Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

What if the secret to successful post-divorce dating isn't about perfecting your dating profile, but about understanding the three crucial criteria that most people completely ignore?  In this podcast episode, love coach Laurie Gerber reveals her revolutionary "3-H method" that has helped countless women over 50 navigate the treacherous waters of modern dating. As someone who saved...

What if the key to finding love after 50 isn't about getting lucky, but about getting strategic? Andrea McGinty, known as the “Godmother of Modern Dating,” discovered this truth firsthand after being dumped at the altar in her twenties. That devastating moment sparked the creation of It's Just Lunch - a revolutionary matchmaking service that grew to over 110 locations worldwide and facil...

What if the biggest threat to your financial future isn't market crashes or economic downturns, but simply not being part of the conversation? In her 25 years of working within the financial services industry, Dr. Barbara Provost discovered that women’s financial needs (including the need for a financial education) were being largely ignored. As a result, women were making money mistakes they...

What if everything you think you know about divorce and your money is keeping you trapped in financial anxiety? Phil Telpner, a financial advisor, former hedge fund manager, and president of Breakout Private Wealth, reveals why even women with substantial assets find themselves paralyzed by money decisions during and after their divorce. He also reveals the simple system he created that will turn...

What if the biggest threat to your health isn't cancer or heart disease, but something hiding in plain sight that you do every single day? Chronic stress – especially the stress that comes with major life events like divorce or a demanding career, can trigger autoimmune conditions, adrenal fatigue, and thyroid problems. Health coach Jennifer Gilman, who’s known as the Self-Care Muse , knows t...

What happens when your child support payments suddenly stop because your ex lost his/her job? Most divorced parents have no safety net to help them in this scenario. But Ron Platt, co-founder and CEO of the National Association for Single and Divorced Families (NASDF), aims to change that … and that’s just ONE of the divorce support benefits that the NASDF provides. The NASDF operates like the &qu...

Episode Description - Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns in Love The mysterious patterns that keep showing up in your relationships aren't coincidences – they're clues to your family inheritance. Johanna Lynn, founder of the Family Imprint Institute, joins us to reveal how our relationship patterns are blueprinted by two generations of family history through the science of epigenetics....

“You deserve to be happy.” That one sentence changed everything. It changed her career, got her through her divorce, and started her personal reinvention after 40.  Karlin Clayton, a certified leadership executive and career coach with over 20 years of corporate talent development experience, has navigated multiple major life transitions. She has lived through major identity shifts. Now she brings...

Aging alone is one of the quiet fears that few people talk about, but that a lot of divorcing people harbor – especially those going through a grey divorce. In this podcast episode, Dr. Gerda Maissel, a physician and medical navigator with C-suite healthcare leadership experience, breaks down what solo aging means in a healthcare system that often overlooks or overwhelms patients —especially older...

What if your ex could secretly listen to your private conversations, track your every move, and even manipulate evidence against you — all without being anywhere near you? It’s called cyberstalking, and it’s happening in divorce cases more and more. Steven Bradley, a former FBI cybercrime investigator and Amazon bestselling author, reveals how technology is being weaponized in divorce and domestic...

What if your biggest financial breakthrough wasn't about budgets or balance sheets, but about the invisible energy patterns secretly sabotaging your wealth? Susan Glusica, a former corporate finance professional turned money consciousness expert, reveals how she transformed from bankruptcy to prosperity by discovering the hidden connection between your emotional frequency and your bank accoun...

Imagine discovering your spouse has been earning $4 million a year while you thought you were living a middle-class lifestyle. This shocking revelation is just one example of the hidden assets a divorce forensic accountant was able to find. In this episode, Rosalia Labate, a CPA specializing in divorce analysis, forensics, and business valuations, shares how a divorce financial professional can he...

