The Divorce Podcast

In this episode, Kate is joined by Paul Richardson, an amicable Divorce Specialist, and Carlie Norris , an Accredited Family Mediator, to discuss how the voice of the child can be heard during the divorce and separation process. About the episode: Kate and her guests begin by discussing how child arrangements were made historically, and what are the current options available to separating parents....

In this episode, Kate is joined by amicable’s Divorce Specialists, Anthony Syder and Bec Jones , to share tips on coping with not being with your children. Perhaps your child is with their other parent, and you may be listening to this on Christmas or another special occasion. About the episode: This episode looks at tips and advice to help you get through. Kate and her guests begin by describing...

In this episode, Kate is joined by parenting team, Dan and Rosie, to talk about blended families. About the episode: Kate and her guests begin by exploring Dan and Rosie's very different separations with Rosie’s being more amicable then Dan's. They talk about the value of prioritising collaborating with your ex-partner. They also describe how they introduced each other to their children...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Farhana Hussain , the UK's first Divorce Doula, to discuss the healing journey post-divorce. About the episode: Kate and Farhana start the episode by talking about her journey to becoming a ‘divorce doula’, including her own struggles of finding support in the emotional journey of divorce. Farhana shares her own take on cooperative parenting and unique nesti...

In this episode Kate is joined by Louise Oliver , a Certified Financial Planner, to discuss the recent budget announcement and how it will affect divorcing couples at different stages of the process. About the episode: Kate and Louise start by summarising the main headlines from the announcement. Then they go on to explore in detail how CGT, increased stamp duty on 2nd homes, tax on the sale of bu...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Paul Roseby OBE to talk about his separation and divorce story. About the episode In this episode, Paul opens up about his divorce, sharing the sudden shift in his long-term marriage when his ex-husband decided to end their relationship. He describes the emotional challenges of navigating the separation and how he coped with the pain. Kate and Paul explore the va...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Jamie Cole, the co-founder of Sail Homes and Conveynext, and Edwina Homfray-Davies, a Licensed Conveyancer with over 20 years of experience and part of Sail Legal, to discuss the most common property and divorce FAQs. About the episode The discussion starts by exploring the impact property ownership has during divorce and separation. Jamie and Edwina look at how...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Dr. Angharad Rudkin and Anthony Syder to talk about neurodiversity, divorce and separation. About the episode: In this episode, we look at what neurodiversity is and explore how it impacts both neurodivergent adults and children during family separation. Angharad and Anthony share their tips on navigating specific issues, such as the negotiation process, legal pr...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Joe & Kate Sharp, two amicable customers, to share their divorce story. About the episode: In this episode, host Kate Daly was joined by two amicable customers, Kate and Joe, to talk about their amicable divorce and unique co-parenting arrangements. Kate is a home-educating parent and Joe works in IT, having given up he’s teaching career during the divorce p...

In this episode, Kate was joined by psychotherapist Lulu Sunnucks to explore trauma during relationships, separation and divorce. About the episode: Lulu Sunnucks is a psychotherapist who joins Kate to explore trauma. In the episode, they look at the varying degrees of trauma during and after a relationship breakdown. Lulu gives some great tips and advice about navigating trauma and how to break p...

In this episode, Kate was joined by the Founder and Managing Director of NameSwitch , Cécile Mazuet-Eller, to discuss navigating name changes in relationships, separation, and divorce. About the episode: Kate and Cécile focus on why people choose to change their name following a change in relationship status, including the practical and emotional factors. Cécile deep-dives into what happens during...

In this episode, Kate is joined by award-winning comedian, writer, and actress Harriet Kemsley to discuss her divorce. About the episode: In part two, Kate is joined by comedian Harriet Kemsley to talk about her marriage, separation, and divorce from fellow comedian Bobby Mair. Harriet talks about why Bobby and her separated, how they have managed to achieve an amicable separation, their child-cen...

