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The Samantha Baines Show
by Samantha Baines
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 2022Winner, bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who's dad died, then she got divorced, found out she was deaf, discovered she had ADHD and became a mother. So she's had challenges like the best of us!British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship PodcastBritish 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 g
Episodes
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Georgia Meacham on her deaf experience
Vogue model, actor and advocate Georgia Meacham joins Samantha Baines to talk about her deaf experience for deaf awareness week. The two share their individual experiences of being deaf, work inaccessibility, loneliness and learning to accept themselves. Being deaf isn't the challenge but society...
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Kit Giroux - The Sewing Bee and sense of self
"I really struggle with losing my sense of self in a relationship" - Kit Giroux Sewing 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...
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Natalie Burton - 23 year marriage
"about year ten of my marriage I started thinking this is not what I signed up for" - Natalie Burton Author 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,...
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Georgina Fuller - child of divorce
"I can feel it now, just thinking about it... the pain" - Georgina Fuller Journalist 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…
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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…
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Brad Nelson - finances
“The finances showed an unwillingness to compromise” - Brad Nelson Financial 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...
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Libby Brodie - wine
"I felt more shame when my marriage was really bad"- Libby Wine consultant and columnist Libby Brodie to talk divorce, motherhood and wine. Sam and Libby share love languages and talk about prioritising friendships, going out and finances. Mentioned in this episode: Intro
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My dog is eating my pants and other news
Sam is back to say hello, sorry and help her dog is eating her pants - true story. New series incoming... Mentioned in this episode: Intro
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Michele Traina
"The biggest thing I'm learning on the journey is loving myself, and maybe that loving myself is not what I thought it was." This week we are joined by Michele Traina, the creator of the Divorce Diaries. Michele shares her experience of parenting and dating post-divorce, and we have a podcast...
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Elainea Emmott
"When I divorced I was scared, but I knew something had to change. I just knew it". This week Samantha is joined by Elainea Emmott. A lady with many strings to her bow, amongst other things she is a photographer, TV chef, artist and fashion designer. The pair discuss Elainea's experience of…
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Lynn Beattie
"I immediately joined a dating app, and then I saw my ex on the dating app". This week Samantha is joined by Lynn Beattie A.K.A @MrsMummyPenny. They chat about managing finances through divorce and Lynn gives some useful tips of what to be mindful of. The pair also discuss how to make new friends...
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Sophia Bianchi
"Just going and making the decision to choose you and start this new life, that's the hard thing to do. So well done. Everything after this is going to be varying levels of a battle, but you took that first step". This week Samantha is joined by Sophia Bianchi. Entrepreneur, Executive Coach and...
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Estella Newbold-Brown
"I do think children pick things up.. you're a role model of happiness, and living a happy life and that you're allowed to be happy". Samantha is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, a children's author, mother of twins, and family law partner. Estella shares the effect her parents divorce had on her...
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Vanessa Louise
TW: domestic abuse, gaslighting, self harm. 'If I'm focusing on the past, I'm depressed because I'm focusing on what has been. If I'm focusing on the future then I'm anxious because I'm trying to get somewhere. Both are an inability to be present". Samantha is joined by Vanessa Louise, an…
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Fiona Kimbell
"Look, divorce isn't a picnic. It's not fun times...But the chances are the reason that you're finding it tough is that it's bringing up stuff from your past that you haven't fully dealt with". This week Sam is joined by Divorce Coach Fiona Kimbell. She shares her experience of navigating a…
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Sarah Templeton
"We went the whole of that 10 years with me not knowing I was ADHD, and him knowing but not telling me he was autistic." Author and ADHD Campaigner Sarah Templeton joins Samantha to talk about the effects ADHD has on relationships, and how it impacted her own marriage. They also discuss the...
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Junie Moon
"With shadow work we shine a light on the unconscious mind. The programming that's running in the back of your head that's having you self-sabotage, or doubt yourself, or not even be able to dream." This week Samantha is joined by author and Global Love Mentor Junie Moon. Junie shares her...
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Amy Mason
The Divorce Social is back for Season 12! "I stayed in the house we had together, but I bought him out. Then I had this weird thing with all these memories in the house, and now it's mine. So I redecorated to reclaim the space." To kick us off, Samantha is joined by the writer and comedian, Amy...
