Divorce Story

For our last show we’re hearing from people reflect on what they wish then knew then. With the benefit of hindsight, what advice they wish they could go back and tell themselves when they were going through their toughest days. Plus we are also going to be chatting to social media sensation and author of the book “Happily Ever Fuck That”– our mate Constance Hall about co parenting with new partners and some of her best bits of advice to thriving after separation.Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)With thanks to Constance HallThe Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson Stefanovic

In many families, it’s common for one person in a relationship to take a step back in their career to help with the mental load and logistics of running the home and children. But, when a relationship ends, the person who has been the primary carer will often find themselves needing to increase their earning capacity and in some cases, they might have been out of the workforce for years. On the show today, we talk about relaunching your career. What options are available? What do you say on your CV? Where do you even begin?Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)With thanks to Gillian Fox and Nama WinstonThe Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson Stefanovic

On the show today we’re going to be talking about how you can successfully guide your children through separation. We’ll be speaking to child psychologist Belinda Jones about tips and tricks you can take home to guide you about how to speak to your child. And we’ll be joined by the author of Surviving Your Split, Lucy Mannering to walk us through how to be the sane parent during a separation.Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)With thanks to Lucy Mannering and Belinda JonesThe Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson Stefanovic

How do you help a friend who is going through separation or a divorce? With 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce in Australia, chances are you’ll need to support a friend going through divorce - so what are some of the most helpful things you can do? How can you make them smile? Cass and Annaliese share their tips for how you can be the best support network for your friend...Produced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)With thanks to Lucy ManneringThe Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson Stefanovic

Remember that scene in Bridget Jones’ Diary when she was the only single lady at a dinner party? Surrounded by smug married couples? Well, chances are that could be you right now.  On the show today, once you’re single - how the heck do you navigate couple-ville as a single woman? Plus how do you handle gossip about your relationship?CreditsProduced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)With thanks to Dr Nikki Goldstein The Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson StefanovicWith thanks to Rachel Voysey https://rachelvoysey.com/

There’s an old expression - that to get over someone, you have to get under someone. But when it comes to the end of a marriage, is that still the case? On the show today Cass and Annaliese are joined by sexologist, psychologist and relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein. Nikki’s going to be helping us talk about everything from dating apps to sex for the first time post divorce...CreditsProduced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)The Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson StefanovicWith thanks to Dr Nikki Goldstein

You’ve decided who lives where, and maybe you’re even working on a settlement agreement. But when it comes to dividing up your finances, how are you best to go about it? And what bills and paperwork do you need to have access to? Because as we all know, when you share your life with someone you share pretty much everything. On this episode of Divorce Story Cass Thorburn and Annaliese Dent are joined by financial expert Melissa Browne to discuss money, from financial stock takes to budgets.CreditsProduced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)The Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson StefanovicWith thanks to Melissa Browne.

Just a warning - this episode deals with the topic of domestic violence - if you need help please call 1800RESPECT now and if you are ever in any danger please call the Police on 000. When it comes to leaving it’s not always as easy as ‘who gets what’ - if you are in an abusive relationship, often the time leading up to and just after leaving can be one of the most dangerous. Because often, telling the abuser that the relationship is over can result in violence.  So if you need to flee, where can you go? We are joined by the CEO of Women’s Community Shelters Annabel Daniels andLouise Elkington from Relationships Australia to discuss mediation.CreditsProduced by Cass Thorburn (@cassthorburn) & Annaliese Dent (@annaliesedent)The Executive Producer & Head of Audio at Pacific is Elissa RatliffThe original music used in Divorce Story is composed by Jackson StefanovicWith thanks to Annabel Daniel from Women's Community Shelters https://www.womenscommunityshelters.org.au/what-we-do/And Louise Elkington from Relationships Australia https://www.relationships.org.au/