season 2

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But He Didn’t Hit Me

Divorce Expert Series – Certified Divorce Coach and Domestic Violence Specialist, Tina Huggins
Episode 71 of the Her Empowered Divorce Podcast – Divorce Expert Series #6

Special Guest Expert: Tina Huggins, Certified Divorce and Domestic Violence Coach

In this episode of the Her Empowered Divorce Expert Series podcast, host Beverly Price interviews Tina Huggins about the unique challenges faced by women navigating divorce in the context of domestic violence. Tina shares valuable insights on what women should do—and what they should avoid—when confronting these difficult circumstances.

Important Note: If you are experiencing any form of domestic violence—verbal, mental, emotional, physical, financial, religious, or otherwise—do not attempt to leave your abuser without first seeking assistance from a domestic violence specialist. This could be a local domestic violence shelter or by calling the U.S. Domestic Violence Hotline at 888-799-7233. Statistics show that 70% of women leaving abusers without expert advice are at risk of being harmed. Please prioritize your safety and seek help.

Key Interview Questions:

  1. Do you consider high conflict to always involve a form of abuse, such as domestic violence?
  2. Why do people in abusive relationships often stay?
  3. Do individuals in these relationships recognize that they are experiencing abuse?
  4. What advice do you have for someone who realizes they are in an abusive relationship?
  5. How can we support someone we believe is in an abusive relationship?

Actionable Takeaways for Women:

  1. Share Your Story: Once you realize your situation is abusive, confide in trusted individuals about your experience. The more people who know, the safer you become, as they can offer support. Additionally, seek professional help. A trained Divorce Coach can provide valuable assistance, as can local domestic violence shelters.
  2. Create an Exit Plan: Develop a strategic plan for leaving your abusive environment. Identify safe items to remove from the home discreetly, such as copies of financial documents. Establish a final exit plan, including who will assist with the move, where you will stay safely, and who will know your location. It’s also crucial to determine when and which lawyer to hire.
  3. Seek Ongoing Support: As you begin the process of leaving, you will need strong personal support. Engage a coach or therapist trained to help individuals in your situation. A therapist can help you learn to love yourself, which is a vital part of recovery from abuse.

About Tina Huggins:

With over 30 years of coaching experience, Tina Huggins brings a wealth of knowledge from diverse backgrounds, including law enforcement, self-defense instruction, and divorce investigation. During her law enforcement career, she assisted women and children in escaping abusive situations and taught self-defense at local shelters.

Having faced her own abusive relationship, Tina understands the complexities of abuse and how it often goes unrecognized in its early stages. Her personal experience, coupled with her work alongside a lawyer on a lengthy divorce case, inspired her to obtain her Divorce Coach Certification.

Tina’s journey continued as she was hired by a divorce client whom she successfully helped find the right legal representation after the client had struggled for years with an ineffective lawyer. This case eventually resulted in what became the longest divorce in the county’s history—nearly nine years.

Tina not only possesses the experience but also the practical knowledge to help her clients navigate their paths safely and effectively. Recently recognized as a Top Defense Divorce Coach, she is one of the few professionals in her field to offer a guarantee for her services. If you are in an abusive relationship, having Tina in your corner could be life-changing.

Connect with Tina Huggins, Certified Divorce Coach:

About the Host: Beverly Price

Beverly Price is a certified Divorce and Empowerment Coach dedicated to providing education, support, and insight to guide women through the entire divorce process. She helps clients conquer emotional, technical, financial, and logistical challenges associated with divorce, empowering them to achieve a fulfilling and happy life afterward.

If you’d like to learn more about Beverly and her coaching services, you can connect with her through the following links:

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