The Divorce Podcast

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 for
Why divorce and separation are still missing from most workplace wellbeing strategies
The simple ‘ask twice’ technique that can change a conversation
Who to talk to at work when you're going through separation - and what to ask for
How employers can build a culture where people feel safe to speak up
This episode is for anyone navigating divorce or separation alongside work - and for the employers, HR teams and colleagues who want to better support the men around them.
Research referenced in this episode is from Priory Group's research on men and mental health.
Meet Mel Sterling
Mel Sterling is a Senior People Leader at Halfords, with a career spent shaping how some of the UK's biggest organisations look after their people. Across roles at Halfords, Holland & Barrett and Sainsbury's, she's led work on colleague wellbeing, inclusion and culture - partnering with executive teams to build environments where people feel supported, represented and able to bring their whole selves to work. She has a track record of making wellbeing and inclusion genuinely work in practice - not just on paper.
You can get in touch with Mel and read more about her work on LinkedIn.
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Kate's book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness and timing, navigating separation with kindness, rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 parent
How 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 guilt 
This episode is for anyone navigating single parenting after divorce or separation – especially those who feel like they're carrying it all on their own. 
Meet Orla Donoghue
Orla Donoghue is a speaker, writer and coach, specialising in the realities of modern parenthood and life transitions. Drawing on her own lived experience as a single parent, she combines personal insight with practical strategies to help people navigate the emotional, social and logistical challenges of parenting alone. Orla’s work focuses on creating honest conversations, building support systems, and developing practical approaches that make both work and home life feel more sustainable.
You can get in touch with Orla through Solas Coaching website and you can listen to her podcast Single Parent Reset for more helpful advice
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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.
Looking for guidance on managing child-related costs?
Kate's book amicable divorce includes a dedicated chapter on managing the day-to-day costs of raising children across two homes, from child maintenance to school trips, with frameworks for reaching fair agreements that prevent ongoing conflict. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 grow
How two happy homes can be the best thing for your children
Libby's tips for the trickiest parts of divorce - finances, co-parenting and communication 
This episode is for anyone going through a difficult chapter who needs a reminder that it's possible to come out the other side – not just okay, but genuinely thriving.
Meet Libby Brodie
Libby Brodie is an industry-renowned wine expert, celebrated columnist and founder of Bacchus & Brodie wine consultancy. As City AM's dedicated wine columnist, she's built a reputation as one of the UK's brightest female wine talents – contributing to Condé Nast Traveller, The Independent, Cosmopolitan and more.
Before wine, Libby was an award-winning theatre and film producer. When the pandemic closed every show overnight, she pivoted into the wine world – passing her Wine and Spirits Education Trust qualification with Distinction in just six months.
You can get in touch with Libby on Instagram and you can learn more about her work on Bacchus & Brodie website. You can also hear Libby talk about all things wine and wellbeing on her podcast ‘The Inner Table; The Art of Living Well’.
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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on navigating separation with kindness, rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 separate
How society can make it harder to do things kindly – both in divorce and co-parenting
How Ebele’s children and friends responded to the news
Why communication matters so much through separation
How certain revelations can completely change the way you see your life and your relationship
There's a big reveal at the end – and it's worth the wait.
This episode is for anyone navigating separation and looking for a story of hope – and a reminder that there's not a single right way to do this.
Trigger warning: This episode touches on content some listeners may find distressing, including violence, murder, police brutality, racial discrimination and genocide. Please take care of yourself while listening.
Meet Ebele Okobi
Ebele Okobi is the principal of Revolutionary Projects, an advisor, board member and maker of good trouble with 25 years of experience leading global teams across tech, consumer brands and arts institutions. With a background spanning corporate law, policy and the C-suite – including roles at OpenAI, Facebook/Meta, Nike and Dr. Martens – she now focuses her energy on organisations that push towards joy, justice and better worlds.
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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on navigating separation with kindness, rebuilding your identity and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
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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 in
How to spot a legal professional who truly gets the emotional journey
Why the five stages of grief is a myth – and what healing post-divorce really looks like
The skills that help you navigate divorce negotiations more effectively
Practical tips to support your wellbeing during separation
This episode is for anyone going through separation who wants to feel more understood, more prepared and more in control of how they show up through the process.
Meet Annmarie Carvalho
Annmarie Carvalho is a multi-award winning therapist, trainer and public speaker. Before retraining to become a therapist, she was a family solicitor and mediator at Central London law firm Farrer & Co for over a decade.
Annmarie set up the therapy, training and coaching agency TCC in 2018 with a mission to provide better mental health support and improve psychological understanding amongst lawyers and those working in and around the legal profession.
Since then, she has worked therapeutically with hundreds of members of the legal profession and trained many more, with a goal to help those in the profession ‘stay sane’. Her first book ‘Staying Sane in Family Law’ is aimed at helping legal professionals better understand the psychological demands of family law work. 
You can learn more about Annmarie’s work on her website and you can get in touch with her on LinkedIn or on Instagram.
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Ready to take a practical next step? 
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?
Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on emotional readiness, navigating separation with kindness and moving forward with confidence. Find it on Amazon today.
Got a question for a future episode?
Share your thoughts at [email protected] or through direct messages on Instagram.
#EmotionalJourney