Silver Divorce Podcast

Silver Divorce Podcast The Silver Divorce Podcast offers education, stories and support for people age 50+ who are considering or facing divorce.

What's an voice? It's that constant stream of thoughts. It can be words or conversations. It can be imagery as you rep...
08/08/2025

What's an voice? It's that constant stream of thoughts. It can be words or conversations. It can be imagery as you replay "scenes" from your life. While you are "hearing" yourself think, you are making no sounds. To the bystander, it looks like nothing is going on. You might be smiling outwardly while replaying the worst moments of your . The issue with this constant negative inner voice is that we can start to believe the worst in ourselves. Assign blame to US for everything bad that happened. This raises our stress levels. It can throw us into isolation and depression.

By starting to reframe your inner voice and nurture it by using language, you will plant the seeds for a positive outlook. You will begin to believe in yourself again. Become stronger emotionally. Once that happens, you will feel more confident in your ability to tackle challenges. You will feel free to focus on your happiness. Won't you practice using a positive inner voice today?

I'm planning for Season 2! Send your questions or suggestions for topics and/or guests! I'd love to hear your thoughts! ...
08/06/2025

I'm planning for Season 2! Send your questions or suggestions for topics and/or guests! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

50 Episodes. On Monday, I posted the 50th episode of the Silver Divorce Podcast to conclude Season 1. It's been 16 mon...
08/06/2025

50 Episodes. On Monday, I posted the 50th episode of the Silver Divorce Podcast to conclude Season 1. It's been 16 months since launch, and the show started slow and easy, with just two episodes per month, and over time went to weekly. Thanks to fabulous guests, it is ranked in the top 10% globally by ListenNotes (among 3.5 million podcasts).

What's important is that I routinely hear from guests who were contacted by listeners needing support. Woman reach out to me nearly every day with questions and I'm able to direct them to resources. Getting people help during the most traumatic time in their lives. That's why I do this.

As Season 1 wraps, I'm taking a break to take care of my Mother and to recharge my soul. Look for Season 2 in the fall. Thanks to my outstanding guests and to my faithful sponsors, Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics and MedicareMisty , It has been my honor to have their support.

I'll "see" you soon. Take care of yourselves and each other. P.S. if you listen to this show, please go to Apple and leave a rating and take a minute to say a few words. It means the world to me.

This is a very special milestone episode. It is the 50th episode. When this show started, I wasn’t sure we would make it...
08/04/2025

This is a very special milestone episode. It is the 50th episode. When this show started, I wasn’t sure we would make it a year, but here we are and we are ranked in the top 10% globally among 3.5 million podcasts. Thank you to each one of you for being a loyal listener. Today, we are talking about a common fear: being alone. Solitude is generally perceived as bad. People desperately seek to fill every minute of their lives with noise or other people. Yet, it is in solitude where we can become the most powerful versions of ourselves. Listen as Pat Owens, a Divorce Care facilitator for more than 20 years, shares how living alone and being comfortable in solitude pushes us to discover strengths we never knew we had.

A common fear people have when in the divorce process is, “Oh no, I’m going to be alone for the rest of my life.” This fear keeps people in bad marriages. We’d rather put up with a bad relationship than be alone. But, think about how much mental energy we spend each day just trying to keep the peace. What if we were free of that pressure and learned to become comfortable with solitude? Solitude can be profoundly restorative.

Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. We love to hear from you!

Title Sponsor: Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics ⁠⁠www.sportmed.com⁠⁠
Show Sponsor: Medicare Misty ⁠⁠www.medicaremisty.com⁠⁠

About your guest: Pat Owens has helped hundreds of people through the trauma of divorce as a Divorce Care facilitator. She has devoted more than 20 years to facilitating this 13-week Christian-based support program. To learn more, visit https://www.divorcecare.org.

This podcast provides education and information and does not replace the advice of a therapist or legal advice.

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New episode drops tomorrow! We are talking about a common fear: being alone. Solitude is generally perceived as bad. Peo...
08/03/2025

New episode drops tomorrow! We are talking about a common fear: being alone. Solitude is generally perceived as bad. People desperately seek to fill every minute of their lives with noise or other people. Yet, it is in solitude where we can become the most powerful versions of ourselves. Listen as Pat Owens, a Divorce Care facilitator for more than 20 years, shares how living alone and being comfortable in solitude pushes us to discover strengths we never knew we had.

The Silver Divorce Podcast is available on Apple,Spotify, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Audible, Pandora, Amazon Music, SirusXM, Overcast, Pocketcasts, Podcast Addict, GoodPods, ListenNotes, Castbox, Podchaser, and babyboomer.org.

Are you ? Perhaps carrying the baggage from past events? It can be very limiting. Learning to love yourself isn't eas...
08/03/2025

Are you ? Perhaps carrying the baggage from past events? It can be very limiting. Learning to love yourself isn't easy; it's a destination that requires careful nurturing. Just as your love for your former spouse grew from a small seed, the love for yourself will start as a kernel, too.

The first step is to be open to accepting yourself for who you are and the path you've taken to end up where you are today. No one gets through life without some missteps. We all have times when we said things we shouldn't, misperceived events, or failed to follow our instincts. It can make us exceptionally sad to acknowledge those mistakes, to wish with all our hearts things had turned out differently. But they didn't. It's time to take those tentative steps toward loving ourselves.

