Stacey Duguid

Stacey Duguid

Author: Samantha Baines March 23, 2022 Duration: 48:39

“I gave myself permission to be a wreck” - Stacey Duguid 



Samantha Baines talks to journalist and Telegraph Columnist Stacey Duguid about being in the midst of her divorce. 


Stacey speaks honestly and openly about how she is finding the process, the help she's getting to manage her way through the legal jargon, and how to avoid some of the mounting costs. 



Stacey discusses her recent diagnosis of ADHD, which has changed the way she views her past marriage and future dating plans. We also hear about the support Stacey received on social media when she opened up about her break-up and mental health.



This episode was recorded during a landmark week for divorce law, as the UK welcomed 'No-Fault Divorce' - meaning that no one has to take the blame on divorce proceedings. The two discuss whether this is a universally positive change and the impact it may have on proceedings. Samantha and Stacey also touch on what this means from their own experiences. 



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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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