Sonia Booth Speaks Her Truth on Untied: Divorce, Healing & Honest Sisterhood

Sonia Booth on Untied: Her Public Divorce, Healing Journey & Why Women Need Honest Conversations

In last week’s powerful episode of Untied on Showmax, model, author and businesswoman Sonia Booth takes centre stage to tell her story — raw, unfiltered, and with unshakable grace. In a sit-down with host Relebogile Mabotja, Sonia reflects on her very public split from soccer legend Matthew Booth and the personal growth that’s followed.

Now, after years of speculation and sensational headlines, she reclaims her narrative — and in doing so, offers a voice of solidarity to women navigating betrayal, disappointment, and rediscovery.

“You want the greener grass? Better have the stomach for the manure it comes with.”

That’s the kind of no-holds-barred wisdom Sonia delivers as she peels back the curtain on her life post-divorce. Her message is clear: don’t be deceived by the polished pictures on social media. What you see isn’t always the full story.

“I want women not to believe the façade of a happy and wholesome life just by observing from the outside. For them not to envy,”.

she says

Sharing to Heal
Opening up on Untied, Sonia describes the experience as deeply therapeutic.

“Sharing my story is part of my journaling process, and journaling heals,”.

she explains

For Sonia, telling the truth — her truth — is both an act of courage and a necessary step on her healing journey.

The Power of Vulnerable Conversations
Sonia stresses the importance of women engaging in honest conversations, especially in an age dominated by filters and façades.

“Social media has unearthed phoney and pretentious behaviours. We need to talk about real lives and daily struggles behind our smartphones.”

She believes in supporting other women by showing up, listening without judgment, and resisting the urge to offer advice unless asked.

“Don’t ever tell me how to handle a situation because, when faced with it, you will deal with it in a way that you could never comprehend.”

Why You Should Watch Untied
Sonia encourages audiences to tune in — not just for the drama, but for the lessons that could help them spot red flags in their own lives.

“People need to watch because they might pick up red flags that I probably missed in my life, then hopefully save themselves from misery and heartache.”

Untied continues to feature powerful stories from women like Nonku Williams and Palesa Madisakwane, with upcoming episodes including Beverly Steyn, Dawn Thandeka King, Mona Monyane, and Zandi Nhlapo. Each woman opens up about how love — and loss — reshaped their lives.

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Watch Sonia Booth’s full episode and more raw, heartfelt interviews on Untied, now streaming on Showmax.