{"podcast":{"title":"Divorce and Separation","slug":"divorce-and-separation-4057803","podcast_index_feed_id":4057803,"rss_url":"https://thedivorceandseparationpodcast.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.divorceandseparationhub.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/3/c/0/33c0b6d21c59c5bed959afa2a1bf1c87/Divorce__Separation_Hub_1920_x_1080_px_2000_x_2000_px-3.png","author":"Nikki Parkinson","episode_count":97,"summary":"Hi, I'm Nikki Parkinson, separation strategist, family law expert, mother of three, and divorcee. I'm also the creator of the Divorce and Separation Hub, a resource to show you how to turn a breakup into a breakthrough. On this podcast, I share my expertise from 25 years working in the family law system and my own personal experiences, together with the incredible insight and honesty of guests who have navigated relationship and marriage breakdown and divorce — not only have they survived, they have thrived. Learn the lingo of a lawyer, discover your worth, find your confidence and, most importantly, embrace all your emotions. The Divorce and Separation Hub is your place to feel safe, to feel seen and to find strength, and discover how the Australian family law system works so you can move through it saving legal fees and your sanity. Plus, we don't charge by the hour! Tune in. Free resources at https://www.divorceandseparationhub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcehub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcehub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedivorcehub","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T12:17:26.786285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803"},"episode":{"title":"Self Care & Support | Separated But Still Living Together","slug":"self-care-support-separated-but-still-living-together","published_at":"2026-05-13T20:27:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/self-care-support-separated-but-still-living-together","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803","url":"https://divorceandseparationhub.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedivorceandseparationpodcast/DSH_PODCAST_SOLO_SEPARATE_UNDER_ONE_ROOF_130526.mp3?dest-id=2900636","summary":"What happens when your relationship has ended, but neither of you can move out? This is something I am seeing more and more across Australia. Separation no longer always looks like one person packing a bag and moving into a new home. With the cost of living, rental shortages, mortgage pressure, children, leases, school zones and financial stress, many people are finding themselves separated but still living under the same roof. And while that might be the only practical option, it can also be emotionally exhausting. In this episode, I talk about the growing reality of separation under one roof and how you can move through it with more clarity, structure and support. This is not about pretending everything is fine. It is not about staying in the same relationship. It is about recognising that, for many people, physical separation is not immediately possible but emotional, practical, financial and legal separation can still begin. I explore how to create a same-roof separation plan, how to protect children from confusion and conflict, how to manage the emotional load, and why safety must always come first. This episode is for you if you are living in that difficult middle place: the relationship has ended, but the home, the mortgage, the lease, the children or the finances mean you are still sharing the same address. Resources : If you are in immediate danger, call 000 . For domestic, family or sexual violence support in Australia, contact 1800RESPECT (1800737732) . It is a national counselling, information and support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For men using, or at risk of using, violent or controlling behaviour, the Men's Referral Service is available nationally on 1300 766 491 . Separation under one roof is recognised in Australia, including by t…","meta_description":"What happens when your relationship has ended, but neither of you can move out? This is something I am seeing more and more across Australia. Separation n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1483,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/divorce-and-separation-4057803/episodes/self-care-support-separated-but-still-living-together/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/self-care-support-separated-but-still-living-together.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}