Off the Fence with Karen Covy: Mastering Decision Making, Divorce & More

When Love Isn't Enough: Options for Navigating a Sexless Marriage


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Love and intimacy can be complicated, especially when sexual challenges arise in a marriage. In this podcast episode Janelle Orion, an Ivy League-educated life coach, opens up about her unique path from a deeply committed relationship to a sexless marriage to a "divorce in love." 

In this candid conversation, Janelle shares how she married for the first time at age 45 and faced unexpected challenges when her husband no longer wanted to have sex with her. Through therapy, Tantra, and personal growth, Janelle embarked on a quest to better understand, not only what was happening in her marriage, but to understand her own desires and boundaries as well.

Janelle's insights into navigating intimacy and having a sexless marriage with someone you deeply love are both profoundly practical and deeply personal. 

With her background in non-traditional relationship dynamics, including polyamory and open relationships, Janelle brings a fresh perspective on navigating love, communication, and self-discovery. Her personal journey from marital struggles to "divorcing in love" offers a unique perspective on relationships, personal growth, and unconventional divorce solutions.

About Janelle
As an Ivy-League educated personal growth junkie, entrepreneur and pleasure activator, Janelle knows how to hold space--and the occasional butt plug--for others’ spiritual awakening. Catalysts for her becoming include plant medicines, polyamory and getting married and divorced “in love.” She has been to Burning Man nine times, all seven continents and now lives in the Goddess Temple. With her open heart and radical acceptance, she coaches people to feel wildly alive and gives you permission to live one step closer to your truth.

Connect with Janelle
You can connect with Janelle on LinkedIn at Janelle Orion, on Facebook at Janelle Orion, follow Janelle on X at Feel Wildly Alive and on Instagram at Feel Wildly Alive.  To find out more about Janelle’s work visit her website at Feel Wildly Alive and catch her podcast Permission to be Human.

Books referenced on the show:

The Art of Giving and Receiving by Betty Martin, D.C.
Come as You Are by Emily Nagasaki, Ph. D.


Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.


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