What drives someone to redefine their life after decades of marriage? How can you live through some of life’s biggest challenges – like the loss of a child, the loss of a job and the loss of a marriage, and not only survive but thrive afterwards?

In this podcast episode Dana Cox shares her transformative journey of personal growth and resilience after deciding to end her 33-year marriage. She openly shares how she strategically navigated the divorce process, not just to protect herself financially but also to preserve an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, which was crucial for their six children and three grandchildren.

With candid honesty, Dana recounts the physical, emotional, and mental transformation that followed her decision to prioritize her well-being, peace of mind, and happiness. Her transformation was founded in a powerful mindset shift that caused her to take full responsibility for her part in the ending of her marriage, and to focus on becoming the person she needed to be to create the life she wanted.

Shortly after her divorce, Dana lost her corporate job. But instead of letting that loss bring her down, she simply pivoted and created her own coaching business. Now she empowers other women to prioritize their personal values and follow their hearts too.

If you need an uplifting story of growth, resilience and hope in the face of adversity, this week’s podcast episode is for you.

About Dana
Dana L. Cox is an international speaker, author, and the powerhouse behind FIX Coaching & Consulting. With over two decades of leadership experience, she empowers ambitious women to achieve extraordinary success without sacrificing their personal lives. Her approach integrates career goals with life aspirations, creating harmony and resilience for her clients. Dana’s work also drives organizations to streamline operations and foster bold, transformative leadership.

Connect with Dana
You can connect with Dana on LinkedIn at Dana L Cox. To find out more about Dana and the services she offers visit her website at www.danalcox.com.

Coming Soon

• 2-day Deep Dive Intensive "Success Unchained: Ditch Burnout & Mom Guilt"
• Online course; Book: The F.I.X. - Focused & Intentional eXecution: 7 Steps for Climbing the Corporate Ladder Without Neglecting Your Health or Sacrificing Your Family and new online course launch.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

How amazing would your marriage, your family, and your community be if you had the tools to transform conflict into connection?

In this podcast episode, psychotherapist and author Phyllis Leavitt dives deeply into the complex topic of conflict resolution and decision-making within personal relationships, families, and communities. She breaks down the dynamics of both healthy and unhealthy family relationships and talks about strategies you can use to improve your own ability to resolve conflicts in a healthier way.

Beyond healing our individual relationships, Phyllis also reflects on America’s current cultural divide, noting the way we take responsibility and resolve conflicts in our personal relationships can influence society as a whole.

Phyllis shares valuable insights from her book "America in Therapy," and urges listeners to approach conflict on all levels with empathy and a willingness to listen and understand which will both promote peace and foster healthier relationships.

In an era of escalating social division and family conflict, Phyllis emphasizes how the skills we use to heal our closest relationships can transform our larger societal wounds.

About Phyllis
Phyllis has been a psychotherapist for 34 years and is the author of three books-- A Light in the Darkness, Into the Fire, and America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation in Crisis. Her focus is on healing our families on all levels-- family of origin all the way to the macrocosm of the Family of America, for the sake of bringing us back into healthy cooperation and connection and mitigating the forces of escalating divisiveness and violence so many are suffering from today.

Connect with Phyllis
You can connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn at Phyllis Leavitt, on Facebook at Phyllis Leavitt. You can follow her on Instagram at phyllis_e_leavitt, on X at @PhyllisLeavitt2 and on YouTube at Phyllis Leavitt Podcasts. To find out more about how to work with Phyllis visit her website at Phyllis Leavitt and email Phyllis at phyllis@phyllislevitt.com.

Newly released book: America In Therapy

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

When divorce attorney and bestselling author Raiford Palmer sits down for a conversation, he doesn’t hold back.

In this candid and thought-provoking episode, Raif draws from nearly three decades of legal experience to share not only his legal insights in divorce, but also his own journey through divorce. That journey reshaped his legal practice, helping him empathize with clients on a deeper level.

