Reinvention After 50: Real Talk on Gray Divorce and Radical Self-Care

 Sometimes life hands us a moment—a decision, a diagnosis, a divorce—that feels like the end of something.

But what if it’s actually the beginning?

This week on both of my podcasts, Doing Divorce Different and Saddle Up Live, I had two deeply meaningful conversations with one woman who has walked through fire—and came out refined, not ruined.

💔 On Gray Divorce: The Truth Behind the Trend

In Doing Divorce Different, I spoke with Michele Locke, an experienced attorney and Judge who’s helped many women navigate gray divorce—the growing reality of couples divorcing after 50.

She shared how this life shift often comes at the same time as empty nesting, career transitions, and a deep longing to finally put ourselves first. We unpacked:

• The hidden emotional toll of long-term disconnection
• The financial blind spots that leave many women vulnerable
• How to take control with grace—not bitterness

👉 If you’re in that place, wondering, “Is it too late to start over?”—I promise you, it’s not.

🧡 On Self-Care: A Wake-Up Call You Didn't Know You Needed

Over on Saddle Up Live, Michele shared her personal story of transformation—not just through career success, but through heartbreak, divorce, and a life-changing health scare.

Her message?
“Nobody’s coming to save you. So save yourself.”

We talked about:

• Saying NO without guilt
• Making your happiness your responsibility
• Why self-care is not selfish—it’s survival

🎧 Ready to feel seen, empowered, and inspired?

Catch both episodes here:
➡️ Gray Divorce, Real Talk –
➡️ Save Yourself with Self-Care – [Insert link]

You are never too old, too far gone, or too stuck to change your life.
Let this be your reminder.

With you on the ride,
Lesa