The Divorce Podcast

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 matters
Showing up honestly for your kids, including the moments you don't have it all together
The shame and stigma that can surround divorce, especially when infidelity's involved
Why having someone else who's been through something similar can make all the difference
Rebuilding your self-identity, confidence and ability to make decisions for yourself
⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode touches on infidelity and the emotional impact of divorce and separation. 
This episode is for anyone thinking about what their separation is teaching their children. 
You're not alone in this – if this episode resonated, share it with someone who might need it right now.
Meet Buzzy Randall
Buzzy is a hospitality consultant, entrepreneur, classically trained chef, and currently a Masters Psychology student at the University of Leicester. With more than twenty years' experience in hospitality, including senior creative and operational roles within luxury hotels and events, she has built a career around creating meaningful experiences and supporting people to thrive.
Following her own experience of divorce after an eighteen-year marriage, Buzzy became passionate about conversations around separation, resilience, identity and rebuilding life after significant change. Through her writing, podcasting and studies in psychology and counselling, she explores how people navigate loss, rediscover themselves, and create fulfilling new chapters.
To hear more from Buzzy follow her on Instagram and listen to her podcast The Big D.
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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on co-parenting, with practical guidance on supporting your children's wellbeing, talking to them in age-appropriate ways and building a cooperative co-parenting relationship that reduces conflict. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 is
How reclaiming choice and identity plays into the trend
The difference between behaving amicably and feeling amicable, and why that gap is completely normal
Kate's own way of marking the end of her marriage
This episode is for anyone going through separation or divorce who's looking for their own way to mark this chapter, and for anyone curious about why this trend is getting so much attention.
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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness and timing, navigating separation with kindness and rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 it
The shame she felt around her separation, and how she moved through it
Dating again, and how she met her husband
Building a blended family, and what the stepmum role really means to her
Why going through hard times can lead you exactly where you're meant to be
This episode is for anyone who's been through a separation and is wondering what comes next - especially if you're navigating new relationships or a blended family.
⚠️ This episode contains some adult themes - take care while listening
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Meet Jess Robinson
Jess Robinson is a multi-award-winning comedy impressionist and classically trained singer recognised as the UK's pre-eminent female impressionist. A household name in comedy and impressions since her viral Britain's Got Talent semi-final in 2017, she has since starred as lead voice artist on Spitting Image, appeared regularly on Channel 4's The Last Leg and BBC's Dead Ringers, and performed to sell-out crowds at iconic venues including the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall. She is also an experienced voice artist, lending her talents to Aardman, DreamWorks, Netflix and Disney, and hosted the British Podcast Award-winning show Stars In Your Ears.
You can learn more about Jess on her website, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date. You can also catch her show, 'Elton Reimagined', in Edinburgh this August - book your tickets today.
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Need expert help right now?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation.
Want ongoing support as you rebuild after separation?
Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on emotional wellbeing 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 includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness and timing, navigating separation with kindness and rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
Got a question for a future episode?
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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 why it matters for a clean break in divorce
How AI can help with your consent order – and where it's best used
Why a person still beats AI when it comes to consent orders – and main limitations to watch out for
This episode is for anyone tempted to use AI to sort out their divorce finances, and who wants to understand where it helps and where it could go wrong.
Mentioned in this episode
R (Ayinde) v London Borough of Haringey [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin) — a UK High Court case where AI-generated, fictitious case law was put before the court, leading to wasted costs orders
Mata v Avianca, Inc. (2023) — the US case where lawyers submitted AI-hallucinated case citations
Research by Fanous et al. (2025) finding that leading AI models changed their answers close to 60% of the time when challenged
King's College London research on people turning to AI for help: around one in seven have used AI instead of seeing a GP, and one in five who use it for health advice say it discouraged them from seeking professional care
About our guests
Hugo is the Head of Product at amicable. With over 10 years of experience, he has helped both startups and established companies build and launch new products. He brings a user-first mindset and a data-driven approach to help make divorce kinder and more transparent.
Lucy qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in family law and practiced in law for several years before joining amicable. Lucy uses this experience to ensure customers get the best possible result for their own unique circumstances and that of their families. Lucy's experience in family as well as conveyancing means she is super practical in helping people consider the implementation of their agreements.
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Need expert help right now?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation. 
Want ongoing support through separation?
Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on the legal side of divorce 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 includes a dedicated chapter on demystifying the legal process – from no-fault divorce to consent orders, translated into plain English so you can make informed decisions with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 start by explaining why summer holidays can be challenging for single parents, and when’s a good time to start planning them. There are also some tips on how not to over-plan! 
Here are some of the points they cover in this episode to help single parents this summer:
How to navigate holiday costs
Where you can look for affordable activities to fit your budget and available time
Communication tips with your co-parent
Staying flexible and willing to adjust your schedule
Why involving your children in holiday planning could be a good idea
Meet Jo Thurston 
Jo is a co-ordinator at Action for Children’s Parent Talk service, which offers free online advice for parents and carers of children aged 0-19, or up to 25 where a young person has special educational needs. Its confidential 1:1 live chat service connects parents and carers directly to an experienced parenting coach for judgement-free practical advice and emotional support, while its online articles answer some of the most common parenting questions.
 Jo first joined Action for Children in 2018 as a Family Support worker in a Children’s Centre. She has a background working in schools and pastoral care and has a particular interest in supporting families impacted by SEND.
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Need expert help right now?
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.
Want ongoing support through separation?
Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on co-parenting 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 includes dedicated chapters on co-parenting, with practical guidance on supporting your children's wellbeing, talking to them in age-appropriate ways and 
building a cooperative co-parenting relationship that reduces conflict. Find it 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.
Try the amicable co-parenting app free for 3 months to share calendars, track expenses and communicate clearly. Open this link on your phone, install the app, create your account, select 'I have a promo code', enter PODCAST and press ‘apply’.
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