Divorce, Identity, and Financial Clarity After 50 With Mardi Winder (Ep. 90)
Wed Feb 04 2026
Divorce later in life is not just a legal event; it is an emotional and financial turning point that reshapes identity, confidence, and long-term planning.
In this episode, I sit down with Mardi Winder, a strategic divorce consultant and founder of Positive Communication Systems, to discuss what really happens before, during, and after a gray divorce.
We explore why so many women feel stuck in fear, how financial uncertainty can drive costly decisions, and why clarity must come before action. I also share how retirement planning and divorce strategy need to work together so women can move forward with confidence, not confusion.
Key Takeaways:
Why high-conflict divorces often create a loss of identity after the process ends
How fear around money keeps women stuck or leads to poor settlement decisions
Where strategic divorce coaching fits alongside legal and financial professionals
Why financial clarity should come before hiring attorneys
How early guidance can prevent costly mistakes in the first months of divorce
And more!
Resources:
Get Your FREE Simply Retirement Roadmap
Tax and Retirement Planning Cheat Sheet (updated for 2026)
Connect with Eric Blake:
www.TheSimplyRetirementPodcast.com
Join the Simply Retirement Newsletter
Ask a Question or Suggest a Topic for the Podcast
Blake Wealth Management
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Connect with Mardi Winder:
LinkedIn: Mardi Winder
Website: Positive Communication Systems
Podcast: The D Shift: Redefining Divorce and Beyond
Instagram: @divorcecoach4women
Facebook: Divorce Coach 4 Women
Facebook personal: Mardi Winder
YouTube: @divorcecoach4women
About our Guest:
Mardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and trusted authority for high-achieving individuals navigating separation and divorce. She is known for helping clients reduce the emotional and financial costs of the process by strengthening decision-making, communication, and conflict management during high-stakes transitions. With more than 30 years of experience, Mardi brings deep expertise in high-conflict, complex, and high-asset divorces. Her background spans mediation, executive and leadership coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication, allowing her to support clients in maintaining clarity, confidence, and control throughout divorce and beyond.
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Divorce later in life is not just a legal event; it is an emotional and financial turning point that reshapes identity, confidence, and long-term planning. In this episode, I sit down with Mardi Winder, a strategic divorce consultant and founder of Positive Communication Systems, to discuss what really happens before, during, and after a gray divorce. We explore why so many women feel stuck in fear, how financial uncertainty can drive costly decisions, and why clarity must come before action. I also share how retirement planning and divorce strategy need to work together so women can move forward with confidence, not confusion. Key Takeaways: Why high-conflict divorces often create a loss of identity after the process ends How fear around money keeps women stuck or leads to poor settlement decisions Where strategic divorce coaching fits alongside legal and financial professionals Why financial clarity should come before hiring attorneys How early guidance can prevent costly mistakes in the first months of divorce And more! Resources: Get Your FREE Simply Retirement Roadmap Tax and Retirement Planning Cheat Sheet (updated for 2026) Connect with Eric Blake: www.TheSimplyRetirementPodcast.com Join the Simply Retirement Newsletter Ask a Question or Suggest a Topic for the Podcast Blake Wealth Management YouTube Connect with Mardi Winder: LinkedIn: Mardi Winder Website: Positive Communication Systems Podcast: The D Shift: Redefining Divorce and Beyond Instagram: @divorcecoach4women Facebook: Divorce Coach 4 Women Facebook personal: Mardi Winder YouTube: @divorcecoach4women About our Guest: Mardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and trusted authority for high-achieving individuals navigating separation and divorce. She is known for helping clients reduce the emotional and financial costs of the process by strengthening decision-making, communication, and conflict management during high-stakes transitions. With more than 30 years of experience, Mardi brings deep expertise in high-conflict, complex, and high-asset divorces. Her background spans mediation, executive and leadership coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication, allowing her to support clients in maintaining clarity, confidence, and control throughout divorce and beyond.