Karen Omand is a divorce and grief specialist with degrees in Sociology and Thanatology (the study of grief and loss). As co-founder of The Divorce Workshop and co-author of The Just Separated Workbook, she helps individuals navigate the emotional upheaval of divorce with clarity and confidence. A certified grief counselor and host of the “Just Separated” podcast, Karen blends academic insight with lived experience to illuminate the often-unspoken grief of separation. She speaks on topics such as emotional recovery after divorce, boundary setting in high-conflict splits, and building resilience through life transitions. Event hosts value Karen’s ability to bring compassion, practicality, and research-backed understanding to conversations about one of life’s most misunderstood losses.