Vanessa Louise

Vanessa Louise

Author: Samantha Baines October 2, 2024 Duration: 58:49

TW: domestic abuse, gaslighting, self harm.


'If I'm focusing on the past, I'm depressed because I'm focusing on what has been. If I'm focusing on the future then I'm anxious because I'm trying to get somewhere. Both are an inability to be present".


Samantha is joined by Vanessa Louise, an emotional health coach. The two discuss the process of leaving an unhealthy relationship, the power of love and 'unlovely' choices.



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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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