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S4 Ep 34Holly Bell (TW)

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"I decided to retrain to be a lawyer" - Holly BellHolly Bell joins Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce and why her idea to retrain to be a lawyer didn't work out. Holly discusses how divorce changed her opinion of herself and the two bond over their new warrior status. Holly reveals that her divorce proceedings sent her into an early menopause and talks about the effect that had on her new relationship with a surprise result. Holidays on your own feature the two agree they are amazing) as well as Holly's campaign for divorced mothers suffering because of child maintenance loopholes. If any lawyers/journalists would like to get involved in the campaign please contact Holly direct via her social mediaTrigger warnings:weight lossearly menopausefertilitySupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 20211h 1m

S4 Ep 33Paul Roseby OBE (TW)

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"I went to the osteopath, not for my back, for my thumbs from sexting" - Paul RosebyPaul joins Samantha for lots of laughs and some raw honesty. The two chat finances, touching penises again and being dumped by a Druid. Samantha learns a lot about gay dating apps and Paul explains why he's not your Daddy! Samantha is touched by their conversation on standing up for yourself and leaving the marriage with dignity and she opens up a little more about her recent divorce.Trigger warnings:SuicideSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 3, 202148 min

S4 Ep 32Karen Hauer

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"I am actually able to open up and be more truthful about how I felt" - Karen HauerStrictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer joins Samantha Baines in this honest and emotional discussion about her two divorces. The two discuss the dark times, working with your ex and giving your friends keys. Karen opens up about her journey of self-discovery and how hard it was to let go. Both agree that pets get you through the toughest times and the importance of therapy. Sam also conjures a radio tuning metaphor that she is very proud of. This episode hit the headlines in the UK and internationally, please listen to the full podcast for context and tone.Trigger warnings:Depression/sadnessSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 24, 202154 min

S4 Ep 31Alicia Williams on gravestone cleaning

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"Gravestone cleaning gives me a euphoric feeling" - Alicia WilliamsTik Tok viral sensation Alicia Williams joins Samantha Baines from the US to discuss her difficult and emotional divorce. Alicia explains how she discovered gravestone cleaning as a hobby and how much joy this unusual past time brought her during such a difficult period in her life. (UK laws mean we can't gravestone clean here). Alicia and discuss depression, custody battles, identity and being a viral sensation.Find Alicia on Tik Tok @ladytaphosTrigger warnings:DepressionSuicideAnxietySupport the podcast and join the club: www.patreon.com/samanthabainesTwitter and Instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 17, 202136 min

The divorce is official : Series 3 Round up!

Samantha announces her big personal news and looks back at the series as well as reading out some of your messages.Will there be a series 4? Listen to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 202114 min

S3 Ep 30Victoria Smurfit

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"I am a big fan of 'does your disfunction match my disfunction' in relationships" - Victoria SmurfitVictoria Smurfit joins Samantha Baines for funny, upbeat and honest chat about her divorce and being a single mum of three. The two talk about putting their warrior spears down, buying sofas and stopping believing that love conquers all. Victoria describes some hippy LA recovery moments, her worst moment sat on the bottom step of her stairs and the one night she let her dog in the bed. An inspiringly honest chat that will definitely make you smileTrigger:not eatingSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 202142 min

S3 Ep 29Suki Webster

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"my nunny shut up like a clam" - Suki WebsterSuki Webster joins Sam to chat about a very strange break up and her now happy marriage. In contrast to Sam's sexual explosion, Suki had a recoiling "nunny" as she calls it. The two chat aggression, therapy and being ignored in your own home. It turns out that leaving a house with two plastic bags and heading to Canada is a great way to recover from a break up.trigger warning:aggressionSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 202133 min

S3 Ep 28Nicky Lesley (TW)

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"marriage is not for me" - Nicky LesleyHIV activist Nicky Lesley joins Sam to chat break up from someone who changed life forever. Nicky tells Sam about their ex-partner who hid his HIV diagnosis, which led to Nicky contracting HIV. The two chat forgiveness, letting go of anger and other people's judgements as well as sharing their thoughts about 'the burden of education' and craving love. A genuine, touching listen and an inspirational way to view life and hard times.Trigger warning:HIVsuicideCharity mentioned in the pod for more HIV research (specifically for gay men)GMFA www.gmfa.org.ukSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 202045 min

S3 Ep 27Lyz Lenz (TW)

