Doing Divorce Different with Lesa Koski

Financial planning for divorce doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Learn how to take control of your money, reduce financial fear, and confidently navigate divorce with expert guidance from Certified Financial Planner Donna Jean Kendrick. Divorce can leave even the smartest women feeling overwhelmed by money. Whether you're preparing for divorce, recovering from widowhood, or simply want to become...

Divorce recovery, anxiety, betrayal, emotional healing, and finding peace after divorce—if you've ever felt like your mind won't stop spinning, this episode is for you. Why do we replay conversations, obsess over the past, or constantly worry about the future after divorce or a painful life transition? In this episode of Doing Divorce Different , I sit down with therapist Brian Burns to explore wh...

AI and divorce, divorce mediation, divorce coaching, divorce options, collaborative divorce, and DIY divorce—this episode explores how artificial intelligence can help you navigate divorce while avoiding costly mistakes. Artificial intelligence is changing the way people gather information, organize documents, prepare for meetings, and communicate during divorce. But can AI actually help you make...

Divorce mistakes, divorce recovery, women over 40, divorce support, life after divorce, divorce coaching, and emotional healing. In this episode of Doing Divorce Different, Lesa Koski shares the seven most common divorce mistakes she sees women make—and how to avoid them. If you're navigating divorce, feeling overwhelmed, worried about finances, struggling with parenting decisions, or wondering ho...

Divorce recovery, women's health after divorce, stress management, midlife wellness, strength training for women, emotional healing and divorce. In this episode of Doing Divorce Different, Lesa Koski shares how getting physically strong can help you become emotionally resilient during divorce and other difficult life transitions. When life feels overwhelming, many women focus on the legal and emot...

How to tell your spouse you want a divorce is one of the hardest conversations a person may ever face. In this episode, Lesa Koski shares compassionate, practical guidance on how to tell your spouse you want a divorce with honesty, emotional maturity, and less unnecessary trauma. If you are considering divorce, preparing for difficult conversations, or trying to navigate divorce in a healthier way...

Reinvent yourself after divorce, take control of your finances, and build a new life with confidence. If you’re navigating divorce, life transitions, or wondering how to reinvent yourself after divorce, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and hope. In this episode, Lesa sits down with Melissa Broughton, founder of Busy Bee Advisors and creator of the One Hour Bookkeeper, who shares her...

How to get through hard times, navigate divorce, grief, and life transitions—this episode will help you find hope, faith, and strength when life falls apart. If you’re searching for how to get through hard times, especially after divorce, loss, or a major life transition, this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this deeply moving episode, Lesa sits down with Edith Espinola, a realt...

Finding hope in hard times, faith during divorce, and surrendering to God—this episode will help you navigate life’s most difficult seasons with strength and peace. If you're searching for hope in hard times, especially during divorce, health struggles, or emotional overwhelm, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt solo episode, Lesa shares her personal journey through breast cancer, surrender...

Divorce anxiety, stress management, and nervous system regulation—this episode gives you real tools to feel calm and grounded during life’s hardest moments. If you’re navigating divorce anxiety or overwhelming stress, this conversation will help you regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and find peace again. In this powerful episode, I sit down with stress expert Lane Kennedy to talk about...

Flat fee divorce mediation Minnesota, divorce cost Minnesota, and how to divorce without court—this episode breaks down everything you need to know about divorce mediation in Minnesota. Learn how flat fee divorce mediation Minnesota works, what it includes, and how to avoid costly attorney battles. In this Saddle Up segment of Doing Divorce Different , Lesa Koski walks you step-by-step through her...

Divorce advice, stay or go decisions, and co-parenting tools—this episode dives deep into how to navigate divorce with clarity and protect your kids. If you’re questioning your marriage, this conversation on divorce, relationships, and emotional healing will help you find your next step. In this powerful episode of Doing Divorce Different , I sit down with master life coach, relationship expert, a...

Episode Description: Cost of divorce in Minnesota explained. Learn mediation vs attorney costs, real divorce expenses in Minnesota, and how to avoid high conflict and fees. If you’re wondering about the cost of divorce in Minnesota , this episode breaks it down clearly and honestly. From attorney retainers to hourly billing, and how mediation compares, you’ll learn what divorce really costs—and wh...

