Divorce is a tough time in anyone’s life, but it’s also a new beginning.

“The challenging part about being in the public eye is so many opinions,” Reeser explained.

For Autumn Reeser, though, her divorce taught her a lot about relationships.

Autumn Reeser smiling

I didn’t trust myself," Reeser added.

Reeser hopes she can pass on what she’s learned about love and respect to her two young sons.

I try really hard to model this for my boys, especially when I’m angry or tired myself.

Autumn Reeser smiling

I consider the effort it takes to be an investment in our relationship."

She told the “Some Kind of Mystic” podcast that divorce changed her “whole life.”

“This is teaching me something and how can I stay in my center in this moment?

Autumn Reeser on red carpet

How can I approach this as a spiritual teaching?

… it’s coming back to that place of gratitude.”

“Because I think that’s the message that so many of us need to hear …