The Divorce Podcast
The Divorce Podcast is a podcast dedicated to looking at divorce from new perspectives and driving reform. Hosted by Kate Daly, each episode invites experts from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to discuss their own views on divorce, and debate them with the other guests. Silver winner in Sex & Relationships category at the British Podcast Awards 2026.
In brief: money after divorce – your fresh start
In partnership with Octopus Money
Welcome back to our 3-part mini-series on The Divorce Podcast, on finance before, during and after divorce. This is the last part - all about helping you set up for a financial fresh start.
It’s easy to think the financial work is done once a divorce is finalised – but this is actually where the rebuilding begins. Kate is joined again by Molly Haylett, Chartered Financial Planner at Octopus Money, to talk you through the main steps.
We talk about:
Why impl...In brief: money during divorce – making sense of it
In partnership with Octopus Money
Welcome back to our 3-part mini-series on The Divorce Podcast, on finance before, during and after divorce. This is part 2.
The two biggest things that come up in the middle of a divorce? The family home and pensions – and neither is as simple as it first looks.
Kate is joined again by Molly Haylett, Chartered Financial Planner at Octopus Money, to unpack the biggest financial decisions you’ll face once you’re in the thick of the process.
We talk about:
How to...In brief: money before divorce - getting organised
In partnership with Octopus Money
Welcome to our 3-part mini-series, packed with helpful tips on finances before your divorce process begins, during it, and how to start rebuilding afterwards.
Before you can split anything fairly in a divorce, you need to know exactly what you've got – and not all pounds are equal, whether they're sitting in cash, property or a pension.
Kate is joined by Molly Haylett, Chartered Financial Planner at Octopus Money, for tips on how to get your finances organised at the start of your divorce process.
<...Second marriage or first: put a prenup on your wedding checklist
If you're divorced and thinking about marrying again, you already know why the money conversation early on is so important. Watch the full episode on YouTube.
Kate is joined by Andrew Bowker, co-founder of wedding booking platform Wedissimo, to talk about why honest conversations about money are the foundation of any relationship – and why prenups exist to have that conversation properly, not to plan for failure.
In this episode, we cover:
Why people remarrying after divorce approach money and prenups differentlyWhat a prenup is actually forWhy agreements like these need revisiting as li...The psychology of heartbreak at any age, with Jemma Sbeg
If you've ever wondered whether heartbreak gets easier with age, or just different, this episode might surprise you. Watch the video version here.
Kate is joined by Jemma Sbeg, host of The Psychology of Your 20s podcast and author of Person in Progress, to compare notes on breakups and grief across every life stage - from a first heartbreak in your twenties to divorce after twenty years together.
We talk about:
Jemma's 'three waves' model for processing a breakup, and why healing isn't a straight lineWhat's genuinely different about heartbreak in your twenties versus l...In brief: myths around pensions and divorce
Pensions are often the biggest asset in a marriage – sometimes bigger than the family home – yet they're the one most people overlook when they separate.
Kate is joined by Josh Gordon, Head of Digital Retirement at Octopus Money, to bust some of the biggest pension myths in divorce.
We talk about:
The myth that a pension in your name is yours aloneWhat a PODE (Pension on Divorce Expert) report is, and how it helps you understand what your pensions are really worthCompounding explained – and why the years matter as much as the...'The very worst thing happened – and I could do it': Sally Phillips on life after divorce
Ten years on from her divorce, actor and comedian Sally Phillips can look back with humour, honesty and hard-won perspective on her divorce and the life she's built since.
In this episode, Kate is joined by Sally Phillips – star of 'Miranda', 'Veep' and the 'Bridget Jones' films, and co-creator of the Emmy-winning 'Smack the Pony' – for a warm and often very funny conversation about separation, starting again and everything she's learned along the way.
We talk about:
How Sally knew her marriage was 'on the skids' – and why she avoided facing it Separating as a paren...One step at a time: Pianist's journey through divorce
If you're wondering whether things really do get better after divorce, this episode is proof that they can - one step at a time.
