Divorce and Money
29. Why Successful Men Struggle in Divorce with Men’s Therapist, Marc Azoulay
Professional success does not guarantee clear judgment when divorce becomes personal. Marc Azoulay, founder of Men’s Therapy Online, joins Gabriella to explain why capable business owners, physicians, and fathers may struggle to make sound decisions when grief, anger, and isolation take over. They discuss why men often lose their usual problem-solving skills during financial negotiations, how emotional pressure can turn a former partner into an “enemy,” and why withdrawing from support can make the damage worse. Marc also shares how group therapy, practical education, and early intervention can help men regain control. The conversation offers a direct warning: how a man handles his emotions during divorce can shape his finances, his future, and his relationship with his children. Marc Azoulay is the Colorado-based founder of Men’s Therapy Online, where he and his team support men through emotional health challenges, relationship strain, divorce, and major life transitions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Carnegie Mellon University and a master’s degree in contemplative psychotherapy from Naropa University, hosts the Men’s Therapy Podcast, and is a former president of the Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society. Connect with Marc: Website Podcast Resources mentioned: 10 Week Divorced Dads Group Men’s Groups Individual Men’s Psychotherapy MTO Slack In-Person Events More for Business Owners and High Earners Facing Divorce: 22. How Financial Clarity Saved Their Settlements | The Psychology of Divorce Decisions Pt. 3 11. Emotional Traps in Divorce | Part 2: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Divorce 21. Business Valuation in Divorce | What Business Owners Need to Know (and What Can Go Wrong) with Matt Springer 3 Ways to Protect Judgment, Finances, and Fatherhood Through Divorce: Name the emotion before it becomes anger. Grief, fear, betrayal, shame, and powerlessness can all surface as aggression when a man has no language for what is happening. Identifying the actual feeling creates enough distance to respond strategically instead of making a financial, legal, or parenting decision from a threat response. Build a divorce team before the crisis peaks. Financial analysis, legal advice, emotional support, and co-parenting guidance solve different problems; one professional cannot replace the others. Early support can keep isolation, substance use, workplace trouble, and escalating conflict from compounding the original loss. Protect the relationship with your children through emotional discipline. Divorce may limit time, money, and control, but a father can still choose how he shows up. Consistent support, restraint, and presence during the next several years can preserve trust that anger and withdrawal may permanently damage. Marriage is about love, but divorce is about money. The Divorce & Money Podcast, hosted by Gabriella E. Martinelli, CDFA®, CDS®, is all about how to navigate your separation and divorce so you can set yourself up for a strong financial future. Gabriella is the Founder at Ever After Wealth®, a divorce financial strategy firm. Connect with Gabriella & Ever After Wealth: Website Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Facebook
