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
138 episodes
Where do I begin with sorting my finances with Phil O'Connor
The end of a relationship brings a flood of emotion and a maze of decisions. We sit down with financial planner and seasoned mediator Phil O’Connor to strip the process back to first principles: secure a home you can truly afford, protect your ...
PODEs and Uniformed Services Pensions
Tamsin speaks to actuary and head of Mathieson Consulting, Jonathan Galbraith about the complications of uniformed pensions and dividing them on divorce. If you or your spouse have this type of pension, this is an essential listen!Jonath...
Where do I begin… with relationship therapist Adele Ballantyne?
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...
Where do I begin... divorcing a narcissist
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 Co...
Where do I begin...
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 ...
Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
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 i...
The Coparenting Myth When Divorcing a Narcissist
"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-pare...
TRIGGER WARNING: Dealing with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts
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 StuartHelen has always advocated...
Navigating divorce with SEND children
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 ab...
How to help children by getting therapy yourself
"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 divorc...
How do you coparent (maybe even if the other parent doesn't want to)?
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 experti...
Should we consider therapy for our children?
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 StuartHelen ha...
Domestic Abuse - How technology is being used to abuse
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 joine...
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Domestic Abuse - Using a Divorce Team
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 le...
Domestic Abuse - Survivor Turned Advocate
TRIGGER WARNINGAre 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 manip...
Domestic Abuse - Dealing with the Court Process
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 th...
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Domestic Abuse - How your local support services can help you
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 Traffo...
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Domestic Abuse - How might mediation work
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...
Domestic Abuse - Post Separation Abuse and How to Find Help
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 a...
Domestic Abuse - Support from your Employer
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...
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Domestic Abuse IDVAs - What Are They and How Do They Support Survivors
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 ...
Domestic Abuse - Power Imbalances and How to Manage Them in Divorce
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 great...
Domestic Abuse - Divorce and The Legal System
Olivia PiercyOlivia is a solicitor specialising in all aspects of family law and a Partner at Hunters Law LLP. She provides holistic family law advice on both the child and finance aspects of family breakdown for married and cohab...
Domestic Abuse - A Victim Survivor's Story
TRIGGER WARNING. In the first episode, I speak to Rachel, who is currently navigating divorce from a partner who was abusive and continues to be so post separation. This is an incredibly brave conversation. We’re so grateful to be able to share...
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