Throughout this conversation, Raif stresses the critical role knowledge and understanding the emotional and financial rollercoaster of divorce plays in navigating divorce effectively. He also shares insider insights on the way divorce really works and the tremendous benefits of alternative dispute resolution.

Raif discusses how to apply a cost-benefit analysis that will keep you from making some of the biggest divorce mistakes that so many people unwittingly make. He also scrutinizes the misconceptions surrounding legal processes, the potential risks versus rewards of trials, and the strategic approaches to avoiding court battles.

If you’re thinking about or facing divorce, this episode is a treasure-trove of practical wisdom that will guide you through your divorce with more control and less conflict and expense.

About Raiford
Raiford Dalton Palmer is an experienced Illinois divorce attorney and the bestselling author of "I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds," named the Best Family Law Book of All Time by BookAuthority. Raiford has been featured in prominent media outlets including The Associated Press, The Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Newsweek, US News, the New York Post, SiriusXM Radio, and WGN Radio AM 720.

With nearly 30 years of experience as a lawyer and mediator, Raiford is the CEO of STG Divorce Law, P.C., a law firm focusing solely on matrimonial law in the Chicago area. He is a Fellow in the Illinois Chapter of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).

Raif is married to his law partner and AAML Fellow Juli Gumina, and they have a blended family of two sons and two daughters.

Connect with Raiford
You can connect with Raiford on LinkedIn at Raiford Palmer, on Facebook at Raiford Palmer and on Instagram and X @Raiford Palmer. To learn more about Raif’s work visit his website at STG Law Firm and visit his YouTube channel at STG Divorce Law and listen to his podcast at I Just Want This Done Podcast. To easily get the best selling book "I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds" visit I just Want This Done.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

What would you do if your personal safety was at risk? Do you even know what you would do?

This podcast episode takes a deep dive into practical safety strategies with Catherine Trimboli, a seasoned law enforcement professional turned personal protection advocate.

Catherine shares how she empowers high-level women to feel secure through situational awareness, safety planning, and discrete security services. With her background as a law enforcement captain with 30 years of experience Catherine is particularly well-poised to share practical advice and real-world tips on everything from avoiding dangerous encounters to safeguarding yourself when traveling, and more.

She also shares how you can empower your children through safety education, without making them feel so bold that they put themselves in harm’s way.

From maintaining privacy about your whereabouts to implementing strategies for safe social interactions, Catherine’s advice is a blueprint for safeguarding peace of mind no matter who or where you are.

About Catherine
Catherine Trimboli - Retired Boss Lady / Personal Protector Concierge. As a retired Law Enforcement Captain with over 30 years of experience, Catherine is now channeling her expertise into launching a personal protection business for your peace of mind. Her focus is on providing discreet, high-level security services tailored to women and children. With a deep understanding and commitment to confidentiality and personalized safety planning, she offers practical solutions to help individuals feel empowered, safe, and secure in their daily lives. As a driven professional with a servant-leadership approach, she leads with purpose, and passion, always striving to uplift and inspire those around her. Her mission is to deliver trusted protection with the same integrity and dedication that guided her law enforcement career.

Connect with Catherine
You can connect with Catherine on LinkedIn at Catherine Trimboli to stay updated on her latest projects, professional insights, and industry expertise. Whether you're looking to network, collaborate, or simply follow her career journey, her profile offers a great opportunity to engage. Don’t hesitate to send her a message or request to connect—she’s always open to meaningful conversations and expanding her professional network.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Is there ever a right time to divorce? Is there such a thing as waiting too long to get a divorce? How do you know if NOW is the right time to go?

In this special episode, we dive into the thorny question of when to divorce by exploring the story of Sue, who faces the heart-wrenching decision of whether to leave her husband, Brad, due to his escalating drinking problem.

Grappling with financial constraints and familial duties, Sue's story is one of emotional turmoil and the heavy burden of pondering life-altering choices.

If you or someone you know is struggling to decide whether to stay married, or when to divorce, this podcast episode can provide you with an eye-opening reality you might not otherwise have considered.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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 specialize in helping women navigate the often-complicated decisions surrounding whether to keep their home in a divorce … or not.

