The Divorce Club
By Samantha Baines
Winner at the International Women’s Podcast Awards 2022, winner of a bronze award at the British Podcast Awards 2022 and part of Acast ‘The Funny Side’ collection. The Divorce Social is a light-hearted yet penetrative interview show about break ups & divorce. Hosted and created by award-winning author, actor and broadcaster Samantha Baines, who got divorced (don't worry she's fine)!
British Podcast Awards 2022 Winner, bronze , 'Best Sex & Relationship Podcast'
British Podcast Awards 2021 nominee, ' Moment of the Year'
International Women's Podcast Awards 2021, 'Comedy Gold' Nominee
iTunes No. 1 Relationships Podcast
The Times Podcast of the Week 2022
As seen on Loose Women, ITV
Changing the conversation around divorce and break ups.
Samantha is on a mission to discover how other people managed the weird and wonderful world of paperwork, tears, freedom, sex with strangers, and listing your ex's belongings on eBay in this upbeat interview show. Whether you are part of the club or not this is a fun, informative and touching look at how 42% of marriages and a whole lot more relationships end!
Host: Samantha Baines
Previously known as The Divorce Club
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Latest episode
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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 h… -
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… -
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." -
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-b… -
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 ma… -
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… -
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 th… -
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 emotion… -
Angela Smith (aka Angel Bliss)
Angel Bliss of the Accidental 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. -
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. Kell…