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"l love being divorced, I would recommend it to anyone" - Lyz LenzLyz Lenz joins Samantha Baines all the way from the States to chat divorce, being raised Evangelical Christian and why getting married at 22yrs old was a bold feminist statement. The two compare religious upbringings and their hang overs and Samantha discovers the religious rules of courtship for young Lyz. Opening up about her sisters abuse as a child, Lyz talks about her family situation and how much that affected her marriage and the fact that she did get married even though she wasn't "head over heels in love".trigger warning:childhood abuseBooks:Belaboured by Lyz LenzGod Land by Lyz LenzSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 202047 min

S3 Ep 26Rosie Green

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"I always try to remember to be functionally friendly" - Rosie GreenRosie Green joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce, sex and How To Heal A Broken Heart, which it turns out is the name of Rosie's new book! Rosie opens up about her "bolt from the blue" break up and sobbing in a car for four hours on Christmas Eve with her children. The two chat about that first Christmas on your own and bond over their similar experiences of writing about and sharing their feelings. Find out why a date is just a date and how losing your marriage and your job is actually the start of something wonderful!Trigger warnings:mental health - anxietySupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 202044 min

S3 Ep 25Jonty Fisher

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"I found out we were getting divorced from our counsellor" - Jonty FisherOur first couple on the podcast! Sam speaks to Jonty Fisher, who is happily married to Jess Robinson (series 2, ep1) about his previous divorce. The two chat what to wear to court and whether it looks like a police drama, as well as being a father and opening up to friends. Jonty tells Sam about one day post-divorce when he had two people proclaim their love for him, which is Sam's dream scenario as well as affairs as a get out clause. A very honest chat about the "gut-wrenching" moments and finding out you are getting a divorce when your son is playing in the corner of the same room.Trigger warnings:affairsSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 202042 min

S3 Ep 24Cally Beaton

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"My children's new step-mother is their old school teacher" - Cally BeatonCally Beaton joins Samantha Baines for a stonker of a chat about being not so divorced. Cally chats about her ten year relationship that resulted in her two wonderful children and having your ex living in your attic. Sam asks about dealing with the assumption of marriage and the two share their thoughts about body image and vulnerability.Trigger warnings:weight lossSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 202055 min

S3 Ep 23Tori Allen-Martin (TW)

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"I need to stop eating my feelings, put on my big heels, stomp about and snog a boy" - Tori Allen-MartinTori Allen-Martin joins Samantha Baines to chat breaking when you are engaged in a first for The Divorce Club! The two chat cancelling your wedding, having to pick up the wedding dress and giving the ring back. An upbeat and very honest look at Tori's tumultuous and shocking break up and recovering from trauma during a pandemic. Love, guilt and a need for snogging feature as well as the idea of closure and if that even really exists.Trigger warning:cheatingdepression/anxietysuicideSupport the podcast on Patreon and get access to extra podcast moments:https://www.patreon.com/SamanthabainesMessage us! Twitter & Instagram: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 202042 min

S3 Ep 22Rachel Teate

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"When I die I want to be put in a firework" - Rachel TeateRachel Teate talks to Samantha Baines about being broken up with whilst driving, watching your ex leave a party that you are still at and even vision boards. A funny and upbeat chat about divorce, filling your house with flowers and top tips about sitting in front of the freezer and eating ice-cream whilst wearing your wedding tiara. Sam loses her mind a little bit about mugs that don't match but other than that there is lots to relate to in this episode and even some love for our podcast.This episode was recorded before lockdown 2.Trigger warnings:cheatingSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202052 min

S3 Ep 21LIVE Guilty Feminist Day at the London Podcast Festival with Helen Thorn and Leyla Hussein

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Our FIRST LIVE SHOW!! What a live show it was, socially distanced with a live audience and streamed over the internet as part of the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place in London. The brilliant Deborah Frances-White selected us for her Guilty Feminist podcast curated day of the festival and we were very honoured! This a bumper episode - yes that means longer than usual to welcome in series 3!The Divorce Club LIVE is a panel line up hosted by Samantha Baines and with two of our divorced friends from the last two series. They went deep, there was a lot of laughs, audience interaction and a huge pictures of Sam's face on a screen her head.More live episodes coming soon!instagram & twitter: @divorcepodwww.thedivorcesocial.comJoin the club and support the podcast : https://www.patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 20201h 18m

Anger, sex addiction & forgetting you are divorced : Series 2 Round up!

