We Chat Divorce Podcast

Gray Divorce After 50: Silent Divorce, Loud Truths & Finding Financial Clarity


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If you’re over 50 and quietly wondering whether to stay or go, you’re not alone. In this episode of We Chat Divorce: Divorce Explored, My Divorce Solution co-founders Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA®, break down the real truths behind gray divorce—and why so many couples live in a silent divorce long before they ever make a decision.

They share personal stories, client experiences, and the financial insights that can help you stop the emotional bleed and start building a plan. Whether you’re thinking about divorce, living in financial fog, or simply craving clarity, this conversation will help you move from confusion to confidence.

You’ll learn:

  • What a silent divorce really looks like—and how to recognize if you’re in one
  • The biggest financial mistakes people make in gray divorce
  • Why clarity—not conflict—should guide your next steps
  • How to use the MDS Financial Portrait™ to see your complete financial picture
  • Why Step Zero (getting organized) is the most important part of your divorce journey
  • About We Chat Divorce

    Hosted by Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan, CDFA®, co-founders of My Divorce Solution, We Chat Divorce explores the financial, emotional, and practical sides of divorce so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.

    • Learn more about The MDS Financial Portrait™:https://mydivorcesolution.com/financial-portrait 
    • Join the MDS Community for guidance, resources, and support:https://mydivorcesolution.com/community
    • Listen to more episodes: https://mydivorcesolution.com/podcast 


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