Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More
Episodes
Jennifer Urezzio: Unlock Your Soul’s Power and Achieve Success
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine unlocking the power of your soul to revolutionize your business and relationships. That's exactly what Jennifer Urezzio, an intuitive bus...
Candace Dellacona: Protecting Wealth Without Worry in the Sandwich Generation
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you protect your family's wealth and legacy while juggling the responsibilities of the "sandwich generation"? In this episode, h...
Love Without Limits: Andrea Enright Explores Polyamory And Personal Growth
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about polyamory? In this podcast episode, Andrea Enright, a brand messaging expert and transition coach, takes us on her journey from a tradi...
Harnessing Empathy for Better Decision-Making with Dr. Stephanie Grunewald
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can empathy be your superpower in making better decisions? According to Dr. Stephanie Grunewald, the answer is definitely, “Yes!”In this podcast e...
Divorcing Your Clutter: Gayle Gruenberg's Unique Guide To Letting Go
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 proble...
Struggling with Step-Parenting? Maria Natapov's Advice Might Surprise You
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Protect Your Assets And Safeguard Your Wealth With Lindsey Paige Markus
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 happ...
Philip LaGiglia: The New Mortgage That Makes Home Buying Easy
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 year...
The Resilience Recipe: Wangari Kamau's Secrets For Bouncing Back
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wangari Kamau, the founder of Soma Global Consulting, is no stranger to life's challenges. From standing up against unequal pay to enduring a com...
Embracing Your Inner Compass: The Power of Intuitive Decision-Making with Fran Gallaher
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Katy Mickelson: Can Pre and Post Nups Make Stronger Marriages?
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 marria...
How to Use EFT to Unlock Your Subconscious Blocks with Theresa Lear Levine
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 techniq...
How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney: Ian Steinberg The Anti-Shark
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 la...
Practical Wisdom For Navigating Change With Jenny Stevens
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Chelsea Gajewski: How To Keep Anxiety From Derailing Divorce
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges often strain a marriage to the breaking point. Yet divorcing someone who struggles with mental...
Harnessing Intuition for Better Decision-Making with Veronica Drake
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a gentle whisper in your soul, urging you to take a leap of faith that doesn’t seem logical in the moment? Veronica Drake, an int...
Dr. Mort Orman Reveals How to Never Be Angry Again
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are anger issues hijacking your relationships? If you find that you (or your spouse!) constantly get angry over the smallest things, chances are that ...
Divorcing with Dollars and Sense: Getting Financial Clarity with My Divorce Solution
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding and navigating the financial end of divorce is one of the biggest challenges many divorcing people face. That’s especially true for th...
Locked in Battle with Your Ex? Karen Knab's Secrets to Winning at Conflict
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Knab is not your average executive coach - she's a master at transforming conflict into constructive dialogue. Whether navigating the chopp...
Andrea Vacca on How to Use Collaborative Divorce to Reduce Drama
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce doesn't have to be a battleground. Attorney Andrea Vacca has cracked the code on keeping families out of court and preserving their well-...
A Father's Love: Erik Feig on Navigating Divorce in Neurodiverse Families
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Feig is an attorney, a mediator, and the father of three neurodivergent children. Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic with his own complex...
A Conversation on Divorce, Mediation, and Growth with Lesa Koski
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lesa Koski - a lawyer turned mediator - has a passion for helping couples divorce differently and suffer less. In her work as a mediator, Lesa has ide...
Amy Lin on Charting a New Path Through Divorce with Anew
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Lin was married for 20 months. Her divorce took 3 years. Most of that time was spent wrangling through the arcane, time-consuming, and inefficient...
Michael Cohen on Creating Better Outcomes Through Divorce Mediation
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When divorce looms, people usually focus on the assets and finances first. But to divorce mediator Michael Cohen, the kids should always come first.Mi...
From Heartbreak to Triumph: Navigating Legal Abuse in Divorce with Lisa Johnson
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, shares her story of going through a high-conflict divorce with an emotionally abusive...
Finding Lasting Love with Bela Gandhi's Smart Dating Strategies
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bela Gandhi, Chicago’s most prominent dating and relationship expert, joins the Off the Fence Podcast to share her tips and tools for creating a las...
Navigating Love and Entrepreneurship with Franchise Expert Meg Schmitz
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the intertwined paths of love and entrepreneurship can be as complex as a Brazilian Tango. But Meg Schmitz is an expert who shares the secr...
Karen McMahon: How To Set Boundaries And Navigate High Conflict Divorce
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karen McMahon understands the challenges of high-conflict divorce. After surviving her own divorce from an emotionally abusive ex-husband, Karen turne...
