The Divorce Podcast

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 unhealthy relationship
How shame can show up after a breakup 
The link between childhood experiences and adult relationship patterns
Why low self-esteem can worsen the emotional impact of separation
Actionable steps to build self-love and self-compassion post-divorce
This episode is for anyone navigating the emotional aftermath of a difficult breakup who wants to understand themselves with more compassion and begin rebuilding confidence from a steadier place.
Trigger warning: this episode covers content that some listeners might find distressing, including toxic relationships, emotional abuse and shame.
Meet Sarah Wilson
Sarah is the founder of Coastal Coaching (Sussex) Limited, a keynote speaker and the host of The Inner SUCCESS Story podcast.
Her early family relationships shaped a deep sense of not being good enough, a pattern that followed her into adulthood and her marriage. After leaving an emotionally abusive relationship, and inspired by her young son, she committed to deep personal change.
In 2020, Sarah founded Coastal Coaching to support professionals stepping into leadership and help them build confidence from the inside out. Her work is grounded in accredited coaching practice, lived experience and a belief that people have more choice than they realise. 
You can learn more about Sarah on her website or you can get in touch with her on LinkedIn. For more tips on how to break free from self-sabotaging habits, you can tune in to her podcast The Inner S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Story.
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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.
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Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars, articles 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 is out in March, including practical guidance on emotional recovery, self-compassion and moving forward after separation. Preorder on Amazon today.
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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 destructive
How to break cycles of unproductive conflict
The key skills that stop disagreements from escalating
Why self-regulation matters during separation and co-parenting
How to have productive arguments with your children
This episode is for anyone navigating separation or co-parenting who wants to reduce conflict and communicate more effectively.
Meet Eve Stanway
Eve Stanway is a psychotherapist with 25 years of experience, break-up and divorce coach and published author who specialises in guiding parents, individuals and professionals through separation, co-parenting and recovery from toxic relationships. 
You can learn more about Eve and get in touch with her on her website, and for more helpful communication tips, you can tune in to her brand-new podcast, Dare To Speak: Difficult Conversations That Change Everything. 
More divorce resources
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?
Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March, including dedicated chapters on reducing conflict, communication and co-parenting. Preorder on Amazon today.
Want to stay organised as co-parents?
As a thank you for listening, here’s 3 months of the amicable co-parenting app for free! Open this link on your phone, install the app and create your account. Once that’s done, select 'I have a promo code' when setting up your family, enter PODCAST, press ‘apply’ and enjoy staying organised together.
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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 start can prevent long-term conflict
Why emotional readiness matters as much as legal steps
What ‘amicable’ really means – and what it doesn’t
How to make child-focused decisions about parenting and money
Why understanding finances reduces fear and arguments
How to move from ‘us’ to ‘me’ with care and self-compassion
This episode is for anyone considering or going through separation who wants practical, child-focused guidance to approach divorce with less blame and more clarity.
About amicable divorce
amicable divorce is Kate's practical guide to navigating separation with less conflict and more compassion. Drawing from her experience supporting thousands of couples, it includes real stories, expert insights and child-focused guidance for every stage of the process.
Out in March 2026 – preorder on Amazon today.
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Want ongoing support through separation?
Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive content and webinars on navigating separation – plus a supportive community where you can share questions and get expert advice. Start your free trial here.
Need expert help right now?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or co-parenting aspects of separation.
Thanks for listening - here’s 3 months of the amicable co-parenting app for free! Open this link on your phone, install the app and create your account. Once that’s done, select 'I have a promo code' when setting up your family, enter PODCAST, press ‘apply’ and enjoy staying organised together.
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If you’re trying to navigate divorce in a way that protects your children, your career and your wellbeing, this episode offers practical, reassuring guidance on doing it with intention and care.
Kate is joined by Sarah Madden Armstrong, Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google and author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce, to explore what a ‘good divorce’ can really look like when children are involved.
In this episode, we cover:
Sarah’s separation story and what a ‘good divorce’ meant for her family
How to put your children at the centre of all decisions
Practical ways to co-parent with kindness and consideration
Balancing a career, childcare and the emotional load of divorce
Making space for self-care while navigating separation
This episode is for parents going through divorce who want to reduce conflict, support their children and move forward in a thoughtful, steady way.
Meet Sarah Armstrong
Sarah Armstrong is Vice President of Global Marketing Operations at Google, a former McKinsey partner and author of two books: The Art of the Juggling Act: A Bite-Sized Guide for Working Parents and The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce. She is also the proud mom of Grace, now a college graduate. 
The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce offers parents ‘bite-sized’ pieces of practical advice on what to think through when going through a divorce and children are involved. 
Find Sarah’s book and explore ways to buy it here.
More divorce resources
Looking for expert guidance on co-parenting?
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.
Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March, including dedicated chapters on co-parenting, communication and putting children first during separation. Preorder 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.
As a thank you for listening, here’s 3 months of the amicable co-parenting app for free! Open this link on your phone, install the app and create your account. Once that’s done, select 'I have a promo code' when setting up your family, enter PODCAST, press ‘apply’ and enjoy staying organised together.
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If you’ve ever found yourself saying yes when you want to say no or always putting everyone else first, this episode will help you understand why – and what it’s costing you. People-pleasing can feel like kindness, but during separation it often leads to burnout, resentment and decisions that don’t truly work for you.
Kate is joined by author and psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell, who opens up about her own divorce for the first time and shares practical insights on how people-pleasing shows up in relationships and separation – and how to prevent it from affecting your wellbeing or practical outcomes.
In this episode, you will learn:
Emma Reed Turrell’s personal divorce story
What people-pleasing looks like in relationships and divorce
The difference between being kind and giving too much
Why people-pleasing often leads to burnout during separation
How people-pleasing can affect your wellbeing and long-term outcomes
Small but meaningful ways to start setting boundaries without guilt
This episode is for anyone going through divorce who struggles to prioritise their own needs and feels responsible for keeping everyone else okay.
Meet Emma Reed Turrell
Emma Reed Turrell is an author, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. After ten years working in business, she returned to her earlier passion for psychology and retrained as a psychotherapist. 
Following the success of her debut book, Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live, Emma has written a second book, What Am I Missing? Discover the Four Blind Spots That are Holding You Back and How to Overcome Them. She co-hosted the popular podcast Best Friend Therapy with Elizabeth Day and hosts her own podcast, Dial Emma.
Get in touch with Emma
You can find out more about Emma on her website, learn more about people-pleasing in her book Please Yourself: How to Stop People-Pleasing and Transform the Way You Live or follow her on Instagram. Catch Emma and Kate talk openly and honestly about divorce on an episode on Dial Emma.
More divorce resources
Feeling ready to take practical steps forward?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial or emotional aspects of separation. 
Want ongoing support through separation?
Kate’s book amicable divorce is out in March and includes practical advice for navigating separation with kindness. Preorder on Amazon today.
Got a question for a future episode?
Share your thoughts at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.
#EmotionalJourney