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Samantha Baines talks through her emotions and divorce journey during the recording of series 2. She picks out her series highlights and gives us the lowdown on the London Podcast Festival live episode which is coming soon.Series 3 is on its way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14, 202018 min

S2 Ep 20Kerry Howard (TW)

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"I went to another realm of orgasm" - Kerry HowardKerry Howard joins Samantha Baines to sing and be joyous about divorce. An honest conversation about taking time for yourself, dating and what you wear to court. Samantha is very excited to hear about a new level of orgasm and the two discuss dating and divorcing in the public eye. Someone googled Kerry on a date, right in front of her too! A lively, fun and funny episode of the smash hit podcast.Trigger warnings:rapebulimiaSupport the podcast and join the club on Patreon:www.patreon.com/samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30, 202044 min

S2 Ep 19Helen Thorn from Scummy Mummies

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"I accidentally sent a picture of my vagina to my neighbour" - Helen ThornHelen Thorn (one half of Scummy Mummies) joins Samantha Baines for this hilarious chat. The two comedians talk dick pics, sending their own naughty photos, internet dating, bawling your eyes out and why we should all make friends with Australians. Our freshest guest yet, Helen's separation was only six months ago so she discusses being newly single in lockdown, shock breakups and the moment they told the kids. A touching, honest and very funny episode.This episode is sponsored by Frolo - the new app for single parentsCome and see The Divorce Club Live at the London Podcast Festival, 9.30pm 26th September 2020, Kings Cross, London.You can also live stream the session from anywhere in the world.To book go to www.kingsplace.co.ukSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202043 min

S2 Ep 18Sara Duchovnay

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"I have sent thank you texts to people I went on dates with years later" - Sara DuchovnayOpera singer Sara Duchovnay joins Sam from the US to chat divorce. The two discuss the logistics of going on 8 dates in 6 days and what happens when two opera singers get married. Sara explains that she married her first boyfriend and the learning curve she went on post-divorce being single for the first time in her life as well as why second marriages are the best and the fun of organising an inter-faith wedding. Sara brings tons of positivity and an infectious energy to this discussion and even explains how divorce helped her set up a new business! Have you ever heard of a divorce ring? Well you have now!Come and see The Divorce Club Live at the London Podcast Festival, 9.30pm 26th September 2020, Kings Cross, London.You can also live stream the session from anywhere in the world.To book go to www.kingsplace.co.ukSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 202045 min

S2 Ep 17Annie Kashamura (TW)

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"I am giving you ten years for you to change and if you don't I will leave you" - Annie KashamuraTrigger warning: domestic violenceGender Equality specialist and activist Annie Kashamura joins Samantha Baines for a powerful conversation about Annie's inspiring story of overcoming abuse. Beginning with her marriage in the Congo, Annie explains some of the laws that trap women in difficult situations in her home country as well discussing her eventual asylum to Canada with her children. A shocking and brutally honest discussion about the depths of marriage horror, violence and the uplifting freedom after a battle to survive. A truly important listen and a surprisingly positive one too.To follow Annie's current campaigns go to:www.invictusequalitywww.igddcongo.orgIf you are affected by abuse please speak to someone.Women's Aid : www.womensaid.org.ukNational Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0808 2000 247The Men's Advice Line (for male domestic abuse survivors) : 0808 801 0327Support the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202043 min

S2 Ep 16Sundari (TW)

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"I can't buy a whole loaf of bread anymore" - SundariSundari joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce and their mutual love of naps. The two share lots of personal stories and Sundari talks about waiting too long, mental health and why whole loaves of bread make her sad. Samantha and Sundari highlight the similarities and a few differences in their divorce experiences, especially as they are of a similar age. Interesting to hear of Sundari's South Asian heritage and the fear of telling her Mum she was divorced as well as planning and going to weddings during the process! An honest and chatty episode that delves deep into the very worst moments of depression (please see trigger warnings).Trigger warnings:depressionsuicideSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2, 202049 min

S2 Ep 15Candice Gallimore

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"Do I want orchids in the house, yes I want them everywhere" - Candice GallimoreCandice joins us all the way from Australia to chat divorce and her love of orchids with Sam. Candice discusses her imposter syndrome, same sex marriage and spending sprees. An interesting insight into getting married before it was legal and the complications that come with laws changing in different parts of the world as well as growing up in a gay household and campaigning for same sex marriage whilst you are in the midst of a divorce. Another light-hearted and enlightening conversation.Support the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @TheDivorceSocial & @SamanthaBainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorcesocial.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202048 min

