The Samantha Baines Show

"What was challenging for me was separating the different threads of grief..."- Steven Petrow

Author and Columnist at The Washington Post, Steven Petrow joins Samantha Baines to discuss dealing with losing his parents while splitting from his ex husband. The two open up about dealing with emotions when your ex moves on first, how they manage their anxiety and the true meaning of the phrase 'generous Daddy'. Steven discusses being honest with people about depressive episodes, noting gratitude at the start and end of his day and the two speak about being in a better place.

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"It was the most horrific experience, I think of my life..."- Sue Atkins

Parenting Consultant, author and Broadcaster Sue Atkins joins Samantha Baines to discuss her coping strategies to life's biggest changes, her "F*** you ring" and advises on what to do when breaking the news of divorce to children. Sue discusses what not to do when having to go places where your ex is going to be and the two discuss their horrible experiences of online dating.

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"I went out and had tons of sex. I had so much sex with so many different kinds of people..."- Laura Friedman Williams

Author of Available and self declared PTA mum, Laura Friedman Williams joins Samantha Baines to discuss details of her divorce skate party, asking men lots of questions and talking all things hair (and not the stuff on our heads)! Laura discusses the sordid details of her book, the feelings of sickness when she found out about her exes "soulmate" and how she modelled forgiveness to her kids. The two discuss fellatio (yep that's right), their sexual awakening and men's strange requests. Laura also speaks on how getting divorced was one of the best things that happened to her!

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"It wasn't so much for me the act of cheating on me, it was how he had treated me in that time frame"- Micaela Sharp

Star of Interior Design Masters and upholsterer, Micaela Sharp joins Samantha Baines to discuss leaving her home of 6 years and reclaiming her space. Micaela talks about dealing with anger, placating her dog and having another woman fill her in on the details of her exes infidelity. The two discuss losing their parent/s and how that resonated for them while going through a divorce. Micaela also gives suggestions on curating the best space for yourself after your partner moves out.

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Host Samantha Baines rounds up the series with her favourite bits of each episode, her love for cooling sheets and shares some of your wonderful messages. Samantha also gives a sneak peek into what series 6 has in store- exciting!

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"it had to happen because otherwise I was going to lose my mind" - Jessica Fostekew

Comedian Jessica Fostekew joins Samantha Baines to talk breaking up with her child's father and her queerness. Jess talks about leaving someone well, being firm that it's the end and accidentally falling in love. The two share their queerness journeys and Sam talks bisexuality and thinking about her marriage ending by a rooftop pool in LA, as you do. The importance of a colour coded google spreadsheet comes up as well as breaking your new engagement to your ex and owning your part in their pain.

"if doing all of that is the price I had to pay to be a Dad, I'd do it all again" - Dom Newton

Presenter Dom Newton joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce and fatherhood. The two chat changing surnames for the family and Dom talks getting married at twenty two to a woman eight years older than him. Comparing himself to Milhouse's dad from The Simpsons and the effect that media references have on us. Dom opens up about being depressed, crying in front of his friend and boss for the first time. A lovely honest chat.

Trigger warning:

depression

"I said to my Mum so many times as a kid, just leave him" - Sam Bailey

X-factor 2013 winner singer Sam Bailey joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. Don't worry she's still happily married right now but Sam opens up about her broken engagement aged 17 and her parents divorce. The two discuss losing family members after a break up and how that can affect children. Sam Bailey talks about how hard lockdown is on a marriage and is very honest about her childhood. Sam Bailey explains the huge impact that the alcoholism and domestic violence she witnessed as a child has had on her.

Trigger warning:

alcoholism

domestic violence

"I started exploring my own fear of being alone" - Francesca Specter

Author and podcaster Francesca Specter joins Samantha Baines to talk how her break up led to an exploration of being alone. The two talk staying in things too long, spending time apart in a relationship and learning to enjoy time by yourself. Francesca talks living alone for the first time in her life, going on awful dates to avoid evenings in and the importance of the connection to yourself.

"what I'm talking about is ending up in a sexless marriage" - Irene Fehr

Sex and intimacy coach Irene Fehr joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and sexless marriage. Irene talks about her initial belief that she was asexual, taking on the responsibility and shame of the lack of sex in a relationship. Irene discusses painful sex due to loss of lubrication and her sexual journey. The two discuss the lack of conversation around sex in long term relationships and issues around sex and Irene opens up about her inability to orgasm in her marriage.

Trigger warning:

sex