Cathrine Mahoney joins Nikki Parkinson to talk suviving divorce and her new book Currently Between Husbands. Think Bridget Jones meets Eat Pray Love.

Cathrine Mahoney is an English, curly-haired Capricorn. A publicist by trade, who never leaves the house without a red lip on. She has called Sydney home for the past 20 years after moving from the UK in 2000, in part on the advice of a horoscope column. She has one son (that she knows of) called Louis, whom she loves to bits and enjoys embarrassing daily, that she shares with her ex-husband, former rugby league player and TV commentator Andrew Johns.

Cathrine is a self-confessed over-sharer who's only filter is the one she uses on her Instagram photos. She is constantly using 'Doctor Google' and is convinced she is hitting early menopause (but, as her actual doctor reassures her, it is just the scorching hot Australian summer that's making her feel like a red-hot mess and not 'the change' . . . yet).

Nikki and Cath dive into the beginning of the end, the messy bits, the good bits, the hard bits and all the inbetween bits to survive divorce.

Strap in - there is most definitely life after divorce and plenty of laughs in between.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Cathrine Mahoney

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Dr Delia McCabe joins Nikki Parkinson to discuss why men and women experience stress differently and the science behind it. Dr McCabe is a Neuroscientist, Psychologist, Speaker and Author.

Delia shifted her focus from conventional talking therapy, after completing her Masters in Psychology. She had discovered that what we eat impacts brain function directly, and came to understand that until the brain is properly nourished no amount of talking can support optimal cognitive functioning.

Nikki and Dr McCabe dive into -

• Why men and women experience stress differently.
• How can we offer the nutrient's to our stressed out bodies.
• How can stress stop us from healing from a relationship breakdown.
• Why men appear to move on quicker than women.
• And so much more including why it's okay to eat chocolate for breakfast - yes you heard that right.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Dr Delia McCabe

Website https://www.lighterbrighteryou.life

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Dr Rebecca Ray joins Nikki Parkinson to discuss boundaris after a break up.

Dr Rebecca Ray is a Clinical Psychologist, Author and Speaker. She uses a science-backed, heart and hard truth approach to help big-picture-thinking woman and creators live a life that's fulfilling, unapologetic, and free.

Nikki and Rebecca dive into -

• What are boundaries?
• Creating boundaries as you move through your divorce and separation.
• Reframing boundaries - are they lines of connection or dividing lines?
• Transitioning from your old relationship to the new.
• How we can communicate boundaries.
• How we can enforce boundaries and deal with conflict.
• Where to start.
• Why self-compassion changes everything.

Rebecca has been a Clinical Psychologist for the best part of two decades. She is the author of Setting Boundaries, Breakthrough, The Art of Self-Kindness, The Universe Listens to Brave and Be Happy: 35 Powerful Methods for Personal Growth and Well-Being. Rebecca can be found interacting with her community online about using courage and brain potential to make a meaningful difference in the world, while going gently on ourselves.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Dr Rebecca Ray.

Website https://rebeccaray.com.au/ Instagram @drrebeccaray Facebook @drrebeccaray Podcast Hello Rebecca Ray

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help, reach out and talk to somebody.

Divorce and Separation is the second highest contributing factor in suicide in men. It's time to raise the awareness and support men through this season in their life and remind them and us that #itaintweaktospeak.

Today's guest is Sam Webb. Sam is well known in Australia for his appearances on TV. Most people will recognise Sam as an actor on Neighbours or for his appearance on Australian Survivor, a host on Nine's Great Escapes and was one of the subject leaders on the feature film documentary, Suicide: The Ripple Effect which won top awards in the United States.

In 2013 Sam's life took a u-turn when his good friend Dwayne Lally took his life. Together Sam and Casey Lyons co-founded the mental health organisation and charity, LIVIN. The core of their mission is to end the stigma around mental health through education, fashion and community.

Nikki and Sam dive into -

• The difference in stigma between men and women's mental health.
• How we as a community/society can encourage men to talk about their mental health.
• Ways of getting the men in our lives to seek support.
• What it's like inside a male brain when your mental health is suffering.
• Tips for partners of men when you are concerned about their mental health.
• Tips for parents to support their young men.

