The Divorce Social

"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

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

"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

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

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.

“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