Episode 22: For the Love of Money: The Financial Impact of Divorce (w/ Catherine Calandra)

Divorce can leave you feeling like you’re standing in the middle of a tornado, holding pieces of your life that no longer fit together. It’s emotional, overwhelming, and, for many, financially disorienting. Amid the heartbreak and the hard conversations, one critical area often gets pushed aside: the money.

In this episode with Catherine Calandra, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, we unpack the financial side of divorce. Catherine shares what a CDFA does, when to consult one, and why this support can be critical BEFORE you meet with an attorney.

Song of the week: For the Love of Money by The O'Jays

Topics Covered:

(00:00:21) Welcome to Your nEXt Chapter Podcast

(00:01:10) Advertisement: A Weekend for Me

(00:03:17) Introducing our special guest, Catherine Calandra

(00:04:09) What is a CDFA?

(00:15:01) Advertisement: Higher Ground Financial Services

(00:16:40) How is marriage a financial agreement?

(00:22:49) Key documents to gather before divorce

(00:26:56) Be brave

(00:28:34) Connect with Catherine Calandra

(00:29:34) Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)

Key Takeaways:

"I can’t think of a more loving thing to do than to protect your future together."

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Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)

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About Our Guest

Catherine Calandra is a financial advisor who helps women navigate life transitions like divorce, widowhood, and inheritance with strategic financial planning. She offers guidance on divorce settlements, investments, and long-term security.

Connect with Catherine Calandra:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinecalandra/

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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