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Arabella Weir
To conclude season 11, Sam is joined by the brilliant actress, comedian and writer, Arabella Weir. Arabella is very honest about her experience of divorce, becoming great friends with her ex-husband and all the sadness that happened in-between. She also hilariously shares how, when spending time...
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Tonya Carter
"Don't sacrifice your needs, believing that's what you should do in order to be loved and validated." Tonya Carter, Marriage & Relationship Exit Strategist, joins Sam from the US. Tonya shares her insights on how small changes can make a big impact and the value in asking yourself hard questions....
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Beth Behrendt
This week, Sam is joined by Beth Behrendt, author of Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family House. The pair discuss the concept of Nesting, where the parents take turns living in the family home while the children reside there full-time. Beth also generously shares the details of how…
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Listener: Lucy
"You know when you're little and people ask you what you want to be when you grow up?... One of my answers would be, 'When I grow up I don't want to be divorced'." This week, our guest is long-time listener, Lucy. Sam and Lucy discuss the similarities in their divorce experiences, Lucy's…
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Graeme Smith
Trigger warning: Drug abuse, death. This week Samantha Baines is joined by podcast host and radio presenter Graeme Smith. The pair talk queer identity, dealing with grief and asking for help. Graeme is incredibly honest about his emotional breakup story, coming out and his new engagement. Follow…
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Angela Smith (aka Angel Bliss)
Angel Bliss of the Accidentally Milf podcast joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce and reveal her true identity as Angela Smith, ex-wife of Paul Ryder, from the band The Happy Mondays. The two talk break up, grief and dating. Mentioned in this episode: Intro
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Kelly McMasters
“You know you can leave right?!” Writer Kelly McMasters joins Samantha Baines from the US, to chat divorce. They chat friends taking a chance to speak some truth, writing and not having to weather someone else’s emotions. Kelly’s book: The Leaving Season Mentioned in this episode: Intro
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Anonymous guest
"me being on my bike cycling around as a woman [in the UK], without having to worry about whats going to happen if people see me on my bike" An anonymous (for legal reasons) guest joins Samantha Baines to talk about divorce under difficult circumstances. Getting married for love in the UK…
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Ali Hendry
"a good approach to boundaries is expecting a push back" Coach and TedX Speaker Ali Hendry joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce first from a man and then from a woman. The two talk about bisexuality and coming out, being open sexually and love. Ali talks about the depth of friendships and making...
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Liz Earle MBE
"I'd like life to be great, I think life can be great and I'd like to try and find that" Founder, speaker, author and podcaster Liz Earle joins Samantha Baines to talk for the first time openly about her two divorces. The two discuss her new book A Better Second Half, divorce, children and…
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Pregnant, a live recording and a divorce certificate!
What a series and its time for Samantha Baines' round up and this one has as much exciting news as ever! A baby (plus gender reveal), a free certificate to download and if you are in London you can come along to our second ever LIVE recording of the podcast. Live recording of The Divorce Social -...
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Ria Lina
"I don't know that I could ever go back to sharing a bed" - Ria Lina Comedian Ria Lina joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce, kids and still living with her ex years on. The two talk sleeping solo vs sharing a bed, dating and when is too soon to ask to listen to rain noise before you go...
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April Pride (TW)
trigger warning: illegal drugs April Pride, a creative entrepreneur who works in cannabis and psychedelics, joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce and micro dosing. This podcast does not endorse illegal drugs and would like to remind you that mushrooms and ketamine are illegal in the UK. April…
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Keena Crowley (TW)
"my mother at some point started saying, you've got to get out" Trigger warning: emotional abuse, assault US Army Veteran Keena Crowley joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce from another army vet. Keena opens up about betrayal, having to follow your spouse around the world for their job...
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Listener: Kevin
"that angelic smile had the devil inside of him" Podcast listener Kevin joins Samantha Baines to talk about his traumatic divorce. Kevin bravely shares his story about being scammed for a green card after falling in love and marrying someone from a different country. He opens up about hair loss…
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Yvette Bodden (TW)
""Are you his wife or are you his wife?" He looked at the waitress and said, "that's my wife and that's my ex wife, we are all friends" Yvette Boden (Author, Founder of Awakened Woman) joins Samantha Baines to talk about the divorce that led to her change in career path. Yvette talks about being...
