Episode 202 - Secrets To A Good Divorce

In this episode, Mardi Winder welcomes Karen McNenny for a conversation about how divorce doesn't have to be a destructive ordeal. Karen, who works as a mediator, divorce coach, and host of the Good Divorce Show Podcast, brings her own experience and her work with families to the table. She talks openly about how her own divorce shaped her career path and her belief that divorce can be handled thoughtfully and kindly, especially when kids are involved.

Karen explains how the usual approach to separation, immediately involving lawyers and preparing for conflict, rarely serves families well. Instead, she advocates for reaching out to coaches and mediators first, and focusing on clear, honest communication before making big decisions, especially those involving children. Her Good Divorce Experience program helps families figure out critical next steps, from breaking the news to kids, working out living arrangements, co-parenting plans, and even involving trusted professionals when needed. Karen highlights the importance of setting the tone right from the start and ensuring everyone involved, children, teachers, friends, and family, is on the same page.

Mardi and Karen also talk candidly about the intense emotions that come with divorce, such as anger, grief, and disappointment. They reflect on why even couples who want an amicable split find themselves struggling with frustration, and how self-reflection and support can make a big difference. Karen reminds listeners that the goal isn't just to end a marriage, but to create a healthy new family structure that supports the kids and lets everyone move forward.

About the Guest:

A dynamic speaker with over two decades of experience commanding stages across the country, Karen brings both authenticity and authority to conversations about workplace culture, effective leadership and employee engagement. She has moved audiences from intimate workshops to packed conferences Karen McNenny is a mediator, divorce coach, and therapist dedicated to transforming how families navigate divorce. Through her Good Divorce Experience™, she helps couples not only get divorced but also learn how to maintain healthy post-divorce relationships, especially when children are involved.

With more than 25 years of expertise, Karen focuses on co-parenting, financial planning, and relationship literacy, guiding families towards compassionate outcomes. A TEDx speaker and host of The Good Divorce Show Podcast™, Karen draws from her own divorce journey to offer hope and healing. She lives in Missoula, Montana, with her family and dog, enjoying the outdoors in the Rocky Mountains.

To connect with Karen:

Website: thegooddivorce.com

Website: karenmcnenny.com

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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gooddivorcecoach

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