{"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":"Understanding Mediation: A Pathway to Respectful Separation","slug":"understanding-mediation-a-pathway-to-respectful-separation","published_at":"2026-05-28T01:11:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803/understanding-mediation-a-pathway-to-respectful-separation","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_CHRISTINA_SALVO_270526.mp3?dest-id=2900636","summary":"In this episode, I talk about mediation (family dispute resolution) and why it isn't automatically the right first step for every couple. I'm joined by Christina Salvo, CEO and founder of Simple Separation, who explains mediation as a voluntary, structured process led by an impartial mediator to help separating couples reach agreements about parenting and property and, where possible, avoid the stress, cost and adversarial nature of court. Together, we unpack what couples hope to get from mediation, what a mediator does in session (identify issues, narrow disputes, generate and reality-test options, and support negotiation), what they don't do (take sides or give legal advice), what are the gaps in a traditional mediation, especially poor preparation and inconsistent legal advice. Let's Keep the Conversation Going: Visit Divorce and Separation Hub to explore expert resources, courses, and programs tailored to your needs. Share your questions or comments you're not alone in this. Host: Nikki Parkinson, TEDx Speaker, Divorce Doula, Coach and Founder of The Divorce and Separation Hub. The Divorce and Separation Hub Website The Divorce and Separation Hub Instagram The Divorce and Separation Hub Facebook The Divorce and Separation Hub Linkedin Join our Divorce and Separation community HERE . Watch Nikki's TEDx Talk HERE . Guest: Christina Salvo, CEO and Founder of Simple Separation Website Instagram Loved This Episode? Support the podcast by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little extra support right now. This podcast's audio production crafted by Dan at dankingproductions.com.au. This episode is sponsored by Simple Separation , the smarter way to separate. Simple Separation is an online, fixed-fee service designed to help…","meta_description":"In this episode, I talk about mediation (family dispute resolution) and why it isn't automatically the right first step for every couple. I'm joined by Ch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1690,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/divorce-and-separation-4057803/episodes/understanding-mediation-a-pathway-to-respectful-separation/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/understanding-mediation-a-pathway-to-respectful-separation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}