S2 Ep 14Hajar Woodland

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"the first person I hit on when I was newly single was John Mayer"Have you every been in a band with your ex partner? Well our guest Hajar Woodland has! Sam and Hajar share stories of embarrassing things they've said to celebrities, their hopes for divorce certificates and sober dating. Hajar discusses her strict Muslim upbringing, wearing a hijab and age differences in this fascinating and surprising (the John Mayer story) discussion. As Hajar says whatever you are going through in your divorce journey is totally normal.Trigger warning:religiondad issuesJoin the club and support the podcast on Patreon:www.patreon.com/samanthabainesTranscript coming soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 202037 min

S2 Ep 13Jahannah James (TW)

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Instagram superstar Jahannah James joins Samantha Baines to discuss marriage at 18, sex addiction and the pressure of proving everyone wrong. Jahannah is one of our youngest guests so far on the podcast and this insightful and compelling discussion explores not only the taboo of divorce but other relationship taboos too. We chat getting married to have sex, rejection and even shopping in Ann Summers.Trigger warning:sex addictionSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/thedivorceclubpodFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorceclub.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 202046 min

S2 Ep 12Sam Pamphilon

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"the hardest part is your future changes, as your future was mapped out" - Sam PamphilonComedian and actor Sam Pamphilon joins our Sam his recent separation and his pending application to The Divorce Club. The two chat alcohol dependency, experiencing depression and his indifference for interior design in another honest episode with laughs in the darkest moments. Sam confesses to being more at fault in the break up of his marriage and hopes that someone will just turn up at his door and announce he is divorced one day... alas there are many forms to fill in before that happens!Trigger warnings:alcoholismdepressionSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/thedivorceclubpodFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorceclub.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 202033 min

S2 Ep 11Jess Robinson

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"I was doing all the cleansing of the stuff, living above a charity shop, it's brilliant just chuck it down the stairs" - Jess RobinsonComedian and impressionist Jess Robinson joins Sam for the first episode of series 2. The two chat finding new spaces, pictures of genitals, dating and Jess explains why she calls her ex "practice husband". An entertaining and energetic chat with lots of laughs to kick off the new series of this smash-hit podcast.Trigger warningsgenitalia picturesSupport the podcast and become part of the club on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/thedivorceclubpodFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesFind transcripts at www.thedivorceclub.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 202040 min

Joyful messages, context & tears : Series 1 Round up!

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Join host Samantha Baines as she shares her thoughts and experiences of recording series 1 of The Divorce Social (previously The Divorce Club) and reads out some of your stories and experiences of divorce. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch to say they have enjoyed the podcast. We will be back soon with series 2!You can get in contact here:@samanthabaines @divorcepodJoin our chat: www.patreon.com/samanthabainesTrigger warning:DeathPremature birthLoss of child Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202019 min

S1 Ep 10Helen Lederer

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"if you are looking for commitment get a lip tattoo" - Helen LedererActress, writer and founder of the Comedy Women in Print Awards, Helen Lederer joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce in this hilarious episode. Sam gets a bit of therapy from ex-social worker Helen and the two discuss lip tattoos, feeling alone and the quest for a boyfriend. Lots of laughs and excellent advice in the last episode of the first series.Trigger warnings:death/bereavementFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 202048 min

S1 Ep 9Susan Earl

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"it was like an explosion" - Susan EarlActress and comedian Susan Earl joins Samantha Baines for this light-hearted and uplifting chatty episode. The two comedians discuss wearing lots of hats (metaphorically), drinking Sex on the Beach and having to break the news of divorce to people you meet for years after the thing. Susan explains what it's like pretending to be with your ex for functions and gives top tips for being a good friend to someone going through a divorce or separation. Lots of giggles and even an idea to make 'divorce key rings' just like the ones you get on rides at a theme park, although maybe business isn't their strong point!Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 202048 min

S1 Ep 8Wendy Wason (TW)

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"I had to prove the kids were mine" - Wendy WasonActor and comedian Wendy Wason joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. They chat about the decision to have children, proving you are a mother at airports, changing your name and why stand up is the best career when you have young children. Wendy mentions her cervical cancer experience and Samantha shares her polycystic ovary diagnosis in this intimate discussion. Enjoy Wendy's top tips for dating a younger man and the two chat becoming institutionalised by marriage and the idea of being a good wife.Trigger warnings:alcoholcervical cancerpolycystic ovary syndromemiscarriageshameFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 202045 min

