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Off the Fence Podcast

with Karen Covy — honest conversations about divorce, tough decisions, and moving forward.

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Michael Cohen on Creating Better Outcomes Through Divorce Mediation
Ep. 121

Michael Cohen on Creating Better Outcomes Through Divorce Mediation

Episode DescriptionWhen divorce looms, people usually focus on the assets and finances first. But to divorce mediator Michael Cohen, the kids should always come first.Michael's own contentious divorce fueled his...

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From Heartbreak to Triumph:  Navigating Legal Abuse in Divorce with Lisa Johnson
Ep. 122

From Heartbreak to Triumph: Navigating Legal Abuse in Divorce with Lisa Johnson

Episode DescriptionIn 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 husband who lived a secret...

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Finding Lasting Love with Bela Gandhi's Smart Dating Strategies
Ep. 123

Finding Lasting Love with Bela Gandhi's Smart Dating Strategies

Episode DescriptionBela Gandhi, Chicago’s most prominent dating and relationship expert, joins the Off the Fence Podcast to share her tips and tools for creating a lasting and fulfilling relationship. In...

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Navigating Love and Entrepreneurship with Franchise Expert Meg Schmitz
Ep. 124

Navigating Love and Entrepreneurship with Franchise Expert Meg Schmitz

Episode DescriptionNavigating the intertwined paths of love and entrepreneurship can be as complex as a Brazilian Tango. But Meg Schmitz is an expert who shares the secrets to building BOTH...

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Karen McMahon: How to Set Boundaries and Navigate High Conflict Divorce
Ep. 125

Karen McMahon: How to Set Boundaries and Navigate High Conflict Divorce

Episode DescriptionKaren McMahon understands the challenges of high-conflict divorce. After surviving her own divorce from an emotionally abusive ex-husband, Karen turned to coaching others on how to deal with the...

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Alexis (Skigen) Rago on Business, Divorce, and Raising Great Kids
Ep. 126

Alexis (Skigen) Rago on Business, Divorce, and Raising Great Kids

Episode DescriptionLiving with a narcissist is hard. Divorcing a narcissist is even harder. Tracy Malone, the powerhouse behind NarcissistAbuseSupport.com, knows firsthand how ugly divorcing a narcissist can be. In this...

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How to Divorce a Narcissist with Tracy Malone
Ep. 127

How to Divorce a Narcissist with Tracy Malone

Episode DescriptionLiving with a narcissist is hard. Divorcing a narcissist is even harder. Tracy Malone, the powerhouse behind NarcissistAbuseSupport.com, knows firsthand how ugly divorcing a narcissist can be. In this...

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Divorce Inside Out: Kathleen Brigham's Unique Bird-Nesting Life
Ep. 128

Divorce Inside Out: Kathleen Brigham's Unique Bird-Nesting Life

Episode DescriptionWhen Kathleen Brigham and her husband divorced, they did something most parents never do – they “bird nested.” What’s more, not only did they bird nest during their divorce,...

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The Best of "Off The Fence" 2023
Ep. 129

The Best of "Off The Fence" 2023

Episode DescriptionHave 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 ugly...

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What's Your Soul Salary?  Finding Your Joy with Jessica Kaskov
Ep. 130

What's Your Soul Salary? Finding Your Joy with Jessica Kaskov

Episode DescriptionFor 15 years Jessica Kaskov worked as an engineer in a manufacturing company. When the company announced layoffs, Jessica did some deep soul searching. She realized that, while she...

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How to Handle Porn Addiction with Kevin White and Polly Fleming
Ep. 131

How to Handle Porn Addiction with Kevin White and Polly Fleming

Episode DescriptionWith over 40 million Americans regularly visiting porn sites, pornography is the "dirty little secret" that's hiding under the hood of more divorces than most people realize.In this podcast...

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Creating the Amicable Divorce Network with Tracy Moore-Grant
Ep. 132

Creating the Amicable Divorce Network with Tracy Moore-Grant

Episode DescriptionIf given a choice, most people would prefer to divorce amicably, affordably and efficiently. Yet the divorce system isn't structured to make any of those things happen.As a divorce...

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