The Samantha Baines Show

“Don’t get married to someone you wouldn’t want to get divorced from” - Steve Hoftstetter.

Comedian Steve Hoftstetter, as seen on ABC, NBS and Fox in the US, joins Samantha Baines. Steve shares his experiences of the brave new world of dating apps, your niece finding out you are divorced via Wikipedia, and just why you should NEVER touch the buffet in a strip club. The two cover gourmet dog food and whether comedians react differently to trauma.

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"Divorce kind of knocks the naivety out of you, so the idea that little wishes are going to change your life like that" - Kerry Howard

Our very own Samantha Baines is joined by excellent previous podcast guests actress Kerry Howard, comedian Helen Thorn and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre Paul Roseby OBE to talk New Year. For Samantha this one night is harder than Christmas as a singleton and the four chat body image after break up, creating odd numbers on trips away and who to snog at midnight.

We are here for any of you going through a difficult time or feeling lonely this New Year. Remember you are not alone!

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"This season is called the cuffing season" - Samantha Baines

Samantha Baines is joined by not one but THREE brilliant previous The Divorce Social guests to chat break up and Christmas! Scummy Mummies' Helen Thorn, comedy actress Kerry Howard and Interior Design Masters' Micaela Sharp bring the joy to this seasonal special. All share stories about presents from the ex, lonely moments and Christmas merriment as well as top tips for your first Christmas without a partner. There are crackers, cheesy Christmas jokes and solidarity to feast on.

We know Christmas can be a difficult time for anyone going through a breakup/in a difficult situation/or dreaming of leaving and we at The Divorce Social are here for you. Join us next week for our New Years special too!

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Host Samantha Baines rounds up the series with her favourite bits of each episode, the gifts she misses at Christmas, the affect of anniversaries on her and the weird dates she's been on - its been a strange year of dating!

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‘Sometimes there are things in your life you just have to accept and live with, that you can’t solve, that you can’t put right - a lot of my life is about let’s solve that problem... but this is something, the most important thing in my life and I actually couldn’t control…’ -Jacqui Smith

Former Home Secretary and political commentator Jacqui Smith joins Samantha Baines to talk about divorce and the expenses scandal even gets a mention. Jacqui talks about the importance of counselling and accepting the end of her 32 year marriage. They both discuss different sorts of grief and how to handle their emotions. Jacqui speaks about online dating and the awkwardness of being recognised by her date! They both talk about adapting to life without men in their homes and the sudden need and satisfaction of buying their own toolkits!

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TW: Baby death/Miscarriage

"I called and said I'm going to come back and he said, no you're not, this isn't your house anymore- I'm divorcing you"- Natasha Aujla

Writer Natasha Aujla joins Samantha Baines to talk about dealing with the death of her newborn son and then being asked for a divorce eight days later. Natasha discusses her journey with forgiveness and how logical thinking aided her recovery. They both discuss going to weddings after a divorce and the emotional rollercoaster they went through. Natasha talks about the importance of her Sikh religion and how she felt growing up in a South Asian community and the cultural expectations that come with it.

Natashas blog and Instagram: blusabar.com / @Blusabar

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"I knew he was in a really really bad place and I think that's how I forgave a lot of his behaviour" - Georgia Hirst

Vikings actor and activist Georgia Hirst joins Samantha Baines to talk about delaying the healing process. The two discuss about the difference between doing the dumping vs being the one dumped. Georgia talks about her experience of being with an older man and the lack of communication between them. Both discuss wanting to protect your partner from scrutiny by loved ones and that urge to look through their partners phone. And Georgia speaks about the importance of spending time with yourself along with tips on how to do just that!

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"I came home and there was a ripped up photo of us and his ring next to my sink"- Nikki DeBartolo

In a Divorce Social first, we have a divorced couple on the show together! Nikki DeBartolo and Ben Heldfond both join Samantha to talk about their divorce from one another and their book all about it. Now the best of friends, they talk to Samantha about their journey whilst bringing up their son. The three discuss feelings of insecurity, meeting in public places and the power of therapy. Ben and Nikki also discuss the drastic differences in their childhood and how that affected the different outlooks they had on relationships. 

To purchase their book, Our Happy Divorce: https://ourhappydivorce.com/

Instagram: @Ourhappydivorce

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"The break up that triggered all that was when I got dumped by email"- Rosie Wilby

Comedian and Author of The Breakup Monologues, Rosie Wilby joins Samantha Baines to talk about the major breakdown of her relationship. Rosie talks about the impact her break up had on her pet cat and how she felt being in a relationship with someone not openly gay. The two discuss the lack of women who like women, representation on Tinder and taking into consideration being a pet parent when you separate from a partner.

Rosie's new book, The Breakup Monologues is based on her acclaimed podcast of the same name: https://linktr.ee/breakupmonologues

Twitter @rosiewilby and @breakupmonologues on Instagram. 

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"I don't think I could have stopped what happened anyway..." -Gilly Da Silva

Gilly Da Silva joins Samantha Baines to talk about being gaslighted and why she set up Mending Hearts Retreat: a unique experience for individuals experiencing the hurt and pain of a relationship breakdown or loss of a deceased loved one. The two chat revamping themselves from the outside in after divorce and the freedom of their shopaholic phases. Gilly talks about the men she encountered during her ruthless divorce f*** frenzy and how she used it to escape and feel liberated. They also discuss the financial freedom needed to be independent after divorce and the role that plays.

Mending Hearts Retreat: @mendingheartsretreat https://www.mendingheartsretreat.com/

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