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The Overwhelming Emotional Labor That's Making You Consider Divorce — And The Question That Finally Tells You If It's Over

Could the language we use around divorce be changed to reduce shame and stigma? How do you rebuild a life after letting go of the one you fought for? Could the end of a marriage become the start of yourself?

Why do women initiate most divorces in the U.S.?

Unhitched: Talking Divorce with Therapist Oona Metz

Rewriting the Divorce Narrative: Oona Metz on Emotional Healing and Personal Growth

Why women leave: The emotional labor, burnout and breaking point with Oona Metz

In this Healing 101 episode, I am joined by Oona Metz to explore the agonizing "slow fade" of a marriage and why it so rarely ends in a single moment.

Will my divorce ruin my kids lives? With Oona Metz, LICSW

Divorce isn’t just paperwork and custody Jess sits down with therapist, speaker, and Unhitched author Oona Metz, who’s spent 30+ years helping women survive (and rebuild after) divorce… because she’s lived it too.

Navigating 'gray divorce' in your later years

Andrew Hatherley speaks with Oona Metz, therapist, writer, and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women.

Feeling isolated, ashamed, or torn about divorce? This episode names the both/and—grief and relief—while offering emotional intelligence tools for navigating transitions with self-compassion.

In this episode, Reshma welcomes back psychotherapist, writer, and divorce group leader Oona Metz for a grounded, deeply human conversation about what actually breaks marriages and what still makes them salvageable.

Sharon Horgan joins Caty Borum for a conversation about the themes behind Catastrophe, Divorce, and Bad Sisters, spotlighting complex women at pivotal moments. Therapist and author Oona Metz adds insight on resilience, divorce, and coercive control reflected in Horgan’s work.

Telling your kids about a divorce can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. In this episode, a therapist and divorce support group leader shares five practical tips to help you have the conversation with clarity, care, and confidence.

In this cozy, candid book-club episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with therapist, writer, and nationally recognized divorce expert Oona Metz to talk through the stories inside her new book, Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women

The 5 Stages of Divorce Grief You Need to Understand
Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

Kyra sits down with Oona Metz, licensed clinical social worker, author, and group psychotherapist, for a deeply compassionate conversation about divorce, grief, and rebuilding life with intention.

Nicole + Natalie chat about the first episode of Season 3 with Oona Metz. They discuss her support groups, the thoughts on statistics for women in divorce, breaking the stigma around divorce or being twice divorced, and so much more!

This month we talk with Oona Metz, LICSW about divorce, starting over and discovering yourself again. We discuss Oona's newly released book, Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women

Unhitched inspires women to use their divorce as a transformational opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Nationally recognized divorce expert and therapist Oona Metz provides a compassionate yet practical roadmap through every stage of the divorce process.

In this episode of Grief'd Up, host Rebecca Feinglos welcomes Oona Metz, a therapist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in divorce support and runs weekly divorce support groups for women in the greater Boston area. 

Navigating Divorce: Empowering Women Through Change with Oona Metz, author and psychotherapist
The GenX Experience

Sari Cooper AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, Couples Counselor and Relationship Expert interviews Oona Metz, LCSW about her first book titled Unhitched:The Essential Divorce Guide for Women.

In this Brave Middle Ground conversation, Dayna Del Val and Oona Metz explore the complexities of finding middle ground during divorce. They discuss the emotional journey of healing, the stigma surrounding divorce and the importance of support groups.

In this expert episode of the Therapy Works podcast, Julia speaks with psychotherapist Oona Metz, author of Unhitched, about her extensive experience supporting women through divorce. Drawing on over 30 years of clinical practice - including 15 years running divorce support groups - Oona also shares insights from her own personal experience of divorce.

In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Hilary Russo is joined by Oona Metz, therapist of 30 years and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women. Together, they unpack why couples often hold on through the holidays, how chronic stress shows up in the body, and why divorce is not a failure, but a loss that deserves care, grief, and support.

We explore why divorce rates for couples over 50 have doubled, how identity shifts after decades of marriage, and the hidden losses many women grieve—from retirement dreams to changing family traditions. Una explains why women often carry guilt about “wasted years,” how to reframe long marriages with compassion, and why financial fear is so common in later-life separation.

What No One Tells Women About Divorce - From Divorce Expert, Therapist, & Author of "Unhitched"

In this episode, T.H. talks to Oona all about the five stages of grief because of a divorce, and her warmth and empathy will offer you much better clarity on how to handle one of the most difficult events of your life.

