Ep 122. When a Relationship No Longer Fits Who You’ve Become

What happens when a relationship no longer reflects who you’ve become? In this episode, Christine speaks with Michele Heffron, certified relationship and divorce coach, about major life transitions, identity change, fear, and the difficult decisions people sometimes avoid for years. The conversation explores a growing phenomenon often called “gray divorce,” where long-term relationships end later in life, often after decades together. But the deeper theme is broader. This episode is about what happens when people slowly lose themselves inside a situation that no longer feels aligned. Topics include: chronic relationship misalignment fear-based future thinking self-worth and internal narratives identity shifts after separation decision-making under emotional stress navigating major transitions with intention rather than reactivity Michele also shares her own experience of rebuilding life after emotional and financial abuse, and what surprised her most about who she became on the other side. A thoughtful conversation about relationships, transitions, and the courage required to step into uncertainty.