Kate is joined by Michelle Lynne, a Canadian concert pianist and singer, who shares how she found her way back to herself after a painful divorce, and turned that journey into her debut album.
In this episode, we cover:
How Michelle found her way back to herself after divorceHow a creative outlet can help you sit with grief instead of rushing past itWhy it's ok to tell people what you...In brief: Co-parenting when you travel for work
If you're navigating work travel while co-parenting, this episode will help you plan around it without the guilt, or the arguments.
In this episode, Kate Daly shares practical advice on how to plan childcare, communicate with your co-parent, and build a support network so work travel doesn't disrupt your co-parenting relationship or your children's routines.
In this episode, we cover:
Why work travel feels different once you're co-parentingHow to agree a parenting plan for travelWhy your co-parent isn't your default childcare, and what to do insteadKeeping your co-parent in the loop and staying connected...How to be a role model for your children through divorce
What do you show your children when you decide your marriage has to end?
Kate is joined by Buzzy Randall, a hospitality consultant, to talk about how she chose to model strength, honesty and self-worth for her daughters throughout her divorce.
We talk about:
Why being a role model to your children throughout your relationship and separation mattersShowing up honestly for your kids, including the moments you don't have it all togetherThe shame and stigma that can surround divorce, especially when infidelity's involvedWhy having someone else who's been through something similar can make all...In brief: what’s a divorce ring?
If you've seen the headlines about 'divorce rings' and wondered whether they're a passing trend or something more meaningful, this episode is for you.
In this in-brief episode, Kate unpacks what's really behind the rise of divorce rings – and why they're about a lot more than jewellery.
In this episode, we cover:
What a divorce ring actually isHow reclaiming choice and identity plays into the trendThe difference between behaving amicably and feeling amicable, and why that gap is completely normalKate's own way of marking the end of her marriageThis episode is for an...
Comedian Jess Robinson on finding love again after separation
What happens when you finally stop ignoring your gut - and discover that everything you went through was leading you somewhere better?
In this episode, I'm joined by multi-award-winning comedy impressionist Jess Robinson to hear her honest and uplifting story of separation, starting over and finding unexpected happiness as a stepmum.
In this episode, Jess talks about:
What the end of her marriage looked like, and how she processed itThe shame she felt around her separation, and how she moved through itDating again, and how she met her husbandBuilding a blended family, and what...In brief: Can AI write your consent order?
Cutting out the solicitor and letting AI draft your consent order sounds like a money-saver. But this is the legally binding document that settles your finances for good - and getting it wrong could cost you far more than you'd save.
Kate is joined by two members of the amicable team - Divorce Specialist Lucy Huscroft and Head of Product Hugo Ostyn - to unpick where AI genuinely helps with a consent order, and where you need an expert’s help.
We talk about:
What a consent order is and wh...Spotlight: Making summer holidays work as a single parent
This week, we want to revisit a particularly helpful episode with Jo Thurston from Parent Talk to discuss why summer holidays can be so tricky for single parents and share some simple tips for making them more manageable and fun.
Without the school routine and longer days in the sun, it’s an important time to create new memories and enjoy new activities with your children. However, summer as a single parent can be challenging when you’re doing all of this solo. It might involve more schedules, additional childcare and juggling high expectations.
Kate and Jo...
In brief: The history of the family court - and why it matters
Children were once seen as their father's property. So how did we get from there to a family court system that tries – however imperfectly – to put their welfare first?
Kate is joined by Lara Feigel, author and professor at King's College London, to draw a comprehensive timeline of the family courts, from a time when children were seen as their father's property right through to today.
We talk about:
How the family court developed in England and Wales over the centuries – from a system that treated children as property to one that tries t...Widowed and divorced AF: Rosie Moss on finding love after loss
What happens when you find love again after losing your partner - and that second love story ends too?
