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The Divorce Social

The Divorce Social

By: Samantha Baines
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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

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Samantha Baines Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Jessica Frew - a gay affair

    Jessica Frew - a gay affair
    Oct 7 2025

    “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.



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    47 mins
  • Brad Nelson - finances

    Brad Nelson - finances
    Oct 1 2025

    “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 research as well as taking advice. This podcast is made for entertainment and should not be used as financial advice from an expert.

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    48 mins
  • Libby Brodie - wine

    Libby Brodie - wine
    Sep 24 2025

    "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.

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    1 hr
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