We've said many times that divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s an emotional journey that can leave people feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain about the future.

In this episode of I Now Pronounce You Divorced, hosts Charles Hatley, Rebecca Melone, and Dan Cuneo sit down with Madisen Rose, CEO of Better Half to Whole, to unpack the emotional hurdles of divorce and what it really takes to start healing.

Madisen shares candid insights on the feelings of failure many people face, why it’s essential to release the sunk cost fallacy, and how somatic healing can help the body let go of trauma.

Together, they explore the complexities of navigating relationships with mutual friends, grieving the loss of a social circle, and the small but powerful first steps you can take to rebuild your life.

Whether you’re in the thick of divorce or supporting someone you care about, this conversation offers guidance, validation, and strategies to move forward with resilience and hope.

Going through a divorce brings more than emotional changes; it reshapes your financial future. In this episode, Charles and Dan sit down with financial advisor Erin Jackson from Your Financial Growth Partners to discuss the key steps to achieving financial clarity during and after divorce.

Erin explains why clarity and emotional detachment are vital for making sound financial decisions, and how building the right support team, including financial advisors and estate planners, can make all the difference.

From adopting a protection-first approach to evaluating home ownership, updating insurance and beneficiaries, and rethinking estate plans, Erin offers practical guidance for protecting yourself and moving forward with confidence.

In this episode, Charles Hatley and Chris Rice, a Home Mortgage Originator with OVM with Annie Mac Home Mortgage, dive into the critical financial steps you need to take during and after a divorce.

From protecting your credit score to managing joint accounts, refinancing mortgages, and planning for financial independence, this conversation clears up common myths and offers practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re in the middle of a divorce or preparing for one, this episode will equip you with tools to safeguard your financial future.