As Amy wraps up the series, she welcomes Pat Fenner, podcast producer and advocate for women navigating gray or silver divorce. Together, they explore the profound challenges and surprising opportunities of divorcing later in life. Pat shares how she turned a season of grief into a time of growth through intentional self-care, gratitude, and mindset shifts. Drawing from her personal experiences, she emphasizes the power of community, journaling, and building a "fan club" for support.

This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone moving through major life changes.

These are just some of the questions Amy and Pat talk about:

• How can practicing gratitude help shift your mindset during difficult transitions like divorce?

• What strategies can help someone combat negative self-talk and rebuild confidence?

• Why is creating a “fan club” of supportive people essential after a life change?

• How do triggers, even unexpected ones, impact healing, and how can they be managed?

• What is the difference between being alone and being lonely, and how can one embrace independence?

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“Developing a mindset of gratitude changes you. It’s challenging at first, but hands down, it’s been the most transformative practice for me.” - Pat Fenner

If this topic is relevant to you, Amy has put together a free companion worksheet you can download and use as you listen to the episodes in this series. Keep track of the personal action steps you’ll take as you continue to grow!

Use this link to get your copy today: https://bit.ly/silver-divorce-companion

Resources mentioned in this conversation:

• Pat’s “Silver Grooves Playlist”: songs to empower you! - https://bit.ly/Silver_Grooves
• The Parable of the Farmer and the Horse - https://www.sahilbloom.com/newsletter/the-parable-of-the-farmer-the-horse
• Amy's Ep55 - Navigating Loneliness After a Silver Divorce - https://bit.ly/lonely-vs-alone

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services

Loneliness is a natural part of life’s transitions, but it doesn’t have to define your story. In this episode, we uncover the power of mindset in transforming loneliness into a catalyst for connection, growth, and joy after divorce.

Amy delves into the unique emotional landscape of silver divorce, particularly the loneliness that often accompanies it. She emphasizes the distinction between being alone and feeling lonely, offering actionable steps to redefine this season of life with purpose and positivity.

The answers to the following questions can help you build a bridge to self-discovery!

• How can we distinguish between being alone and feeling lonely, and why does it matter?

• What are practical strategies for overcoming the isolation that often follows divorce?

• How can nurturing relationships, old or new, help in navigating loneliness?

• What role does self-care play in rebuilding a fulfilling life after divorce?

• How can shifting our mindset empower us to see being alone as an opportunity rather than a setback?

Shift your mindset, reclaim your self-worth, and take proactive steps toward a brighter future! While navigating the aftermath of a long-term marriage and seeking strategies for self-reconnection, this episode is packed with encouragement and tools to help you move forward.

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“Alone is what we are; lonely is what we feel in the midst of where we are.” - Amy Head

If this topic is relevant to you, Amy has put together a free companion worksheet you can download and use as you listen to the episodes in this series. Keep track of the personal action steps you’ll take as you continue to grow!

Use this link to get your copy today: https://bit.ly/silver-divorce-companion

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services

Today Amy explains the emotional and practical shifts that gray divorce brings into life. She explores how transitioning from a fixed to a growth mindset can transform the challenges of later-life divorce into opportunities for personal development and resilience.

She explores these questions…

• How does a gray divorce differ from divorce at a younger age?

• What are the keys to developing resilience during major life changes, such as a gray divorce?

• How can adopting a growth mindset alter the way we view and handle the challenges of a silver divorce?

• What role does gratitude play in shifting from a fixed to a growth mindset?

• How can personal reflections on past adversities assist in building resilience?

…and more!

Packed with insights aimed at helping you move forward through significant life changes with grace and strength, Amy introduces practical strategies for fostering resilience and adopting a growth mindset, highlighting the role of introspection, gratitude, and personal agency in overcoming adversity.

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“One of the keys to resiliency in the mindset is to work on being aware and keeping our mindset in more of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. The growth mindset allows us to see this big change in our lives (after this later-life divorce) as an opportunity.” - Amy Head

If this topic is relevant to you, Amy has put together a free companion worksheet you can download and use as you listen to the episodes in this series. Keep track of the personal action steps you’ll take as you continue to grow!

Use this link to get your copy today: https://bit.ly/silver-divorce-companion

Podcast Produced by Pat Fenner - Eagles Wings Services