Alexis (Skigen) Rago on Business, Divorce, and Raising Great Kids
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Alexis Skigen Rago was laid off from her corporate marketing job she knew that – as much as she loved her children - she wouldn’t be happy as...
How to Divorce a Narcissist with Tracy Malone
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living with a narcissist is hard. Divorcing a narcissist is even harder. Tracy Malone, the powerhouse behind NarcissistAbuseSupport.com, knows fir...
Divorce Inside Out: Kathleen Brigham's Unique Bird-Nesting Life
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Kathleen Brigham and her husband divorced, they did something most parents never do – they “bird nested.” What’s more, not only did the...
The Best of "Off the Fence" in 2023
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt stuck in indecision and trapped in a life you no longer want to live? Have you hesitated to get a divorce because you KNOW how ugl...
What's Your Soul Salary? Finding Your Joy with Jessica Kaskov
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For 15 years Jessica Kaskov worked as an engineer in a manufacturing company. When the company announced layoffs, Jessica did some deep soul searching...
How to Handle Porn Addiction with Kevin White & Polly Fleming
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With over 40 million Americans regularly visiting porn sites, pornography is the "dirty little secret" that's hiding under the hood of ...
Creating the Amicable Divorce Network with Tracy Moore-Grant
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If given a choice, most people would prefer to divorce amicably, affordably and efficiently. Yet the divorce system isn't structured to make any ...
How to Create a Child-Centered Divorce with Rosalind Sedacca
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wished for a comprehensive guide to navigating divorce with your child's best interests at heart? Rosalind Sedacca, divorce and co-parenti...
How to Choose the Right Divorce Process for You with Jason Sposeep
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Sposeep has helped his clients get divorced in every way there is to do it. As an experienced litigator, mediator, negotiator, and Collaborative...
Nature Inspired Breakthroughs: Alison Smith's Unique Way to Get Unstuck
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt stuck in your life, unable to move forward or find a way out of a seemingly dead-end situation? Alison Smith has developed a unique coachin...
Mandy Walker: Divorce Mediation Isn't as Clear or as Easy as You Think
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you bring together financial expertise and personal experience with divorce? You get Mandy Walker, our guest for this episode of Off...
Bigger, Better, Braver: How to Create Better Relationships With Nancy Pickard
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like you and your spouse have been having the same fight - and engaging in the same destructive behavior - for years (maybe decades!) and ...
Dave Moravec: Finding Love & Maintaining Relationships with Your Adult Children After Divorce
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Moravec had been married for 33 years when he decided to divorce. His children were adults at that time, but they each had very distinct opinions...
No B.S. Coaching: Jeanell Greene's Approach to Personal Growth and Authenticity
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you had everything you ever wanted in life and found out it wasn't enough?Jeanell Greene was a high-achieving corporate sales rep with a ...
Beverly Price: When Divorce Helps You Face the Truth and Own Your Own Stuff
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beverly Price is one of those rare humans who has navigated not one, not two, but multiple divorces in her life. Through that process and all of the p...
Gasping for Air: Dana Diaz on How to Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For decades Dana Diaz lived in the grips of an abusive relationship. Like many others in similar situations, Dana stayed for two reasons. First, she ...
How to Master Your Time, Energy, and Resources with Mark Bradford
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bradford wears many hats. He's an author, pilot, speaker, coach, and web developer. Above all, he's a master of life's game of tim...
Discover How to Organize Your Financial Life with Nancy Doyle
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your finances a cluttered mess? You're not alone! Nancy Doyle, an experienced financial professional and author, shares her knowledge and...
Bethany Dotson on How to Heal from Trauma and Create Positive Relationships
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine discovering how you could heal the trauma from your past and create a healthier, happier relationship with yourself and others. That's wh...
Children's Whispers in Divorce: A Heartfelt Dialogue with Despina Mavridou
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine going through a divorce and having to feel your parents' anger and watch their tears, but NOT be able to tell anyone how YOU real...
Can Your Marriage Recover From an Affair? Tips From Dr. Juan Santos
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you and your spouse struggling to keep your marriage together after one of you cheated? Do you wonder if it’s even possible for a marriage to su...
Jennifer Ramirez: Tips to Help Any Woman Overcome Abuse and Empower Themselves
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic violence doesn't happen the way most people assume it does. Relationships don't start out being abusive. They start out with one pe...
Using Mindset to Make More Effective Real Estate Decisions with Leslie Glazier
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying and selling real estate can be nerve-wracking - especially when you're facing a life cycle event like retirement, divorce, or having a chi...
Linda Kooper on How to Deal with Divorce, Death, and Career Change
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After her kids were born, Linda Kooper left her career as a corporate software developer to focus on raising her kids. But as her kids got older she r...
