Jessica Pidsley

Jessica Pidsley

Author: Samantha Baines March 16, 2022 Duration: 49:09

"Would you rather be right, or would you rather be free?!" - Jessica Pidsley


Samantha Baines is joined by friend and courage coach Jessica Pidsley, who was able to draw on the extraordinary circumstances of her parent's marriage break-up to learn some valuable lessons for her own life and relationships.


Jessica's ability to help and guide people through the difficult and transient phases of their lives is clear to see and Samantha wanted to share some of Jessica's amazing insight for the benefit of anyone out there who may need it.


As well as using the lessons of her parent's divorce in her marriage, Jessica has also been able to counsel members of her own family in the unresolved issues of that process many years later.


We also learn the importance of creating and maintaining rituals and how they can help us in our relationships and individually.


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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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