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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
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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.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"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.comFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.orgFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"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 & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"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.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"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.ukFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I'd like life to be great, I think life can be great and I'd like to try and find that"Founder, speaker, author and podcaster Liz Earle joins Samantha Baines to talk for the first time openly about her two divorces. The two discuss her new book A Better Second Half, divorce, children and dating. Liz explains where she was in her life during her divorces, her motivation for ending those marriages and also others reactions.Liz's Book: A Better Second Halfavailable now from all good bookstoresFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I don't know that I could ever go back to sharing a bed" - Ria LinaComedian Ria Lina joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce, kids and still living with her ex years on. The two talk sleeping solo vs sharing a bed, dating and when is too soon to ask to listen to rain noise before you go to sleep!? A funny and enlightening chat between two comedy friends.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
trigger warning: illegal drugsApril Pride, a creative entrepreneur who works in cannabis and psychedelics, joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce and micro dosing. This podcast does not endorse illegal drugs and would like to remind you that mushrooms and ketamine are illegal in the UK. April does however, talk about her divorce and micro dosing experiences as well as being bisexual and her parents’ divorce.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"that was the worst thing about it, the shock factor"Listener of the podcast Naomi Chapelhow joins Samantha Baines to talk about a really difficult break up that had a big impact on her. In this honest conversation the two talk mental health, putting your life on hold for someone else and family politics. Naomi discusses a drunken incident that had ramifications for the rest of her relationship and the shock of the break up.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"my mother at some point started saying, you've got to get out"Trigger warning: emotional abuse, assaultUS Army Veteran Keena Crowley joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce from another army vet. Keena opens up about betrayal, having to follow your spouse around the world for their job and getting the diagnosis of a brain aneurysm. The two talk about excuses, connection and loneliness.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"that angelic smile had the devil inside of him"Podcast listener Kevin joins Samantha Baines to talk about his traumatic divorce. Kevin bravely shares his story about being scammed for a green card after falling in love and marrying someone from a different country. He opens up about hair loss and depression as a consequence of the divorce and the two share their slogans for life.trigger warning: depression, hair lossFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
""Are you his wife or are you his wife?" He looked at the waitress and said, "that's my wife and that's my ex wife, we are all friends"Yvette Boden (Author, Founder of Awakened Woman) joins Samantha Baines to talk about the divorce that led to her change in career path. Yvette talks about being there for her daughter, self-love and having an awakening. Yvette sees her divorce as empowering and feels that she can help others on their divorce journey. The two talk 'who am I?', change and seperation.Host of AW Confidential PodcastFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I was ghosted by someone on a dating app and I really struggled with that"Samantha Baines is joined by listener Jessica to talk divorce. The two discuss being 'a good wife', domestic expectations and being accused of nagging during the marriage. Jessica shares her internet dating stories and her experience of being ghosted on an app.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trigger warning: abuseKanchan Bhaskar (coach and author) joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and abusive marriage. Kanchan talks about the situation in India for married women in the eighties and her eventual move to the US and divorce as well as her mindset at that time. Don't forget to leave us a review!Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"in my darkest time I was not expecting to be thrown a lifeline from my family, from 140years ago"Samantha Baines joins listener Ingrid to talk about her unique divorce experience. Ingrid discovered love letters that had been passed down in her family from 140years ago between Fred and Janie her ancestors. During her own divorce Ingrid began following the story of her great great grandad and grandma, researching and started her own podcast to share this one hundred year old love story with the world. Her research brought up parallels and highlighted the historical differences women face in relationships then and now as well as revealing another family member going through a divorce at the time.Ingrid's podcast is called My Love Letter Time MachineDon't forget to leave us a review!Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“you have to accept that you cannot fix that other person” - ElaineListener Elaine joins Samantha Baines to share her divorce story as well as what the podcast means to her. The two discuss caring for a partner, mental health and older children being aware of the situation and how to deal with that. An honest and enlightening chat and a situation we haven’t previously covered on the podcast.Don't forget to leave us a review!Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comEmail: thedivorcesocial@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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thought came to mind hearing massive female success stories post divorce becuz females tendency to have men lined up ready to serve n take care.. while men on other hand who are divorced have trouble finding new partners..so a balance is needed here to represent their struggles. For men divorce is far more traumatic in terms of loss of emotional support, kids, financials..n to ever find a partner again is very difficult.