Erica Carlson: From Her Own Divorce to Divorce Coach & Why It’s Not About Winning

In this episode, Kaley sits down with Erica Carlson, a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Mediator, and founder of Sage Divorce Coach, to talk about why divorce was never meant to be won. Erica shares what led her to divorce coaching after her own experience, why kids need less conflict far more than they need a family that stays together, and why it’s okay to keep moving forward while knowing you can always pull back. They also get into the parts of divorce no one talks about, how her coaching helps people figure out whether it’s time to leave, and the moment clients shift from fear to genuine excitement about what’s next. Plus, Kaley shares a very relatable story about a last-minute fight over a pilates machine. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your marriage or overwhelmed by a major life change, this one’s for you! Erica Carlson is a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Mediator, and the founder of Sage Divorce Coach. She was born and raised in Minnesota, and holds not one, not two, but three degrees: a bachelor's in psychology from UW-Madison, a master's in counseling psychology from the University of St. Thomas, and finally got her master's in school counseling from Adler Graduate School. Erica believes no one wins in divorce, but everyone can come through it with more clarity and less chaos. Having navigated her own divorce and co-parenting journey, she created the SAGE method and works alongside attorneys, mediators, and family law professionals to help clients show up prepared, calm, and confident in their decisions! Connect with Erica!! sagedivorcecoach.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-carlson-20b43b305 🌷see more on IG: https://www.instagram.com/realityrenewedpod