Divorce can feel like standing in the middle of a house you used to know—same walls, different air—while your brain tries to do math it never studied for: custody, money, paperwork, grief, sleep. In this episode of Divorce Happens, we ask: How do I navigate the divorce process without getting swallowed by it?

Enter Shari Joseph and Tamara Frankfort Odinec, co-founders of My Next Chapter, a divorce support platform built for people who want clarity before things implode. Together, they bring both lived experience and a practical, organized approach to divorce education—offering proprietary resources that cover the legal aspects of divorce, the financial realities of divorce, and the emotional recovery after divorce, all in one place. They talk about what changes when you stop treating divorce like a private shame-spiral and start treating it like a transition you deserve support through—especially when you’re trying to make decisions while dysregulated, exhausted, and still parenting.

What lingers after this conversation is the relief of a new frame: you don’t need to “figure out your whole life,” you just need your next right step—and a community that helps you take it. Shari and Tamara share why divorce community support is not a luxury, but a stabilizer, and how proactive guidance can reduce overwhelm and prevent avoidable mistakes. Expect a mindset shift (divorce is a chapter, not a verdict) and actionable takeaways like: choose one category—legal, financial, or emotional—and get one clear answer this week; build your “divorce support team” early; and let structure hold you when your feelings can’t. If you’re starting over after divorce, this episode offers hope with handles.

What is My Next Chapter?

My Next Chapter is an expert-led, confidential content + community platform designed to support people through every stage of divorce—whether you’re divorce-curious, actively in the process, newly divorced, or years out and still navigating co-parenting, finances, or rebuilding. The platform is structured to help members feel informed, make confident choices, and take the next right step—without having to search the internet at 2 a.m. or piece together advice from a dozen places.

What topics does it cover?

My Next Chapter supports divorce recovery in a genuinely 360 way, with guidance across:

1. Legal (understanding rights, legal jargon, custody dynamics)
2. Finance (budgeting, assets, rebuilding independence)
3. Family + Co-parenting (kids’ wellbeing, boundaries, high-conflict tools)
4. Mindfulness + Wellness (regulation, balance, strength)
5. Dating + Relationships (when/if to date, confidence, online dating support)
6. Lifestyle + Life after divorce (redefining who you are and what’s next)

The site also frames support by stage:

1. Get Informed & Ready (for the divorce-curious / quietly preparing)
2. Move Forward Strategically (for those in-process, negotiating, protecting finances)
3. Rebuild with Intention (for life after divorce—wellbeing, finances, dating, identity)

What’s inside the platform (content + community)

Members get access to a resource library of easy-to-follow videos, articles, scripts, worksheets, and deeper dives—plus personalized content recommendations based on your situation. There’s also a private community where members can connect, ask questions, and feel less alone, along with live events where you can hear from experts in real time. The platform highlights tools like downloadable templates, bookmarkable content, and robust search so you can find what you need quickly.

Head to My Next Chapter and learn more: https://www.mynextchapter.com/

My Next Chapter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynextchapterofficial/