The Divorce Social is back for Season 12!

"I stayed in the house we had together, but I bought him out. Then I had this weird thing with all these memories in the house, and now it's mine. So I redecorated to reclaim the space."

To kick us off, Samantha is joined by the writer and comedian, Amy Mason. The pair discuss Amy's experience of divorcing during the COVID pandemic, the importance of decent friendships and bond over their mutual love of Farrow & Ball paint.

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To conclude season 11, Sam is joined by the brilliant actress, comedian and writer, Arabella Weir.

Arabella is very honest about her experience of divorce, becoming great friends with her ex-husband and all the sadness that happened in-between. She also hilariously shares how, when spending time with men, she now draws the line at dinner and some nice wine.

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"I'd like life to be great, I think life can be great and I'd like to try and find that"

Founder, speaker, author and podcaster Liz Earle joins Samantha Baines to talk for the first time openly about her two divorces. The two discuss her new book A Better Second Half, divorce, children and dating. Liz explains where she was in her life during her divorces, her motivation for ending those marriages and also others reactions.

Liz's Book: A Better Second Half

available now from all good bookstores

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Samantha Baines talks through her emotions and divorce journey during the recording of series 2. She picks out her series highlights and gives us the lowdown on the London Podcast Festival live episode which is coming soon.

Series 3 is on its way!

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"I went to another realm of orgasm" - Kerry Howard

Kerry Howard joins Samantha Baines to sing and be joyous about divorce. An honest conversation about taking time for yourself, dating and what you wear to court. Samantha is very excited to hear about a new level of orgasm and the two discuss dating and divorcing in the public eye. Someone googled Kerry on a date, right in front of her too! A lively, fun and funny episode of the smash hit podcast.

Trigger warnings:

rape

bulimia

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"I accidentally sent a picture of my vagina to my neighbour" - Helen Thorn

Helen Thorn (one half of Scummy Mummies) joins Samantha Baines for this hilarious chat. The two comedians talk dick pics, sending their own naughty photos, internet dating, bawling your eyes out and why we should all make friends with Australians. Our freshest guest yet, Helen's separation was only six months ago so she discusses being newly single in lockdown, shock breakups and the moment they told the kids. A touching, honest and very funny episode.

This episode is sponsored by Frolo - the new app for single parents

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"I have sent thank you texts to people I went on dates with years later" - Sara Duchovnay

Opera singer Sara Duchovnay joins Sam from the US to chat divorce. The two discuss the logistics of going on 8 dates in 6 days and what happens when two opera singers get married. Sara explains that she married her first boyfriend and the learning curve she went on post-divorce being single for the first time in her life as well as why second marriages are the best and the fun of organising an inter-faith wedding. Sara brings tons of positivity and an infectious energy to this discussion and even explains how divorce helped her set up a new business! Have you ever heard of a divorce ring? Well you have now!

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"I am giving you ten years for you to change and if you don't I will leave you" - Annie Kashamura

Trigger warning: domestic violence

Gender Equality specialist and activist Annie Kashamura joins Samantha Baines for a powerful conversation about Annie's inspiring story of overcoming abuse. Beginning with her marriage in the Congo, Annie explains some of the laws that trap women in difficult situations in her home country as well discussing her eventual asylum to Canada with her children. A shocking and brutally honest discussion about the depths of marriage horror, violence and the uplifting freedom after a battle to survive. A truly important listen and a surprisingly positive one too.

To follow Annie's current campaigns go to:

www.invictusequality

www.igddcongo.org

If you are affected by abuse please speak to someone.

Women's Aid : www.womensaid.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline : 0808 2000 247

The Men's Advice Line (for male domestic abuse survivors) : 0808 801 0327

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"I can't buy a whole loaf of bread anymore" - Sundari

Sundari joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce and their mutual love of naps. The two share lots of personal stories and Sundari talks about waiting too long, mental health and why whole loaves of bread make her sad. Samantha and Sundari highlight the similarities and a few differences in their divorce experiences, especially as they are of a similar age. Interesting to hear of Sundari's South Asian heritage and the fear of telling her Mum she was divorced as well as planning and going to weddings during the process! An honest and chatty episode that delves deep into the very worst moments of depression (please see trigger warnings).

Trigger warnings:

depression

suicide

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"Do I want orchids in the house, yes I want them everywhere" - Candice Gallimore

Candice joins us all the way from Australia to chat divorce and her love of orchids with Sam. Candice discusses her imposter syndrome, same sex marriage and spending sprees. An interesting insight into getting married before it was legal and the complications that come with laws changing in different parts of the world as well as growing up in a gay household and campaigning for same sex marriage whilst you are in the midst of a divorce. Another light-hearted and enlightening conversation.

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"the first person I hit on when I was newly single was John Mayer"

Have you every been in a band with your ex partner? Well our guest Hajar Woodland has! Sam and Hajar share stories of embarrassing things they've said to celebrities, their hopes for divorce certificates and sober dating. Hajar discusses her strict Muslim upbringing, wearing a hijab and age differences in this fascinating and surprising (the John Mayer story) discussion. As Hajar says whatever you are going through in your divorce journey is totally normal.

