# The Divorce Podcast

> Honest conversations about separation, co-parenting and life after divorce

The Divorce Podcast is an editorial podcast hosted by Kate Daly, co-founder of amicable (https://amicable.io). Episodes cover the legal, financial, emotional and co-parenting realities of separation in the UK. Long-form interviews with guests including separated parents, lawyers, therapists and coaches.

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/): podcast overview, latest episodes, listening platforms.
- [All episodes](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episodes): complete archive.
- [About the host](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/host): Kate Daly's bio, credentials and links.
- [amicable](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/amicable): the publisher and legal-tech service for separating couples.
- [Contact](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/contact): contact form.

## Coparenting
- [In brief: co-parenting when you travel for work](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-co-parenting-work-travel): If you're navigating work travel while co-parenting, this episode will help you plan around it without the guilt, or the arguments.
- [Spotlight: Making summer holidays work as a single parent](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/spotlight-summer-holidays-single-parent-tips): This week, we want to revisit a particularly helpful episode with Jo Thurston from Parent Talk to discuss why summer holidays can be so tricky for single parents and share some simple tips for making them more manageable and fun.
- [You’re doing better than you think: helping children thrive through divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/helping-children-thrive-through-divorce): Supporting your children through separation goes so much further than one difficult conversation - but knowing how to keep showing up for them is something many parents struggle with.
- [In brief: What to read with your child when your family changes](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-what-to-read-with-your-child-when-your-family-changes): Think of every picture book your child has ever loved. How many show a family going through separation? Almost none - so what does that silence tell a child whose reality looks very different?
- [What stepfamilies really need to thrive, with Stepmum Space](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/what-stepfamilies-need-to-thrive): Becoming a step-mum comes with almost none of the roadmaps, support or community that biological mums get. If you're finding it harder than you expected, this episode will help you understand why - and what you can actually do about it.

## Emotional journey
- [The psychology of heartbreak at any age, with Jemma Sbeg](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/psychology-of-heartbreak-jemma-sbeg): If you've ever wondered whether heartbreak gets easier with age, or just different, this episode might surprise you.
- [Divorcing dads: why separation hits men hard - and how to help](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/divorcing-dads-mental-health-separation): Divorce can hit men hard – and many dads withdraw just when they need people most. For divorcing dads, that isolation isn't only painful – it can be dangerous.
- [Values in divorce: a coach's guide to staying true to yourself](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/values-in-divorce): Your values shape every relationship you have - so what happens to them during a separation?
- [Supporting men's mental health at work during divorce, with Halfords](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/mens-mental-health-at-work-divorce-halfords): Mental health at work is hard to talk about - and for men, it can feel even harder, especially when divorce or separation is part of the picture.
- [In brief: Why emotions matter as much as the law in divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-why-emotions-matter-as-much-as-the-law-in-divorce): Divorce is an emotional journey with legal and financial consequences – but what happens when the professionals helping you through it don't understand that?

## Finances
- [In brief: money during divorce – making sense of it](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/money-during-divorce-making-sense-of-it): The two biggest things that come up in the middle of a divorce? The family home and pensions – and neither is as simple as it first looks.
- [In brief: money before divorce - getting organised](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/money-before-divorce-getting-organised): Before you can split anything fairly in a divorce, you need to know exactly what you've got – and not all pounds are equal, whether they're sitting in cash, property or a pension.
- [In brief: myths around pensions and divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-pensions-and-divorce-myths): Pensions are often the biggest asset in a marriage – sometimes bigger than the family home – yet they're the one most people overlook when they separate.
- [In brief: Complex assets in divorce, made simple](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-complex-assets-in-divorce-made-simple): Shares, crypto, business interests. Complex assets can feel like a foreign language during divorce – but with the right knowledge, they don't have to.
- [How to talk about money in relationships and divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/how-to-talk-about-money-in-relationships-and-divorce): If money conversations in relationships feel uncomfortable, overwhelming or you avoid them altogether, this episode offers practical guidance on financial transparency and being open and honest about money.

