Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women with Oona Metz | POP 1402

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? In this episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, about her book Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women and the emotional journey of divorce. They explore the myths, shame, and stigma surrounding divorce, how language can reshape the way we understand it, and the different ways women and men experience the transition. Oona explains the five phases of divorce grief and shares practical guidance for rebuilding identity, establishing boundaries, caring for children, and eventually moving forward. She also discusses the value of group therapy and offers advice for private practitioners supporting clients through divorce.