Doing Divorce Different with Lesa Koski

Episode Description: Menopause and people pleasing are more connected than you think. Learn how hormonal shifts fuel emotional overload—and how to reclaim your voice, boundaries, and peace. In this powerful episode of Doing Life Different , host Lesa Koski is joined by therapist Dr. Becky Whetstone for an honest, empowering conversation about the emotional toll of people pleasing—especially during...

📝 Episode Description: Alcohol-free living can transform your life. In this episode, sobriety coach Jen Hirst opens up about her 12-year journey from secret addiction to recovery, coaching, and empowerment. She shares six essential daily habits for sobriety , how to build resilience without alcohol, and why labels like “alcoholic” don’t define your worth. If you're sober-curious, in recovery, or...

Midlife weight gain, hormone shifts & burnout? Discover how to balance metabolism, mindset & faith without white-knuckling your way through life. 🌿 Full Description: If you've hit 40 and suddenly feel like everything's changed —your body, sleep, mood, energy, and weight—you're not alone. In this Saddle Up segment of Doing Life Different , Lesa Koski shares her personal, honest journey thr...

Hormone imbalance, weight gain, brain fog, and burnout after 40? You’re not alone. In this episode of Doing Life Different , Lesa Koski welcomes functional medicine practitioner Marrie Simpson for an open, empowering conversation about hormones, metabolic health, and how women can take back control of their well-being—naturally and holistically. Marrie shares her personal journey from prescription...

Feeling stuck in midlife? Whether it’s divorce, diagnosis, or becoming an empty nester, this episode will help you reconnect with your worth, rediscover your calling, and embrace the next chapter. Midlife transitions can feel overwhelming—but they’re also filled with opportunity. In this Saddle Up segment, Lesa Koski recaps her powerful conversation with Florida divorce attorney Heather Quick and...

Empowering women after divorce starts with one truth: you are valuable. In this episode, attorney and author Heather Quick shares how women can reclaim their worth, protect their peace, and build businesses that reflect their true gifts. In this empowering conversation, Lesa Koski sits down with Heather Quick , a Florida-based family law attorney, author, and entrepreneur who’s helping women navig...

In this solo episode of Doing Life Different , host Lesa Koski opens up about her own boundary struggles and how one uncomfortable decision led to deep personal relief. Whether you're navigating relationships, caregiving, or simply trying to get better sleep, this short episode will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to set a boundary of your own—without the guilt. Lesa shares: A real-life ex...

Boundaries for midlife women, people-pleasing recovery, self-care, and marriage—learn why boundaries matter and how to set boundaries that stick. In this episode, we unpack what boundaries are, why boundaries become non-negotiable in midlife, and simple tools to set boundaries in marriage, friendships, work, and faith. With guest expert Dr. Becky Whetstone, we explore people-pleasing, nervous-syst...

This quick, hope-filled Saddle Up distills my full conversation with my surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth O’Leary , into practical steps you can take this week . Early detection saves lives. Courage + a simple plan = peace. What You’ll Learn Why early detection changes everything The 25-year-old high-risk assessment every woman should know about What to do if you have dense breasts (better imaging options) L...

In this heartfelt episode, the host combines content from both 'Doing Divorce Different' and 'Saddle Up Live' podcasts to share a personal journey through a recent breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatments. The host explores themes of resilience, reliance on faith, community support, and mindful health practices that have helped through chemotherapy. Valuable advice is shared on maintaining a...

Breast cancer awareness, early detection, mammograms, and modern treatment options—learn what women 40+ need to know now. In this Breast Cancer Awareness Month special, we talk breast cancer signs, risk factors, and how early detection saves lives. Dr. Elizabeth O’Leary—breast surgeon and head of Lady Slipper Breast Center—shares practical guidance on breast cancer screening, genetics, lifestyle,...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us: early detection saves lives. 💗 In this heartfelt episode, Lesa Koski shares her personal breast cancer story —from the moment she got the call, through surgery and chemo, to finding faith, purpose, and healing. Lesa opens up about fear, family, and faith during her diagnosis and how her journey led to a deeper calling— Doing Life Different. You’ll hear th...

Money isn’t just about dollars—it’s about values, legacy, and freedom. In this Saddle Up Segment of Doing Life Different , Lesa Koski reflects on her conversation with financial advisor Kathleen Judge. Together, they explore why finances are deeply personal, why women must have a voice in money decisions, and how shame has no place in financial conversations. Whether you’re married, divorced, or s...