In this episode, Kate is joined by comedian Bobby Mair to talk about his divorce. About the episode: In this first of two episodes, Kate is joined by comedian Bobby Mair to talk about his marriage, separation, and divorce from fellow comedian Harriet Kemlsey. Bobby talks about how they have managed to achieve an amicable separation, created child-centred co-parenting arrangements, and the role of...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Coach and Author Ali Mortimer to discuss navigating difficult moments in relationships and how finding joy can help in this journey. About the episode: Kate and Ali begin the episode by looking at Ali’s separation story, where she talks about how her relationship was taken to the brink following her husband’s infidelity and how they were able to repair their rela...

In this episode, Kate is joined by the founder of Octopus Legacy , Sam Grice to discuss death and divorce. About the episode: Kate and Sam begin this episode by looking at Sam’s story. They explore the concept of grief and how it connects with the loss felt during a divorce or separation, as well as other aspects of the emotional journey. They look at the legal steps required after loss and the id...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) to discuss the future of family law and legal services. About the episode: This episode is focused on technology, the future of family law and legal services. Richard explains how the landscape has changed and what we, as consumers, can expect for the future. Especially when it comes to AI, alternative dispute resolution de...

In this episode, Kate is joined by award-winning magazine writer Lotte Jeffs and amicable Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to discuss queer parenting and different family structures. About the episode: Kate and Lotte begin the episode by exploring Lotte’s story and current family dynamics. They then move on to look at the topic of LGBTQ+ families and the unique challenges they face during a divor...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Jodie Cariss, Founder of the online therapy platform Self Space to discuss the emotional journey of separation and the role of forgiveness in the healing process. About the episode: Kate and Jodie begin this episode by discussing Jodie’s background, and how she got into her profession and ended up founding Self Space, including Jodie’s individual experience with...

In this episode, Kate is joined by Founder of the Bristol Grandparents Support Group, Jane Jackson, and amicable Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to discuss role of grandparents during parental separation and divorce. About the episode:  Kate, Jane and Anthony touch on a variety of topics including what can happen during an acrimonious separation, especially how grandparents can lose touch with t...

In this episode, Kate is joined by former family barrister turned therapist and author, Charlotte Friedman . About the episode: The focus of this episode is loneliness. Kate and Charlotte begin by exploring what loneliness is, whether it’s a physical or mental feeling or both, and how loneliness links to grief, as well as the emotional journey of divorce and separation. They discuss seeking profes...

In this episode, Kate is joined by clinical psychologist, Angharad Rudkin, and solicitor, mediator, and campaigner Helen Adam.  About the episode:   Kate and Helen begin the episode by discussing the Family Solutions Group (FSG) and explaining the Right to Matter report. They move on to discuss who in Government currently takes responsibility for children when parents separate. Helen explores some...

In this episode, Kate is joined by clinical therapist and manager, Julie Cooper, to discuss the reality of co-parenting across the varying stages of childhood. About the episode: Throughout this episode, Kate and Julie move through the different stages of childhood, highlighting the most important considerations when moving into a co-parenting family structure. They look at separating when childre...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Professor Lisa Doodson and Rebecca Jones from amicable to discuss introducing new partners and navigating blended families. About the episode: This episode is full of tips about introducing new partners and general advice on blended families. We look at some of the unique challenges that each presents, as well as the potential benefits of growing up in a blended...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Mark Groves, a Human Connection Specialist and founder of 'Create the Love' , to discuss codependency in relationships, separation and divorce. About the episode: Kate and Mark begin the episode by exploring how codependency can manifest in romantic and other personal relationships. They look at the link between codependency and addiction, as well as w...

In this episode, Kate is joined by founder and Master Divorce Coach, Louise Neville, to discuss surviving the family court.   About the episode: Kate and Louise begin this episode by exploring what we mean by the family court. Louise explains how she ended up there after separating from her husband over unresolved financial and child arrangement issues. This episode is focused on helping people na...