April 11, 2020
Separation & Divorce
Podcasts have become an ingrained part of our modern lives. They’re a great way to gather information and entertainment while we’re on the go.
Whether you’re driving to pick up the kids, out for your daily run, or commuting to and from work, they’re a great way to pass the time and learn at the same time.
Our Perth family mediation specialist, Ian Shann, has put together a list of 5 divorce podcasts to help you get through your divorce.
Started in 2017 by single mum Lucy Good, the Beanstalk Podcast addresses all sorts of topics relating to single mum life. Her website Beanstalk Mums is a lifeline for many single mums across Australia and the podcast helps her reach more women in Australia.
Episodes include ‘Co-parenting with a passive aggressive ex’, ‘Changing your will: everything you need to know’, and ‘How to deal with difficult behaviour from children of divorce’.
Listen here – https://beanstalkmums.com.au/podcast/
Hosted by journalists Cassandra Thorburn and Annaliese Dent, Divorce Story launched in March 2020 and is a 12-week series on how to navigate separation and divorce.
Cassandra experienced a high profile divorce from Karl Stefanovic in 2016 and has admitted in the podcast that she struggled in the aftermath for years.
Episodes so far include ‘Let’s talk about money’, ‘Do I need a lawyer?’, and ‘Fleeing an abusive relationship’.
Listen here – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/divorce-story/id1500681762
The Split is a podcast launched in 2019 by Mama Mia and Westpac to support, inform and guide women through separation and divorce in Australia.
It’s hosted by comedian and writer Mandy Nolan, who has herself been divorced twice and is a mother of 5.
Episodes include ‘Starting Over’, ‘Who Gets What?’ and ‘When Things Get Nasty’.
Listen here – https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-split/
The Divorce Podcast is a UK based podcast but deals with universal topics around separation and divorce.
Host Kate Daly is a divorce expert who co-founded amicable, a legal tech start up, following her own traumatic divorce.
Episodes include ‘Covid-19 co-parenting’, ‘Divorce & Society’, and ‘Happily ever after – the legal process vs the emotional journey’.
Listen here – http://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/
Accredited Family Mediator in Perth
My commitment is simple—to help keep separated couples out of the Family Court and minimise their need for lawyers, saving them time, money and anguish. Under my guidance, separated couples are able to Move On with their lives through family mediation.
September 3, 2026
Separation & Divorce
When a couple separates after a marriage or de facto relationship, one of the major issues to work through is how to divide property and finances. This is called a “property settlement”. I’ve put together what you need to know about dividing property after separation in Western Australia. Dividing Property After Separation As a family […]
August 28, 2026
Mediation
Separating or divorcing can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to make decisions about your children, finances, property and your future. Family mediation provides a structured and supportive environment where separated couples can discuss these issues and work towards practical solutions together. Rather than leaving important decisions in the hands of a court, mediation gives […]
The process was so much quicker and easier than I anticipated – after everything I have heard about lawyers! And it was re-assuring for me to know how much it was going to cost at the start, not when it was all over. Thanks, Ian. I’d recommend you to anyone who wants a solution seeker and quick results.
— Bree F, Fremantle WA
Ian, your patience and persistence really helped us get to an agreement I thought we could never reach. I’d recommend you to anyone who wants to get family issues resolved as painlessly as possible.
— Michael G, Safety Bay WA
Thank you once more for your kindness, wisdom and counsel.
— Georgie N, Wangara WA
Ian worked hard to enable us to reach an agreement. He was always happy to discuss and explain everything we needed.
— Cathy & Steve, Subiaco WA
