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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 or Stay? How to Know When It’s Time + Protect Your Kids | Sharon Pope
Tuesday, 21 April, 2026
Divorce advice, stay or go decisions, and co-parenting tools—this episode dives deep into how to navigate divorce with clarity and protect your kids. If you’re questioning your marriage, this conversation on divorce, relationships, and emotional healing will help you find your next step.In this powerful episode of Doing Divorce Different, I sit down with master life coach, relationship expert, and 7-time bestselling author Sharon Pope to unpack one of the hardest questions women face: Should I stay or should I go?We talk honestly about divorce, relationships, and the emotional toll of feeling stuck—and more importantly, what to do about it. Sharon shares practical tools for making the stay-or-go decision, how to stop trying to change your partner, and why doing your own inner work is the most powerful step you can take.We also dive into one of the biggest concerns for women over 40 navigating divorce—your kids. You’ll learn how to support your children through divorce in a healthy way and why divorce doesn’t have to damage them—it can actually help them thrive.If you’re navigating divorce, questioning your marriage, or trying to protect your kids through it all, this episode is a must-listen.Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction to Sharon Pope and her story(04:30) Why Sharon chose to help women navigate divorce(08:15) Can divorce be peaceful? Rethinking the narrative(12:20) The truth about loving someone and still leaving(16:05) How divorce impacts children and generational patterns(20:40) How to know if it’s time to stay or go(26:10) Why “trying” in marriage often doesn’t work(31:45) The power of working on yourself first(37:20) Why you can’t change your partner (and what to do instead)(42:10) The biggest mistake women make in relationships(47:30) How to help your kids thrive through divorce(52:00) A simple tool to reduce your child’s fear(56:40) Teaching kids boundaries through divorce(01:01:10) Doing what’s best for your kids—even when it’s hard(01:06:00) Borrowed courage and finding support(01:10:15) Final takeaway: You can do hard thingsKey Takeaways:You can love someone and still choose to leave the relationshipThe most powerful way to improve your marriage is to work on yourselfChildren don’t need perfect parents—they need emotionally aware onesDivorce done well can positively impact future generationsYou don’t need certainty—you need tools, support, and courageGuest Bio:Sharon Pope is a master life coach, relationship expert, and 7-time bestselling author who helps women navigate the difficult decision of whether to stay in or leave their marriage. With over a decade of experience, Sharon provides practical tools and emotional support to help women make empowered decisions, strengthen relationships, and create healthier futures for themselves and their families.Resource Links:Sharon Pope Website: https://sharonpope.comSharon’s Book: https://sharonpopebook.comLesa Koski Parenting Plan Course: (add your link)Doing Divorce Different Podcast: (add your link)Tags/Keywords:divorce advice, should I get divorced, stay or go marriage, divorce and kids, co-parenting tips, marriage help for women, relationship advice, divorce coaching, midlife divorce, emotional healing, marriage problems, parenting through divorce, healthy divorce, women over 40 divorce
