Artem Chigvintsev Breaks His Silence: Public Shame & Rebuilding | The Glamorous Grind

Dancing With the Stars, divorce recovery, public scandal, co-parenting, mugshot fallout, and personal reinvention. Part 2 of our conversation with Artem Chigvintsev as he breaks his silence. In this powerful follow-up episode of The Glamorous Grind, Artem Chigvintsev gets real about life after the headlines. From parenting solo and fighting for custody to navigating shame and rebuilding his career, Artem opens up like never before. He reflects on the tabloid frenzy, canceled contracts, being judged for a viral mugshot, and the loss of identity after a public breakup. But through it all, Artem stays grounded in his biggest priority: being a great father and rediscovering purpose beyond fame.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Public Perception & The Power of Headlines

02:15 Coping with Judgment After Divorce

05:00 Parenting, Purpose & Daily Life as a Single Dad

09:10 Finding Identity Beyond Dancing With the Stars

13:30 Healing, Personal Growth & Emotional Triggers

18:00 The Mugshot, Cancel Culture & Losing Work

23:00 Rebuilding Confidence & Defining Happiness 💬 In this episode:

• The emotional toll of fame and false narratives
• Life after DWTS: construction, cooking, and co-parenting
• How to heal after losing everything—career, marriage, identity
• The resilience it takes to rise again—and why your truth still matters

🎧 Whether you're going through a tough transition, fighting for your reputation, or just need to hear something real—this one is for you.