Ang Allan-Burns
Do I Really Hate Men?
Do I Really Hate Men? Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an 'I hate men' podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside. This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your gl...
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Ang Allan-Burns
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Jan 7, 2026
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Episodes
Single and Ready to Mingle Part 2 - Internet Dating 24.09.2024 22:02
Ang is continuing on from last week's show on dating, this week looking at the complex world of internet dating. Dating practices have changed dramatically over the last few years and with more and more people choosing to stay home instead of a night out, internet dating has become the most popular, and convenient, method of meeting a potential partner. But, internet dating is a minefield. Luckily...
Single and Ready to Mingle - The Wonderful World of Dating 17.09.2024 22:15
This Week, Ang is diving into the confusing, complex and curious dating world this week. Dating is difficult at any time in your life but, after coming out of a divorce it can be even harder to "Get back on the horse." Through her own experiences with dating, Ang discusses the rules of dating, what to look for in a potential partner and, most importantly, 'how do you know you're ready?' But above...
Moving On - Finding a New Home for Your New Look Family 10.09.2024 18:10
Divorce doesn't just bring about a separation from your partner, it can, and does, bring about a separation in other parts of your life, and one of them is your home. This week on the show Ang is talking about the stressful act of moving home. An act that is made even more stressful when twined with divorce. From where to go, to what to do with the items you bought with your partner and how to red...
Home Alone - Who Will Look After Your Children? 04.09.2024 18:19
This week Ang is diving into the subject of childcare, in its various forms. Moving from co-parenting to single parenting comes with many challenges. But it also comes with many logistical changes that aren't always apparent when you are first going through the process of divorce. The biggest of these is, who will look after your children when you and your partner are not available? In this episod...
Be True to Yourself - The Importance of Being Honest with Yourself and Embracing Self Care 27.08.2024 24:29
The trauma of divorce can bring about a complex mix of emotions and behaviours. And, as you navigate the tricky waters of divorce, it is the easiest thing in the world to hide everything inside and pretend that you're ok. However, this behaviour is self destructive and will only harm you and your loved ones in the future. This week, Ang is here to talk to you about the importance of recognising yo...
Ditch the Don't - How Changing Your Language Can Change Your Relationships 21.08.2024 49:48
This week Ang is joined by Karen Shaw, a transformational life, parenting and relationship coach, alignment therapist NLP practitioner as well as being the author of the number one best selling book, 'Parenting Magic'. Karen is the mother of three boys, all of which have various disabilities. Struggling to understand how she could help them better and consumed by negative thoughts following her di...
From Strength to Strength - A Look Back Over 20 Wonderful Episodes 13.08.2024 29:22
The week marks the 20th episode of the podcast and Ang is feeling incredibly proud of herself, and rightly so, as most podcasts don't make it past episode 8. To celebrate this achievement Ang is looking back over the last 19 episodes and sharing some of her personal highlights. And to further celebrate, Ang has a big announcement she wants to share with you all. KEY TAKEAWAYS After 19 episodes, A...
Ep 19 - Your Children Are Not Weapons - When Access Goes Bad 06.08.2024 19:29
This week Ang is addressing the topic of access to your children and when it can turn sour. One of the hardest things about divorce is having a third party decide when you can and can't see your own children. However, the court's decision is only the start of the painful process of access. Not only does it have a profound emotional impact on your children but it also deeply affects the parents, th...
Ep 18 - Unconditional Love - How a Son Inspired a Father to Share Love with the World 30.07.2024 57:22
This week on the show Ang is joined by Shez Skeikh, father, content creator, breathwork coach with over 1 million followers on social media. When Shez welcomed his son into the world he was overjoyed, however, two short weeks later he suddenly found himself as a single parent. But, determined to make everything ok for his son, he began a journey of reflection and self healing. This new mindset the...
Ep 17 - You are Human Too - Teaching Your Children to be Vulnerable and Honest by Example 23.07.2024 19:59
This week on the show Ang is continuing to share her wisdom on the subject of children and divorce. Instinct tells us to put our children first when going through a divorce. As a parent you want to shield them from everything, but this can come at a cost. In this episode, Ang shares her insights on how best to be there for your children, and it is by taking care of yourself first and foremost. Bec...
Ep 16 - A Blessing in Disguise - How Breast Cancer Led Me to Take My Life Back 16.07.2024 47:00
This week on the show Ang is joined by Miss Amber Jayne, an early childhood whisperer, who has been operating preschools in northern California for almost 20 years. Amber was married at the age of 18. However, she had a gut feeling that her relationship wasn't going to be the fairy tale she had always envisioned. Despite this she pushed forward with the hope that things would get better in time. U...
Ep 15 - Be There and Be You - How Best to Help Your Children Through Divorce 09.07.2024 15:38
This week on the show Ang is tackling the subject of parenting through divorce. It is most people's conception that the way to guide your children through divorce is by smothering them with love. However, through Ang's own experience with her two boys, she has found that this is simply not the case. In this episode Ang shares her lessons learned and top tips and tricks to help you help your childr...
Ep 14 - Putting Your Children First - How to Support, Guide and Nurture Your Children Through Divorce 02.07.2024 1:00:25
This week, Ang is excited to welcome her first ever male guest - Andy Baker, a behaviour specialist, author, podcaster, speaker and entrepreneur. Specialising in behaviour management in adult and child social care for over 20 years, Andy went through a divorce in 2014. His partner had a son from a previous relationship and, over the years, Andy became his father. Once the divorce was finalised, An...
