Emma Bradford & Charlotte Chambers

The EB & Co. Mediation Podcast

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Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers are accredited family mediators and co-founders of EB & Co. Mediation. With warmth, clarity and over two decades of combined experience, they support families through separation with empathy and professionalism. On this podcast, they share practical guidance, insights and expert advice on everything from finances and co-parenting to communication and emotional wellbeing. Their aim is simple: to show that separation doesn’t have to mean conflict.

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Emma Bradford & Charlotte Chambers

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A safe space to speak: Demystifying Child Inclusive Mediation - Episode 6 27.03.2026 26:33

Welcome to Episode 6 of the EB & Co. Mediation Podcast , hosted by accredited family mediators Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers. In this episode, we tackle a topic that often makes separating parents nervous: Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM). When navigating a separation, your first instinct is naturally to protect your children from the adult conversations. Many parents worry that involvin...

Moving beyond custody – navigating child arrangements in mediation - Episode 5 27.02.2026 26:44

Welcome to Episode 5 of the EB & Co. Mediation Podcast, hosted by accredited family mediators Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers. In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing questions for separating parents: what is going to happen with the children? For many years, the legal language surrounding separation was highly adversarial, using terms like "custody" and "contact". We explain...

Choosing the Right Path for Your Separation: The Types of Mediation - Episode 4 28.01.2026 22:00

Family mediation is not a "one-size-fits-all" process, but rather a flexible toolkit designed to adapt to the specific emotional and logistical needs of each family. Historically, mediation was almost exclusively an in-person experience, held in neutral office spaces to provide a safe and professional environment away from the home. However, the landscape shifted significantly during the...

Navigating Separation: The Five Key Strands to Consider - Episode 3 05.11.2025 24:48

This episode of the EB & Co. Mediation podcast, featuring Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers, clearly outlines the five crucial areas, or 'strands,' that a separating couple must consider when navigating the breakdown of their marriage. The hosts stress that most people, having never gone through this process, are often unaware of the full scope of issues that require resolution. By...

What Is a MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) – and Why Does It Matter? Episode 2 01.09.2025 28:27

In this episode, Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers take a closer look at the MIAM – the Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting – which is the first step in the family mediation process. They unpack what the MIAM is really for, why it matters, and how it helps families explore whether mediation is right for them. Emma and Charlotte reflect on the emotional state many people are in when the...

Welcome to the EB & Co. Mediation Podcast - Episode 1 21.08.2025 39:24

In this first episode of the EB & Co. Mediation Podcast, Emma Bradford and Charlotte Chambers introduce themselves and share why they became family mediators. They explore what mediation really is, how it differs from counselling or legal advice, and why it can be such a powerful and supportive process for families navigating separation and divorce. They talk about the challenges couples face...