Bereavement and divorce are widely cited as the two most stressful life events a person can go through – and Rosie Moss has lived both. Widowed suddenly in her thirties with three young children, Rosie found love again – and then walked through the breakdown of that second marriage. She joins Kate not to talk about how hard it's been, but about what's grown out of it.
Rosie is host of the award-winning podcast Widowed AF and author of th...
In brief: Family court – what to expect and how to prepare with AdviceNow
Family court is the part of divorce most people hope to avoid – and for good reason. But if it becomes part of your journey, knowing what to expect can change everything.
Kate is joined by Beth Kirkland from AdviceNow to talk about what happens when court becomes unavoidable, what it actually feels like to walk into one and how to give yourself the best chance if you're representing yourself.
We talk about:
How AdviceNow can help if you're going through a divorce or separationThe reasons couples end up in family court – and why...You’re doing better than you think: helping children thrive through divorce
Supporting your children through separation goes so much further than one difficult conversation - but knowing how to keep showing up for them is something many parents struggle with.
Kate is joined by Hannah Strong, therapist, separated mum and founder of My Thriving Child, to explore what children really need from their parents during and after a separation. Drawing on science, psychology and her own lived experience, Hannah shares her framework for helping children not just cope - but thrive.
We talk about:
Why it's not about getting it perfect – and the reassuring research be...Best of: 200 episodes of The Divorce Podcast
200 episodes of honest, hopeful conversations about divorce – here are the moments that stayed with us.
To mark our 200th episode, we're looking back at some of the conversations that have meant the most – to us and to you. From day one, The Divorce Podcast has been part of amicable's mission to change the way people separate, making divorce kinder, fairer and a little less lonely. This special episode brings together the honest, funny and moving moments that capture exactly why we do it.
In this episode, you'll hear from:
Ella Kenion –...Divorcing dads: why separation hits men hard - and how to help
Divorce can hit men hard – and many dads withdraw just when they need people most. For divorcing dads, that isolation isn't only painful – it can be dangerous.
Kate is joined by psychologist Dr Eran Magen, founder of Divorcing Dads, to explore why men are so much more at risk during separation – and the simple things that help them through it.
We talk about:
Why divorced dads face a much higher suicide riskThe particular challenges separated dads face, and the part society still plays in making them harderHow a strong support network protects men's mental health...In brief: What to read with your child when your family changes
Think of every picture book your child has ever loved. How many show a family going through separation? Almost none - so what does that silence tell a child whose reality looks very different?
Kate is joined by Elizabeth Rudnick, whose picture book First Night at Dad's was born from her own experience of separation. Together they explore the gap in children's literature around divorce, why the right story can make a real difference - and how to start the conversations that matter most.
We talk about:
Elizabeth's personal story of separation and what i...What stepfamilies really need to thrive, with Stepmum Space
Becoming a step-mum comes with almost none of the roadmaps, support or community that biological mums get. If you're finding it harder than you expected, this episode will help you understand why - and what you can actually do about it.
Kate is joined by Katie South, transformational coach and founder of Stepmum Space, to explore why stepfamilies struggle - and what it really takes to make them stronger.
We talk about:
Why advice like ‘love them as your own’ sets step-mums up to failWhy step-parents often feel powerless - and what to do...Values in divorce: a coach's guide to staying true to yourself
Your values shape every relationship you have - so what happens to them during a separation?
Kate is joined by Katie Lancaster, an executive and leadership coach, to explore why holding onto your values during divorce can change everything about how you come out the other side. If you're trying to get through a divorce or separation in a kinder, calmer way, this conversation is full of practical tips to help you stay grounded.
We talk about:
How to stay true to yourself in tough divorce negotiations - even when emotions are running high T...Supporting men's mental health at work during divorce, with Halfords
Mental health at work is hard to talk about - and for men, it can feel even harder, especially when divorce or separation is part of the picture.
