Bethenny Frankel Temporarily Halts Divorce Podcast After Mother's Death
In response to her mother's passing and overwhelming public reaction, Bethenny Frankel pauses her 'Just B Divorced' podcast to cope with personal and public challenges.
- Bethenny Frankel announced a temporary pause of her 'Just B Divorced' podcast following the death of her mother, Bernadette Birk, at age 73.
- Frankel removed all episodes from podcast platforms, citing the need to process her mother's death and the intense public response to the podcast's content.
- The podcast, which detailed her tumultuous divorce from Jason Hoppy, triggered significant public engagement and personal reflection.
- Frankel expressed gratitude for the support from her audience and promised to continue the dialogue on navigating challenging divorces in the future.
- Despite rumors, Frankel confirmed there was no backlash from fans or her ex-husband that influenced her decision to pause the podcast.
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