When you've decided to separate from your partner one of the hardest things can be telling the kids.  How do you protect them while giving them all the information they need?  Is there a perfect day of the week or time of day to do it?  According to Child Psychologist Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, there is, and he shares his tips with Mandy on how to have this difficult situation.  
Plus what is birds nesting and is it good for the family? The Split listener, Emma, answers all our questions. 
And is it really easier to separate if you don't have kids? 
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
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The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
With thanks to our Michael Carr-Gregg: http://michaelcarrgregg.com/ 
and Melissa Browne: http://www.melissabrowne.com.au/ 
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
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Breaking Up The Family

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So you've gone through a separation or divorce and you're thinking about what's next. How do you start over, rebuild and leave behind the life you thought you'd have?
On this episode of The Split, Mandy Nolan shares her story and talks to women about how they started their new life post-divorce.
We'll look at how to start dating again and Nama Winston shares why you should be looking at separation as an opportunity to reinvent yourself.
Taking the first step into your new life is a big one, so let's help you get there.
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
CREDITS:
The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
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The Split is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting Over

When it comes to separation and divorce, people don’t always play nice. So what do you do if there’s a custody dispute? Or if your ex-partner is being really difficult and obstructive around a property settlement? What happens when things get nasty? And violent?
On this episode of The Split, Mandy talks through her own experience with domestic violence and is joined by domestic violence survivor Vivian McGrath, who shares her incredible story about how she fled her marriage to save her child.
Just a warning though, this episode of The Split deals with issues surrounding domestic violence. If you need help, please call 1800 Respect.  
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
CREDITS:
The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
With thanks to Vivian McGrath for sharing her story https://www.vivianmcgrath.com/ 
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia
The Split is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Things Get Nasty

Dating again can be confronting after a split. Do you try Tinder? A Dating website? Going down the pub? And what if you don't want to date again? Is that okay?
In this episode of The Split, we'll hold your hand and walk you through how to get back on the horse if you want to, and how to navigate dating with kids. Plus, Mandy shares her wisdom on how to handle Christmas with different dads.
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
CREDITS:
The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia
The Split is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Start Dating Again

The number one piece of advice people tell you when you're going through separation and divorce is to get support. From your friends, your family and professionals.
But where do you start?
And if you are a friend or a family member of someone who’s going through the break down of a family, what can you do to be as helpful as you can? 
On this episode of The Split, Mandy seeks advice from relationships counselor, Melissa Ferrari, and the woman who got her through two separations, her mum Carol.
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
CREDITS:
The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
With thanks to Carol Nolan and Melissa Ferrari https://melissaferrari.com.au/ 
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia
The Split is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting Support

When it comes to dividing assets, things can get messy. 
But, as finance expert Melissa Browne tells Mandy, they don't have to. 
The key is to try and remove your emotional attachment to the things you and your partner shared.  A bit like Marie Kondo-ing your marital life.
But how do you do it? And what if you really want that dining room table? Or the house?
Today's episode is here to help you navigate the murky waters of dividing up the stuff you accumulate after a lifetime (or a short time) together.
If you’re going through a separation or know someone who is, The Split is here to help…
CREDITS:
The Split is hosted by Mandy Nolan.
With thanks to Melissa Browne: http://www.melissabrowne.com.au/ 
And Felicity Duffy, who is Head of Women's Markets at Westpac.
If you have a question for Nama, email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au
The Split is produced by Elissa Ratliff
GET IN TOUCH:
Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386.
Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au
Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia
The Split is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Up The Family

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