{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Divorce Is Not a Failure, It's a Transition ft Oona Metz","description":"Divorce, emotional healing, lonliness in divorce, and dating after divorce are explored as therapist Oona Metz joins Matchmaker Maria for an honest conversation about why divorce is not a bad word. This episode covers the 5 top reasons for divorce, why the opposite of love is not hate, why you are not alone in your divorce, and how divorce can be a powerful life transition instead of a failure. Oona shares insights from her bestselling book Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women and explains the emotional stages of divorce, including heartbreak, grief, letting go, and moving forward. Maria and Oona discuss finding the strength to transition into divorce, releasing shame, and rebuilding identity after marriage ends. They talk about divorce as a process of healing, growth, and self-trust, especially for women navigating co-parenting, dating again, or choosing peace over pressure. This episode reminds listeners that divorce can be the beginning of a healthier, more honest life and encourages anyone going through it to pick up Unhitched as a guide through the journey.   Oona Metz is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Group Psychotherapist, and author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women, bringing 30 years of experience supporting women through major life transitions. Her book focuses on the emotional side of divorce, offering practical tools, relatable stories, and guidance to help women move through separation, co-parenting, and life after marriage with clarity and strength.     Be sure to use the promo code: roundtable50 to join Maria\u2019s community or submit your own dating question! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/ \u2600\ufe0f https:\/\/agapeescapes.com\/  use ESCAPES150 for an early bird discount! \u2600\ufe0f \u2728 Don\u2019t forget to order Maria\u2019s book,  follow us on social, and leave a review if you\u2019re feeling lovable and likable. \ud83d\udc95 \ud83e\udd29    Check out Maria's Websites and Socials!   \ud83d\ude4c \ud83d\udc96Podcast Website: https:\/\/www.askamatchmaker.com\/  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Website: https:\/\/agapematch.com\/  \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@realmatchmakermaria  \ud83d\udc96Matchmaker Maria Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchmakermaria  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agapematch\/  \ud83d\udc96Agame Match Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AgapeMatch  \ud83d\udc96Agape Match Twitter: https:\/\/www.x.com\/AgapeMatch  \ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0fOur Producer Venetia AKA V  Website - https:\/\/www.venetiageras.com\/  Twitter - https:\/\/X.com\/venetiaageras  Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/venetiaageras\/  \ud83c\udfa5 by WTF Media Studios Website - https:\/\/www.wtfmediastudios.com\/home  ABOUT THIS PODCAST \ud83d\udd17 Ask a Matchmaker is your weekly go-to podcast for all things love and relationships. Hosted by fourth generation matchmaker and founder of Agape Match, Maria Avgitidis, Ask a Matchmaker gives you no-nonsense insight into dating, relationships, compatibility, and love. Maria and her weekly special guest answer questions to help you venture through the jungle that is modern love. Whether you're looking for someone or you're happily taken, Maria will keep you inspired to keep going down the path of love every week, and hopefully, gain a great tip or two to ignite the spark or keep the sparks flying! ","author_name":"Ask a Matchmaker","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/279773","html":"