Money and women: challenges and emotions during divorce

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Managing money through divorce can feel overwhelming – especially for women who may face unique challenges around financial confidence, inequality within relationships, and the emotional weight of making financial decisions at a difficult time.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Bryony Davies, Financial Wellbeing Research Lead at RBC Brewin Dolphin, and Emma Cowley, Wealth Manager and Director in the London office. Together, they bring research insights and practical expertise to explore women’s experiences of money and divorce.

We discuss:

🔹 What financial wellbeing really means and why it matters

🔹 The challenges women often face around money and divorce

🔹 The impact of financial inequality within relationships

🔹 Essential questions to ask a financial adviser at separation

🔹 Why some women struggle to “claim” their fair share

🔹 Tools and strategies for post-divorce financial recovery

🔹 Practical ways to improve financial wellbeing and overcome barriers

Whether you’re preparing for divorce, navigating the process, or rebuilding afterwards, this conversation offers guidance, reassurance, and practical tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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