The Divorce Podcast

If you’re separating or divorcing and want to avoid unnecessary conflict, this episode offers an exclusive preview of Kate's book amicable divorce – with practical guidance straight from the author to help you approach separation in a calmer, more child-focused way.

In this special mini episode, Kate takes you through the key chapters of amicable divorce, sharing the insights, stories and expert guidance that shaped the book – from changing the negative story we tell about divorce to helping parents see separation through their children’s eyes.

Kate covers:

• How slowing down at the start can prevent long-term conflict
• Why emotional readiness matters as much as legal steps
• What ‘amicable’ really means – and what it doesn’t
• How to make child-focused decisions about parenting and money
• Why understanding finances reduces fear and arguments
• How to move from ‘us’ to ‘me’ with care and self-compassion

This episode is for anyone considering or going through separation who wants practical, child-focused guidance to approach divorce with less blame and more clarity.

About amicable divorce

amicable divorce is Kate's practical guide to navigating separation with less conflict and more compassion. Drawing from her experience supporting thousands of couples, it includes real stories, expert insights and child-focused guidance for every stage of the process.

Out in March 2026 – order on Amazon today.

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Need expert help right now?

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#EmotionalJourney

If you’re trying to navigate divorce in a way that protects your children, your career and your wellbeing, this episode offers practical, reassuring guidance on doing it with intention and care.

Kate is joined by Sarah Madden Armstrong, Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce, to explore what a ‘good divorce’ can really look like when children are involved.

In this episode, we cover:

• Sarah’s separation story and what a ‘good divorce’ meant for her family
• How to put your children at the centre of all decisions
• Practical ways to co-parent with kindness and consideration
• Balancing a career, childcare and the emotional load of divorce
• Making space for self-care while navigating separation

This episode is for parents going through divorce who want to reduce conflict, support their children and move forward in a thoughtful, steady way.

Meet Sarah Armstrong

Sarah Armstrong is Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google, a former McKinsey partner and author of two books: The Art of the Juggling Act: A Bite-Sized Guide for Working Parents and The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. She is also the proud mom of Grace, now a college graduate. 

The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce offers parents ‘bite-sized’ pieces of practical advice on what to think through when going through a divorce and children are involved. 

Find Sarah’s book and explore ways to buy it here.

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Looking for expert guidance on co-parenting?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation. Or explore our Separating with Children Service – a 90-minute joint session with a Co-parenting Specialist tailored to your family’s needs.

Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March, including dedicated chapters on co-parenting, communication and putting children first during separation. Order on Amazon today.

Want to stay organised as co-parents?

Download our free Parenting Plan template to help you and your co-parent agree on shared goals, routines and decision-making – with your children at the centre.

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If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when you want to say no or always putting everyone else first, this episode will help you understand why – and what it’s costing you. People-pleasing can feel like kindness, but during separation it often leads to burnout, resentment and decisions that don’t truly work for you.

Kate is joined by author and psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell, who opens up about her own divorce for the first time and shares practical insights on how people-pleasing shows up in relationships and separation – and how to prevent it from affecting your wellbeing or practical outcomes.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Emma Reed Turrell’s personal divorce story
• What people-pleasing looks like in relationships and divorce
• The difference between being kind and giving too much
• Why people-pleasing often leads to burnout during separation
• How people-pleasing can affect your wellbeing and long-term outcomes
• Small but meaningful ways to start setting boundaries without guilt

This episode is for anyone going through divorce who struggles to prioritise their own needs and feels responsible for keeping everyone else okay.

Meet Emma Reed Turrell

Emma Reed Turrell is an author, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. After ten years working in business, she returned to her earlier passion for psychology and retrained as a psychotherapist. 

Following the success of her debut book, Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live, Emma has written a second book, What Am I Missing? Discover the Four Blind Spots That are Holding You Back and How to Overcome Them. She co-hosted the popular podcast Best Friend Therapy with Elizabeth Day and hosts her own podcast, Dial Emma.

