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

Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, life just keeps throwing more and more challenges at you? Psychologist Faust Ruggiero has spent over 35 years guiding clients through personal transformation by way of action. In his empowering “Fix Yourself” book series, Faust shares the keys to addressing anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, and life's countless hurdles through practical, action-...

When your marriage isn’t going well, it’s easy to believe divorce is your only option. But what if the answer isn’t leaving, but breathing new life into your marriage? Cristie Cerniglia, a certified relationship coach, shares her hard-earned wisdom on how women can shift their approach to love and marriage—without devaluing themselves or waiting for their husbands to change. Having transformed her...

Divorce and menopause. Are they just two random events in a woman’s life? Or is there a connection between them? In this podcast episode certified health coach and menopause specialist Denise Stegall explores how unaddressed menopausal changes can silently erode relationships. That’s especially true when couples stop communicating about intimate challenges like diminishing libido or emotional uphe...

Imagine discovering that your once-loving adult child has suddenly become a stranger, cutting you off from their life and your grandchildren over seemingly trivial incidents like giving them a strawberry or a cup of water. Tracy Malone, an international divorce and narcissist abuse survival coach, reveals a disturbing trend of narcissistic alienation of adult children.  This alienation occurs when...

Here's a secret that most employers and government agencies don’t know. An employee’s divorce costs the company or government agency that the employee works for far more than it costs the employee to go through it. That’s especially true in first responder divorce. Divorcing employees experience a loss of productivity, increased absences, increased distractions, and a higher turnover rate tha...

If you could potentially save over a million dollars in taxes when you retire by making a few changes in your retirement planning strategy now, would you do it? Karen Stawicki and Samantha Irish, a dynamic mother-daughter financial planning team with over 50 years of combined experience, are betting you would … if you knew how!  Samantha and Karen are on a mission to revolutionize retirement plann...

Conventional wisdom says that you shouldn’t leave your marriage until it has completely broken down. But what if that’s not true? What if leaving while you and your spouse still care about each other is the key to having a good divorce? When her marriage was floundering, Karen McNenny found herself paralyzed by fear. She didn’t want to give up on her marriage if it could be saved. But she didn’t w...

Have you ever felt deeply misunderstood in relationships, yearning for emotional connection and lasting love but unsure how to create either one? That’s exactly what Valerie Greene, relationship mentor and author of The Commitment Roadmap , tackles in this podcast episode. Growing up in an intellectual household where her parents often dismissed her feelings, Valerie learned to suppress her natura...

What if you could turn the chaos of post-divorce dating in mid-life into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Jonathon Aslay, one of America’s top mid-life dating coaches, did exactly that. After losing his 19-year-old son Connor, Jonathon embarked on an unexpected journey that transformed his understanding of love, relationships, and human connection. While grieving this profound loss, Jo...

Relationship intimacy is complicated. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a clinical sexologist and licensed marriage and family therapist, unpacks the complexities of relationship intimacy, diving deeply into the challenges couples face when navigating sex and desire.  Dr. Kennedy breaks down the common struggle of desire discrepancy—when partners have mismatched levels of sexual interest—...

Everyone knows the emotional pain of feeling stuck. But what if the key to getting unstuck lies in understanding your own energy patterns? In this podcast episode, spiritual teacher and healing artist Leah Guy shares her journey from trauma survivor to transformational guide, revealing how she helps people break free from toxic relationships and rediscover their authentic selves. Drawing from over...

When your marriage crumbles, figuring out how to effectively parent with your ex can feel like navigating a minefield. Co-parenting counseling, an approach that helps divorced couples prioritize their children's needs over their own complicated emotions, can help.  In this podcast episode licensed professional counselor Kelley Hopkins-Alvarez explains how. Co-parenting counselors are licensed...

When your spouse's addiction threatens to destroy not just your marriage but your whole family's future, you need expert guidance to protect yourself and your loved ones. Attorney Mitchell Gordon brings over 23 years of specialized experience helping clients navigate the complexities that occur when addiction intersects with divorce, offering strategic solutions that safeguard both famil...

Navigating the financial maze of divorce can feel overwhelming - until you discover the transformative power of strategic financial advocacy. Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Rhonda Noordyk has created a strategic approach to finance that goes beyond traditional divorce financial planning and into the realm of financial advocacy. Rhonda goes beyond the numbers to actually advocate for her clien...

What if the most difficult conversations in life could not only give you answers but they could shine a light on a clear path forward?  This special episode brings together the best insights from our guests in 2024. You’ll hear about how to tackle complex relationship challenges like divorcing a narcissist, navigating sexless marriages, and implementing creative solutions like bird nesting for fam...

Navigating the holidays when you’re going through a divorce – or have recently gone through a divorce – can really suck. Money will likely be tighter, you may not see your kids as much, and the holiday traditions you once cherished are likely to be gone forever. But just because your holidays will be undeniably different, that doesn’t mean they have to be miserable. In this podcast episode, divorc...

Ever wonder why you and your spouse seem to have the same fight over and over again? Or why the way your spouse treats you reminds you of how your mother/father/brother/sister treated you? Or why – if you’re already divorced and are dating again – you seem to pick the same kind of romantic partner over … and over … and over again? The answer to these questions and more often lies buried deeply in...

Has your marriage become dull and boring? What if you could rekindle the passion you used to have for your spouse while simultaneously deepening your emotional connection and revving up your sex life? Sound too good to be true? According to health and sex researcher Matt Cook, all of that (and more!) is possible. In this podcast episode Matt shares the groundbreaking concepts he discovered that tr...

Unresolved emotions and insecure attachment styles can silently shape our relationships and lives—but what if you could break free? In this second part of a two part series, Bev Mitelman, a certified attachment practitioner and founder of Securely Loved , explains how deeply rooted attachment patterns influence everything from emotional regulation to the way we connect with others.  The conversati...

Ever wonder why you chose the spouse that you did? Or why you and your spouse seem to be locked in the same dance – pushing each other’s buttons and arguing over the same things you’ve argued about 1000 times before? In this podcast episode, Bev Mitelman, a certified attachment practitioner and founder of Securely Loved, discusses the profound impact our attachment style has on all of our future r...

What drives someone to redefine their life after decades of marriage? How can you live through some of life’s biggest challenges – like the loss of a child, the loss of a job and the loss of a marriage, and not only survive but thrive afterwards? In this podcast episode Dana Cox shares her transformative journey of personal growth and resilience after deciding to end her 33-year marriage. She open...

How amazing would your marriage, your family, and your community be if you had the tools to transform conflict into connection?  In this podcast episode, psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt dives deeply into the complex topic of conflict resolution and decision-making within personal relationships, families, and communities. She breaks down the dynamics of both healthy and unhealthy family...

When divorce attorney and bestselling author Raiford Palmer sits down for a conversation, he doesn’t hold back.  In this candid and thought-provoking episode, Raif draws from nearly three decades of legal experience to share not only his legal insights in divorce, but also his own journey through divorce. That journey reshaped his legal practice, helping him empathize with clients on a deeper leve...

What would you do if your personal safety was at risk? Do you even know what you would do? This podcast episode takes a deep dive into practical safety strategies with Catherine Trimboli, a seasoned law enforcement professional turned personal protection advocate.  Catherine shares how she empowers high-level women to feel secure through situational awareness, safety planning, and discrete securit...

Is there ever a right time to divorce? Is there such a thing as waiting too long to get a divorce? How do you know if NOW is the right time to go? In this special episode, we dive into the thorny question of when to divorce by exploring the story of Sue, who faces the heart-wrenching decision of whether to leave her husband, Brad, due to his escalating drinking problem.  Grappling with financial c...