## Life after divorce
- [Second marriage or first: put a prenup on your wedding checklist](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/second-marriage-prenups): If you're divorced and thinking about marrying again, you already know why the money conversation early on is so important.
- ['The very worst thing happened – and I could do it': Sally Phillips on life after divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/sally-phillips-divorce): Ten years on from her divorce, actor and comedian Sally Phillips can look back with humour, honesty and hard-won perspective on her divorce and the life she's built since.
- [One step at a time: Pianist's journey through divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/one-step-at-a-time-michelle-lynne-divorce): If you're wondering whether things really do get better after divorce, this episode is proof that they can - one step at a time.
- [In brief: what’s a divorce ring?](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-divorce-rings): If you've seen the headlines about 'divorce rings' and wondered whether they're a passing trend or something more meaningful, this episode is for you.
- [Comedian Jess Robinson on finding love again after separation](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/jess-robinson-divorce-dating-blended-family): What happens when you finally stop ignoring your gut - and discover that everything you went through was leading you somewhere better?

## Pets
- [Who gets the dog? Legal truths, animal welfare and post-split pet arrangements with the RSPCA](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/legal-truths-animal-welfare-post-split-pet-arrangements-with-rspca): In this episode, host Kate is joined by Dr Samantha Gaines, Head of the RSPCA’s Companion Animals Science and Policy department, and Carol Harte, Divorce Specialist at amicable, to debunk some common myths about separating with pets.
- [Exploring what happens to pets in a divorce with Dr Rory Cowlam](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/episode-32-pets-separation-and-divorce): Kate is joined by Rory the Vet and Oli Juste, dog behaviourist, to discuss all things pet and separation.

## Separation stories
- [How to be a role model for your children through divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/role-model-for-children-through-divorce): What do you show your children when you decide your marriage has to end?
- [Widowed and divorced AF: Rosie Moss on finding love after loss](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/widowed-and-divorced-af): What happens when you find love again after losing your partner - and that second love story ends too?
- [Best of: 200 episodes of The Divorce Podcast](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/200th-episode-divorce-podcast-best-bits): 200 episodes of honest, hopeful conversations about divorce – here are the moments that stayed with us.
- [Glass half-full: Libby Brodie on how divorce made her a better person](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/libby-brodie-how-divorce-made-her-a-better-person): Separation and a complete career change at the same time – sound overwhelming? For Libby Brodie, it was the start of something unexpected.
- [Plot twist: Ebele Okobi's separation story](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/ebele-okobi-separation-story): In this episode, Kate is joined by Ebele Okobi, who has held senior roles at OpenAI, Meta and Nike. But in this conversation, it's her separation story that takes centre stage. And this one is different – you'll want to stay right till the end to find out why.

## The legal bit
- [In brief: Can AI write your consent order?](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-can-ai-write-your-consent-order): Cutting out the solicitor and letting AI draft your consent order sounds like a money-saver. But this is the legally binding document that settles your finances for good - and getting it wrong could cost you far more than you'd save.
- [In brief: The history of the family court - and why it matters](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-history-of-the-family-court): Children were once seen as their father's property. So how did we get from there to a family court system that tries – however imperfectly – to put their welfare first?
- [In brief: Family court – what to expect and how to prepare with AdviceNow](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-family-court-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare-with-advicenow): Family court is the part of divorce most people hope to avoid – and for good reason. But if it becomes part of your journey, knowing what to expect can change everything.
- [In brief: What is a prenup?](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-what-is-a-prenup): This week, Kate is joined by Candice Bull, Divorce Specialist at amicable, to unpack what a prenup is and why you might need one.
- [What does an amicable divorce look like in practice?](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/amicable-divorce-in-practice): In this episode, Kate is joined by Susie Giles and Liz Harrington from Family Flow, and Anthony Syder from amicable, to explore what being truly amicable looks like when relationships end.

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