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Doing Life Different with Lesa KoskiReal conversations for women over 40 about faith, fitness, and fresh starts Author: Lesa Koski
Mindset, movement, and faith after 40because midlife isnt a crisis, its your comeback. Welcome to Doing Life Different with Lesa Koski, the podcast for women over 40 who are ready to rewrite the rules, reclaim their joy, and rediscover their purpose. Whether you're navigating divorce, rediscovering your health, deepening your faith, or learning how to have fun againyoure in the right place. Host Lesa Koskiwife, mom, coach, and seasoned mediatorbrings real talk, relatable wisdom, and expert interviews to guide you through midlife reinvention with grace and grit. In each episode, youll get practical tools and empowering conversations on: Mindset & personal growth Faith & spiritual connection Fitness, movement & health Divorce, marriage & relationships Fun, purpose & starting fresh in the second half of life This isnt just self-help. Its soul-level transformation. Get ready to do life differentbecause your next chapter starts now. Lesa also explores the emotional and physical changes that often accompany midlife and major life shifts. From navigating the impact of menopause on your health, marriage, and mood, to dealing with the loneliness that can come after divorce or empty nesting, youll find honest conversations that dont shy away from real-life challenges. And for those of you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, youll discover what it means to truly build a better life after 40. Health and wellness are deeply integrated into this journey. Lesa shares insights on the benefits of rest, joy, nutrition, fasting, protein, and bone health, along with the power of movement, community, and exercise to support mental clarity and physical strength. Youll learn how to take care of yourself with intentionbecause healing isnt just emotional, its also biological. Mindset work and self-coaching are recurring tools offered in episodes to help you reframe your story and shift from fear to freedom. And through it all, the show honors the role of faith, spiritual surrender, and letting God Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Divorce, Mortgages & the Marital Home: What Every Woman Must Know Before Keeping the House
Tuesday, 17 February, 2026
Divorce, mortgages, and the marital home can become one of the most costly mistakes women make after divorce. In this episode, divorce mediator Lesa Koski is joined by mortgage expert Tami Wollensak to break down what really happens when you try to keep the house after divorce—and why so many women regret the decision later.Divorce mortgages and keeping the marital home after divorce can derail your financial future. Learn what most women are never told before signing.Tami shares her own divorce story, the hard lessons she learned by keeping the marital home, and why emotional decisions around housing often lead to long-term financial stress. Together, Lesa and Tami unpack mortgage assumptions, interest rates, lender timelines, hidden costs, and why divorce agreements don’t bind banks.If you’re divorcing—or advising someone who is—this episode will help you avoid common traps, ask smarter questions, and create a Plan B that protects your future.This is an essential listen for women navigating divorce, post-divorce decisions, and housing uncertainty.⏱️ Timestamps(00:00) Introduction & why this is Lesa’s return to divorce work(04:30) Tami’s divorce story and the mistake of keeping the marital home(09:15) Why keeping the house feels safe—but often isn’t(14:20) Mortgage assumptions explained in plain English(19:40) Why lenders are not bound by divorce decrees(24:10) The hidden costs and timelines of mortgage assumptions(30:00) How HELOCs can completely derail an assumption(36:30) Why attorneys and mediators must plan beyond the paperwork(41:15) The importance of Plan B when the house doesn’t sell(47:00) Today’s mortgage rates and why the market is different now(52:40) Post-divorce fallout and why issues resurface years later(58:00) Empowerment, hope, and making informed decisions during divorce(01:02:30) Final advice for women navigating divorce and home decisions✅ Key TakeawaysKeeping the marital home after divorce often creates financial strain, not stabilityMortgage assumptions are complex, slow, and frequently deniedDivorce agreements do not bind lenders or banksHELOCs and hidden liabilities can make mortgage assumptions impossibleHaving a Plan B is critical to avoiding post-divorce litigation and stress👤 Guest BioTami Wollensak is a mortgage consultant who specializes in working with women navigating divorce and major life transitions. Having lived through divorce herself, Tammy brings both technical expertise and deep empathy to her work. She helps clients understand mortgage options, assumptions, refinancing risks, and long-term financial consequences so they can make informed decisions—not emotional ones—during divorce.🔗 Resource LinksConnect with Tammy Woolens: https://www.tamiwollensak.com/Divorce Mediation & Coaching with Lesa Koski: https://www.lesakoski.com/Related episode: Divorce Planning & Financial Clarity After 40🏷️ Tags / Keywordsdivorce mortgage, keeping the marital home after divorce, divorce and...
