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13th Feb 2024

When Happily Ever After Ends

In this episode of Doing Divorce Different, host Lesa Koski holds a candid conversation with divorce attorney-turned-mediator Karen Covy. They discuss entrepreneurship, their roles as recovering lawyers, the importance of divorce coaches, and how to navigate the divorce process. Covy shares her journey from being a lawyer to becoming a divorce coach, her commitment to changing the people going into the divorce system, and the importance of self-work in the decision-making process. She also talks about her book, 'When Happily Ever After Ends', which offers resources for people to handle divorce better.

00:01 Introduction and Welcome

00:18 Getting to Know Karen Covey

01:09 The Importance of Divorce Coaches

01:56 Karen's Journey to Becoming a Divorce Coach

04:59 The Role of a Divorce Coach

06:34 The Starfish Story

07:32 Karen's Book: When Happily Ever After Ends

09:14 How to Know When It's Time to Divorce

12:49 The Importance of Self-Work in Decision Making

16:48 The Role of Honesty in Decision Making

17:53 Making the Decision to Divorce

26:16 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Bio:  

A DIVORCE COACH AND CONSULTANT, MEDIATOR, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE PROFESSIONAL, AND A RECOVERING DIVORCE ATTORNEY.


https://karencovy.com/podcast/

https://www.facebook.com/KarenCovy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencovy/

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About the Podcast

Doing Divorce Different with Lesa Koski
Divorce, co-parenting & midlife comebacks for women over 40
Divorce, co-parenting, menopause, marriage, and starting over after 40—this podcast is your guide to a healthier, faith-filled life transition.

Hosted by family law attorney, mediator, and life coach Lesa Koski, each episode is designed to take the fear out of major life change and guide you toward peace—whether you’re facing separation, navigating a divorce, working to strengthen your relationship, or rebuilding your life in midlife.

You’ll get heart-centered legal clarity, emotional support, and practical tools to help you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Topics include:

Peaceful divorce strategies and mediation support

Co-parenting help and parenting plans that actually work

Prenups, postnups, and how to protect what matters most

Emotional healing, mindset shifts, and confidence after a hard season

Menopause, health changes, and how midlife affects mood, marriage, and motivation

Wellness basics that make a real difference: rest, nutrition, movement, strength, and community

This is more than a show about endings—it’s about becoming the woman who rises stronger, steadier, and clearer on the other side.

About the Host:
Lesa has spent over 25 years helping families through mediation and family law, always focused on protecting what matters most—your kids and your peace of mind. She’s also a breast cancer survivor, wellness advocate, cowgirl at heart, and follower of Jesus who believes your hardest season can become your greatest comeback.

If you’re craving practical guidance, soul-level encouragement, and real conversations about rebuilding life after 40, you’re in the right place.

Website: https://www.lesakoski.com/

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