The Divorce Podcast

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...

Separation and a complete career change at the same time – sound overwhelming? For Libby Brodie, it was the start of something unexpected. Kate is joined by Libby Brodie , celebrated columnist and founder of Bacchus and Brodie wine consultancy, to hear her story of navigating a marriage breakdown during lockdown – while simultaneously rebuilding her career from the ground up. We talk about: How Li...

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. We talk about: The circumstances that led Ebele to the decision to separate How society can make it harder to do things kindly –...

Divorce is an emotional journey with legal and financial consequences – but what happens when the professionals helping you through it don't understand that? Kate is joined by Annmarie Carvalho , award-winning therapist and former family solicitor, to explore why the emotional side of divorce matters just as much as the legal side – and what that looks like in practice. We talk about: From so...

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. Kate is joined by comedian Hal Cruttenden , who talks candidly about his own separation story – from infidelity to dating after divorce, and everything in between.  We talk...

Shares, crypto, business interests. Complex assets can feel like a foreign language during divorce – but with the right knowledge, they don't have to. Kate is joined by Tom Francis , Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money , to explore what complex assets actually are, how they're approached in a divorce settlement and how to feel confident making the most of your finances after divorc...

If you've ever felt guilty for putting yourself first, this episode is for you. Kate is joined by Valerie Jones , author, coach and founder of The Selfish Woman movement, to explore what it really means to be a 'selfish woman' in divorce - and why reclaiming that word could be one of the most important things you do for yourself. We talk about: What being a 'selfish woman'...

You know your marriage is over. But you're still waiting – for the right moment, more certainty, or permission you're not sure will ever come. This episode is for anyone who's been circling the same question and is ready to stop waiting and start moving forward. Kate is joined by Farhana Hussain , the UK's first divorce doula and author of She's Not Done Yet , to explore w...

If you’re navigating life in a stepfamily and finding the dynamics more complex than you expected, this episode offers practical guidance to help you build stronger, healthier relationships. In this episode, Kate is joined by April Eldemire , a licensed marriage and family therapist and former stepmum, and Bec Jones, Head of Negotiation at amicable, to explore the realities of blended and stepfami...

If you’re separating with adult children and finding it more emotionally complicated than you expected, this episode offers calm, reassuring guidance to help you navigate it with care. In this episode, Kate shares thoughtful, practical tips for separating when your children are grown. She explores why adult children are still deeply affected by family change and how the way you handle separation n...

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. Kate is joined by Corey Seemiller, award-winning leadership professor and author of The Soulmate Strategy , to explore what helped her recover after a split and why continuing to try new approaches...

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. Kate is joined by moving experts Nicholas Illingworth and James Mehmet from Abels Moving Services to share practical guidance that will help you feel more prepared for the move in jus...

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. Kate is joined by Tom Francis , Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money , to explore why money conversations feel so difficult in relationships – and how financial transparency during separat...

If you came out of a relationship feeling ashamed, stuck in self-blame or questioning your self-worth, this episode offers compassionate guidance to help you heal and rebuild confidence. Kate is joined by Sarah Wilson , founder of Coastal Coaching and host of The Inner SUCCESS Story podcast, to explore how toxic relationship patterns form, why shame often follows separation and how low self-esteem...

If you’re finding conflict hard to manage during separation and co-parenting, this episode is full of practical tips to help you disagree in a calmer, more constructive way. Kate is joined by psychotherapist and divorce coach Eve Stanway to explore why arguments aren’t always a bad thing – and how learning to disagree well can transform your relationship with your ex-partner and your children. In...

If you’re separating or divorcing and want to avoid unnecessary conflict, this episode offers an exclusive preview of Kate's book amicable divorce – with practical guidance straight from the author to help you approach separation in a calmer, more child-focused way. In this special mini episode, Kate takes you through the key chapters of amicable divorce , sharing the insights, stories and ex...

If you’re trying to navigate divorce in a way that protects your children, your career and your wellbeing, this episode offers practical, reassuring guidance on doing it with intention and care. Kate is joined by Sarah Madden Armstrong, Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce , to explore what a ‘good divorce’ can really look like whe...