The Divorce Podcast

43:10

The psychology of heartbreak at any age, with Jemma Sbeg

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/09/30

If you've ever wondered whether heartbreak gets easier with age, or just different, this episode might surprise you. Watch the video version here. Kate is joined by Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast and author of Person in Progress, to compare notes on breakups and grief across every life stage - from a first heartbreak in your twenties to divorce after twenty years together. We talk about: Jemma's 'three waves' model for processing a breakup, and why healing isn't ...

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27:45

In brief: myths around pensions and divorce

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2026/09/23

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. Kate is joined by Josh Gordon, Head of Digital Retirement at Octopus Money, to bust some of the biggest pension myths in divorce. We talk about: The myth that a pension in your name is yours aloneWhat a PODE (Pension on Divorce Expert) report is, and how it helps you understand what your pensions are really worthCompounding explained – and w...

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38:42

'The very worst thing happened – and I could do it':...

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2026/09/16

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. In this episode, Kate is joined by Sally Phillips – star of 'Miranda', 'Veep' and the 'Bridget Jones' films, and co-creator of the Emmy-winning 'Smack the Pony' – for a warm and often very funny conversation about separation, starting again and everything she's learned along the way. We talk about: How Sally knew her marria...

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36:30

One step at a time: Pianist's journey through divorce

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2026/09/09

If you're wondering whether things really do get better after divorce, this episode is proof that they can - one step at a time. Kate is joined by Michelle Lynne, a Canadian concert pianist and singer, who shares how she found her way back to herself after a painful divorce, and turned that journey into her debut album. In this episode, we cover: How Michelle found her way back to herself after divorceHow a creative outlet can help you sit with grief instead of rushing past itWhy it's ok to t...

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14:59

In brief: Co-parenting when you travel for work

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/09/02

If you're navigating work travel while co-parenting, this episode will help you plan around it without the guilt, or the arguments. In this episode, Kate Daly shares practical advice on how to plan childcare, communicate with your co-parent, and build a support network so work travel doesn't disrupt your co-parenting relationship or your children's routines. In this episode, we cover: Why work travel feels different once you're co-parentingHow to agree a parenting plan for travelWhy your co-p...

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40:01

How to be a role model for your children through divorce

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/08/26

What do you show your children when you decide your marriage has to end? Kate is joined by Buzzy Randall, a hospitality consultant, to talk about how she chose to model strength, honesty and self-worth for her daughters throughout her divorce. We talk about: Why being a role model to your children throughout your relationship and separation mattersShowing up honestly for your kids, including the moments you don't have it all togetherThe shame and stigma that can surround divorce, especially w...

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10:19

In brief: what’s a divorce ring?

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2026/08/19

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. In this in-brief episode, Kate unpacks what's really behind the rise of divorce rings – and why they're about a lot more than jewellery. In this episode, we cover: What a divorce ring actually isHow reclaiming choice and identity plays into the trendThe difference between behaving amicably and feeling amicable, and why that gap is completely no...

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37:24

Comedian Jess Robinson on finding love again after...

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/08/12

What happens when you finally stop ignoring your gut - and discover that everything you went through was leading you somewhere better? In this episode, I'm joined by multi-award-winning comedy impressionist Jess Robinson to hear her honest and uplifting story of separation, starting over and finding unexpected happiness as a stepmum. In this episode, Jess talks about: What the end of her marriage looked like, and how she processed itThe shame she felt around her separation, and how she moved ...

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18:24

In brief: Can AI write your consent order?

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2026/08/05

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. Kate is joined by two members of the amicable team - Divorce Specialist Lucy Huscroft and Head of Product Hugo Ostyn - to unpick where AI genuinely helps with a consent order, and where you need an expert’s help. We talk about: What a consent order is and why it ...

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20:29

Spotlight: Making summer holidays work as a single...

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/07/29

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. Without the school routine and longer days in the sun, it’s an important time to create new memories and enjoy new activities with your children. However, summer as a single parent can be challenging when you’re doing all of this solo. It might involve more sch...

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24:59

In brief: The history of the family court - and why...

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2026/07/22

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? Kate is joined by Lara Feigel, author and professor at King's College London, to draw a comprehensive timeline of the family courts, from a time when children were seen as their father's property right through to today. We talk about: How the family court developed in England and Wales over the centuries – from a system ...

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42:36

Widowed and divorced AF: Rosie Moss on finding love...

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2026/07/15

What happens when you find love again after losing your partner - and that second love story ends too? Bereavement and divorce are widely cited as the two most stressful life events a person can go through – and Rosie Moss has lived both. Widowed suddenly in her thirties with three young children, Rosie found love again – and then walked through the breakdown of that second marriage. She joins Kate not to talk about how hard it's been, but about what's grown out of it. Rosie is host of ...

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24:08

In brief: Family court – what to expect and how to...

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2026/07/08

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. Kate is joined by Beth Kirkland from AdviceNow to talk about what happens when court becomes unavoidable, what it actually feels like to walk into one and how to give yourself the best chance if you're representing yourself. We talk about: How AdviceNow can help if you're going through a divorce or separationThe reasons coup...

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44:47

You’re doing better than you think: helping children...

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2026/07/01

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. Kate is joined by Hannah Strong, therapist, separated mum and founder of My Thriving Child, to explore what children really need from their parents during and after a separation. Drawing on science, psychology and her own lived experience, Hannah shares her framework for helping children not just cope - but thri...

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19:42

Best of: 200 episodes of The Divorce Podcast

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/06/24

200 episodes of honest, hopeful conversations about divorce – here are the moments that stayed with us. To mark our 200th episode, we're looking back at some of the conversations that have meant the most – to us and to you. From day one, The Divorce Podcast has been part of amicable's mission to change the way people separate, making divorce kinder, fairer and a little less lonely. This special episode brings together the honest, funny and moving moments that capture exactly why we do it. In ...

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43:19

Divorcing dads: why separation hits men hard - and...

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/06/17

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. Kate is joined by psychologist Dr Eran Magen, founder of Divorcing Dads, to explore why men are so much more at risk during separation – and the simple things that help them through it. We talk about: Why divorced dads face a much higher suicide riskThe particular challenges separated dads face, and the part society still plays in maki...

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24:49

In brief: What to read with your child when your...

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2026/06/10

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? Kate is joined by Elizabeth Rudnick, whose picture book First Night at Dad's was born from her own experience of separation. Together they explore the gap in children's literature around divorce, why the right story can make a real difference - and how to start the conversations that matter most. ...

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37:32

What stepfamilies really need to thrive, with Stepmum...

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2026/06/03

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. Kate is joined by Katie South, transformational coach and founder of Stepmum Space, to explore why stepfamilies struggle - and what it really takes to make them stronger. We talk about: Why advice like ‘love them as your own’ sets step-mums up to f...

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33:46

Values in divorce: a coach's guide to staying true to...

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2026/05/27

Your values shape every relationship you have - so what happens to them during a separation? Kate is joined by Katie Lancaster, an executive and leadership coach, to explore why holding onto your values during divorce can change everything about how you come out the other side. If you're trying to get through a divorce or separation in a kinder, calmer way, this conversation is full of practical tips to help you stay grounded. We talk about: How to stay true to yourself in tough divorce negot...

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33:13

Supporting men's mental health at work during...

The Divorce Podcast ·

2026/05/20

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 this episode, Kate is joined by Mel Sterling, Senior People Leader at Halfords, to talk about men's mental health at work - what to look for, what to say and why divorce is the missing piece in most workplace wellbeing strategies. We talk about: How men's mental health often shows up differently at work - and what to look out forWhy divorce and s...

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