S1 Ep 7Lynne Parker

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"It feels like another life when I look back" - Lynne ParkerLynne Parker, founder and Chief Exec of Funny Women joins Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce over thirty years ago. The two discuss the stigma around divorce in the 1980's, remarriage and not being very wife-y! Lynne shares her passion for straw hats and gives Sam hope for finding love again. An insightful and positive chat about moving on and even one day forgetting you are divorced.Trigger warnings:divorcealcoholcheatingFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 202036 min

S1 Ep 6Carl Donnelly

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"I just actually had a lot of cob webs I had to really work at" - Carl DonnellyComedian Carl Donnelly joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, why you should nab an Australian and why all the divorced man cliches have worked for him. He found himself in India, found himself in a divorce juze, mped into a relationship too soon after his divorce, became a vegan and realised a lot about himself in the process. An uplifting and honest chat with lots of laughs and interesting discussions about gender roles in guilt, marriage and society.Trigger warnings:alcoholFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202048 min

S1 Ep 5Shappi Khorsandi (TW)

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"I ended up getting the phone number of his other girlfriend. And she and I are on the phone for 10 hours. And it was absolutely bonkers" - Shappi KhorsandiComedian and author Shappi Khorsandi joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce. The comedians chat motherhood, pets killing things and crying in the green room of the Jonathan Ross Show. Turns out panel shows aren't always the best things to be on when you are going through a break up and Shappi talks about her own brand of heartbreak, dating rock stars, finding out about her new boyfriends double life and "basically having a breakdown". An honest, unforgettable episode of the new smash hit podcast!Trigger warnings:break downsingle mumptsddouble livesFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202046 min

S1 Ep 4Ella Kenion

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"We spent 150 pounds between us. And we got the idiots guide to divorce the book" - Ella KenionActress Ella Kenion joins Samantha for this entertaining and probing chat about her two divorces, single parenthood, parents evenings with the ex, her dog pooing in ideal places and having sex with your ex husband for fun! Yes, really.Trigger warnings:shame/guiltsexcheatingdepressionFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 202052 min

S1 Ep 3Leyla Hussein OBE

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"have a divorce party" - Leyla Hussein Somali activist and psychotherapist chats to Samantha about divorce and marriage in the Somali community and standing out from that. We hear about being a single mum living in a council flat and choosing her child over all else. Leyla professes her love for a divorce party and convinces Sam that she should have one, maybe even one with a slogan cake. The two chat losing friends, the divorce commission scheme and everyone thinking you are going to steal their husband.Trigger warningsemotional abuseFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202038 min

S1 Ep 2Rich Wilson

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"I would still be a w*nker if I didn't get divorced" - Rich WilsonSamantha Baines interviews fellow comedian and divorcee Rich Wilson about his marriage experience. They chats pockets of contentment, gender roles in relationships and buying your own spoons in Ikea. Couples counselling, assault charges and moving in with his son post break-up, Rich Wilson is brutally honest about his experiences of divorce and his journey towards finding himself whilst trying to avoid clichés.Rich is host of the Insane in the MENbrain podcast.Trigger warnings:divorcedepressioncheatingmental healthFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 202038 min

S1 Ep 1Sarah Millican

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"Why would anyone ever want to be with someone who doesn't think they are awesome. I'd rather be with nobody than someone who thought I was anything less than that" - Sarah MillicanComedian Sarah Millican discusses her divorce and welcomes Samantha Baines to the Divorce Club in the first episode of the podcast. Samantha interviews the top comedian about her divorce experience. Sarah and Samantha compare divorce notes, emotions, chat confidence, sexual explosions and changing your exes name in your phone to "the arse".Sarah reveals that it was divorce which meant she tried stand up for the first time, so lets all thank her ex-husband for that. Now happily married, Sarah talks re-entering married life, losing friends, moving in with your parents aged 29. We delve into the sad moments as well as the euphoric ones in this discussion on marriage, divorce and relationships in general. Magic Mike even gets a mention.Trigger warnings:depressionanxietyFollow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 202046 min

TRAILER - The Divorce Social

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Changing the conversation around divorce. Trailer for the brand new podcast. Interviews hosted by comedian, actress and author Samantha Baines. Make sure you subscribe to The Divorce Social series to keep updated on new episodes!Email: [email protected] & Instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabaines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 20203 min