Surviving Abuse and Creating Strong, Healthy Relationships with Kari Petruch
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you leave an abusive marriage when you have no job, no credit score, and no safety net? That's exactly what Kari Petruch did. After livin...
Terry Gaspard: Rules for a Successful Remarriage and the Sleeper Effect of Divorce
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that second marriages fail even more often than first marriages do. Yet some second marriages thrive, in spite of the odds. If you&apo...
How to Transition from Corporate Employee to Franchise Owner with Dawn Hershik
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever gone to your corporate job and thought, "There's got to be more than this?" If so, you're not alone.When Dawn Hershi...
Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunity: A Conversation with Susan Guthrie
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you had the power to navigate change, recognize and seize opportunities, and find unexpected joy in the midst of chaos? Susan Guthrie, a natio...
Discovering Hidden Assets in Divorce with Forensic Accountant Tracy Coenen
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if your spouse might be hiding assets in your divorce? For over 25 years, forensic accountant and Fraud Coach Tracy Coenan has been work...
How a CPA Can Help You Manage Unforeseen Tax Consequences of Divorce With Sylwia Nazar
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CPA Sylwia Nazar is a perfect example of the American Dream in action. She came to the United States from Poland when she was 19 years old. Since then...
Talent Optimization, Seasons of Life, and the HR Implications of Divorce with Traci Austin
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can small businesses cope when their employees are distracted by divorce? In this episode, certified HR professional Traci Austin shares her insig...
How to Strengthen Parent-Child Connections and Raise Well-Adjusted Kids with Rita Morris
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like connecting with your kids is an uphill battle? Today's episode features an enlightening conversation with Rita Morris, a pa...
Andrew Hatherley: Rising from the Ashes of Gray Divorce to Create an Amazing Life
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepared to navigate the complexities of Gray Divorce and uncover the potential for personal growth that comes with it? Join this conversation...
How a Certified Divorce Real Estate Agent Can Help You Get More for Your House
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Kathryn Hoffman had to sell her home in her divorce in late 2009 she quickly discovered that her realtor didn’t have the divorce expertise requ...
Becoming Financially Literate and Planning For Your Future
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking control of your finances doesn't have to be complicated or difficult. But if you want to be financially secure, it's necessary. That&...
How to Design Your Relationship So It Lasts
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesRelationship success starts with choosing the right person to be your spouse or partner, and then making sure that you and your spouse/partn...
How To Be Successful Dating After 50
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About MariaAs a Dating and Love Coach, Maria Spears empowers her clients to confidently navigate the dating world and find the love of their life, wit...
Breaking Through Resistance and Choosing Yourself
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesWhen Wendy Sterling suspected that her husband was cheating, she tried to talk herself out of confronting that reality. As a lifelong peop...
How Parenting Co-Ordination Works in High Conflict Divorce
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode DescriptionHigh-conflict parents often fight over their kids throughout their divorce, and for years afterward. They become "frequent f...
What It's Like to Litigate Your Divorce for 8 1/2 Years
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fa...
Is Having Your Day in Court Worth It?
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-blow...
Divorce Mortgage Planning - Deciding to Keep Your Marital House Based on Fact Not Emotion
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Leighann Lovely – Deciding to Be Open About Mental Health Issues
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Getting out of Victim Consciousness and Follow Your Desire
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Navigating the Decisions Involved in Personal Injury Litigation
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't think that being involved in personal injury litigation would require you to make very many decisions. But RJ Curcio knows othe...
Leading the Business You Run With Your Spouse
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Jeanne Gallagher - Taking Control of Your Finances at Every Stage of Life
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanne Gallagher is a financial adviser who leads with financial education. Jeanne works to empower her clients with the knowledge they need to make f...
9 Little Words That Will Lead You to Make Better Decisions Now.
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In her work as a sales and transformational coach, Lin Schussler Williams has been helping people make better decisions for decades.In this podcast ep...
Deciding to Turn Your Pain Into Passion: Creating DivorcedGirl Smiling
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Pilossoph is the creator and Editor-in-chief of Divorced Girl Smiling, a media company comprised of a website, podcast, mobile app and professi...
Deciding to go into business with your wife and making it work on every level
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Al...
Deciding to save your marriage. How you can work on your marriage in a way that WORKS!
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Fitzpatrick joins Karen Covy to discuss the difference between marriage coaching and marriage counseling. They talk about how marriage coaching...
Deciding to create a values-based divorce and a values-based life.
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hirsch Serman is an MBA, CPA, CDFA, certified divorce financial analyst, and trained mediator. On the show, he discussed his values-based approach to ...
Navigating toxic relationships and deciding whether to leave
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Holly Herzog and Karen Covy dive deeply into setting boundaries, developing confidence, and understanding the dynamics of a toxic rel...