Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch

Author: Samantha Baines April 6, 2022 Duration: 41:23

"You always break up too late" Desiree Burch


In the final episode of this series, Samantha Baines talks to comedian, actor & presenter of Netlix's reality dating show 'Too Hot To Handle', Desiree Burch about finding the courage to go through the heartache of a break-up. 


Desiree tells us about a significant break-up in her past and how she found the strength to carry on with her show at The Edinburgh Fringe, making people laugh night after night, in the immediate aftermath of a painful, yet necessary break-up. 


Samantha and Desiree also talk about the loneliness of being with someone after the relationship has run its course, how relief and hope emerge through the pain and tears of heartbreak and why it's impossible not to cry on an airplane. 


Desiree also tells us why Pizza Express might be the perfect break-up venue and what she thinks about the beautiful people on reality dating series 'Too Hot To Handle', which she presents on Netflix. 




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Navigating the end of a relationship is often portrayed as purely tragic, but there’s another side to the story-one filled with unexpected laughs, hard-won wisdom, and genuine resilience. That’s the space explored in The Divorce Social, hosted by award-winning author, actor, and broadcaster Samantha Baines. Having been through a divorce herself, she brings a uniquely empathetic and refreshingly light-hearted perspective to a topic that can feel overwhelmingly heavy. This acclaimed podcast, recognized with awards including a bronze at the British Podcast Awards and an International Women’s Podcast Award, sits at the intersection of society, culture, and mental health, treating breakups not as an ending but as a complex human experience worth examining. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with a friend, as Samantha interviews a variety of guests about their own splits. The discussions are penetrative, getting into the real emotional and practical fallout, but they’re also genuinely funny and full of life. You’ll hear stories that cover the full spectrum-from the logistical headaches and emotional turmoil to the surprising moments of liberation and self-discovery. It’s about fitness for your mental health, education on navigating legal and social shifts, and ultimately, the rebuilding of relationships, most importantly the one with yourself. Tuning into this podcast offers a sense of community and a powerful reminder that you’re not alone, all while delivering the kind of honest, comforting, and often hilarious talk that makes the journey a little less daunting.
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