Why are women quietly quitting their marriages?

In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, author of the viral Cut article that sparked a national conversation, and Melissa Chataigne, one of the women featured in the piece who lived this experience firsthand.

We unpack what “quietly quitting” actually means — and what it doesn’t. Is it emotional self-preservation? Avoidance? A midlife reckoning? Or a sign that traditional marriage itself is evolving?

We talk about:

1. Why so many husbands feel blindsided
2. The role of invisible labor and midlife identity shifts
3. Financial power and protecting yourself
4. Desire, resentment, and time running out
5. Whether quiet quitting is reversible — or the beginning of the end

This isn’t about bashing men. It’s about naming what many women in midlife are experiencing but rarely say out loud.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re still in your marriage — or simply still in it on paper — this conversation will stay with you.

💌 Join the Inner Circle: https://the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning.kit.com/3433416614

Want bold guests, unfiltered stories, and iconic midlife insight in your inbox?

🎧 Listen & Follow

The Iconic Midlife is where smart, stylish women over 40 come to rebrand midlife on their terms.

New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episode drops on Thursdays.

Tap “Follow” so you never miss a moment.

🎙️ Listen on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning/id1817484587

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FRDzq3AalXaqfpfWq7dlm?si=7e91db12ba1f4bfa

Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ff905ad8-332f-430e-a040-ce1ba5047483/the-iconic-midlife-with-roxy-manning

📲 Let’s Connect

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiconicmidlife

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theiconicmidlife

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Iconic-Midlife-61572430341428/

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theiconicmidlife

• Host: https://www.instagram.com/redcarpetroxy