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Listener: Jessica
"I was ghosted by someone on a dating app and I really struggled with that" Samantha Baines is joined by listener Jessica to talk divorce. The two discuss being 'a good wife', domestic expectations and being accused of nagging during the marriage. Jessica shares her internet dating stories and…
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Kanchan Bhaskar (TW)
Trigger warning: abuse Kanchan Bhaskar (coach and author) joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and abusive marriage. Kanchan talks about the situation in India for married women in the eighties and her eventual move to the US and divorce as well as her mindset at that time. Don't…
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Listener: Ingrid Birchell-Hughes
"in my darkest time I was not expecting to be thrown a lifeline from my family, from 140years ago" Samantha Baines joins listener Ingrid to talk about her unique divorce experience. Ingrid discovered love letters that had been passed down in her family from 140years ago between Fred and Janie her...
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Listener: Elaine
“you have to accept that you cannot fix that other person” - Elaine Listener Elaine joins Samantha Baines to share her divorce story as well as what the podcast means to her. The two discuss caring for a partner, mental health and older children being aware of the situation and how to deal with...
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Funny people, a new book and a special series! Round up series 9
Samantha gives the lowdown on series 10, plus reads some of your lovely messages and celebrates being part of Acast’s The Funny Side! Also she’s sorry she says the word “delve” so much in this episode, maybe it could be a drinking game. If you hear the word “delve” or “delved” then you have to...
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Sara Miller
"when you are single you create the life around you that you need, a support network" - Sara Miller Award winning designer Sara Miller joins Samantha Baines to talk about the divorce which was the catalyst for starting her brand - Sara Miller London. The two chat loneliness in a marriage…
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Andrew G Marshall
"if there was a divorce section of the Guinness Book of Records they would have an honourable mention". Martial therapist Andrew G Marshall joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. Andrew helps couples everyday but it's a divorce in his childhood that had a huge impact on his life and the lives of...
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Emma White
"life is too short, I need to sort this out" - Emma White Emma White of Emma White Jewellery, as seen on BBC's All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and new family. Straight talking Emma talks about divorce being her decision, creating…
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Natalie Alexis Lee
"your kids deserve to have a happy Mum" - Natalie Alexis Lee Social media sensation Natalie Lee (@StyleMeSunday) joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, living with your ex and sleeping in the same bed as someone you are divorcing. Nat opens up about being a single parent, choosing happiness and...
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Listener episode: Louise
"you will be okay, you can't see it now but you will be" - Louise, podcast listener Our first listener story on the podcast! Louise joins Samantha Baines and opens up about her divorce after answering our call out. You wanted to hear from a range of people and experiences and we listened. Sam…
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Julie Cohen
"the books I was writing were getting more bisexual by the day...I thought it was important to stand up and say I was bisexual" - Julie Cohen Acclaimed author Julie Cohen joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, being queer and writing books. Samantha was very upset to see Julie's eclectic bathroom...
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Sarah Armstrong
"I've now found the love of my life but it's a less traditional relationship" - Sarah Armstrong Business woman and author Sarah Armstrong joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. The two talk about showing emotions, compartmentalisation and telling others what you need. Sarah talks about how her...
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Natasha Mahtani
"I'm never going to change my name again" - Natasha Mahtani Divorce Coach Natasha Mahtani joins Samantha Baines to talk about her own divorce. Natasha shares her experience of divorce in the South Asian community and the two talk about the importance of surnames/family names and identity. Natasha...
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Jo Westwood
"sixty year old me would say, why the f*ck did you waste time" - Jo Westwood Jo Westwood, The Co-Dependency Coach joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, toxic relationships and being married to a narcissist. The two discuss Jo's divorce and how that led her to become a coach as well as the effect...
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Rose McGowan - part two
"I will not except shame anymore, I have been shamed enough" - Rose McGowan Former Hollywood actress and activist Rose McGowan joins Samantha Baines for part two of their interview to talk about her wedding and 'good' divorce. Rose reveals her choice of wedding ring, details of her wedding and…
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Rose McGowan - part one
"I was engaged five times and not by choice, you could call it an emotional mugging with a fancy ring" - Rose McGowan Former Hollywood actress and activist Rose McGowan joins Samantha Baines to talk about her 'good' divorce and her five engagements. The two talk about their approaches to love,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 2022Winner, bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who's dad died, then she got divorced, found out she was deaf, discovered she had ADHD and became a mother. So she's had challenges like the best of us!British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship PodcastBritish 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 g
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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 2022Winner, bronze award at the...
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