Grief after divorce and loss is real. Learn how to rebuild your life with spiritual resilience, process grief, and move forward after major life transitions. In this powerful conversation, Lesa Koski sits down with spiritual resilience coach Carrie Hopkins to explore grief beyond death—including divorce, life transitions, and identity shifts. If you’re navigating grief after divorce or loss, this...

Minnesota divorce mediation explained step-by-step. Learn how divorce mediation works in Minnesota, avoid court, reduce conflict, and save money with a guided process. If you’re in Minnesota and wondering how divorce mediation works, this episode walks you through the entire process—from consultation to finalization. Divorce mediation in Minnesota offers a calmer, more structured alternative to li...

Divorce and finances can feel overwhelming, confusing, and scary—but they don’t have to. In this episode, we break down divorce and finances, how to overcome fear, and how to build financial confidence after divorce. If you’re navigating divorce and finances, this conversation will help you feel more empowered, informed, and in control of your future. In this episode, Lesa sits down with financial...

Anxiety after divorce, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation—learn how to heal anxiety naturally and feel better in midlife. In this episode, Lesa Koski talks with nervous system coach Mitch Webb about anxiety, trauma healing, and how your nervous system impacts your health, stress, and emotional recovery. If you're navigating divorce or high stress, this conversation will help you underst...

Trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and hope after abuse are possible — even after unimaginable pain. In this powerful Part 2 conversation, Lesa Koski talks with Dr. Dawn Marie about trauma healing, childhood abuse, vagus nerve regulation, polyvagal theory, and practical tools that can support healing after trauma, divorce, and emotional overwhelm. If you’ve ever wondered whether trauma hea...

Trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and emotional healing for midlife women are possible at any age. In this powerful conversation, psychiatrist Dr. Risley Childs explains how trauma lives in the body, affects high-achieving women, and how trauma recovery and nervous system healing can begin even decades later. Many midlife women live in chronic fight-or-flight without realizing trauma recove...

Amicable divorce, divorce recovery, and real support for single parents — this episode explores how to navigate divorce with dignity and community. In this powerful conversation on Doing Divorce Different , Lesa Koski sits down with Joy Reed, co-founder of the National Association for Single & Divorced Families (NASDF) , to discuss what an amicable divorce really looks like — and why divorce r...

Collaborative divorce offers a respectful, structured alternative to litigation for couples who want to avoid court battles and create agreements that protect children and finances. In this episode, Lesa Koski sits down with Minnesota collaborative professionals Jana Hefty and Michelle Leason to explain how collaborative divorce works, who it’s best for, and why collaborative divorce can save time...

Finding joy in midlife can feel impossible during stress, divorce, or reinvention — but joy and laughter are powerful tools for healing, nervous system regulation, and resilience. In this Saddle Up segment, Lesa Koski shares why joy is essential for healing, how laughter resets the nervous system, and how finding joy can transform your midlife experience. If you’ve been white-knuckling your way th...

Finding joy after 40 starts with humor, purpose, and the courage to pursue a second act. In this uplifting episode, Lesa sits down with Rabbi Bob Alper—standup comedian, author, and widely loved “rabbi with a punchline”—to talk about finding joy after 40, chasing your calling, and using humor to heal. Bob shares how he went from decades in the pulpit to a full-time comedy career, what kept him goi...

Divorce, mortgages, and the marital home can become one of the most costly mistakes women make after divorce. In this episode, divorce mediator Lesa Koski is joined by mortgage expert Tami Wollensak to break down what really happens when you try to keep the house after divorce—and why so many women regret the decision later. Divorce mortgages and keeping the marital home after divorce can derail y...

Divorce stress, anxiety relief, nervous system regulation—this episode shares practical tools to calm anxiety fast during divorce for women over 40. If divorce stress has you spinning out, this conversation will help you regulate your nervous system, calm anxiety fast, and find clarity in the moment. Host Lesa Koski welcomes DNA nutritionist and mindfulness teacher Elaine “Lane” Kennedy to talk ne...