Ep 13 - Pushing Through - How to Move Past the Negativity and into a World of Positivity 25.06.2024 15:03
This week Ang is continuing her mission to spread positivity and love. Following on from last week's episode, Ang is sharing even more tips and tricks on how you can move past the negative emotions and feelings associated with divorce into a more happy and healthy place. For pushing your comfort zone to focusing on your core genius and positive affirmations, Ang is here to guide you into your happ...
Ep 12 - A Balancing Act - How to Embrace, Balance and Manage Negativity 18.06.2024 15:07
This week on the show Ang is on a mission to inject some positivity into the subject of divorce. It took Ang a long time to get into a better place after her divorce and one of the main things that helped her was recognising the negativity in her life. But, she didn't just try to eliminate negativity, as she soon discovered that was impossible, she actually learned how to embrace it and manage it...
Ep 11 - This is Not Normal - How to Recognise, Escape and Thrive After Abuse with Vanessa White 11.06.2024 55:01
This week Ang is joined by Vanessa White, an accredited relationship and divorce master coach who specialises in domestic abuse. Vanessa thought she was happily married. But, when she came to the realisation that she was in fact in an abusive relationship her life fundamentally changed. After finding the courage to leave the relationship and the strength to move on, Vanessa decided to become a re...
Ep 10 - Fighting For What's Right - Making Your Way Through the Legal Minefield of a Divorce 04.06.2024 23:35
Unfortunately, divorce and legal drama go hand in hand. Whilst some people manage to facilitate an amicable separation, it is incredibly rare. As for Ang, she found herself in a legal battle that raged on for almost 2 years. In this week's show Ang is recounting the beginning of her legal journey. After 2 years, 8 court hearings and hundreds of letters Ang became an expert, so much so, that she to...
Ep 9 - A Balancing Act - Managing Motherhood, Entrepreneurship and Single Life with Tze Ching Yeung 28.05.2024 47:18
This week on the show Ang is joined by Tze Ching Yeung, an award winning marketer, social entrepreneur and author. Tze is also a single mum that has experienced the heartbreak of divorce and has emerged from the other side. In this wide ranging interview with Ang, Tze discusses how she juggles all aspects of her incredibly busy life, whilst also being a single parent, and how she makes sure that h...
Ep 8 - Getting on with Life 21.05.2024 29:08
After a divorce your life changes. In fact, if anything, that's what a divorce is, a fundamental change in your life. But, even though your life has changed, life around continues to move forward. In this week's episode Ang looks back on key life events such as holidays and special occasions, how they come around no matter where you are, how they suddenly feel different, but most importantly, if y...
Ep 7 - From Sadness to Happiness - 5 Strategies for moving past negative emotions. 14.05.2024 26:00
Unfortunately divorce comes hand in hand with a barrage of negative emotions. And it is these emotions that linger with us, control us and, if not addressed, can influence who we become. Recovery from a divorce is, put simply, moving on from negative emotions. But, this is not as easy as it sounds. Ang has experienced all the negative emotions associated with divorce first hand, and, in this week'...
Ep 6 - The Divorce Doula: A Journey of Emotional and Spiritual Rebirth with Farhana Hussain 07.05.2024 56:00
This week, Ang is joined by Farhana Hussain, a divorce doula. Farhana is one of only a handful of divorce doula's in the UK, but what exactly are they? Doula comes from the Greek term for a wise woman that traditionally helped other women through childbirth. Much the same, Farhana now helps women through the emotional and spiritual rebirth they experience as a part of divorce. Described by her cli...
Ep 5 - The Divorce Lawyer: The Legalities of Divorce with Adela Manzoor 07.05.2024 1:07:16
This week Ang is joined by Adela Manzoor, a public speaker, podcaster and family lawyer. The emotional aspect of divorce is extremely difficult for all involved, but the legal aspect can be even harder. Suddenly, you find yourself in real conflict with a person that you have spent a lifetime loving and caring for. But there is hope. As Adela explains in this interview, not all lawyers are there to...
Ep 4 - Your Children and Divorce : Becoming more than just a parent for you children 07.05.2024 18:25
This week on the show Ang is addressing the huge subject of how divorce affects your children. After Ang's divorce she was left to raise her two sons. Through this experience she has first hand knowledge of the stigma single mums face, the difficulty in transitioning from being one parent to two and how to help guide your children through the pain. But, Ang has come out the other side and now sees...
Ep 3 - Helping You Heal: From the Heartbreak of Divorce to the Joy of Recovery with Dawn Rishard 07.05.2024 51:34
This week on the show Ang is welcoming her very first guest, Dawn Rishard. Dawn is a marriage counsellor with 20 years of experience and specialises in helping people heal from within after the heartbreak of divorce. However, even with all of her skills and knowledge, she was unable to save her own marriage which ended in divorce after 27 years. In this interview with Ang, Dawn shares her journey...
Ep 2 - A Friend in Need: Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 07.05.2024 20:55
This week on the show Ang is recounting the early days of her divorce and the importance of both having a support network around you and being supportive for others. Whether it's a text message in the middle of the night, or a neighbour dropping by with a bottle of wine, friends are a crucial support system to help you get through the heartbreak. However, as Ang discovered, not all your friends wi...
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