Maci’s practical advice and real-life stories provide critical guidance on a myriad of real estate issues in divorce, including decluttering, staging, and smart pricing tactics. Maci emphasizes the importance of gathering accurate and complete information regarding your home BEFORE making any big decisions about it.

Maci's story serves as a beacon of hope, showing that even though letting go of the family home may seem daunting, it can be the key to unlocking a brighter future.

About Maci
Maci is a Realtor in the Denver, Colorado metro area who is not only skilled at helping anyone with their Real Estate transactions but her own story and professional training has put her on a path to specialize in providing support and guidance for women going through a divorce in need of selling their marital home and finding a home to start their next chapter. Her strengths lie in her ability to transform a process typically filled with fear, uncertainty and monumental challenge to one full of courage, ease and abundant opportunity.

Connect with Maci
You can connect with Maci on LinkedIn at Maci Chance, on Facebook at Maci Chance Realtor and follow Maci on Instagram at Maci Chance Realtor. To learn more about Maci’s work visit her website at Maci Chance where you can also download your copy of 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Deciding Where to Live After Divorce.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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 unexpected challenges when her husband no longer wanted to have sex with her. Through therapy, Tantra, and personal growth, Janelle embarked on a quest to better understand, not only what was happening in her marriage, but to understand her own desires and boundaries as well.

Janelle's insights into navigating intimacy and having a sexless marriage with someone you deeply love are both profoundly practical and deeply personal.

With her background in non-traditional relationship dynamics, including polyamory and open relationships, Janelle brings a fresh perspective on navigating love, communication, and self-discovery. Her personal journey from marital struggles to "divorcing in love" offers a unique perspective on relationships, personal growth, and unconventional divorce solutions.

About Janelle
As an Ivy-League educated personal growth junkie, entrepreneur and pleasure activator, Janelle knows how to hold space--and the occasional butt plug--for others’ spiritual awakening. Catalysts for her becoming include plant medicines, polyamory and getting married and divorced “in love.” She has been to Burning Man nine times, all seven continents and now lives in the Goddess Temple. With her open heart and radical acceptance, she coaches people to feel wildly alive and gives you permission to live one step closer to your truth.

Connect with Janelle
You can connect with Janelle on LinkedIn at Janelle Orion, on Facebook at Janelle Orion, follow Janelle on X at Feel Wildly Alive and on Instagram at Feel Wildly Alive. To find out more about Janelle’s work visit her website at Feel Wildly Alive and catch her podcast Permission to be Human.

Books referenced on the show:

The Art of Giving and Receiving by Betty Martin, D.C.
Come as You Are by Emily Nagasaki, Ph. D.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

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 divorce process without compromising their financial future. Amy guides her clients to make sound financial decisions by creating and using a comprehensive “divorce financial plan.”

Amy has combined her extensive financial expertise with solid mediation skills and a passion for helping those going through divorce. She now helps couples create amicable, cost-effective divorce resolutions that ALSO protect their financial nest egg for the future.

In this podcast episode, we cover a range of financial topics including grey divorce, social security, and understanding the tax implications of a divorce financial settlement.

If you are nervous about your financial future post-divorce, tune in to this episode to discover what you need to know to create financial security for yourself starting now.

About Amy
Amy is a Wealth Advisor with Forefront Wealth Advisors and has devoted her practice to educating and supporting women, especially ones that have gone through major life transitions. She is also the founder Your Divorce Made Simple LLC, where she combines the role of Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) and Family Law Mediator helping couples and individuals achieve win-win outcomes during the divorce process.

Connect with Amy
You can connect with Amy on LinkedIn at Amy Colton and on Facebook at Amy Colton and follow Amy on Instagram at Amy Colton. To find out more about how to protect your assets in a divorce and how to work with Amy, visit her website at Your Divorce Made Simple.

Watch for Amy’s new book coming soon. The Kitchen Table Divorce Book.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.