The Divorce Podcast

In partnership with Octopus Money Welcome back to our 3-part mini-series on The Divorce Podcast, on finance before, during and after divorce. This is the last part - all about helping you set up for a financial fresh start. It’s easy to think the financial work is done once a divorce is finalised – but this is actually where the rebuilding begins. Kate is joined again by Molly Haylett , Chartered...

In partnership with Octopus Money Welcome back to our 3-part mini-series on The Divorce Podcast, on finance before, during and after divorce. This is part 2. 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. Kate is joined again by Molly Haylett, Chartered Financial Planner at Octopus Money , to unpack the big...

In partnership with Octopus Money Welcome to our 3-part mini-series, packed with helpful tips on finances before your divorce process begins, during it, and how to start rebuilding afterwards.  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. Kate is joined b...

If you're divorced and thinking about marrying again, you already know why the money conversation early on is so important. Watch the full episode on YouTube . Kate is joined by Andrew Bowker , co-founder of wedding booking platform Wedissimo , to talk about why honest conversations about money are the foundation of any relationship – and why prenups exist to have that conversation properly,...

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 t...

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 alone What a PODE (Pension on Divorce Expert) re...

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...

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 af...

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 cove...

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 matters Showing up honestly for your kids, including the...

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 is How reclaiming choice a...

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 J ess 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 mar...

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...

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 si...

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 to...

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 Ka...

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....

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 h...

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...

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 hig...

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,...

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...

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 pract...

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:...

Single parenting after separation is a lot – and so much of it goes unspoken. Kate is joined by Orla Donoghue , coach and single mum, for an honest conversation about the realities of single parenting after divorce and things that help make it simpler.  We talk about: How to get through the first year of being a single parent How to communicate with your co-parent and set boundaries  Why asking fo...