Saddle Up Live Podcast

About Saddle Up Live Podcast

Welcome to Saddle Up Live, a transformative podcast tailored for women aged 40 and beyond, where courage, God’ s grace, and a touch of sass are the driving forces behind conquering life's challenges. Join me, Lesa Koski, as I take you on a captivating ride through the multifaceted aspects of womanhood in this vibrant stage of life, covering everything from my journey through breast cancer, the intricacies of marriage and the joys of motherhood to the exciting adventures of grandparenting. In each episode, we saddle up for candid conversations about God, health, relationships, family dynamics, and the beautiful chaos that comes along the way. But here's the twist: Saddle Up Live goes beyond navigating the highs and lows of life; it's a platform dedicated to sharing what we have learned along the way. I want to help women thrive through it all. Together, we'll uncover actionable strategies for personal and professional development, providing you with the tools and inspiration needed to blaze new trails and seize every opportunity that comes your way. Moreover, we're committed to helping you suffer less and live more fully. Through our discussions on God, health, wellness, and mindfulness, we'll explore practical techniques for managing stress, cultivating resilience, and embracing a holistic approach to self-care. So, whether you're looking for practical advice, heartfelt stories, or simply a supportive community of like-minded women, saddle up and join us on this exhilarating ride. Because at Saddle Up Live, we believe that every woman deserves to thrive, flourish, and live her best life - no matter her age or stage. Bio: I am a wife, a mama, a grandma and an animal lover. I am blessed to be serving people from my barn office. I am obsessed with learning and communication. I love sharing what I learn with all of you! There is nothing more gratifying than holding people's hands through difficulties and sharing all the joy around us! I am a recovering attorney who was mostly a stay at home mom; who adopted one and birthed two, ridden the bumpy marriage ride for 32 years. Found my passion at 50, learned how to control my mindset and anxiety and have built an amazing business in the last 6 years. I have journeyed through motherhood, weddings, grandbabies, entrepreneurship and menopause with grace, tears and laughter. I now I will share my story through breast cancer with you. I want to help women suffer less, know God loves them and they are worthy!! I am here to help you and I know all about what you’re going through. saddleuplive.com saddleuppod.com @saddleuplive

Publisher

Lesa Koski

Category

education · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2024

Latest episode

24 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jul 2025

   The Healing Power of Hope: How Mindset and Faith Help Us Through Life's Hardest Moments

   The Healing Power of Hope: How Mindset and Faith Help Us Through Life’s Hardest Moments 📝 Episode Description: Hope isn't just wishful thinking—it’s a mindset that shapes our outcomes. Discover how hope, mindset, and faith can guide you through divorce, illness, or any hardship. In this powerful Saddle Up segment, Lesa Koski reflects on the healing power of hope—how it played a role in her breast cancer journey and how it’s backed by research from William Miller’s 8 Ways to Hope. Learn how mindset, belief, and the words we speak can shift the atmosphere around pain and fear into one of resilience, clarity, and gratitude. Whether you're going through a divorce, facing a diagnosis, or walking through hardship with a loved one, this episode will equip you to hold onto hope and take your next step forward. ⏱️ Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Finding hope in hard times (01:10) What the Bible and psychology say about hope (02:28) Lesa’s cancer story and the power of her doctor’s words (05:12) Why hope matters: mindset, healing, and resilience (07:00) Hope vs. fear: how gratitude creates space for peace (08:45) A quick plug for Tuesday’s episode on postnuptial agreements (09:20) Final encouragement: pass hope on to someone today ✅ Key Takeaways: Hope is a mindset that reduces anxiety, boosts resilience, and helps us problem-solve. Words matter—positive, hope-filled language can change outcomes. Surrounding yourself with positive people supports emotional healing. Prayer, gratitude, and trusting others can deepen your sense of peace. Hope is not naive—it’s a strategy for navigating uncertainty and adversity. 👤 Host Bio: Lesa Koski is a divorce attorney turned mediator, coach, and podcast host of Doing Life Different. Her mission is to help women over 40 find faith, healing, and fresh starts—whether in divorce, marriage, or life transitions. Her Saddle Up segments offer bite-sized wisdom to help listeners do life better every week. 🔗 Resource Links: 🎧 Tuesday’s Episode on Postnuptial Agreements → [Insert Link] 📖 Book: 8 Ways to Hope by William Miller 💻 Learn more at www.lesakoski.com 🔍 Tags/Keywords: hope and healing, mindset in hard times, faith and breast cancer, power of words, resilience podcast, doing life different, women over 40, gratitude and hope, divorce support, Lesa Koski podcast, breast cancer encouragement, 8 ways to hope

2. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Why a Prenup Might Be the Best Gift You Give Your Marriage

   📝 Episode Description: Can a prenup actually help prevent divorce? In this quick Saddle Up segment, Lesa Koski breaks down Tuesday’s episode with attorney Melissa Miroslavich and shares why prenuptial agreements might be one of the best ways to build a stronger, smarter marriage. Whether you're single, engaged, divorced, or remarried, this 5-minute episode challenges the myths about prenups and explains how they set couples up for deeper commitment and clearer communication. ⏱️ Timestamps: (00:00) Recap of full episode with Melissa Miroslavich (01:20) Why prenups get a bad rap (02:05) How prenups clarify your commitment legally and spiritually (03:18) What most couples don’t realize about marriage and the law (04:35) Final encouragement to think differently about prenups ✅ Key Takeaways: A prenup isn’t planning for divorce—it’s planning for clarity Most couples don’t realize marriage is a binding legal contract Discussing a prenup shows emotional maturity and builds trust Working together on a prenup may actually strengthen your marriage 🎧 Listen to Tuesday’s Full Episode: Can a Prenup Actually Strengthen Your Marriage? (https://my.captivate.fm/#) – with Melissa Miroslavich 🏷️ Tags/Keywords: prenup, marriage advice, relationship tips, divorce prevention, marriage mindset, legal marriage planning, saddle up segment, Lesa Koski, Doing Divorce Different, faith and marriage, communication tools, premarital preparation

3. 

   26 Jun 2025

   Saddle Up Segment: Embracing Imperfect Parenting with Love & Grace

   Lesa shares a personal parenting story on the podcast, highlighting how different approaches can uniquely contribute to raising children, emphasizing that one healthy parent is sufficient, in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Saddle Up Live Podcast

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• Lesa Peterson
• JJ Flizanes
• Marie Simpson
• Victoria Kirilloff
• Bruce Lipton

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

57,354

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

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Quality

89

Social presence

90

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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