Get in touch with Emma

You can find out more about Emma on her website, learn more about people-pleasing in her book Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live or follow her on Instagram. Catch Emma and Kate talk openly and honestly about divorce on an episode on Dial Emma.

More divorce resources

Feeling ready to take practical steps forward?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or emotional aspects of separation. 

Want ongoing support through separation?

Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March and includes practical advice for navigating separation with kindness. Order on Amazon today.

Got a question for a future episode?

Share your thoughts at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.

#EmotionalJourney

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally reactive or simply worn out during divorce, this episode offers gentle, practical ways to feel calmer and more in control.

Kate is joined by certified yoga teacher Cathy Eads to explore how supportive practices like yoga, breathwork and mindfulness can help you navigate the emotional ups and downs of separation.

In this episode, we cover:

• Cathy’s separation story and how it led her to yoga
• How yoga and Ayurveda support emotional regulation
• Why learning to respond instead of react changes everything
• Simple self-care tools you can use anywhere - walking, breathwork and more
• How mindfulness helps you stay calm and present
• A short grounding breathwork practice you can try yourself

This episode is for anyone going through separation and looking for simple, expert-backed tools to feel steadier and calmer.

Meet Cathy Eads

Cathy Eads is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and therapist, Ayurvedic wellness coach and founder of BLISS Yoga. After navigating her own high-conflict divorce, she now helps women heal and rebuild during and after divorce using science-backed tools like yoga, breathwork and mindfulness.  

Her Trifecta Method combines movement, breathwork and guided relaxation to promote healing from within, build resilience and calm the nervous system. She supports women through small group programmes and customised one-to-one sessions.

Connect with Cathy

Visit Cathy’s website to explore how yoga can support you through divorce, or listen to the guided breathwork practice from this episode anytime here.

More divorce resources

Feeling ready to take practical steps forward?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or emotional aspects of separation. 

Want ongoing support through separation?

Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community where you can share questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.

Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March and includes practical advice for navigating separation with kindness – including managing stress and staying grounded. Order on Amazon today.

Got a question for a future episode?

Share your thoughts at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.

#EmotionalJourney

If travel after divorce feels overwhelming or lonely, this episode will show you how it can actually support your healing and rebuild your confidence.

Kate and Laura Ericson, founder of Laura Ericson Group Trips, share practical ways travel can support healing, confidence and independence after separation – and simple steps to start, even if it feels daunting right now.

We cover:

• Common barriers to travelling after separation
• What the “single person tax” really means for solo travellers
• The emotional and practical benefits of travelling alone after divorce
• Small first steps to building up the confidence to travel on your own
• Laura’s personal journey from divorce to leading group trips worldwide

This episode is for anyone who’s recently separated or divorced and is curious about how travel might support their next chapter – whether you're ready to book or just exploring the idea.

Meet Laura Ericson

Laura Ericson is the founder of Laura Ericson Group Trips, where she leads curated group trips for solo travellers seeking authentic cultural experiences and personal transformation through travel. 

Connect with Laura

Follow her adventures on Instagram @lolawhiskey, join her women-only Facebook Group Lola Loves Travel or visit lauraericson.com to learn more about upcoming trips. You can also catch up on her podcast Type 2 Travel.

More divorce resources

Want ongoing support as you rebuild after divorce?

Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive content and webinars on life after separation – plus a supportive community where you can share questions and get expert advice. Start your free trial here.

Kate's book amicable divorce is out in March and includes practical advice for navigating separation with kindness – including rebuilding your identity and confidence post-divorce. Order on Amazon today.

Need expert help right now?

Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or co-parenting aspects of separation.

Got a question for a future episode?

Share your thoughts at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.

#LifeAfterDivorce

In this episode, Kate is joined by parenting expert Oona Alexander to explore how parents can protect their children's wellbeing during divorce. They discuss what to say, how to listen and ways to limit the emotional impact on your family.

