331: Negotiating Gray Divorce With Grace And Power

What happens when a long-term marriage reaches a turning point later in life? In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with author and speaker Susan McKeown to explore "Negotiating Gray Divorce With Grace and Power." Together, they examine the unique challenges of navigating divorce after decades of marriage and how communication, self-awareness, boundaries, and intentional negotiation can shape the next chapter. Susan McKeown brings more than 40 years of experience working with families as a nurse practitioner, along with her work as a Certified Prevention Specialist advocating for mental health and substance-misuse prevention. She is also an author, speaker, and biweekly blogger focused on healthy relationships and strengthening life at home. In this conversation, Cindy and Susan discuss how to approach gray divorce with grace, clarity, and power, including the emotional dynamics of ending a long-term relationship, the importance of self-care, and how thoughtful negotiation can help individuals move forward with greater confidence and In this episode, you will learn: What does gray divorce really mean and why are seeing such a rise in it right now? The difference about divorcing at an early life and divorcing at 50 or beyond. What happens the partners are no longer moving to the same rhythm? How to renegotiate identity? What are some of the other biggest negotiation mistakes that people make in graydivorce? And many more! Learn more about Susan: Website: https://beyondthefirstdance.com/ Grab a copy of her books: Beyond the first dance Beyond the Tango If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]