Second Act Sessions
Second Act Sessions is a bi-weekly podcast for women navigating midlife and stepping into a new chapter.
Hosted by Stephanie Carmody, the show is rooted in faith, healing, and lived experience and explores what it really looks like to begin again and build a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true.
It’s for the woman quietly asking, what’s next? The one who thought her life would look different by now and is beginning to realize she may need to start over.
Because starting over sounds inspiring… until you’re actually living it.
And when you are, it can feel uncertain, messy, and overwhelming.
But this isn’t the end of the story.
It’s a second act.
And maybe… a more honest one.
Through real, unfiltered conversations, Second Act Sessions shares stories, perspective, and encouragement for women learning to trust God, rediscover who they are, and rebuild their lives in a way that feels true to them.
No perfection.
No pretending.
Just real life and what it looks like to begin again.
At its core, Second Act Sessions is a reminder that even after the hardest seasons, there is still more life, more healing, and more of you to uncover.
Because it’s never too late to begin again.
New episodes bi-weekly every Tuesday. Follow Stephanie Carmody online at:
Website: www.secondactsessions.com
Instagram: @stephaniefcarmody
Facebook: @stephanie.figuracarmody
YouTube: @secondactsessions
Second Act Sessions
Divorce in Midlife: What I Wish More Women Knew
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Divorce in midlife carries a different weight.
By the time you reach your 40s or 50s, you’re not just untangling emotions — you’re untangling retirement accounts, shared investments, homes, businesses, and years — sometimes decades — of financial and personal history. The decisions made during this season can shape not only the present, but your long-term stability and future security.
In this episode of Second Act Sessions, Stephanie sits down with nationally recognized family law attorney, entrepreneur, and author Jill Coil for an honest and empowering conversation about navigating divorce with greater clarity, preparation, and understanding.
Jill is the founder of CoilLaw, co-founder of Moxie Law Group, and author of No One Dies from Divorce. Through her work, she has helped thousands of individuals navigate the legal, financial, and emotional realities of divorce while helping women feel more informed and less overwhelmed by the process.
Together, Stephanie and Jill discuss many of the questions women often don’t know to ask until they’re already in the middle of it all — from filing first, mediation, and no-fault divorce laws to financial preparation, legal fees, retirement accounts, long-term security, and protecting yourself emotionally and financially during major life transitions.
This episode isn’t about encouraging divorce. It’s about education, awareness, and helping women feel more equipped to navigate one of life’s hardest seasons with wisdom instead of fear.
For more information about Jill Coil and her work, visit https://coillaw.com/ or and connect with her on Instagram at @jillcoil.
This episode also includes a special sponsor mention from Revelation Candle — Stephanie’s favorite faith-based candle company. As each clean-burning candle melts, a hidden Bible verse is revealed in the wax, creating a beautiful reminder of faith, hope, and encouragement.
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Be sure to follow and subscribe to Second Act Sessions wherever you listen to podcasts, and join us for an inspiring new season of honest conversations and meaningful second acts.