Doing Divorce Different with Lesa Koski

Saddle Up Segments are bite-size, bonus episodes offering one thing that our listeners can do right away to add value to their life. We asked Shannon what her best tip is for taking a positive step forward that can be done today. She discusses intentionality, and how to move yourself forward. Divorce can be so demanding and chaotic, so deciding what you want to do today and being in touch with you...

In today’s episode, divorce and empowering life coach Shannon McGorry joins us to discuss how to change your mindset and take control in the chaos of divorce. Shannon discusses her three-step program to help women re-focus on themselves and take back control of their life amidst the challenges that come with divorce. She provides some excellent tips on how to work through triggers while in the thi...

Saddle Up Segments are bite-size, bonus episodes offering one thing that our listeners can do right away to add value to their life. This week, Tracy Pleschourt asks listeners to set aside 10 minutes to identify their negative root beliefs that they have never considered to be untrue, and beliefs that they have identified themselves with. This may take you back 10, 20, or 30 years. Ask yourself, w...

Today we are joined by the Founder of Self-Made U, Tracy Pleschourt. Tracy is a life coach who helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness. Tracy is also a child of divorce, a fact that defined her self worth for years. Tune in to learn how Tracy became a watcher of her thoughts, overcame her negative root beliefs, and why divorce is no longer a part of her identity. In this episode:...

This episode is for children of divorce and their parent's.  Bella Duncan is a delightful 23 year old who comes to us all the way from Australia.   Her parents divorced when she was just 3 years old.  She now shares her insights through blogging on her webiste: A Kid with Two Homes.  Today we focus on one specific blog about Decision-making. Think about all the decisions k...

Marital Mediation is on the rise and todays guest is an expert in this field.  As you know Court does not have to be the answer.  Marriage Mediation like  divorce mediation has conflict resolution at its core.  Most divorcing clients are arguing about: 1. Finances. 2. Parenting. 3. Communication. 4. Division of labor.  As Attorneys turned Mediators we help you understand y...

Betrayal is a different type of trauma for two reasons:  1.  It feels intentional, it is rejection which is different than if you lose someone you love.  2.  There are a collection of symptoms (physical and mental) and time does not heal them.   Today Dr Debi Silber the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute a holistic psychologist and author...

Survive and thrive through your divorce. Today’s guest, Ilyssa Panitz the red carpet journalist who became the only Divorce Journalist/Columnist committed to helping others navigate this major life transition:  covering every angle and exploring every topic when it comes to a divorce.   Today's episode contains a wealth of information available to you as you walk through the divorce proc...

Today attorney Michelle Kniess shares her knowledge of Spousal Maintenance/ Alimony in Minnesota and Wisconsin on Doing Divorce Different.  Whether you are working together with your spouse through the mediation process (or needing an attorney to advise) Spousal Maintenance is an important issue in many divorces.  Michelle says when clients come to her to learn about spousal maintenance...

Are you Divorced, over 40 and thinking about dating.  Daniel Herrold the Divorced Dad walks us through how he navigated dating and divorce with teens.  Daniel shares his authentic story and some feelings of shame about how he handled dating when his marriage ended.  In this episode he shares what he would have done different and what he did right.  This delightful conversation...

Happiness is an inside job.  In this episode Jen Medwin coaches us to empowerment through divorce and beyond.  Jen uses mnemonics (easy to remember words and phrases/I am sharing because I had to look it up)  in her new book Strategies and Tips from a Divorce Coach.  It is like having a divorce coach in your back pocket. She urges people going through divorce to pause and be aw...

Helping your kids through divorce is paramount to divorcing parents.  Author Despina Mavridou knows first hand.  Growing up in Greece, she was the child of a tumultuous divorce.  She shares her story of being alienated from her father for almost 29 years.  Despina's book, Mum, Dad Can you Hear Me? Addresses all the feelings she had going through divorce as a child.  She is...

Feeling blessed to have this breath of fresh air on Doing Divorce Different today. You know how much I love supporting people who have been through difficult times and want to help others through them.  Meghan Wick is doing just this and in such a unique way.  Listen up to learn how she can, "help single moms/dads get on their feet again and give them something that could remind them of...

