The Smart Divorce Podcast
If you are separating or divorcing, this podcast is for you. Our host, Tamsin Caine is a Chartered Financial Planner and divorce specialist. Across the series, we speak to divorce professionals, divorcees, coaches, domestic abuse specialists, victim survivors and many others who we think would be of interest to you if you are thinking about separating, have separated, are going through divorce or are post divorce. There is also lots of information if you are supporting a friend through divorce and separation. For anyone working in the family justice profession, there is plenty for you too. Although this podcast is aimed at the general public, we hear that many of our business friends in the divorce world find our conversations useful! We hope you find the podcast useful. If you're listening where you can give us a 5* rating, please do, so that we can reach more people. Thanks!
Episodes
Tamsin and our guest Adele Ballantyne guide the listeners through the first decisions after a relationship ends, focusing on pacing, safety, and pathways that reduce conflict and cost. Adele shares practical ways to build a support team, choose kinder legal routes, and protect children while emotions run high.
Adele Ballantyne
MA Relationship Therapy, P/G Dip Relationship Therapy, RGN/RSCN, Dip Health Visiting and Socia...
Planning a safe exit from a narcissistic or abusive relationship isn’t a single leap—it’s a step‑by‑step operation. We’re joined by Diana Jordan, former family law solicitor and author of How to Divorce a Narcissist and Succeed in the Family Court, to unpack what narcissism really looks like in separation and why time rarely calms a true narcissist. We draw a clear line between difficult divorce behaviour and entrench...
Divorce doesn’t have to be a maze of conflict, confusion, and spiralling costs. We sit down with award‑winning divorce coach Arabella Paul to map a steadier path: build your three‑part support team, get financially organised early, and protect your energy so you can make clear decisions for yourself and your children.
Arabella Paul
Arabella is a compassionate, empathetic and positive Relationship Breakdown Specialist w...
We talk with trauma coach and mountain guide Ilaria Petrucci about healing after narcissistic abuse, the lines between kindness and people‑pleasing, and why walking in nature helps survivors rebuild trust in themselves. Her journey moves from isolation to community, from endurance to self‑respect, and from hope for someone else’s change to responsibility for her own.
Ilaria Petrucci
Ilaria Petrucci is a qualif...
"It's unreasonable to expect co-parenting with a narcissist." Our guest Dr. Supriya McKenna reveals why parallel parenting is the only viable option when dealing with a high-conflict ex. Are you trying to co-parent with someone who counter-parents instead?
Dr Supriya McKenna
Supriya is the UK's best known expert in narcissism. She originated from a background as a GP (family physician). She coaches a...
Helen Stuart is our guest on this important, though difficult topic. This episode explores prevention strategies and practical support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Helen Stuart
Helen has always advocated for good mental health, and vocalised the importance of ease of access to mental health support throughout her career. This has seen her working across community, outreach, counselling and domest...
The Smart Divorce Podcast has joined forces with Stowe Talks Podcast for this special collaborative episode! We are delighted to be joined by special guest Rhiannon Gogh, who is a SEND specialist financial planner. This is an area I am asked about more and more. It was great to have Matt Taylor, host of Stowe Talks, with us to answer the legal questions when it comes to ensuring that SEND families have the help they n...
"Just because you're going for therapy doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It means you're trying to do something good for yourself." Tamsin & and our guest Helen Stuart discuss how therapy can transform co-parenting after divorce.
Helen Stuart
Helen has always advocated for good mental health, and vocalised the importance of ease of access to mental health support throughout...
How do you work together with someone you may no longer like, trust, or even want to speak to? This question sits at the heart of co-parenting after separation, and our guest Marcy Shaoul brings both personal experience and professional expertise to this challenging terrain.
Marcie Shaoul
Marcie is a trailblazer in co-parenting. She’s the founder of the award-winning The Co-Parent Way and author of The Co-Parenting Meth...
Helen Stewart, Managing Director of Now You're Talking, shares how therapy can support children through parental separation and divorce, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience.
Helen Stuart
Helen has always advocated for good mental health, and vocalised the importance of ease of access to mental health support throughout her career. This has seen her working across community, ou...
Your ex always seems one step ahead in divorce negotiations? They might be digitally spying on you. From email forwarding to WhatsApp monitoring—learn how abusers exploit technology and what you can do about it. In this episode, Tamsin is joined by Danny Franks, a cyber security expert to discuss the issues and how to protect yourself.
Danny Franks
Danny Franks, also known as "Danny the I.T. Man," is an experi...
This week family solicitor Karen Gray and divorce coach Sarah Steele join Tamsin to share their expertise on supporting domestic abuse survivors through divorce and separation, highlighting the vital importance of emotional support alongside legal guidance.
Sarah Steele
Sarah is an Accredited Breakup and Divorce Master Practitioner, ICF life Coach and NLP Practitioner. Sarah supports men and women na...
TRIGGER WARNING
Are you aware of the signs of domestic abuse? Join me on a powerful journey as I speak with Samantha Billingham, a survivor turned advocate who shares her harrowing experience with coercive control and emotion-driven manipulation. This episode goes deep into identifying red flags, understanding the psychological impacts of abuse, and the difficult yet courageous process of leaving an abusive relationshi...
Facing a divorce with a partner exhibiting narcissistic traits? Tamsin and Rachel Ward walk through the challenging legal landscape and emphasise the necessity of a competent legal and emotional support team. Rachel and I share insights into the high thresholds required to establish conduct cases and discuss the emotional and financial burdens these impose on victims.
Unlock the secrets to empowering survivors of domestic abuse as we chat with our guest Sam Fisher, the inspiring CEO of Trafford Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS). Through her personal experiences, we shed light on how TDAS supports not only Trafford residents but also those connected through work or schooling, offering crucial services under the Domestic Abuse Act.
Samantha Fisher, CEO, Trafford Domestic Abuse Service
Sam...
Join us for an insightful exploration of whether mediation can be appropriate for cases where domestic abuse is present as we welcome our guest, family lawyer and accredited mediator Elaine Richardson, who has a wealth of experience as a trauma-informed lawyer. Gain a deeper understanding of how psychological, economic, sexual, and physical abuses manifest, and learn effective strategies to support victim survivors th...
Our guest is Lucy Wade, the force behind "You Don't Own Me" and host of "Dip In and Out with Lucy." We uncover the often hidden struggle of post-separation abuse. Lucy's insights equip listeners with strategies to confront the ongoing control and manipulation many face during the divorce process, unveiling the harsh reality of financial and legal tactics used by abusers to maintain their ...
Susan Bright, CEO of the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) joins Tamsin to explore the crucial intersection of domestic abuse and the workplace. Gain valuable insights as Susan discusses her mission to guide and educate employers on this sensitive issue.
Susan Bright
CEO, Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (“EIDA”)
Susan Bright joined EIDA as CEO in 2022. EIDA is a charity with a member n...
Caron Kipping, a renowned expert, private IDVA and divorce coach in the field of domestic abuse, joins Tamsin to shed light on a critical issue that affects many lives. Throughout their conversation, Caron shares her invaluable insights on the role of Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) and how they collaborate with various agencies to support high-risk survivors.
Caron Kipping
Unlock the secrets to navigating the often complex and challenging terrain of divorce with insights from our esteemed guest, Ceri Griffiths, a divorce financial planner. Discover how power imbalances, especially when one partner possesses greater financial knowledge or negotiation skills, can create significant disadvantages during divorce. Ceri provides invaluable tips on recognizing these imbalances and offers strat...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com