# EXPERT EPISODE: Why Divorce Hits Women Differently with Oona Metz

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 9 Jan 2026, 48 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/840c55f8-eba2-11f0-8ea0-c31bb791211c/media.mp3

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. Together, they explore the emotional stages of separation, the impact of divorce on children, and the importance of self-care, community and compassion during the process. While acknowledging how painful divorce can be, Oona emphasises that with the right support it can also become a powerful opportunity for growth, healing and new beginnings. Buy her book: https://www.oonametz.com/book-unhitched Resources mentioned: Baroness Fiona Shackleton’s 10 questions to ask before embarking on a serious relationship: https://news-archive.exeter.ac.uk/featurednews/title_672700_en.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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