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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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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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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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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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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Hal Cruttenden has found the funny side of divorce – most recently in his show 'Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It'. But in this conversation, he goes deeper and gets honest about what it's really been like.

Kate is joined by comedian Hal Cruttenden, who talks candidly about his own separation story – from infidelity to dating after divorce, and everything in between.

We talk about:

• How separation affects your confidence and sense of self
• What lazy versus comfortable looks like in a relationship
• Why friendships matter so much during divorce
• Experiencing infidelity and how it shapes your co-parenting relationship going forward
• Dating after divorce and learning to enjoy your own company again

This episode is for anyone navigating separation who wants an honest, warm and at times funny perspective on what life on the other side can look like.

A quick note – this episode includes open discussion of poor mental health and depression, as well as sex. Please listen with care and out of earshot of children.

Meet Hal Cruttenden

Hal Cruttenden is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster. In his latest show, Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It, he discussed the devastation of his divorce - after 20 years of marriage his wife left him. Now, three years on, Hal is determined to stick it to The Man (as long as The Man doesn’t stick it back to him). Packed with hilarious pontificating on middle-aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fragility of marriage, Hal talks about swapping supposed security and a silver anniversary, for dating apps and the unexpected shift of being offered life advice by your kids.

You can learn more about Hal and book a ticket to his show on his website. You can also follow him on Instagram, Facebook and X to hear more about his life post-divorce.

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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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Shares, crypto, business interests. Complex assets can feel like a foreign language during divorce – but with the right knowledge, they don't have to.

Kate is joined by Tom Francis, Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money, to explore what complex assets actually are, how they're approached in a divorce settlement and how to feel confident making the most of your finances after divorce.

We talk about:

• What makes an asset 'complex' – and the three levels of complexity
• What can and can't be divided in a divorce settlement
• What to consider when negotiating complex assets
• Tips for understanding your assets and building financial confidence post-divorce

This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by the financial side of divorce – and is ready to feel more in control of their future.

Meet Tom Francis

Tom is Head of Personal Finance at Octopus Money, a money advice brand for everyone. Tom spends his time designing the customer journey to deliver regulated financial advice to the many, using the best of technology and humanity. He’s a fully qualified and chartered financial planner, and before joining Octopus Money, he played a leading role in building and scaling robo-advisers in the UK, including Wealthsimple (which was later sold to Moneyfarm) and Nutmeg.

You can learn more about Octopus Money on their website. You can also hear more financial advice from Tom on the Keep the Change podcast, and follow him on Instagram for bite-sized money tips.

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You can also book a free consultation with an Octopus Money expert for specialist financial guidance alongside your separation.

Want ongoing support through separation?

Kate’s book amicable divorce includes a dedicated chapter on navigating finances during separation, including reaching financial agreements based on your real needs (not just 50/50 splits) and guidance on commonly overlooked assets like pensions. Find it on Amazon today.

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If you've ever felt guilty for putting yourself first, this episode is for you.

Kate is joined by Valerie Jones, author, coach and founder of The Selfish Woman movement, to explore what it really means to be a 'selfish woman' in divorce - and why reclaiming that word could be one of the most important things you do for yourself.

We talk about:

• What being a 'selfish woman' really means – and why reclaiming it matters
• How to rebuild self-trust when divorce has knocked your confidence
• The moment Valerie knew it was time to leave her marriage
• The difference between healthy guilt and the kind that holds you back
• Why taking a moment to pause is one of the most powerful things you can do
• Practical ways to start showing up for yourself again

This episode is for any woman who has ever put herself last – whether she’s in the middle of separation, still deciding or rebuilding life on the other side.

Meet Valerie Jones

Valerie Jones is the author of The Selfish Year, host of The Selfish Woman podcast, and founder of The Selfish Woman movement. Her work helps women let go of ‘good girl’ conditioning and people-pleasing, stop seeking external approval and build unapologetic self-trust. Valerie meets women exactly where they are and helps them show up for themselves, fully.

You can learn more about Valerie on her website and buy her book The Selfish Year on Amazon. Complete Valerie's quiz to find out the hidden ways you might be sabotaging yourself.

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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on navigating the emotional journey of separation, as well as practical advice to help you through every step of the process. Find it on Amazon today.

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You know your marriage is over. But you're still waiting – for the right moment, more certainty, or permission you're not sure will ever come. This episode is for anyone who's been circling the same question and is ready to stop waiting and start moving forward.

Kate is joined by Farhana Hussain, the UK's first divorce doula and author of She's Not Done Yet, to explore what keeps people stuck in the space between knowing their marriage is over and actually applying for divorce – and how moving forward is about choosing to become the author of your own life.

We talk about:

• Farhana’s own separation story and what led her to write She’s Not Done Yet
• Why people wait – even when they know what they want
• Why even amicable divorces can lead to being stuck
• The emotional and practical cost of delay
• Decision fatigue and why divorce is never just one decision
• How to stop waiting for permission and start authoring your own life

This episode is for anyone who feels like their life is on hold - and is ready to stop waiting and start moving forward.

Meet the Divorce Doula

Farhana Hussain is the UK’s first Divorce Doula, founder of the award-winning business My Divorce Doula™, and author of She’s Not Done Yet: A Divorce Doula’s Manifesto for Women Who Refuse to Stay Stuck. Farhana helps people move from circling the same question to making a clear decision they can stand behind, so they enter the divorce process grounded, prepared and able to engage constructively.

You can get in touch with Farhana through her website and you can buy her book on Amazon today.

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Kate’s book amicable divorce includes dedicated chapters on navigating the early stages of separation, including deciding whether your relationship is over and having the separation conversation in a way that reduces shock and defensiveness. Find it on Amazon today.

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