The Divorce Social

"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. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"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.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"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. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"I do think children pick things up.. you're a role model of happiness, and living a happy life and that you're allowed to be happy".Samantha is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, a children's author, mother of twins, and family law partner. Estella shares the effect her parents divorce had on her body, and how her work now helps parents to discuss the topic of divorce with their own children. The pair also discuss the importance of diverse representation in children's books.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

TW: domestic abuse, gaslighting, self harm.'If I'm focusing on the past, I'm depressed because I'm focusing on what has been. If I'm focusing on the future then I'm anxious because I'm trying to get somewhere. Both are an inability to be present".Samantha is joined by Vanessa Louise, an emotional health coach. The two discuss the process of leaving an unhealthy relationship, the power of love and 'unlovely' choices. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"Look, divorce isn't a picnic. It's not fun times...But the chances are the reason that you're finding it tough is that it's bringing up stuff from your past that you haven't fully dealt with".This week Sam is joined by Divorce Coach Fiona Kimbell. She shares her experience of navigating a lengthy divorce and the feeling of liberation after the initial stages of heartbreak. We also hear how she now supports other women through their own separations.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"We went the whole of that 10 years with me not knowing I was ADHD, and him knowing but not telling me he was autistic."Author and ADHD Campaigner Sarah Templeton joins Samantha to talk about the effects ADHD has on relationships, and how it impacted her own marriage. They also discuss the prevalence of ADHD within the criminal justice system and how to go about getting a diagnosis. Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines

"With shadow work we shine a light on the unconscious mind. The programming that's running in the back of your head that's having you self-sabotage, or doubt yourself, or not even be able to dream."This week Samantha is joined by author and Global Love Mentor Junie Moon. Junie shares her experience of ending her 20 year marriage, explains what Shadow Work is and why we can all benefit from it.Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesTranscripts and merch: www.thedivorcesocial.comWe love hearing from you! Email: thedivorcesocial@gmail.comSupport the podcast on Patreon - patreon.com/samanthabaines