Doing Divorce Different with Lesa Koski

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...

Divorce-Hardship-Holidays and You heard me food.  Coach Tracy gives you a free coaching session.  On todays special New Years episode Tracy teaches how taking control of what you put in your body can be the best self care ever.  Lesa Koski shares her journey through a difficult holiday season and how coach Tracy's mind math has helped her see abundance even in the hard things. &nbsp...

In this episode attorney and mediator Lesa Koski shares why she choses Mediation over adversity and why working collaboratively is a better way.  We all know Divorce Mediation saves time and money; but did you know you can mitigate the damage divorce does to your children when you are a united front in your parenting? If you are thinking about divorce you need this episode. You will understan...

Friends you will feel comforted about your divorce after listening to life coach Jenn Krusinski.  You can put even the messiest divorces behind you and create a much richer, truer life. Jen explains how she had her own dark night of the soul. She grieved.  A lot.  And, then she made a decision. She stood in her truth and everything changed.   It's why she wants to work wit...

Sheletta Brundidge is a broadcaster and Emmy award-winning comedian who loves Jesus, bacon and brown liquor.  She joins us on Doing Divorce Different to share her divorce story and how she is maneuvering through the hard stuff with 4 kids in tow.  (All 4 kids are homeschooling with her as she records this episode-yes, you can hear them in the background at times- real life). Learn more a...

Learn the science behind dating with author Dr. Duana Welch.  In this fun episode we learn what men are looking for and how it is different than what women are looking for in a mate.  Duana coaches clients on how to write their dating profile and she unveils some unique tips that will help you find love again.  We also delve into dating and kids, how to handle it and what to watch o...

Wondering about divorce, dating and step-parenting and how it all affects your children.  Today's episode will help you learn how to have a successful step family; how this will help your kids and what to stay away from even in the beginning stages of dating.  There is so much good learning going on in this episode.  I was delighted by Ron's advice when you have kids date with both...

In this weeks episode Attorney and Mediator Lesa Koski is joined by Attorney Angela Heart who is sharing information on the non-profit Daisy Camp.  This resource is available to all of our listeners whether they are just beginning the divorce process, in the middle of a divorce or recovering from a divorce.  Angela share's how Daisy Camp empowers people with resources and tools on the di...

Finding relief in your divorce journey can actually begin with science.  You will learn the science behind relationships, the importance of forgiveness and how to keep your kids out of the middle of your divorce on today's episode.  Dr. Duana Welch is the original Love Factually author and coach, known for using social science to solve real-life relationship issues. She has been a profes...

We are so excited to share our stories and talk all things divorce!  Get to know my good friend and former client Kim Geiken as she shares her adventures through the divorce journey. Mentioned in this episode: Saddle Up Live Podcast Ad Do you love Doing Divorce Different and want to hear more from Lesa Koski and her amazing guests? Tune in to the Saddle Up Live Podcast, a transformative podca...

You will have fun today on Doing Divorce Different.  Thank you so much for tuning in.  This is my birthday episode and I get to chat with my good friend and apprentice, Kim Geiken.  She has all the fun stories about how she is thriving through her divorce journey.  We even delve into the world of dating a bit.  Enjoy! website facebook linkedin instagram Mentioned in this e...

You will learn how to connect with your kids from Peace and Parenting's Michelle Kenney.  Michelle's tools on connecting with kids rather than discipling them has changed my parent child relationship first hand.  I am feeling blessed to be able to share her insights with you.  When you see behavior in your child that you know isn't helpful you can connect with them and help them thi...

You will find peace in this episode.  If you are going through a Divorce you need: Tosh Brittan AKA The Divorce Goddess.  She teaches that Kindness is the power.  Listen to how she maneuvered through her own divorce using the courage of kindness.  Tosh's mission is, "to empower and support those going through divorce to change their mindset.  From victim and blame and ange...