{"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 | Separation Shock: Why the Early Days of Separation Feel So Overwhelming","slug":"self-care-support-separation-shock-why-the-early-days-of-separation-feel-so-overwhelming","published_at":"2026-06-25T01:11:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/self-care-support-separation-shock-why-the-early-days-of-separation-feel-so-overwhelming","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803","url":"https://divorceandseparationhub.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thedivorceandseparationpodcast/DSH_PODCAST_SOLO_250626.mp3?dest-id=2900636","summary":"In the early days of separation, it can feel like your whole life has changed faster than your mind and body can process. You might still be functioning on the outside working, parenting, replying to messages, paying bills — but inside, you feel like you are falling apart. In this solo episode I talk about what I call separation shock : the emotional, practical and mental overwhelm that can happen when a relationship ends or when separation becomes real. I bring you back to what matters most in the beginning: safety, steadiness, support, information and one practical next step. In this episode, I discuss: What separation shock is and why it happens Why the first few days and weeks of separation can feel so overwhelming The difference between urgent and important decisions Why you should avoid making big decisions from panic How separation affects your nervous system, sleep, parenting and decision-making The importance of stabilisation, information and connection What to focus on in the first 72 hours after separation How to support someone you love who is going through a breakup, divorce or separation Why shame and isolation can make separation feel even harder The question to ask yourself when everything feels chaotic: \"Who do I want to be in this?\" This episode is for anyone who is newly separated, thinking about separation, still living under the same roof, navigating divorce, supporting a friend through separation, or feeling overwhelmed by the practical and emotional reality of relationship breakdown. 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