When the life you've built for decades starts to fall apart, where do you even begin to pick up the pieces? In this podcast episode, Monica, a successful professional who was married for over 30 years, opens up about the quiet unraveling of her relationship. She shares how she spent years walking on emotional eggshells before finally making the hardest decision of her life: to file for a divo...

Trying to keep the house in a divorce? You might be missing the one expert who can actually make that happen.  In this episode, Jeffrey Landers—real estate veteran, mortgage broker, and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst—breaks down the critical role a divorce lending professional can play in a divorce.  With over a decade of experience, Jeff helps divorcing people navigate the financial chaos of...

What happens when the man who appears perfect to everyone else treats you like garbage behind closed doors? That’s what happens when you’re married to a covert narcissist. In this painfully honest episode, Mia Hanks (not her real name) shares how – as a young woman - she was initially drawn in by her husband’s charm, love bombing, and big promises. After they were married, though, all that changed...

Most people think the hardest part of divorce is splitting the assets or facing the courtroom. But the real challenge—the one no one tells you about—is facing yourself and deciding who you want to be in your life after divorce.  Will your divorce be the springboard for your life 2.0? Or will it continue to be the smoldering ashes of the life you thought you had for years to come? In this solo epis...

What if the most painful moment in your marriage became the catalyst for its rebirth?  In 2018 Jenny Townsend was the founder of an award-winning music academy and a successful businesswoman. She was also stressed out, burned out, and found out her husband was cheating. It was then that she realized she had a choice: Throw in the towel on her marriage and the life she’d worked so hard to build, or...

Most parents want to protect their kids during divorce - but what do you do when your co-parent won’t meet you halfway? In this episode, therapist and divorce coach Jill Kaufman breaks down the real-life challenges of co-parenting, especially when emotions run high or you're dealing with a difficult ex.  Drawing from her own high-conflict divorce, Jill offers a refreshingly honest look at wha...

"You don’t get a badge of courage for doing what everyone else thinks you should be doing." When the life you built starts to unravel, how do you find the strength to start again—especially when you're still standing in the middle of it? In this powerful podcast episode, Natalie Fairchild shares the deeply personal story behind building her business, Pacific Perks Coffee, while simu...

What happens to our self-confidence when a marriage ends? For many, especially women, divorce not only shatters their relationship but also erodes their ability to advocate for themselves when they need it most. In this podcast episode, Jeannette Seibly  a veteran leadership coach and business advisor, breaks down the misunderstood art of “bragging” and explains why it’s crucial for rebuilding you...

Most people want a strong partnership—but what does it actually take to build one that’s equal, respectful, and emotionally connected? In this conversation, relationship coach Sharon Costanzo breaks down the hidden dynamics that keep couples stuck. Drawing from her work with high-achieving women, Sharon explains how unconscious habits and social conditioning can block true collaboration in marriag...

When you're trying to have a serious conversation but it keeps going sideways, it’s not always what’s being said that’s the problem. More often than not it’s about how you’re listening. In this podcast episode, communication expert and professional listener Deb Porter breaks down what it really means to feel heard and how most of us have never been taught to truly listen.  With a background i...

Have you ever wondered why even small disagreements can explode into intense emotional battles? In this podcast episode, Dr. Greg Stewart, a counselor and executive coach, explores why negative emotions often become inflated, causing us to react disproportionately in our relationships.  Drawing from personal experiences, including his own struggles and extensive academic background, Dr. Stewart re...

What if you could create an amazing marriage with the precision and effectiveness of an engineer? That's exactly what Gabriela Embon, a certified relationship coach and former engineer, helps couples do. Gabriela combines engineering strategy with deep emotional insights in a transformative relationship strategy, empowering couples to build legendary marriages through structured, actionable f...

Life often throws curveballs that leave us feeling overwhelmed or trapped - especially during challenging times like divorce. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Dr. Carrie Johansson, a psychologist and author affectionately known as "The Sensible Psychologist," introduces a powerful yet simple framework that will shift you out of the "Drama Triangle" so you can reclaim...