Alicia and Nic

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This podcast has come out of conversations between Nic Velissaris and Alicia Benn-Lawler about the issues that arise for both men, women and non-binary post divorce and seperation. Our podcast seeks to investigate and open up a space for different stories and guidance to be shared and in time a better understanding can be built to guide others going through difficult times. Broken Men was originally a theatre script written out of Nic's personal journey after his own marriage came to an end. As an established writer and playwright he found an element of liberation creating a fictionalised grou...

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Alicia and Nic

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Mending Episode 6 - Heart vs. Head Choices 08.11.2025 1:27:41

Opening up about a divorce isn't easy—it means facing parts of ourselves that perhaps we have avoided. My co-host Nic is the guest this episode and sat down to share his mistakes, regrets and the ache of letting go of a life he once imagined would last forever. In his journey, Nic has also found something else take root: resolve. Theatre vignette read by actor Dennis Coard taken from the play '...

Mending Episode 5 - Meandering Memories 30.06.2025 1:18:25

A compelling conversation exploring one woman's journey of self-rediscovery after multiple divorces. With honesty and humor, Rebecca opens up about her challenges along the way of finding out her inner strength.

Mending Episode 4 The Long Tale of Separation Part 2 18.04.2025 1:01:53

Content Warning : STRONG LANGUAGE & SEXUAL CONTENT This is part two of a two-part series. This episode we talk further with Andrew* about his relationship with his parents and more specifically how it's affected his marriage and the choices he has made in relation to his past.

Mending Episode 4 The Long Tale of Separation Part 1 11.02.2025 49:19

This is part one of a two-part series. This episode we speak with Andrew* about his relationship with his parents who divorced when he was a teenager. He speaks about his perception of his parents relationship and how its shaped his own adult relationships. Theatre vignette read by Kevin Summers taken from the play 'Broken Men'. This vignette opens up the roles played between a father and a son

Mending Episode 3 Taking it for Granted 30.11.2024 50:59

Discussion with Tia Marcuzzi, a qualified Sex and Intimacy coach, Somatic Healer and Relationship Educator. Tia navigates the conversation through the complexities of relationships- high and low Theatre vignette read by Adam Ramzi taken from the play 'Broken Men' about a divorced father who is struggling forming positive relationships with his children due to access.

Mending Episode 2 - Perception of Time 13.11.2024 1:02:20

Playing at Family Discussion with Alec* about the logistical and emotional changes that he went through as his relationship with the mother of his child came to an end. He shares with us the choices he was forced to make for the wellbeing of his child. Theatre vignette read by Phil Roberts taken from ('Broken Men') exploring the emotional thought process as an ex partner finds a new relationship a...

Mending Relationships - A new conception of Reality 29.09.2024 1:15:32

New Conception of Reality Discussion with Jenny about what it was like for her after her 12 year marriage ended. Nic and Jenny discuss their own experiences establishing a new normal. Theatre vignette read by Marc Lawrence taken from ('Broken Men') explores this experience of the New Reality