Description
Menopause brings emotional, physical, financial, and relational changes that can make even the strongest marriages feel strained. At the same time, divorce during midlife—often called gray divorce—is becoming increasingly common. But is divorce the only option?
In this candid panel discussion, co-hosted by Konenki Menopause and Vesta: A New Vision For Divorce, four trusted experts will explore the complex intersection of menopause and marriage, offering women the clarity, confidence, and practical tools to make thoughtful decisions about their relationships. Together, they will share how hormonal changes, financial stress, intimacy shifts, and unresolved conflict all shape this season of life, and how women can explore renewal, repair, or release before taking the next legal step.
You Will Discover
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How menopause symptoms can affect communication, intimacy, and marital satisfaction.
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The role of mediation in clarifying whether reconciliation or separation is the best path.
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How to strengthen your financial foundation so you feel prepared for whichever path you choose.
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Strategies for self-love, health, and confidence while navigating major life transitions.
Who This Is For
This event is designed for women in midlife who are questioning their marriages, contemplating divorce, or seeking stronger communication and clarity in their relationships. It is especially relevant for those navigating perimenopause or menopause alongside significant life changes.
About the Panelists
Maureen McSwiggin, APRN, RMT, brings more than 26 years of nursing experience and nearly 20 years as a Certified Nurse Midwife to her work in women’s health. As Co-Founder of Vitality Collective Hormone Health and founder of Mo Beauty & Vitality Collective Aesthetics & Wellness, she blends clinical expertise with integrative approaches to support women through every stage of midlife.In this panel, Maureen will draw on her background in functional health, aesthetics, and hormone care to illuminate how menopause impacts a woman’s body, emotions, and relationships. She will share practical and holistic strategies for navigating these transitions, while also reflecting on her own experience of maintaining healthy connection through life changes.
Jen Hawthorne Kelsey – Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney
Jen Hawthorne Kelsey is a mediator and Collaborative Divorce Attorney who has spent more than a decade helping families navigate divorce outside of the courtroom. As a partner at Skylark Law and Mediation in Southborough, MA, she focuses on guiding clients toward fully informed decisions while preserving important family relationships. Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own experience as a co-parent and bonus parent, Jen brings deep compassion to her work. In this panel, she will explore how women can approach divorce and co-parenting during midlife with clarity and resilience, creating space for families to not only adapt but also thrive through transition.
Robyn Vogel – Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist
Robyn will address the emotional and relational side of menopause, focusing on intimacy, desire, and sexual health. She will discuss how hormonal shifts can disrupt closeness, and how women can express their needs with confidence during this stage of life. Robyn’s perspective will highlight both the challenges and opportunities for renewed connection, offering strategies to bring hope and possibility into midlife relationships.
Cathy Lemire, Money Coach
Cathy Lemire is a financial coach who helps women move from uncertainty to confidence with their money. She brings a grounded, compassionate approach to one of life’s most emotional crossroads—whether navigating relationship shifts, career changes, or other midlife transitions. Cathy’s coaching emphasizes clear, practical strategies that create stability and lasting independence, so women feel confident and secure in their financial decisions. She specializes in helping women conquer debt, optimize budgets, and build sustainable financial confidence