The Samantha Baines Show

Vogue model, actor and advocate Georgia Meacham joins Samantha Baines to talk about her deaf experience for deaf awareness week. The two share their individual experiences of being deaf, work inaccessibility, loneliness and learning to accept themselves. Being deaf isn't the challenge but society and preconceptions are. This episode is sponsored by Ampetronic and Listen Technologies - building a w...

"I really struggle with losing my sense of self in a relationship" - Kit Giroux Sewing Bee's Kit Giroux joins Samantha Baines to talk queer love, sense of self and wearing a flowing skirt on the London underground. Kit describes what it is like going through a break-up whilst being in a sewing competition on TV, the support they received on the show and the dating dilemma. The two compare marriage...

"about year ten of my marriage I started thinking this is not what I signed up for" - Natalie Burton Author Natalie Burton joins Samantha Baines to talk about her twenty three year marriage and divorce. Natalie describes her seven year plan of getting out her marriage and sticking to the plan, sleeping with her car keys under her pillow and taking secret calls. Top tips for finding bots on dating...

"I can feel it now, just thinking about it... the pain" - Georgina Fuller Journalist and mum of 3, Georgina Fuller talks about her parents divorce and the impact it had on her at the time as well as heartbreak and cheating. Samantha and Georgina bond over their ADHD, sort out a misunderstanding and discuss shame as well as the fear of failure. Mentioned in this episode: Intro

“I thought that I would never be that person who got divorced” - Jessica Frew Jessica Frew (with flower wall) joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, religion and reimagining divorce. Jessica opens up about her partner coming out as gay and having an affair with a man and the aftermath. Do you wear your divorce as a badge of honour? Maybe you will one day, one step at a time. Mentioned in this epis...

“The finances showed an unwillingness to compromise” - Brad Nelson Financial coach, Brad joins Samantha Baines to chat about his divorce is his early thirties. Brad talks about having to foreclose on the family house and the aftermath of that. The two have a frank discussion about money, credit scores, different approaches to money in a relationship and top money tips. Please do your own financial...

"I felt more shame when my marriage was really bad"- Libby Wine consultant and columnist Libby Brodie to talk divorce, motherhood and wine. Sam and Libby share love languages and talk about prioritising friendships, going out and finances. Mentioned in this episode: Intro

Sam is back to say hello, sorry and help her dog is eating her pants - true story. New series incoming... Mentioned in this episode: Intro

"The biggest thing I'm learning on the journey is loving myself, and maybe that loving myself is not what I thought it was." This week we are joined by Michele Traina, the creator of the Divorce Diaries. Michele shares her experience of parenting and dating post-divorce, and we have a podcast first! Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Transcripts and merch: www.th...

"When I divorced I was scared, but I knew something had to change. I just knew it". This week Samantha is joined by Elainea Emmott. A lady with many strings to her bow, amongst other things she is a photographer, TV chef, artist and fashion designer. The pair discuss Elainea's experience of getting married at age 19, her decision to relocate post-separation and raising a young son whilst balancing...

"I immediately joined a dating app, and then I saw my ex on the dating app". This week Samantha is joined by Lynn Beattie A.K.A @MrsMummyPenny. They chat about managing finances through divorce and Lynn gives some useful tips of what to be mindful of. The pair also discuss how to make new friends and dating post-separation. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Tran...

" Just going and making the decision to choose you and start this new life, that's the hard thing to do. So well done. Everything after this is going to be varying levels of a battle, but you took that first step". This week Samantha is joined by Sophia Bianchi. Entrepreneur, Executive Coach and host of The Story Goes podcast. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines T...

"I do think children pick things up.. you're a role model of happiness, and living a happy life and that you're allowed to be happy". Samantha is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, a children's author, mother of twins, and family law partner. Estella shares the effect her parents divorce had on her body, and how her work now helps parents to discuss the topic of divorce with their own children. The...

TW: domestic abuse, gaslighting, self harm. 'If I'm focusing on the past, I'm depressed because I'm focusing on what has been. If I'm focusing on the future then I'm anxious because I'm trying to get somewhere. Both are an inability to be present". Samantha is joined by Vanessa Louise, an emotional health coach. The two discuss the process of leaving an unhealthy relationship, the power of lo...

"Look, divorce isn't a picnic. It's not fun times...But the chances are the reason that you're finding it tough is that it's bringing up stuff from your past that you haven't fully dealt with". This week Sam is joined by Divorce Coach Fiona Kimbell. She shares her experience of navigating a lengthy divorce and the feeling of liberation after the initial stages of heartbreak. We also hear how she n...

"We went the whole of that 10 years with me not knowing I was ADHD, and him knowing but not telling me he was autistic." Author and ADHD Campaigner Sarah Templeton joins Samantha to talk about the effects ADHD has on relationships, and how it impacted her own marriage. They also discuss the prevalence of ADHD within the criminal justice system and how to go about getting a diagnosis. Follow us on...

"With shadow work we shine a light on the unconscious mind. The programming that's running in the back of your head that's having you self-sabotage, or doubt yourself, or not even be able to dream." This week Samantha is joined by author and Global Love Mentor Junie Moon. Junie shares her experience of ending her 20 year marriage, explains what Shadow Work is and why we can all benefit from it. Fo...

The Divorce Social is back for Season 12! "I stayed in the house we had together, but I bought him out. Then I had this weird thing with all these memories in the house, and now it's mine. So I redecorated to reclaim the space." To kick us off, Samantha is joined by the writer and comedian, Amy Mason. The pair discuss Amy's experience of divorcing during the COVID pandemic, the importance of decen...

To conclude season 11, Sam is joined by the brilliant actress, comedian and writer, Arabella Weir. Arabella is very honest about her experience of divorce, becoming great friends with her ex-husband and all the sadness that happened in-between. She also hilariously shares how, when spending time with men, she now draws the line at dinner and some nice wine. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @div...

"Don't sacrifice your needs, believing that's what you should do in order to be loved and validated." Tonya Carter, Marriage & Relationship Exit Strategist, joins Sam from the US. Tonya shares her insights on how small changes can make a big impact and the value in asking yourself hard questions. The two also discuss some of the toughest moments of their divorce journeys. https://www.tonyacart...

This week, Sam is joined by Beth Behrendt, author of Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family House. The pair discuss the concept of Nesting, where the parents take turns living in the family home while the children reside there full-time. Beth also generously shares the details of how she and her ex-husband made it work for their own family. https://familynesting.org Follow us on twitter...

"You know when you're little and people ask you what you want to be when you grow up?... One of my answers would be, 'When I grow up I don't want to be divorced'." This week, our guest is long-time listener, Lucy. Sam and Lucy discuss the similarities in their divorce experiences, Lucy's religious deconstruction and seeking out community. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @sama...

Trigger warning: Drug abuse, death. This week Samantha Baines is joined by podcast host and radio presenter Graeme Smith. The pair talk queer identity, dealing with grief and asking for help. Graeme is incredibly honest about his emotional breakup story, coming out and his new engagement. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Transcripts and merch: www.thedivorcesoc...

Angel Bliss of the Accidentally Milf podcast joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce and reveal her true identity as Angela Smith, ex-wife of Paul Ryder, from the band The Happy Mondays. The two talk break up, grief and dating. Mentioned in this episode: Intro

“You know you can leave right?!” Writer Kelly McMasters joins Samantha Baines from the US, to chat divorce. They chat friends taking a chance to speak some truth, writing and not having to weather someone else’s emotions. Kelly’s book: The Leaving Season Mentioned in this episode: Intro