Description

In this episode, Jules and Michele dive into what it really takes to navigate romance after divorce. From rediscovering your identity to avoiding old toxic cycles, they share the messy, beautiful, and often surprising truths about dating in midlife.

They open up about their own post-divorce journeys—the survival years, the transition into thriving solo, and the importance of self-love before jumping into a new relationship. You’ll hear real talk on compatibility vs. codependency, making peace with your past, and why taking time for yourself is not just healthy...it’s essential.

Whether you’re fresh out of a relationship, curious about dating again, or just here for the sisterhood, this episode offers perspective, laughter, and a reminder that you’re not alone.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the dating world feels so different after a long-term marriage
• The emotional phases women often go through post-divorce
• How to avoid slipping back into old toxic relationship patterns
• The difference between surviving single and thriving solo
• Why compatibility matters more than codependency
• The role self-love plays in building future healthy relationships
• Making peace with your past before opening your heart again

Are you ready to take your "spiciness" to the next level?!

Connect with Julee & Michele on Instagram @spicy_midlife_women and send a DM about what resonated most during this episode so they can encourage you with steps forward in your own life.