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

How do you decide whether to keep the house in your divorce ? With your home typically being one of the biggest assets you have, it’s not a simple question. It also has tremendous implications for your future, both from a financial, as well as from an emotional standpoint. In this podcast episode, real estate expert Maci Chance shares her own journey through divorce and how it led her to specializ...

Love and intimacy can be complicated, especially when sexual challenges arise in a marriage. In this podcast episode Janelle Orion, an Ivy League-educated life coach, opens up about her unique path from a deeply committed relationship to a sexless marriage to a "divorce in love."  In this candid conversation, Janelle shares how she married for the first time at age 45 and faced unexpecte...

What if there was a simple way that you could save time and money in your divorce while also securing your post-divorce financial future too? By creating a divorce financial plan you can do exactly that. Amy Colton, a wealth advisor, mediator, and the founder of Your Divorce Made Simple LLC, shares her unique approach to divorce financial planning that helps divorcing couples streamline the divorc...

What do you do when you’re leaning towards getting a divorce and your spouse wants to work on your marriage? That’s the question we dive into today in this discussion with Dr. Ginny Wright, a seasoned clinical psychologist who is certified in discernment therapy (a/k/a discernment counseling .) Dr. Wright works with couples who are on the brink of divorce to cut through the fog of indecision and c...

What happens when a marriage is no longer working, but the couple wants to stay together for the kids? Is there a way that they can continue to co-parent together, pursue romantic relationships outside of their marriage, but also avoid getting a divorce until their kids are grown? According to therapist and author Susan Pease Gadoua the answer is “Yes.” Through her work with couples, Susan develop...

Imagine discovering that your life's work could vanish overnight. John Rodriguez, co-founder of Hill Country Business Strategies, reveals just how fragile many small businesses are, especially when their owners go through a divorce. With his unique background as both an entrepreneur and advisor, John provides invaluable insights into what happens to businesses in a divorce. In this podcast ep...

In today’s podcast conversation, Karis Nafte, a certified dog behavior consultant and family mediator, delves into the sensitive issue of pet custody during a breakup or divorce. With over 25 years of experience and her deep understanding of dog behavior, Karis has a unique perspective on what’s really best for your dog when you divorce. Karis explores the challenges of shared custody for pets, th...

Ever wondered how to truly support your children through the emotional whirlwind of divorce? Family law attorney and children’s book author, Misty Hardison from the Rosen Law Firm in North Carolina, knows.  As a family law attorney, Misty has seen how children often struggle to express their feelings and concerns during their parents’ divorce, particularly when they feel caught in the middle betwe...

What if getting divorced didn't have to be a painful, expensive, and drawn-out battle? According to Cary Jacobson, founder and CEO of Jacobson Family Law, it doesn’t have to be. Cary's firm takes a radically different approach to divorce than most divorce lawyers. They only handle non-litigated cases, focusing on mediation and Collaborative Divorce to keep the drama and costs down. They...

Ever wonder how societal norms and deep-seated beliefs shape your relationships and self-worth?  In this episode, Junie Moon, CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, shares her transformational journey from a life consumed by fear and low self-esteem to one of self-love and empowerment. Junie reveals the life-changing impact that Shadow Work had for her and how she now uses Shadow Work as a tool to help oth...

Imagine unlocking the power of your soul to revolutionize your business and relationships. That's exactly what Jennifer Urezzio, an intuitive business strategist and creator of Soul Language, helps people do.  With nearly 20 years of experience in personal development and spiritual growth, Jennifer enables individuals to bypass years of talk therapy and address deep-seated issues quickly by t...

How do you protect your family's wealth and legacy while juggling the responsibilities of the "sandwich generation"? In this episode, high-powered estate planning attorney Candace Dellacona shares her extensive expertise in estate planning, asset protection, elder law, and special needs advocacy to help answer some of the most pressing questions about managing the emotional and fina...

Curious about polyamory?  In this podcast episode, Andrea Enright, a brand messaging expert and transition coach, takes us on her journey from a traditional Midwest upbringing to a life of entrepreneurial success and unique relationship dynamics. Andrea's transformative experiences began when she and her husband joined the Peace Corps at age 30, which set the stage for her later personal and...