Crisis lines Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978 Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 Headspace on 1800 650 890 QLife on 1800 184 527

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Sam Webb, Actor, International Speaker and Co-founder of Livin.

You can check out Sam's featured Ted Talk from New York City here.

You can connect with Sam - Website www.livin.org www.samwebb.com.au Instagram @samwebb @livinorg Facebook @samwebbau @livinorg LinkedIn @samwebbau @livinorg

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Have you ever wanted to know how your children feel or felt throughout your divorce and separation? In this episode 22 year old Bella Duncan, A Kid With Two Homes talk to this topic. Parents you want to hear what Bella has to say.

Bella and Nikki dive into -

• How is felt being a child of a high conflict divorce.
• Kids being the messenger for their parents.
• How to communicate your feelings to your parents.
• How Bella approached a difficult conversation with her parents to "stop the conflict".
• Bella's tips to have this conversation with your parents.
• How does being labelled a 'broken family' or 'broken home' impact kids of divorce?
• How to help children differentiate between what is and isn't their responsibility and the guilt that may be feel by being a child of divorce.
• Being mindful of the language that you use in conversations with your children.
• Bella's top tip for parents going through divorce from a child's view.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Bella Duncan, A Kid With Two Homes. Website. LinkedIn. Instagram. Email.

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

The family law system in Australia is a minefield. These are complex issues and can be really stressful to navigate. You are not alone though. In this episode Nikki gives you access to part of her toolkit and aims to help you feel less overwhelmed in the process.

Get the FREE 'Legalise' Guide HERE.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Ashley Simpo joins Nikki Parkinson in this episode. She is a writer, advocate and speaker, she's making room for generations of Black women, mothers and creatives to develop their passions to better themselves and society at large. She is a divorced mom to her son who wrote the book "A Kids Book About Divorce, which uses the conversations she had with her son as a blueprint for other families navigating the same discussion.

Ashley shares her divorce story and what it felt like to make the decision to end her marriage.

Nikki and Ashley dive into -

• How to forgive yourself when you end a relationship.
• The inspiration behind writing her book "A Kids Book About Divorce".
• How to remain a transparent parent to your child/ren when you are going through a divorce.
• How we can heal from divorce and create balance.
• Why it takes a village to raise a mother and a child.
• How to balance ambition and parenthood.
• Why we should be celebrating our divorces, throwing more divorce parties and having a divorce registry. You heard it here first!

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Ashley Simpo. Website. LinkedIn. Instagram. Twitter. Buy the book HERE.

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

19 October 2021. Today is Nikki's 19th wedding anniversary and if it where her birthday it would be her Golden Birthday, so today we celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary and her Bachelor Degree of Singleness!

In this episode Nikki takes you on a journey from how to cope on your wedding anniversary or the monumental milestones after you separate and how they can have a trigger effect, to celebrating no longer being married.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

19 October 2021. Today is Nikki's 19th wedding anniversary and if it where her birthday it would be her Golden Birthday, so today we celebrate her Golden Wedding Anniversary and her Bachelor Degree of Singleness!

In this episode Nikki takes you on a journey from how to cope on your wedding anniversary or the monumental milestones after you separate and how they can have a trigger effect, to celebrating no longer being married.

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Join our community of like-minded people @thedivorcehub on Instagram and Facebook.

Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.

Have you ever asked yourself what is a good divorce? And if it's even possible to have a "good divorce" or a "good separation" when you have children. Nikki Parkinson is joined Sarah Armstrong, Mum of Grace, Author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What To Think Through When Children Are Involved and marketing expert whose work has been recognised worldwide, she is currently Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google.

Nikki and Sarah discuss -

• No one gets married to get divorced but what can you do to make conscious decisions through the divorce process.
• A good divorce versus a bad divorce.
• How to make sure children are the focal point and not collateral damage.
• Where to start to have a good divorce.
• How to fill the gaps.
• Preparing your child to become the "Professional Traveller".

Host: Nikki Parkinson. Divorce and Separation Hub Website.

Guest: Sarah Armstrong. Website. Facebook. LinkedIn. Buy the book HERE.

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Executive Producer and Editor: Tiffany Richmond. You can contact Tiffany via her website and on Instagram @tiff__richmond.