The Divorce Podcast

In this episode, Kate was joined by Louise Oliver , a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager to discuss financial planning and divorce during a cost-of-living crisis.  About the episode: Kate and Louise began this episode by discussing the value a financial planner can bring to discussions during divorce and separation. Louise explained the importance of being pragmatic, and will...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Julian Deane , a comedian and writer, to talk about navigating ending relationships and blended families.  About the episode: Kate and Julian began this episode by talking about Julian’s experience of parenting after separation when his two long-term relationships ended. Kate explores the difference each separation had on his life, as well as the impact of his c...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Tash Bloom from LiveMore and Audrey, a LiveMore customer, to talk about funding life after separation. About the episode: LiveMore is a mortgage provider for people aged 50 and over. Audrey begins this episode by talking about her own divorce and how it left her in a difficult financial situation, something many will relate to. Kate explores common financial pro...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Marcie Shaoul, Director of The Co-Parent Way, to discuss managing strong emotions and inflammatory language as well as her new co-parenting course.  About the episode: In this episode, Kate and Marcie explore Marice’s new course and how it can benefit co-parents. They then look at tools for helping to manage strong emotions if you're a separated parent. Mar...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Mat Megens, founder and CEO of HyperJar , to discuss budgeting during divorce and separation.  About the episode: In this episode, Kate and Mat talk about the idea of budgeting during divorce and separation. They explore the freedom that’s gained from having a better grasp on your money and being able to save. Divorce is often seen as such a negative event in fi...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Siobhan Baillie , Conservative MP for Stroud, to discuss family policy reform and its impact on people separating and divorcing. About the episode: Kate and Siobhan begin this episode by looking at Siobhan’s lived experience of divorce, that of her own parent's separation and how this has sparked her passion for policy reform, particularly around children p...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Divorce Specialist, Anthony Syder to talk about keeping the cost of divorce low.  About the episode: They begin this episode by looking at Anthony’s tips around keeping the legal costs down whilst you divorce including how much of the legal process you can do yourself and the options available to you when it comes to choosing professional help. Kate and Anthony...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Jo Middleton to talk about solo parenting.  About the episode: Kate and Jo talk about her ‘mixed’ experience of relationships and co-parenting and her journey over the last 10 years as a solo mum. They explore the benefits of being a single parent, as well as the daily struggles and the idea of loneliness when you don’t have a partner or co-parent to lean on. Jo...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Co-Parenting Coach, Jen Gallagher , to discuss her tips on approaching co-parenting for younger children.  About the episode: Jen explored the idea of reframing common co-parenting issues so that everyone’s a winner. Reframing how you present a creative solution can shift what your partner might consider as controlling behaviour to something that can benefit eve...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Michelle Hoskin a financial abuse specialist, to discuss financial and economic abuse during a divorce. About the episode: In this episode Kate and Michelle look at financial and economic abuse and how it can manifest during a divorce or separation.  Michelle explains the key signs of financial and economic abuse and what can be done on an individual and profess...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Yuri Sinata to share her experience and tips around being a single working parent. About the episode: Yuri begins this episode by exploring the various challenges faced by single working parents, and she shares some fantastic tips on how to make the day-to-day that little bit easier.  They look at Yuri’s upbringing and how having strong supportive role models ar...

In this episode, Kate was joined by journalist and comedian, Ellie Gibson to discuss relationship struggles and how to make a marriage work in the wake of a separation. About the episode: The episode begins with Kate and Ellie exploring her relationship and how separation and space ended up making her marriage stronger, resulting in two beautiful children with her husband Pete. She describes the l...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Mark Kozminski to talk about his divorce and the impact it had on his mental health which led him to create the Blue Mind Approach , to help other men going through divorce and separation. About the episode: Kate and Mark touch on many common struggles that specifically men face whilst going through a separation and how this can impact healing after. Fitness and...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Helen Adam and Kate Stanley to talk about language and divorce. About the episode: Kate and her guests discuss the power of language in shaping and reforming social issues and apply this to divorce and separation. The language that is used in policy and in wider society, has a real impact on people who are separating. They explore the changes in language brought...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Scottish actor and comedian, Wendy Wason, to talk about her divorce and navigating life after separation.   About the episode: Kate and Wendy discuss Wendy’s first marriage and subsequent divorce, which took place when her children were still young. They look at the impact her parent’s divorce had on how she managed her own separation, including her need to avoi...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Mark Groves to discuss self-growth and healing following breakups, separation and divorce. About the episode: In this episode, Kate and Mark explore how to heal from a breakup or a separation. They also looked at the context of marriage and relationships, including how society perpetuates ‘bad’ breakups by reinforcing shame and guilt on those going through them....

In this second myth-busting episode, Kate was joined by Tracey Moloney , known to many as The Legal Queen on Tiktok and other social media platforms. About the episode: This is the second time Tracey has joined Kate on the podcast, so if you haven’t already, listen to their first episode (#58). For a number of years, she worked exclusively with clients that qualified for legal aid and specialised...

In this episode, Kate was joined by James Hayhurst and Adam Colthorpe to discuss Dads and divorce or separation. About the episode: This episode started with Kate, James and Adam looking at some typical issues faced by Dads following on from a divorce or separation. What emerged was a clear set of gender-specific issues, routed in society, and a real need for reform, particularly in the workplace....

In this first myth-busting episode, Kate was joined by Tracey Moloney , known to many as The Legal Queen on Tiktok and other social media platforms. About the episode: Kate and Tracey spent this episode busting common divorce and separation myths such as whether or not you need a solicitor to get divorced, when a financial order is needed in divorce proceedings, if common-law spouses exist and whe...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Dr Angharad Rudkin a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with children and families to discuss divorce and separation from the perspective of children. About the episode: In the episode, Kate and Angharad explored how children of different ages and genders deal with divorce and separation and the delayed impact this can have in their l...

In this episode, Kate was joined by comedian, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce. About the episode: Kate and Sam began by exploring her separation which started off on an amicable footing but turned sour during divorce proceedings when solicitors got involved and two sides were created. Sam opened up about how difficult she found the initial aftermath and emotional fallo...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Sara Davison , to discuss navigating the emotional process of divorce, separation and breakups. About the episode: In the episode, they begin by discussing the different types of divorce coaching all the way from amicable, which helps couples navigate the legal and financial process of divorce, to coaches like Sara, who help with the emotional and practical proc...

In this episode, Kate was joined by author and journalist Rosie Green to discuss her journey from heartbreak to happiness.  About the episode: In the episode, Rosie talks to Kate about her marriage, painful separation and subsequent divorce. She talks about the importance of friendships, and how some friends might be better to lean on than others when you are going through a separation or divorce....

Today marks the introduction of no-fault divorce. In this episode, Kate was joined by Clive Coleman to discuss the change in law, the media narrative around it and future reform in the divorce space. About the episode: Clive has also been through his own divorce, which he talks about in this episode. Kate and Clive also look at how the media has previously covered divorce, its responsibility in sp...

In this episode, Kate was joined by Louise Oliver to discuss sorting out your finances when you get divorced and the value a financial planner can add to this process. About the episode: This is a longer episode full of tips and advice on finances and divorce. Kate and Louise start by exploring how a financial planner can help during a divorce and the importance of each person really understanding...