How to support your children through divorce without passing on your pain

Oona shares practical tips for starting conversations with children about divorce and how they’re feeling. She and Kate discuss how to maintain the fine line between pushing children to express their feelings too much and not discussing them at all. 

Oona also explains how to separate your own experience from your children’s and how not to project your feelings onto them. She gives invaluable advice on how to deal with your child’s challenging behaviours, navigate blame and prepare for conversations about the inevitable changes ahead.

What we cover:

• How to start difficult conversations about divorce with your children
• Why balance matters when encouraging children  to express feelings
• Separating your own experience from your children’s
•  Handling challenging behaviours and blame
• Preparing children for changes ahead

About Oona Alexander: parenting expert and divorced mum

Oona is a leading UK parenting expert and co-parenting specialist - as well as a divorced mum. 

She helps divorcing parents move rapidly from despair and guilt to positivity and confidence, so they can create the best possible outcomes for their children. 

With Oona, you discover the practical, loving steps to limit ‘damage’ to your children and help them be secure, happy and well-behaved before, during and after divorce. 

Get in touch with Oona

You can get in touch with Oona on her website. There you can also find helpful divorce resources and book a consultation.

More divorce resources

You can get in touch with amicable for more information on the legal, financial and parenting aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert today. 

If this episode felt useful, Kate’s upcoming book amicable divorce goes even further, with practical guidance for navigating separation with kindness. Order on Amazon today.

We've created amicable space to give you more personalised support. Become a member of amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community. You can share your questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Learn more and sign up here.

Try the amicable co-parenting app free for three months. Share calendars, track expenses and communicate clearly.
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#Coparenting

In this Part 2 mini-episode, Kate shares practical, step-by-step guidance on how to approach difficult conversations with your ex-partner –  from finances to child arrangements.

How to have uncomfortable conversations with your ex-partner

Kate shares practical communication tips from preparing for the conversation to choosing language that helps keep things calm, and what to do if emotions run high. She also explains why documenting outcomes can make a real difference in reducing confusion and conflict later on.

What we cover:

• How to prepare for tricky conversations
• Language tips to keep discussions from escalating
• Why documenting outcomes matters

More divorce resources:

Got a question on divorce, separation or co-parenting you’d like us to cover? Share your thoughts with us at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.

We've created amicable space to give you more personalised support. Become a member of amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community. You can share your questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.

You can also get in touch with amicable for more information on the legal, financial and parenting aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert today. 

Try the amicable co-parenting app free for three months. Share calendars, track expenses and communicate clearly.
iPhone: Redeem your three months free via this link
Android: Download the app and create an account. At the paywall, choose your payment method, select 'Redeem code' and enter DIVORCEPODCAST.

#EmotionalJourney

This week Kate introduces Split Happens - a new digital platform created by amicable and Restored Lives to support young people aged 13-30 navigating parental separation.

Kate is joined by Anthony Syder, Divorce & Co-parenting Specialist at amicable, Shakira Paulas, Marketing Consultant at Restored Lives, and Helen Pittard, a family Relationship Specialist and one of the founder Trustees of Voices in the middle. They talk about how Split Happens uses AI to help young people process emotions, access support and build confidence during family separation and change.

Supporting young people through parental separation - a new approach.

Kate and her guests begin by exploring the lack of accessible support and resources for young people with separated parents, and how Split Happens was created to thoughtfully fill that gap. They introduce Yuni - an AI companion built on carefully curated expert guidance and real peer experiences - and discuss why young people may find it helpful for starting important conversations, accessing support and reassurance and building the emotional skills that can support young people in their future relationships and beyond.

The team explores why young people may find it easier to open up to Yuni than to parents or counsellors, and how the platform bridges the gap to real-world conversations and support.

Trigger warning: this episode covers content that some listeners might find distressing, including poor mental health and suicide.

