How To Separate Without Creating Conflict - Karen McNenny

Mardi Winder talks with mediator and divorce coach Karen McNenny, host of The Good Divorce Show Podcast, about a healthier approach to divorce that doesn’t have to become a battle. Drawing from both professional experience and her own story, Karen explains how communication, mediation, and intentional planning can reduce conflict—especially when children are involved. They discuss managing emotions, telling the kids, creating co-parenting plans, and building the right support team early in the process.Karen’s Good Divorce Experience™ focuses on helping families transition into a more stable, respectful future rather than simply ending a marriage. About the Host Mardi Winder is a certified divorce transition and high-conflict divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and international speaker. With over 30 years of experience, she helps people navigate conflict, manage divorce challenges, and create positive transitions. She is the best-selling author of From I Do to I’m Done and The Other Side of Divorce. Connect with Mardi:Email: [email protected]: divorcecoach4women.com More about Karen: 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 with 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. Connect with Karen: Website: thegooddivorce.com Website: karenmcnenny.com