“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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“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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"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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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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