Winner at the International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022, winner of a bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 and part of Acast ‘The Funny Side’ collection. The Divorce Social is a light-hearted yet penetrative interview show about break ups & divorce. Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who got divorced (don't worry she's fine)!
British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship Podcast'
British Podcast Awards 2021 nominee, ' Moment of the Year'
International Women's Podcast Awards 2021, 'Comedy Gold' Nominee
iTunes No. 1 Relationships Podcast
The Times Podcast of the Week 2022
As seen on Loose Women, ITV
Changing the conversation around divorce and break ups.
Samantha is on a mission to discover how other people managed the weird and wonderful world of paperwork, tears, freedom, sex with strangers, and listing your ex's belongings on eBay in this upbeat interview show. Whether you are part of the club or not this is a fun, informative and touching look at how 42% of marriages and a whole lot more relationships end!
Host: Samantha Baines
Previously known as The Divorce Club
Check the description of each episode for trigger warnings.
Samantha also has a family friendly podcast that you can giggle to with the whole family. Check out Silly News with Samantha Baines
Join our community chat room on patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/samanthabaines
Twitter & instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines
Email the show: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com
www.thedivorcesocial.com
Episode transcripts available via our website
A Penguin in the Room Ltd production
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Winner at the International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022, winner of a bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 and part of Acast ‘The Funny Side’ collection. The Divorce Social is a light-hearted yet penetrative interview show about break ups & divorce. Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who got divorced (don't worry she's fine)!
British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship Podcast'
British Podcast Awards 2021 nominee, ' Moment of the Year'
International Women's Podcast Awards 2021, 'Comedy Gold' Nominee
iTunes No. 1 Relationships Podcast
The Times Podcast of the Week 2022
As seen on Loose Women, ITV
Changing the conversation around divorce and break ups.
Samantha is on a mission to discover how other people managed the weird and wonderful world of paperwork, tears, freedom, sex with strangers, and listing your ex's belongings on eBay in this upbeat interview show. Whether you are part of the club or not this is a fun, informative and touching look at how 42% of marriages and a whole lot more relationships end!
Host: Samantha Baines
Previously known as The Divorce Club
Check the description of each episode for trigger warnings.
Samantha also has a family friendly podcast that you can giggle to with the whole family. Check out Silly News with Samantha Baines
Join our community chat room on patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/samanthabaines
Twitter & instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines
Email the show: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com
www.thedivorcesocial.com
Episode transcripts available via our website
A Penguin in the Room Ltd production
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam is back to say hello, sorry and help her dog is eating her pants - true story.
New series incoming...
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"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!
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"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 her varied career.
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"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.
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"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.
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"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 pair also discuss the importance of diverse representation in children's books.
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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 love and 'unlovely' choices.
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"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 now supports other women through their own separations.
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"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.
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"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.
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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 decent friendships and bond over their mutual love of Farrow & Ball paint.
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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.
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"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.tonyacarter.com
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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
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"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.
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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.
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“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
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"me being on my bike cycling around as a woman [in the UK], without having to worry about whats going to happen if people see me on my bike"
An anonymous (for legal reasons) guest joins Samantha Baines to talk about divorce under difficult circumstances. Getting married for love in the UK, despite originally being from a different country and then wanting to stay in the UK post divorce. The two talk about women's rights and marriage rights in the UK versus abroad. The guest is thirty years old and is currently going through her divorce process and talks about the stress of lockdown on a new marriage and making difficult decisions.
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"a good approach to boundaries is expecting a push back"
Coach and TedX Speaker Ali Hendry joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce first from a man and then from a woman. The two talk about bisexuality and coming out, being open sexually and love. Ali talks about the depth of friendships and making them a priority alongside romantic relationships as well her enjoyment of sex. The conversation delves into non-monogamy and how to make that work for you as well as advice on boundary setting.
www.alihendry.co.uk
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