In this episode, Kate is joined by Mel Sterling, Senior People Leader at Halfords, to talk about men's mental health at work - what to look for, what to say and why divorce is the missing piece in most workplace wellbeing strategies.
We talk about:
How men's mental health often shows up differently at work - and what to look out forWhy divorce and separation are...Single parenting after divorce: support, boundaries and self-care
Single parenting after separation is a lot – and so much of it goes unspoken.
Kate is joined by Orla Donoghue, coach and single mum, for an honest conversation about the realities of single parenting after divorce and things that help make it simpler.
We talk about:
How to get through the first year of being a single parentHow to communicate with your co-parent and set boundaries Why asking for help as a single parent is a sign of strength Small, affordable ways to carve out time for yourself – without guiltThis episode is for anyo...
Glass half-full: Libby Brodie on how divorce made her a better person
Separation and a complete career change at the same time – sound overwhelming? For Libby Brodie, it was the start of something unexpected.
Kate is joined by Libby Brodie, celebrated columnist and founder of Bacchus and Brodie wine consultancy, to hear her story of navigating a marriage breakdown during lockdown – while simultaneously rebuilding her career from the ground up.
We talk about:
How Libby navigated separation and job loss at the same time The stories we tell ourselves – and why letting go of them can help you growHow two happy homes can be the bes...Plot twist: Ebele Okobi's separation story
In this episode, Kate is joined by Ebele Okobi, who has held senior roles at OpenAI, Meta and Nike. But in this conversation, it's her separation story that takes centre stage. And this one is different – you'll want to stay right till the end to find out why.
We talk about:
The circumstances that led Ebele to the decision to separateHow society can make it harder to do things kindly – both in divorce and co-parentingHow Ebele’s children and friends responded to the newsWhy communication matters so much through separationHow certain revelations can completely change the way yo...In brief: Why emotions matter as much as the law in divorce
Divorce is an emotional journey with legal and financial consequences – but what happens when the professionals helping you through it don't understand that?
Kate is joined by Annmarie Carvalho, award-winning therapist and former family solicitor, to explore why the emotional side of divorce matters just as much as the legal side – and what that looks like in practice.
We talk about:
From solicitor to therapist – and why the emotional side of divorce drew Annmarie inHow to spot a legal professional who truly gets the emotional journeyWhy the five stages of grief is a myth...Hal Cruttenden: no joke – the honest truth about divorce
Hal Cruttenden has found the funny side of divorce – most recently in his show 'Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It'. But in this conversation, he goes deeper and gets honest about what it's really been like.
Kate is joined by comedian Hal Cruttenden, who talks candidly about his own separation story – from infidelity to dating after divorce, and everything in between.
We talk about:
How separation affects your confidence and sense of selfWhat lazy versus comfortable looks like in a relationshipWhy friendships matter so much during divorceExperiencing infidelity and h...In brief: Complex assets in divorce, made simple
Shares, crypto, business interests. Complex assets can feel like a foreign language during divorce – but with the right knowledge, they don't have to.
Kate is joined by Tom Francis, Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money, to explore what complex assets actually are, how they're approached in a divorce settlement and how to feel confident making the most of your finances after divorce.
We talk about:
What makes an asset 'complex' – and the three levels of complexityWhat can and can't be divided in a divorce settlementWhat to consider when negotiating comp...The ‘selfish’ woman's guide to divorce
If you've ever felt guilty for putting yourself first, this episode is for you.
Kate is joined by Valerie Jones, author, coach and founder of The Selfish Woman movement, to explore what it really means to be a 'selfish woman' in divorce - and why reclaiming that word could be one of the most important things you do for yourself.
We talk about:
What being a 'selfish woman' really means – and why reclaiming it mattersHow to rebuild self-trust when divorce has knocked your confidenceThe moment Valerie knew it was time to leave he...In brief: The hidden cost of delaying divorce
You know your marriage is over. But you're still waiting – for the right moment, more certainty, or permission you're not sure will ever come. This episode is for anyone who's been circling the same question and is ready to stop waiting and start moving forward.
