Cheryl Burke | How Sobriety Changed Everything — DWTS, Divorce & Starting Over!

#935. What happens when you walk away from the thing that defined your entire life?Cheryl Burke gets real about leaving Dancing with the Stars after 26 seasons — and why part of her still wonders if it was the worst decision she’s ever made.We talk about the identity shift no one prepares you for, going through a very public divorce, and the moment she realized she had to completely start over. She also opens up about sobriety, how it changed every relationship in her life, and why she says she’s lived “nine different lives.”Plus… how she’s stepping into a whole new chapter with beauty, confidence, and the Sephora Squad.If you’ve ever had to start over, question everything, or figure out who you are in a new chapter — this episode is for you.If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (10:13) Her wild “party girl” era — being out 7 nights a week and constantly chased by TMZ(13:03) How getting sober changed every relationship in her life — including the one with herself(17:39) The emotional moment she walked away from DWTS — and why she still questions if it was a mistake(42:30) Starting over from scratch and stepping into a whole new chapter in the beauty world See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.