Saddle Up Live Podcast

The Evolving Role of Fathers: A Conversation with David Pisarra In this episode of Saddle Up Live, host Lesa welcomes David Pisarra, founder of Dads. Law School and host of The Men's Family Law Podcast. David shares his unique journey into family law and discusses the evolving role of fathers in today's society. The conversation highlights significant changes in fatherhood, including increased pat...

Embracing Next-Level Self-Love with Junie Moon In this episode of Saddle Up Live, the host welcomes Junie Moon, the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud. The discussion revolves around Junie's journey, her shadow work, and the concept of next-level love. From personal struggles with self-esteem to discovering deep self-love, Junie shares her methods and experiences. They also touch on themes such as self-...

In this episode of Saddle Up Live, Dr. Adam Woods shares his comprehensive five-step approach to achieving a happy and healthy life. Drawing from his extensive experience as a physician, Dr. Woods emphasizes the importance of therapy, sleep, exercise, a good diet, and meditation. He explains how these elements collectively contribute to better mental and physical health, particularly during diffic...

Meet Dr. Adam Woods: Psychiatrist with a Unique Journey In this episode of Saddle Up Live, the host reintroduces Dr. Adam Woods, a family psychiatrist with an intriguing background. Dr. Woods shares his extraordinary journey from a small town in Iowa to becoming a psychiatrist, detailing his experiences in theater, seminary, the Air Force, and ultimately medical school at Duke University. Alongsid...

In this heartfelt episode, the host combines content for both 'Doing Divorce Different' and 'Saddle Up Live' podcasts to share a personal journey through a recent breast cancer diagnosis and ongoing treatments. The host explores themes of resilience, reliance on faith, community support, and mindful health practices that have helped through chemotherapy. Valuable advice is shared on maintaining a...

In the final session of a podcast series on happiness, Lesa invites Coach Tracy, founder of Self-made You, to discuss actionable steps towards a happier life. Tracy, who has played a significant role in the success of the podcast, shares insights on the essential components of happiness, including spiritual connection, physical activity, relationships, intellectual engagement, purpose, and embraci...

In this third podcast session with coach Tracy from Self Made You, the discourse centers around the concept of happiness as a measure of success and its implications for personal satisfaction and purpose. The discussion underscores the importance of intentionality in pursuing happiness and the role of mindset in achieving a fulfilling life. Key points include the distinction between momentary grat...

In this podcast episode, Lesa continues a discussion with Coach Tracy, focusing on the pursuit of happiness and its impact on success, based on insights from a book. They explore different ways to live a happier life, emphasizing the importance of experiencing a range of emotions and managing expectations. Tracy introduces the concept of mental fitness and offers practical advice on handling emoti...

 In this episode, Lesa Koski shares their personal journey of undergoing chemotherapy and the strategies she and coach Tracy are employing to navigate  divorce and cancer treatment with positivity and resilience. They  discuss insights from the book 'Happier' by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar, focusing on understanding happiness and how to cultivate it amidst challenges. They explore four types...

The episode features a conversation with Jessika Wheeler, an occupational therapist specializing in cancer rehabilitation, discussing the role of occupational therapy in supporting individuals through their cancer journey, including prehabilitation and rehabilitation aspects. They delve into how occupational therapy helps manage physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges faced by cancer patient...

In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Lora Cheadle, a betrayal specialist and coach who shares her personal story of betrayal and the journey of healing that followed. After 23 years of marriage, Lora discovered her husband’s infidelity with multiple women over 15 years. She discusses the initial shock and devastation, her process of understanding and questioning the betrayal, and the complex...

This episode of Saddle Up Live features a heartfelt conversation with guest Penny Lacaso AKA the Happiness Hacker.  We focus on handling life's unforeseen challenges with grace, particularly in light of a personal journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. The host shares her own experiences with the fear and uncertainty prompted by her cancer diagnosis, despite the good prognosis...

In this podcast episode, the host Lesa Koski shares her journey of early cancer detection, treatment, and the importance of regular health check-ups like mammograms. She introduces her guest, Sharon Pope, a relationship coach and author, to discuss the complexities of marriage, especially when faced with significant life challenges such as health issues. They delve into topics such as the power of...

This episode marks the final installment of the 'Saddle Up' series, focusing on Tracy Pleschourt’s  productivity planner available at Self Made You. Lesa Koski shares her appreciation for Tracy's planner and its impact on their life. Tracy explains the planner's main components: daily scheduling, self-coaching prompts for introspection, and goal setting features. A significant highlight is th...

In this saddle up segment, host Lesa Koski continues the discussion on leveraging strengths through a planner with guest coach Tracy, focusing on the 'activation' phase and closing with actionable steps. Tracy advises on aligning with one’s future self and higher sources for confidence and resistance-free action, emphasizing the importance of intentional thought in overcoming challenges. The segme...

In this episode of the Saddle Up Live, host Lesa Koski and Coach Tracy discuss how to leverage personal strengths to overcome anxiety and obstacles. The host shares a personal story about dealing with anxiety related to a health scare while traveling in Arizona, emphasizing the work they did using a planner recommended by Tracy, available on Amazon and the Self Made You website. They delve into st...

In this episode of the Saddle Up podcast, host Lesa Koski,  recounts her journey with a daily planner and dives deeper into step two of the process with Coach Tracy. They explore the concept of saboteurs, the negative internal voices that interfere with achieving desired outcomes. Tracy introduces a free assessment available on her Self Made You website to help identify these saboteurs. Throu...

Welcome to Saddle Up Live, a transformative podcast tailored for women aged 40 and beyond, where courage, God’ s grace, and a touch of sass are the driving forces behind conquering life's challenges. Join me, Lesa Koski, as I take you on a captivating ride through the multifaceted aspects of womanhood in this vibrant stage of life, covering everything from my journey through breast cancer, the int...