Money, Divorce & Living Your Best Life | Financial Wisdom with Kathleen Judge 📝 Episode Description Divorce, finances, and living your best life—financial planning is about more than money. In this episode of Doing Life Different , host Lesa Koski sits down with financial advisor Kathleen Judge to talk about money, divorce recovery, and creating a life aligned with your values. Whether you’re...

📝 Episode Description Healing starts at home—with faith, kindness, and humility. In this Saddle Up Segment of Doing Life Different , host Lesa Koski reflects on her conversation with Nurse Lisa Sander , pulling out the most powerful takeaways to help you heal, grow, and lead with kindness in your daily life. Even if you’ve never faced divorce or frontline nursing, Lisa’s wisdom touches us all. Fr...

Episode Description: Faith and healing, divorce recovery, and real-life resilience—this candid conversation with nurse Lisa Sander explores how to reconnect with God, yourself, and others. We unpack frontline lessons from COVID, practical tools for divorce recovery, and why kindness, listening, and humility transform families and communities. Centered on faith and healing, we discuss ending perfec...

Episode Description: Break the cycle of perfectionism, judgment, and people-pleasing. In this Saddle Up Segment, Lesa Koski shares 5 key takeaways from part two of her powerful conversation with author Andi Bull ( When Your Protectors Didn’t Protect ). Learn how humility breaks defensiveness, how to move from victim to overcomer, and why God’s unconditional love—not performance—defines your worth....

Healing after abuse, faith and healing, and ending generational cycles—this powerful conversation with author Andi Bull offers tools to stop perfectionism, release judgment, and embrace humble apologies that heal relationships. In this memoir-style episode, we explore how to end the cycle, why God’s love—not performance—defines identity, and practical ways to move from victim to survivor to overco...

Healing, faith, and resilience are for everyone. In this Saddle Up Segment, Lesa Koski unpacks 5 key lessons from her powerful conversation with author Andi Bull ( When Your Protectors Didn’t ). Whether you’ve experienced abuse, battled perfectionism, or struggled with imposter syndrome, these takeaways will inspire you to embrace healing, see Scripture in a new way, and share your story with cour...

Abuse recovery, healing, and faith collide in this powerful episode with author Andi Bull. Discover lessons from her book When Your Protectors Didn’t , and learn how to find hope, identity, and strength—even if you weren’t abused. This memoir-style conversation will inspire women to embrace healing, overcome imposter syndrome, and see their stories through God’s eyes. Andi’s book transformed my pe...

Episode Description Weight loss medications are everywhere—but do they really work, and are they safe? Functional practitioner Marie Simpson shares expert insights, side effects, and natural alternatives. In this Saddle Up segment of Doing Life Different , I recap my powerful conversation with Marie Simpson, a trusted functional assessment practitioner, about the rise of weight loss medications. W...

Episode Description Weight loss medications, GLP-1, Ozempic alternatives, side effects, and sustainable weight loss—functional medicine practitioner Marie Simpson breaks it down. In this episode, we unpack how weight loss medications (GLP-1 receptor agonists) actually work, who they help, and where they can go wrong. We also share practical ways to boost satiety hormones naturally so you can see r...

Attorney Mark Astor reveals how mental health law and the Florida Marchman Act save lives. Learn how taking responsibility, overcoming setbacks, and finding purpose can transform both families and communities. This episode highlights addiction recovery, mental health intervention, and the power of resilience. Mark shares his personal story of failure, growth, and reinvention, plus his unique work...

📄 Episode Description Addiction and mental health law in Florida are changing lives—and Attorney Mark Astor is leading the way. In this episode, we uncover how families can navigate substance abuse, involuntary treatment, and the legal system to save their loved ones. For over 30 years, Mark has dedicated his career to mental health and addiction law, empowering families to find solutions when re...

Episode Description Selfishness can actually make you stronger. In this Saddle Up episode of Doing Life Different , Lesa Koski unpacks key takeaways from her conversation with Val Jones , author of The Selfish Year and host of The Selfish Woman Podcast . Discover why being “selfish” is not only healthy but necessary for women over 40 navigating midlife, faith, and personal reinvention. Lesa shares...