Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is navigating life after her separation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with grace and a clear focus on her family, even as headlines swirl about his new romance with pop superstar Katy Perry.
A Mature Approach to Public Scrutiny
In a candid conversation on Arlene Dickinson's podcast, Arlene Is Alone: The Single Life, Gregoire Trudeau addressed the public fascination with her ex-husband's relationship. While Dickinson alluded to the cozy photos of Trudeau and Perry on dinner dates and a yacht, Gregoire Trudeau revealed her strategy for handling the constant media attention.
"I listen to the music instead of the noise," she explained, emphasizing her conscious choice to focus on what truly matters. She acknowledged that public events can be triggering, stating, "We're human beings and stuff affects us... It's normal." However, she stressed that her reaction is her own decision, a key part of the woman she is choosing to become through this life transition.
The Foundation of a Strong Co-Parenting Partnership
Despite their separate lives, the former couple remains firmly united when it comes to their three children. "I'm definitely not a single mom," Gregoire Trudeau asserted. "I have a partnership with a father who has such deep love and availability to his children. We've raised these kids together."
She detailed their practical approach to co-parenting, which involves constant communication. "We call each other up. We'll text each other," she shared, painting a picture of a collaborative effort. Her central philosophy is clear: "We have separate lives but we have one family life." She described their family as their greatest creation, one they are committed to feeding together regardless of their different paths.
Looking Forward with Humour and Hope
While the conversation did not delve into her own dating life, a lighthearted moment offered a glimpse into her current perspective. When Dickinson joked about them both being on dates while handling parenting issues, Gregoire Trudeau laughed and replied, "I wish."
She also shared a friend's humorous suggestion for her new personal tagline: "Single, trilingual and ready to mingle." This moment of levity underscores her positive outlook as she moves forward, balancing the full spectrum of human emotions with a mature and focused approach to her new chapter.