How, you ask? It truly begins with changing your self-talk. That inner critic, the voice in your head – it's time to challenge that beast. When negative self-talk begins, pause and ask: Did it really happen that way? Has my fuzzy memory of an event skewed my perception? What other explanations are there?

When I was overwhelmed with work and home tasks, I would think, "I'm going to fail." It occurred to me that, somehow, I always managed it all. So, I started to flip the narrative to "I always get it done somehow, and I'll get this done too." Start to flip your own narratives. Let these phrases become familiar: "I am capable," "I can learn how to do this," "I'm going to do my best and see where it takes me."

Once you change your critical self-talk to a nurturing, encouraging language, you'll experience improved self-confidence and be more assured that you are in control of your destiny. You can grow flowers.

Enjoy a weekend of sun and fun, relaxing with a book, or taking a walk in nature. Your internal self-talk will set the t...
08/01/2025

Enjoy a weekend of sun and fun, relaxing with a book, or taking a walk in nature. Your internal self-talk will set the tone for how well you make it through the divorce and healing journey. Be kind to yourself.

If you are in the military and are considering divorce, there are unique aspects that you will want to learn about as th...
07/31/2025

If you are in the military and are considering divorce, there are unique aspects that you will want to learn about as they can impact your benefits. Listen as David Smith, a retired US Air Force Dental Officer, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified QDRO Specialist, Military Divorce Financial Specialist, and founder of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions shares his expertise to help you avoid the landmines in divorce.

Links in "About" and "Bio".

Even during the most difficult times, hope and goodness persist. Hope is the heartbeat of our souls, allowing us to beli...
07/31/2025

Even during the most difficult times, hope and goodness persist. Hope is the heartbeat of our souls, allowing us to believe that better days are ahead. Take a moment today to search for the goodness around you. It may be an ember awaiting its future as a flame.

Regret settles deeply within my heart. As we transition beyond the legal wrangling of , our focus shifts from who gets ...
07/30/2025

Regret settles deeply within my heart. As we transition beyond the legal wrangling of , our focus shifts from who gets what to simply beginning anew. For some, this step is a dramatic leap into a new relationship, perhaps even bringing a once-secret connection into the light of day. For others, it’s a more hesitant, small movement, as we stand at the precipice of a new beginning, yet still tethered by the "what ifs" of the past.

Regret. Hello, my old friend. I find myself capable of wallowing in its depths for hours. Is this a fault? While some might declare, "Get over it! Move on!" I wonder: what if serves as the very fuel our internal fire needs to transform from a dim ember into a vibrant flame? Henry David Thoreau’s profound words resonate here: "To regret deeply is to live afresh." He suggests that only by truly confronting and acknowledging our regrets can we cultivate personal growth and rediscover a profound sense of purpose.

The true challenge with prolonged immersion in regret is that we're relying on a blurred interpretation of an equally blurred . We cannot rewind time. We cannot re-script past conversations. However, we can utilize these experiences as a source of healing. For me, I regret not having been more attuned to my spouse’s needs. I regret not having an honest conversation about the trajectory of our marriage. You grasp the essence. While these specific regrets cannot be altered, our ability to live beyond them remains.

You are not compelled to suppress, ignore, or bury your regrets. Instead, acknowledge them, name them, and then dedicate time to contemplating what you would approach differently in the future. How would you navigate a similar situation with greater wisdom? Offer yourself forgiveness for simply being human. There is no infallible guide to a perfect marriage. Extend to yourself the same grace and compassion you would readily offer a close friend, and then, take that crucial next step toward a new beginning. How will you begin to live afresh?

New Episode! If you are in the military or married to someone who is a service member and you are considering divorce, t...
07/28/2025

New Episode! If you are in the military or married to someone who is a service member and you are considering divorce, there are very unique aspects to a military divorce that you will want to know. Listen as David Smith, a retired US Air Force Dental Officer, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Certified QDRO Specialist, Military Divorce Financial Specialist, and founder of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions shares his expertise to help you avoid the landmines in divorce.

Military divorce generally follows the same process as civilian divorce, but with unique considerations due to the nature of military service. Key differences include potential delays due to deployment, specific laws protecting service members, and unique rules for dividing military retirement benefits. Divorce can also impact military benefits like housing allowances (BAH), commissary and exchange privileges, as well as healthcare.

Please share this show with people you know experiencing the pain of divorce.

Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠. We love to hear from you!

Title Sponsor: Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics ⁠⁠www.sportmed.com⁠⁠
Show Sponsor: Medicare Misty ⁠⁠www.medicaremisty.com⁠⁠

About David Smith: A retired (served 20 years) US Air Force Dental Officer turned Independent Financial Organizer and Coordinator. Also a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), Chartered Advisor in Senior Living® (CASL®), Certified QDRO Specialist™ (CQS™) & a Military Divorce Financial Specialist. He is the owner of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions. Learn more: www.sandoakdivorcesolutions.com
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This podcast provides education and information and does not replace the advice of a therapist or legal advice.

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