Meet our experts 

Helen is a family Relationship Specialist working directly with families and their children, easing the separation process in order to reduce conflict. She is also a major advocate for the voice of the child and one of the founder Trustees of Voices in the Middle.

Anthony Syder is a Negotiation Specialist and the team lead for amicable's financial consent order drafting team. His areas of interest include the voice of the child in separation and diverse families. Anthony was previously an accredited family mediator and also sat on the board of the Family Mediators Association.

Shakira is the Social Media and Content Manager at Restored Lives, a charity supporting adults and children affected by divorce and separation. She works closely with the wider team to support course delivery, volunteer engagement, and participant outreach. 

Explore Split Happens

Whether you’re a young person navigating separation or a parent wanting to support them, Split Happens is here for you. Get the support you need at splithappens.co.uk, and follow @splithappensofficial on Instagram.

More divorce resources

You can get in touch with amicable for more information on the legal, financial and parenting aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert today. 

We've created amicable space to give you more personalised support. Become a member of amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community. You can share your questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Learn more and sign up here.

#Coparenting

In this Part 1 mini-episode, Kate shares gentle guidance on difficult conversations during divorce - from finances and children’s arrangements to talking about the future.

Why difficult conversations matter during divorce

Kate explores why these conversations can feel so uncomfortable, what’s really happening beneath the surface when we avoid them and why leaning into them can make separation smoother and kinder for everyone involved.

Don’t miss Part 2 on the 14th of January, where Kate shares simple, practical strategies to help these conversations feel calmer, clearer and more manageable.

What we cover:

• The conversations people most commonly avoid during separation
• Why certain topics feel especially hard to talk about
• Why difficult conversations matter for your future

More divorce resources:

Got a question on divorce, separation or co-parenting you’d like us to cover? Share your thoughts with us at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.

We've created amicable space to give you more personalised support. Become a member of amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community. You can share your questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.

You can also get in touch with amicable for more information on the legal, financial and parenting aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert today. 

Try the amicable co-parenting app free for three months. Share calendars, track expenses and communicate clearly.
iPhone: Redeem your three months free via this link
Android: Download the app and create an account. At the paywall, choose your payment method, select 'Redeem code' and enter DIVORCEPODCAST.

#EmotionalJourney

This week, we’re revisiting a much-loved episode from last year to bring reassurance and support to parents navigating the holidays without their children.

In this episode, Kate is joined by amicable’s Divorce Specialists, Anthony Syder and Bec Jones, to share tips on coping with not being with your children. Perhaps your child is with their other parent, and you may be listening to this on Christmas or another special occasion.

About the episode:

This episode looks at tips and advice to help you get through. Kate and her guests begin by describing common arrangements for children and focus on typical holiday arrangements and the effects they might have on you as a parent if you don’t get to spend this time with your kids. They explore how arrangements might affect children’s feelings, and what steps you can take to ensure that everyone has a great Christmas day without feeling guilty or worried. Anthony and Bec also share tips on how to approach talking about Christmas or other holiday arrangements with your co-parent and planning the festive season in advance. They finish off by sharing some tips about self-care if you’re spending this Christmas without your children.

About our guests:

Anthony is a Divorce Specialist at amicable and has worked in the area of divorce, mediation and family dispute resolution for the past 8 years. His areas of interest include the voice of the child and diverse and inclusive families. 

Having had over 10 years of experience as a divorce lawyer, Bec leads amicable's Negotiation team. Bec played a vital role in developing the amicable process and is renowned for her empathetic approach. With expertise in child arrangements, blended families, and complex finances, she is a fountain of knowledge.

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We understand that special occasions can be hard to cope with if you're not spending them with your children.

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Mind is a mental health charity that is always here to provide you with the help and support that you might need.

Alternatively, please get in touch with your GP or call 111 to get mental health help and advice.

Please get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

We've created amicable space to give you more personalised support. Become a member of amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles and an interactive community. You can share your questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here.

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#Coparenting