This is the nuts and bolts of what you need to begin your Divorce Mediation process.  Yes, the paperwork.  Here it is in a nutshell: Taxes Pay stubs Retirement Plan Statements Health and Dental coverage information Stock information and values Property deeds Life Insurance Paperwork Bank Account information Debts Budgets If you begin pulling all of this information together you are off t...

Emotionally preparing for divorce is essential to a successful mediation.  Host Lesa Koski is on a mission to help people prepare emotionally as well as logistically.  Todays episode shares an amazing Yoga inspired body connection with Coach Tracy Pleschourt (Founder of Self Made U and Lesa Koski's personal coach).  Feelings run rampant during divorce.  That being said, You sti...

Don't let finances keep you in a bad marriage.  Learn how to become Financially independent from Millen Livis.  You may just want to listen to hear Millen's beautiful french accents.  Millen escaped from Lithuania 30 years ago, while it was under Soviet rule, with her young daughter and husband.  Finding herself in a strange country, not knowing the language and divorced was te...

How do you survive and even thrive through a tumultuous divorce? You will be surprised to learn that sometimes when you mend yourself you won't actually need to end your marriage.  The guest on Doing Divorce Different this week was special;  Karen McMahon Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce.  Her insight comes first hand.  When you hear her unique story, you will be amazed that s...

If you are wondering if divorce mediation is right for you and you want to learn how to prepare for a divorce mediation, tune into this episode.  Attorney Jill Coil, a high profile divorce litigator and Lesa Koski, a divorce mediator; sit down and discuss the realm of possibilities on how to do divorce different and better.  Lesa coaches you through her 5 steps to get you to a better min...

What if I suspect my spouse is cheating.  Sadly you are probably right, according to marriage and family therapist Brian Burns.  Brain urges you to trust your gut and be particularly attentive if your spouse is putting up a good defense.  If he or she is this demonstrates lack of empathy for your feelings and should be a warning sign.  No one gets to tell you how to feel. &nbsp...

What constitutes an affair?  This weeks guest on Doing Divorce Different Brian Burns defines it like this:  "Behaviors or actions a reasonable spouse would feel uncomfortable with." Brian goes on to share that whether the affair is physical or emotional; both are equally difficult to heal from.  In order to heal from an affair you need: 1. Both parties need to be willing to work to...

Will I survive Divorce?  The Divorce REHABs Wendy Sterling did and she is sharing her secrets in this episode!  "I believe divorce can be the most empowering thing we go through to find our true identity and voice to start designing a life we chose instead of a feeling of being stuck on auto pilot."  Wendy share's her REHAB acronym: R Re-discover yourself. E End the victim mentality...

Co-Parenting your children mitigates the damage of divorce.  Today Mary Jeppsen teaches us some of her tried and true tools to co-parent well.  Mary has been a counselor for 15 years, primarily working with children, couples and families. Prior to becoming a licensed professional counselor, and earning a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, she raised 11 children, so she has lots...

You can be happy through your divorce!  Or at the very least balanced!  Join us as the Happy Hustler (Cary Jack) walks us through the 10 alignments and how you can get his book free! (when you pay for shipping).  Doing Divorce Different was honored to welcome this top .5% podcaster to share his secret to blissful balance.  Cary Jack was moved be a part of Doing Divorce Differen...

This episode makes sense of all the noise we have heard about how you know it is time to divorce.  No one can help us more that guest Kim Geiken; who was a divorce mediation client and became a mediator.  Join us as we discuss the three A's.  Addiction, Abuse and Adultery, some say they lead to a sure fire path to divorce.  Others say they are the only reason to divorce.  ...

It is divorce month and everyone is wondering is it time to go...or do I want to stay?  This episode is so so good.  Brian shares all the information that can help you make the right decision.  Brian helps listeners with a couple easy steps to a very difficult decision.   1.  Know yourself.  Work on yourself and look at whether or not you are willing to change and gro...