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

Show Notes When Wendy Sterling suspected that her husband was cheating, she tried to talk herself out of confronting that reality.  As a lifelong people-pleaser, Wendy was inclined to deny what she already suspected in her heart to be true. When she finally listened to her intuition she confirmed her worst fears, but also started on a journey that led her through divorce to an amazing new life, wi...

Episode Description High-conflict parents often fight over their kids throughout their divorce, and for years afterward.  They become "frequent flyers" in the court system, embroiling their kids in ongoing legal battles that drain both parents' resources and cause enormous anxiety for their children.  Parenting coordinators are specially-trained divorce professionals who work with p...

If you've ever thought you might want to litigate your divorce, this podcast episode is one you MUST listen to. Divorcing a man from a powerful family meant that Paulette Gloria Rigo was embroiled in litigation for 8 1/2 years. She had to deal with all the typical litigation games, including going all the way up to the state Supreme Court. Paulette's experience has given her a unique per...

Your spouse wronged you and it’s time for you to get what’s yours.  But are you really prepared to take your spouse to court and have a full-blown trial?  Or would you benefit more by forgetting about your day in court and just settling amicably?   Tiffany Hughes, the seasoned attorney who has been called a Shark in Stilettos, explains why going to trial might not be your best option, even if all...

Deciding whether to keep the house is one of the biggest, and often thorniest, issues in divorce.  After having worked in the mortgage industry for decades, and having navigated her own divorce, Tami Wollensack understands the potential pitfalls involved in making that decision better than most people. As a Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) Tami helps you understand how to decide whet...

Leighann Lovely is an independent HR Consultant who got tired of keeping her bi-polar disorder under wraps. In this episode Leighann talks about her diagnosis and the reasons behind her decision to start openly talking about her mental health issues, even though she knew that by doing so it would cost her business and could affect her career. Leighann talks about the way that she makes decisions a...

Jenny Glick was a successful couples therapist who ran a clinic in Colorado and got great results for her clients. But after awhile, Jenny realized that owning and operating a therapy center was no longer what she wanted to do. So when she was 45 years old, she and her husband sold everything and, with their son, moved to Mexico. Jenny talks about how making this decision terrified her. Yet she fo...

Most people don't think that being involved in personal injury litigation would require you to make very many decisions. But RJ Curcio knows otherwise. RJ is a second-generation personal injury attorney. He and the lawyers in his firm represent clients who have been injured in trucking collisions, medical procedures, and other types of major accidents. He guides his clients to make well-infor...

Jaime White is a serial entrepreneur, a wife, and a mother of 5 boys. In this episode she talks about struggle, self-doubt, and learning to resolve conflict in both her business and personal life. Discover how Jaime grew to become the leader of the company she founded, rather than defaulting and letting her husband take over. Learn how Jaime juggles so many things at once, and how you can do the s...

Jeanne Gallagher is a financial adviser who leads with financial education. Jeanne works to empower her clients with the knowledge they need to make financial decisions that align with their values and will helo them achieve their goals. Jeanne dives deeply into the psychology of fear, which - left unchecked - will derail your financial goals and keep you stuck in indecision about money. She expla...

In her work as a sales and transformational coach, Lin Schussler Williams has been helping people make better decisions for decades. In this podcast episode she reveals the process she uses with her clients to help them get off the fence and start making better decisions. That simple process consists of three phrases to ask yourself which will help you create the results in your life that you trul...

Jackie Pilossoph is the creator and Editor-in-chief of Divorced Girl Smiling, a media company comprised of a website, podcast, mobile app and professional resources. Jackie holds a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism and is a former television news reporter and features reporter and writer for the Chicago Tribune. Where to Connect with Jackie You can connect with Jackie on Facebook at Divorced...

Twenty-three years ago, Alex Pauls married his childhood sweetheart, Kati, the founder of KP Design. Three years ago he joined her in the business. Alex talks about what brought him to decide to go into business with his wife and how the two of them make their business and their marriage work. Alex Pauls is one half of KP Design, a Branding, Website and SEO company. KP Design is an intuitive digit...

Denise Fitzpatrick joins Karen Covy to discuss the difference between marriage coaching and marriage counseling. They talk about how marriage coaching can often provide an effective alternative to marriage counseling, and how it can help you work on your marriage in a way that actually works! Marriage coaching can provide couples with a focused, solutions-oriented approach to conquer their marriag...

Hirsch Serman is an MBA, CPA, CDFA , certified divorce financial analyst, and trained mediator. On the show, he discussed his values-based approach to help clients prioritize, organize, and simplify their financial life during and beyond the divorce process. He is committed to helping each client understand the more complex tax and financial implications of their situation. He suggested that clien...

In this episode, Holly Herzog and Karen Covy dive deeply into setting boundaries, developing confidence, and understanding the dynamics of a toxic relationship. We also explore the issues involved in deciding whether to get a divorce when your marriage is toxic. Holly explains how she uses her therapy skills to help people who are in the early or post-divorce stages process their emotions. She pro...