Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is navigating life after her high-profile separation with resilience and grace, focusing on her family and personal growth amidst renewed public interest in her ex-husband's romantic life.
A Conscious Co-Parenting Partnership
In a candid conversation on the podcast Arlene Is Alone: The Single Life with businesswoman Arlene Dickinson, Grégoire Trudeau emphasized the strong partnership she maintains with former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the sake of their three children. She firmly stated that she is not a single mother, highlighting Trudeau's deep love and active involvement as a father. The former couple, who married in 2005, share sons Xavier James and Hadrien, and daughter Ella-Grace.
Gregoire Trudeau detailed their practical approach to co-parenting, which includes regular phone calls and texts to coordinate on their children's lives. We have separate lives but we have one family life, she explained, describing their shared commitment to their family as their greatest creation.
Rising Above the 'Noise' of Public Scrutiny
The interview naturally turned to the widespread media coverage of Justin Trudeau's relationship with pop star Katy Perry, which included photos of a cozy dinner in Montreal and a yacht trip. Dickinson admitted she admired Gregoire Trudeau's ability to stay cool under such circumstances.
In response, Gregoire Trudeau acknowledged her humanity, admitting that public events can be triggering and that she experiences the full range of emotions, including disappointment, anger, and sadness. However, she revealed her strategy is to listen to the music instead of the noise. She stressed that while she feels these emotions, her power lies in how she chooses to react and the woman she decides to become through these experiences.
Looking to the Future with Humour and Hope
While the conversation did not delve into her reported relationship with Ottawa pediatric surgeon Dr. Marcos Bettolli, Gregoire Trudeau touched on her current status with a touch of humour. When Dickinson joked about them both being on dates while coordinating parenting, Gregoire Trudeau laughed and replied, I wish.
She shared that a friend had even suggested a new personal motto for her: Single, trilingual and ready to mingle. This lighthearted moment underscored her positive outlook as she continues to advocate for mental health and build her new life path, all while maintaining a united front with her ex-husband for their children.