Back on The Rewrite, Oona Metz, LICSW — a nationally recognized therapist and divorce expert who has spent the last 30 years helping women navigate the emotional and practical challenges of divorce. 

In today’s conversation, host Mardi Winder sits down with psychotherapist Oona Metz, a leading expert in helping women navigate the emotional journey of divorce.

Therapist, writer, and divorce support group leader Oona Metz joins Dishing on Divorce to talk about what so many women experience but rarely feel prepared for: the emotional journey of divorce.

Sonia and Kathleen sit down with Oona Metz, a therapist with 30 years of clinical experience and a leading expert in helping women navigate divorce.

Listen in to hear our discussion about the importance of finding community during your divorce journey and how the credentials of the facilitator of divorce support groups can make or break your experience. We also dive into the topic of how tending to your emotions during this major life transition is a non-negotiable.

Oona Metz is a leading therapist and author who supports women through every stage of divorce, from grief and uncertainty to rebuilding and rediscovery. Through her writing, support groups, and upcoming book Unhitched, she creates compassionate spaces for healing, clarity, and renewed identity.

Whether you're newly separated or deep in the healing process, this conversation will help you name what you're feeling, understand what's normal, and take the next right step with confidence.

In this episode of Insights from the Couch, we sit down with licensed therapist, writer, and divorce support group leader Oona Metz to have one of the most honest, grounding, and hope-filled conversations we’ve ever had about divorce—especially at midlife.

Bonus replay episode! Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women is launching Jan. 13. To celebrate, we're revisiting a conversation with author Oona Metz from last year. Listen as Oona and I discuss the steps divorced women need to move on after a split.

In this conversation with Oona Metz, author of "Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women" a therapist who's been facilitating divorce groups for women for over 30 years, she'll share 4 myths about beliefs concerning friends who are going through this kind of painful separation.

Today, Mardi Winder welcomes psychotherapist Oona Metz to share her expertise on supporting women through the emotional journey of divorce. With decades of professional experience and personal insight from her own divorce, Oona describes how she recognized the profound need for safe, supportive spaces where women could process the unique challenges of leaving a marriage.

Divorce therapist Oona Metz breaks down the realities of marriage and divorce, including conflict, reconciliation, and knowing when it’s time to move on. She offers practical insight on healthy communication, co-parenting through challenges, and why many women find greater clarity after divorce.

Divorce therapist Oona Metz explores the realities of marriage and divorce, from conflict and reconciliation to knowing when it’s time to leave and dating again. She also shares insights on healthy fighting, co-parenting through conflict, and why many women experience clarity and even better rest after divorce.

Joining me for another episode on learning to love yourself is Oona Metz, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Group Psychotherapist who launches her Essential Divorce Guide for Woman, called Unhitched, in January 2026.

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Rhonda sits down with therapist and author Oona Metz to talk about the emotional journey of divorce — and how to move through it with clarity and compassion. Oona shares her five-phase model for navigating divorce grief, built from decades of work with women in group therapy settings.

What does heartbreak actually look like after divorce? In this episode, Laura Howe sits down with therapist and author Oona Metz to unpack the emotional side of divorce—the part no one prepares you for. Together they explore Oona’s updated 5 stages of divorce grief (it’s not what you think), how to take care of yourself when your world is falling apart, and what real support looks like when you're in the middle of it all.

Join Guest Oona Metz, Author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, together with Host Lisa Lisser, CDC Divorce Coach, on Dishing on Divorce. This empowering conversation explores how women can navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and practical guidance. Learn how to prepare emotionally, legally, and financially while reclaiming your voice and stepping into a strong new chapter.

Divorce therapist Oona Metz examines the realities of marriage and divorce, from conflict to conscious endings. She shares practical guidance on communication, co-parenting, and the clarity many women experience after divorce.

Gabrielle and Oona break down the essentials of navigating divorce, including why a strong team of professionals can transform the process. Oona also shares her five-phase model of divorce grief, guiding listeners from the early emotional shock to the moving-on stage.

In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell speaks with therapist and divorce expert Oona Metz about the healing power of community through therapist-led divorce support groups. Oona shares why communal healing works and how these spaces can profoundly transform women’s lives.

Olivia Howell talks with divorce expert Oona Metz about the power of therapist-led support groups and communal healing. They explore why community plays such a transformative role in the divorce recovery process.