# 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 - [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. - [Single parenting after divorce: support, boundaries and self-care](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/single-parenting-after-divorce): Single parenting after separation is a lot – and so much of it goes unspoken. ## Emotional journey - [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? - [The ‘selfish’ woman's guide to divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/the-selfish-womans-guide-to-divorce): If you've ever felt guilty for putting yourself first, this episode is for you. ## Finances - [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. - [Building businesses with heart: when entrepreneurship meets emotional change](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/entrepreneurship-meets-emotional-change): In this World Entrepreneur Day exclusive episode, Kate is joined by Pip Wilson, CEO and Co-founder of amicable, and Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, to explore what happens when entrepreneurship meets emotional change — and how building businesses around separation, money and human kindness can transform lives. - [All the things I wish I knew about money before I got divorced](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/things-i-wish-i-knew-about-money-before-divorce): In this episode, Kate is joined by Donald Stewart, Head of Training and Competence at Octopus Money, to discuss financial arrangements during and after divorce. - [In brief: Five tips to build financial stability with Octopus Money](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief:-five-tips-to-build-financial-stability-with-octopus-money): In this episode, Kate is joined by Ben Atherton, a financial planning expert from Octopus Money, to share his top five money-saving tips post-divorce or separation. ## Life after divorce - [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? - [How to heal after separation: 44 things I tried](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/how-to-heal-after-separation-44-ideas): If you’re trying to feel better after separation and make sense of what healing really looks like, this episode offers honest reassurance and practical guidance for moving forward with self-compassion. - [In brief: Making a house move smoother after separation](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-house-move-after-separation): If you’re facing a house move during or after separation and feeling overwhelmed by the logistics, emotions or sheer volume of decisions, this episode offers calm, practical guidance to help you feel more in control. - [In brief: Solo travel after divorce - how to rebuild confidence and find joy again](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/in-brief-solo-travel-after-divorce): If travel after divorce feels overwhelming or lonely, this episode will show you how it can actually support your healing and rebuild your confidence. ## 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 - [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. - [Hal Cruttenden: no joke – the honest truth about divorce](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/episode/hal-cruttenden-honest-truth-about-divorce): Hal Cruttenden has found the funny side of divorce – most recently in his show 'Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It'. But in this conversation, he goes deeper and gets honest about what it's really been like. ## 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. ## Optional - [Sitemap (XML)](https://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/sitemap.xml): full URL list for crawlers.