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Light-hearted yet penetrative (in all senses) interview show about overcoming challenges. Changing the conversation around divorce, disability, motherhood, sexuality yep all of it. Previously The Divorce SocialWinner at the International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022, winner of a bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 and part of Acast ‘The Funny Side’ collection. Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who got divorced (don't worry she's fine)! British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship Podcast'British Podcast Awards 2021 nominee, ' Moment of the Year'International Women's Podcast Awards 2021, 'Comedy Gold' NomineeiTunes No. 1 Relationships PodcastThe Times Podcast of the Week 2022As seen on Loose Women, ITVHost: Samantha BainesCheck the description of each episode for trigger warnings.Samantha also has a family friendly podcast that you can giggle to with the whole family. Check out Silly News with Samantha BainesJoin our community chat room on patreon:https://www.patreon.com/samanthabainesTwitter & instagram: @divorcepod & @samanthabainesEmail the show: [email protected] transcripts available via our websiteA Penguin in the Room Ltd production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Episodes

Kit Giroux - The Sewing Bee and sense of self

NOV 5, 2025

Kit Giroux - The Sewing Bee and sense of self

"I really struggle with losing my sense of self in a relationship" - Kit GirouxSewing Bee's Kit Giroux joins Samantha Baines to talk queer love, sense of self and wearing a flowing skirt on the London underground. Kit describes what it is like going through a break-up whilst being in a sewing competition on TV, the support they received on the show and the dating dilemma. The two compare marriages to limited companies and even talk sexy maths! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 MIN

Natalie Burton - 23 year marriage

OCT 22, 2025

Natalie Burton - 23 year marriage

"about year ten of my marriage I started thinking this is not what I signed up for" - Natalie BurtonAuthor Natalie Burton joins Samantha Baines to talk about her twenty three year marriage and divorce. Natalie describes her seven year plan of getting out her marriage and sticking to the plan, sleeping with her car keys under her pillow and taking secret calls. Top tips for finding bots on dating sites too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 MIN

Georgina Fuller - child of divorce

OCT 15, 2025

Georgina Fuller - child of divorce

"I can feel it now, just thinking about it... the pain" - Georgina FullerJournalist and mum of 3, Georgina Fuller talks about her parents divorce and the impact it had on her at the time as well as heartbreak and cheating. Samantha and Georgina bond over their ADHD, sort out a misunderstanding and discuss shame as well as the fear of failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58 MIN

Jessica Frew - a gay affair

OCT 7, 2025

Jessica Frew - a gay affair

“I thought that I would never be that person who got divorced” - Jessica Frew Jessica Frew (with flower wall) joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, religion and reimagining divorce. Jessica opens up about her partner coming out as gay and having an affair with a man and the aftermath. Do you wear your divorce as a badge of honour? Maybe you will one day, one step at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 MIN

Brad Nelson - finances

OCT 1, 2025

Brad Nelson - finances

“The finances showed an unwillingness to compromise” - Brad NelsonFinancial coach, Brad joins Samantha Baines to chat about his divorce is his early thirties. Brad talks about having to foreclose on the family house and the aftermath of that. The two have a frank discussion about money, credit scores, different approaches to money in a relationship and top money tips.Please do your own financial research as well as taking advice. This podcast is made for entertainment and should not be used as financial advice from an expert. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

47 MIN