Kate is joined by Farhana Hussain, the UK's first divorce doula and author of She's Not Done Yet, to explore what keeps people stuck in the space between knowing their marriage is over and actually applying for divorce – and how moving forward is about choosing to become the author of your own life...
Blended family life: the realities and how to make it work
If you’re navigating life in a stepfamily and finding the dynamics more complex than you expected, this episode offers practical guidance to help you build stronger, healthier relationships.
In this episode, Kate is joined by April Eldemire, a licensed marriage and family therapist and former stepmum, and Bec Jones, Head of Negotiation at amicable, to explore the realities of blended and stepfamily life. Together, they unpack some of the most common challenges blended families face and share thoughtful advice on how to create a more connected and supportive family environment.
We talk about:...
In brief: Divorce with adult children
If you’re separating with adult children and finding it more emotionally complicated than you expected, this episode offers calm, reassuring guidance to help you navigate it with care.
In this episode, Kate shares thoughtful, practical tips for separating when your children are grown. She explores why adult children are still deeply affected by family change and how the way you handle separation now can shape your family relationships for years to come.
In this episode, Kate covers:
How to talk to your adult children about separation in a calm, respectful wayWhat pr...How to heal after separation: 44 things I tried
If you’re trying to feel better after separation and make sense of what healing really looks like, this episode offers honest reassurance and practical guidance for moving forward with self-compassion.
Kate is joined by Corey Seemiller, award-winning leadership professor and author of The Soulmate Strategy, to explore what helped her recover after a split and why continuing to try new approaches was an important part of her healing.
In this episode, we cover:
Corey’s personal separation story and early steps toward healingWhat worked and what didn’t from the 44 different things...In brief: Making a house move smoother after separation
If you’re facing a house move during or after separation and feeling overwhelmed by the logistics, emotions or sheer volume of decisions, this episode offers calm, practical guidance to help you feel more in control.
Kate is joined by moving experts Nicholas Illingworth and James Mehmet from Abels Moving Services to share practical guidance that will help you feel more prepared for the move in just a few minutes.
In this episode, we cover:
The key differences between a standard house move and moving after separationWhy detailed planning is especially important wh...How to talk about money in relationships and divorce
If money conversations in relationships feel uncomfortable, overwhelming or you avoid them altogether, this episode offers practical guidance on financial transparency and being open and honest about money.
Kate is joined by Tom Francis, Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money, to explore why money conversations feel so difficult in relationships – and how financial transparency during separation can help you feel more confident and reduce conflict.
In this episode, we cover:
What financial transparency looks like in relationships and during separationHow to start understanding your own finances and build confidenceWhy money conversations fe...Breaking free from shame and self-blame after divorce
If you came out of a relationship feeling ashamed, stuck in self-blame or questioning your self-worth, this episode offers compassionate guidance to help you heal and rebuild confidence.
Kate is joined by Sarah Wilson, founder of Coastal Coaching and host of The Inner SUCCESS Story podcast, to explore how toxic relationship patterns form, why shame often follows separation and how low self-esteem can make breakups feel even more painful - especially if you were the one who chose to leave.
In this episode, we cover:
Sarah’s personal experience of staying in an...Constructive conflict: how to argue well during divorce
If you’re finding conflict hard to manage during separation and co-parenting, this episode is full of practical tips to help you disagree in a calmer, more constructive way.
Kate is joined by psychotherapist and divorce coach Eve Stanway to explore why arguments aren’t always a bad thing – and how learning to disagree well can transform your relationship with your ex-partner and your children.
In this episode, we cover:
Eve’s separation story and how arguments shaped it Why arguments don’t have to be destructiveHow to break cycles of unproductive conflictThe...In brief: amicable divorce - a preview of Kate's new book
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 star...