Can empathy be your superpower in making better decisions? According to Dr. Stephanie Grunewald, the answer is definitely, “Yes!” In this podcast episode Dr. Stephanie shares her personal journey from traditional therapist to mastermind and retreat leader and founder of Ancorio.  Inspired by her own transformative experiences during a challenging period in her life, Dr. Stephanie discusses the imp...

Ever felt overwhelmed by clutter and chaos? Or maybe your spouse loves to be surrounded by “stuff” and you don’t - and it’s causing big problems in your marriage. Gayle Gruenberg is a Certified Professional Organizer who helps people create systems to simplify their lives. In this fascinating interview, Gayle shares insights from her 21-year career transforming spaces and minds through organizatio...

What do you do when getting married means you’ll instantly become BOTH a spouse and a step-parent? How do you blend families smoothly, and eliminate the struggle that can blow a newly blended family apart? In this podcast episode, experienced step-parenting coach Maria Natapov shares invaluable insights into the world of blended families. As a step-parent, step-sibling, and child of divorced immig...

The two things everyone will face one day are death and taxes. Estate planning attorney Lindsey Paige Markus helps her clients plan for what will happen at their death and protect as much of their wealth from unnecessary taxes as possible.  As a trusted advisor and bestselling author, Lindsey demystifies the world of trusts, asset protection, and tax planning, revealing how proper estate planning...

With today’s interest rates and the low inventory of available housing, buying a new home isn’t nearly as “do-able” today as it was a few years ago. Homes are being sold before they’re technically even on the market. Bidding wars are common. Couples now find themselves facing hard decisions about how they’ll both be able to find housing post-divorce. This is particularly a problem when a couple wa...

Wangari Kamau, the founder of Soma Global Consulting, is no stranger to life's challenges. From standing up against unequal pay to enduring a complicated international divorce after a nearly 30-year marriage, she has weathered many storms. Yet through it all, she found the resilience to not just survive, but thrive. Her journey led her to develop powerful methods for nurturing mind, body and...

Have you ever experienced a moment when your gut feeling guided you to make a decision that logic couldn't explain? Sit tight as I, Karen Covey, joined by Fran Gallaher, an intuitive leadership coach, explore the misunderstood yet fascinating world of intuition in decision-making. We unravel the intricate relationship between intuition, emotions, and logic, and why honoring your inner voice c...

Pre-Nups and Post-Nups are generally regarded as being manipulative and unromantic. But what if you could use prenups and postnups to make your marriage stronger? In this podcast episode, family law attorney Katy Mickelson pulls back the curtain on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. She explains what they can and cannot cover, what they require, and how to create agreements that work. [HINT: T...

Have you ever felt locked in a cycle of stress that you just can't seem to break free from? In this episode, Theresa Lear Levine shares a technique that could be your key to emotional liberation.  As an EFT master practitioner and hypnotherapist, Theresa brings to light the transformative potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) - a method that combines ancient Chinese acupressure and...

Think divorce lawyers intentionally stir the pot and create conflict to line their own pockets? Ian Steinberg is different. As a top New York family law attorney Ian is on a mission to help people through one of life's most challenging transitions. Unlike some other divorce lawyers, Ian advocates for a team approach where divorce lawyers, divorce coaches, financial advisors and others collabo...

How do you stay standing when life throws its toughest punches? Divorce coach and therapist Jenny Stevens has been through it all ... and mostly all at once!  In this powerful episode, Jenny recounts how she survived divorce, cancer, the death of her mother, and then the death of her ex-husband, all within a few years. Jenny's life experiences sparked a profound realization - we cannot contro...

Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often strain a marriage to the breaking point. Yet divorcing someone who struggles with mental health issues is fraught with its own challenges. Family law attorney Chelsea Gajewski works at the intersection of family law and mental health.  In this podcast episode, Chelsea explains how different divorce processes can make a difference in a d...