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Divorce and Separation

Divorce and Separation

De: Nikki Parkinson
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Hi, I'm Nikki Parkinson, separation strategist, family law expert, mother of three, and divorcee. I'm also the creator of the Divorce and Separation Hub, a resource to show you how to turn a breakup into a breakthrough. On this podcast, I share my expertise from 25 years working in the family law system and my own personal experiences, together with the incredible insight and honesty of guests who have navigated relationship and marriage breakdown and divorce — not only have they survived, they have thrived. Learn the lingo of a lawyer, discover your worth, find your confidence and, most importantly, embrace all your emotions. The Divorce and Separation Hub is your place to feel safe, to feel seen and to find strength, and discover how the Australian family law system works so you can move through it saving legal fees and your sanity. Plus, we don't charge by the hour! Tune in. Free resources at https://www.divorceandseparationhub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcehub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcehub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedivorcehubCopyright 2025 Nikki Parkinson and The Divorce and Separation Hub Ciencias Sociales
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  • What Happens to Men After the Relationship Ends with Dr Eran Magen

    What Happens to Men After the Relationship Ends with Dr Eran Magen
    Mar 18 2026
    This episode includes discussion around mental health, emotional distress, and suicide risk, particularly for men navigating separation and divorce. Please listen in a way that feels safe for you. If you need support, reach out to someone you trust or a qualified professional. In this episode I am joined by Dr Eran Magen, Yale Pyschologist and Founder DivorcingDads.org. In this episode, we talk about: Why you might look fine on the outside but feel completely destabilised insideThe loss of identity that can come with separationThe emotional exhaustion, fear and uncertainty that often go unspokenWhy there is no quick fix and why that's actually okayA simple way to understand your energy when everything feels depleted: Escape. Recharge. Growth.Why sadness is so difficult to express and how to startThe fear of opening up and "not being able to close it again"Loneliness, withdrawal and why connection matters more than you thinkSuicide risk in men going through divorce and what to look out forWhat actually helps when you feel overwhelmedThe one place to start: talking to someone I would like you to take this away - What you're feeling makes sense. You're not weak for struggling. And you don't have to do this on your own. Resources & support If this episode brings anything up for you, please reach out. Australia Lifeline — 13 11 14 MensLine — 1300 78 99 78 Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE. Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE. Guest: Dr Eran Magen, Yale Psychologist and Founder of DivorcingDads.org Meet Dr Magen - Dr. Eran Magen earned his M.A. in education and Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University, completed post-doctoral training in child psychology and population health, and currently serves as an assistant clinical professor at the Yale School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. He is the founder of ParentingForHumans.com and DivorcingDads.org, which support parents in creating strong, collaborative and joyful relationships with their children. He is also the founder of EarlyAlert, which prevents suicide among students and veterans. Loved This Episode? Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now. This episode is produced by Dan King of Dan King Productions. This episode is sposnored by Simple Separation, the smarter way to separate. Simple Separation is an online, fixed-fee service designed to help Australian couples finalise their divorce and separation respectfully, collaboratively, and without the stress of going to court. From property settlements and parenting plans to child support and divorce applications, everything you need is under one roof, saving you time, money, and unnecessary conflict. Book your free consultation today to find out if Simple Separation is right for your situation at simple-separation.com.au. Disclaimer I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.
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  • Self Care & Support | Mental Fitness During Divorce: How to Regulate, Rest & Rebuild Capacity with Samantha Thomas

    Self Care & Support | Mental Fitness During Divorce: How to Regulate, Rest & Rebuild Capacity with Samantha Thomas
    Feb 25 2026

    I loved this episode.

    In this conversation, I'm joined by Samantha Thomas, founder of MyndGym, to talk about mental fitness and why it matters so much during divorce and separation.

    When you're navigating a major life change, your nervous system narrows. Your window of tolerance shrinks. Everything feels heavier. More urgent. Harder than it "should".

    Sam explains the difference between mental health and mental fitness and why small, repeatable daily practices build real capacity when you're overwhelmed.

    We cover:

    • Why rest is productive

    • What's happening in your nervous system during separation

    • How to regulate before making big decisions

    • Why journaling helps (and why you can throw the paper away)

    • Simple tools beyond meditation

    • Anchoring into your values when identity feels shaky

    • The "Ta-Da List" for when you feel behind

    • A powerful 3-minute reset

    • Why gratitude might be the smallest habit that changes everything

    If you're functioning but exhausted this episode is for you.

    You can find MyndGym at: myndgym.life (Mind is spelled with a "y").

    Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Website

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin

    Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE.

    Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE.

    Guest: Samantha Thomas, Founder of MyndGym.

    Meet Sam - She is a a life coach, certified youth mentor, and founder of MyndGym - a mental fitness gym with classes every day in journaling, coaching, meditation and breathwork. She believes that for people to be truly well, they need to prioritise and nurture the relationship they have with themselves and practice the little things that help their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. MyndGym is her chance to help people exercise their mental fitness on a regular basis, so they can feel better and supported in their lives.

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    Loved This Episode?
    Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now.

    This episode is produced by Dan King of Dan King Productions.

    This episode is sposnored by Simple Separation, the smarter way to separate. Simple Separation is an online, fixed-fee service designed to help Australian couples finalise their divorce and separation respectfully, collaboratively, and without the stress of going to court. From property settlements and parenting plans to child support and divorce applications, everything you need is under one roof, saving you time, money, and unnecessary conflict.

    Book your free consultation today to find out if Simple Separation is right for your situation at simple-separation.com.au.

    Disclaimer

    I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.
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  • Legal | The Silent Asset: Superannuation, Power Imbalances, and Getting Heard in Mediation

    Legal | The Silent Asset: Superannuation, Power Imbalances, and Getting Heard in Mediation
    Feb 18 2026

    What does it actually mean when someone says, "I just want to be heard" and why does it matter so much in mediation? In this episode, I'm joined by Gerard Rees, Senior Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner at Simple Separation, to unpack what mediators listen for, how power imbalances show up, and why superannuation is often the most underestimated asset in family property settlements.

    We talk through full and frank disclosure, why you shouldn't mediate "blind," and the very real house vs super trade-offs that can shape your life not just now but in 10, 15, 30 years.

    In this episode we cover:

    • Why "I want to be heard" can signal a power imbalance (especially financially);

    • The non-negotiables before mediation: an agreed balance sheet + values + disclosure;

    • Why legal advice before mediation changes everything (confidence, clarity, reality testing);

    • How the law recognises non-financial contributions (parenting + domestic work);

    • Why super feels "personal" (and why people get emotionally attached to it);

    • The most common house vs super trade-off and how to think it through;

    • Gerard's best "pause before you agree" tip: today's needs vs future security.

    Let's Keep the Conversation Going:
    Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments you're not alone in this.

    Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub.

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Website

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook

    The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin

    Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE.

    Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE.

    Guest: Gerard Rees, Senior Mediator, Simple Separation

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    Loved This Episode?
    Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now.

    This podcast's audio production crafted by Dan at dankingproductions.com.au.

    This episode is sponsored by Simple Separation, the smarter way to separate. Simple Separation is an online, fixed-fee service designed to help Australian couples finalise their divorce and separation respectfully, collaboratively, and without the stress of going to court. From property settlements and parenting plans to child support and divorce applications, everything you need is under one roof, saving you time, money, and unnecessary conflict.

    Book your free consultation today to find out if Simple Separation is right for your situation at simple-separation.com.au.

    Disclaimer

    I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.
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