Trigger warning:

religion

dad issues

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Instagram superstar Jahannah James joins Samantha Baines to discuss marriage at 18, sex addiction and the pressure of proving everyone wrong. Jahannah is one of our youngest guests so far on the podcast and this insightful and compelling discussion explores not only the taboo of divorce but other relationship taboos too. We chat getting married to have sex, rejection and even shopping in Ann Summers.

Trigger warning:

sex addiction

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"the hardest part is your future changes, as your future was mapped out" - Sam Pamphilon

Comedian and actor Sam Pamphilon joins our Sam his recent separation and his pending application to The Divorce Club. The two chat alcohol dependency, experiencing depression and his indifference for interior design in another honest episode with laughs in the darkest moments. Sam confesses to being more at fault in the break up of his marriage and hopes that someone will just turn up at his door and announce he is divorced one day... alas there are many forms to fill in before that happens!

Trigger warnings:

alcoholism

depression

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What a series and its time for Samantha Baines' round up and this one has as much exciting news as ever! A baby (plus gender reveal), a free certificate to download and if you are in London you can come along to our second ever LIVE recording of the podcast.

Live recording of The Divorce Social - part of the London Podcast Festival

9.30pm (1hr), 9th September, Kings Place, Kings Cross, London England

Tickets only £9.50

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"I was doing all the cleansing of the stuff, living above a charity shop, it's brilliant just chuck it down the stairs" - Jess Robinson

Comedian and impressionist Jess Robinson joins Sam for the first episode of series 2. The two chat finding new spaces, pictures of genitals, dating and Jess explains why she calls her ex "practice husband". An entertaining and energetic chat with lots of laughs to kick off the new series of this smash-hit podcast.

Trigger warnings

genitalia pictures

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Join host Samantha Baines as she shares her thoughts and experiences of recording series 1 of The Divorce Social (previously The Divorce Club) and reads out some of your stories and experiences of divorce. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch to say they have enjoyed the podcast. We will be back soon with series 2!

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Trigger warning:

Death

Premature birth

Loss of child

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"if you are looking for commitment get a lip tattoo" - Helen Lederer

Actress, writer and founder of the Comedy Women in Print Awards, Helen Lederer joins Samantha Baines to chat divorce in this hilarious episode. Sam gets a bit of therapy from ex-social worker Helen and the two discuss lip tattoos, feeling alone and the quest for a boyfriend. Lots of laughs and excellent advice in the last episode of the first series.

Trigger warnings:

death/bereavement

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"it was like an explosion" - Susan Earl

Actress and comedian Susan Earl joins Samantha Baines for this light-hearted and uplifting chatty episode. The two comedians discuss wearing lots of hats (metaphorically), drinking Sex on the Beach and having to break the news of divorce to people you meet for years after the thing. Susan explains what it's like pretending to be with your ex for functions and gives top tips for being a good friend to someone going through a divorce or separation. Lots of giggles and even an idea to make 'divorce key rings' just like the ones you get on rides at a theme park, although maybe business isn't their strong point!

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"I had to prove the kids were mine" - Wendy Wason

Actor and comedian Wendy Wason joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. They chat about the decision to have children, proving you are a mother at airports, changing your name and why stand up is the best career when you have young children. Wendy mentions her cervical cancer experience and Samantha shares her polycystic ovary diagnosis in this intimate discussion. Enjoy Wendy's top tips for dating a younger man and the two chat becoming institutionalised by marriage and the idea of being a good wife.

Trigger warnings:

alcohol

cervical cancer

polycystic ovary syndrome

miscarriage

shame

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"It feels like another life when I look back" - Lynne Parker

Lynne Parker, founder and Chief Exec of Funny Women joins Samantha Baines to discuss her divorce over thirty years ago. The two discuss the stigma around divorce in the 1980's, remarriage and not being very wife-y! Lynne shares her passion for straw hats and gives Sam hope for finding love again. An insightful and positive chat about moving on and even one day forgetting you are divorced.

Trigger warnings:

divorce

alcohol

cheating

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"I just actually had a lot of cob webs I had to really work at" - Carl Donnelly

Comedian Carl Donnelly joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, why you should nab an Australian and why all the divorced man cliches have worked for him. He found himself in India, found himself in a divorce juze, mped into a relationship too soon after his divorce, became a vegan and realised a lot about himself in the process. An uplifting and honest chat with lots of laughs and interesting discussions about gender roles in guilt, marriage and society.

Trigger warnings:

alcohol

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"I ended up getting the phone number of his other girlfriend. And she and I are on the phone for 10 hours. And it was absolutely bonkers" - Shappi Khorsandi

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce. The comedians chat motherhood, pets killing things and crying in the green room of the Jonathan Ross Show. Turns out panel shows aren't always the best things to be on when you are going through a break up and Shappi talks about her own brand of heartbreak, dating rock stars, finding out about her new boyfriends double life and "basically having a breakdown". An honest, unforgettable episode of the new smash hit podcast!

Trigger warnings:

break down

single mum

ptsd

double lives

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"We spent 150 pounds between us. And we got the idiots guide to divorce the book" - Ella Kenion

Actress Ella Kenion joins Samantha for this entertaining and probing chat about her two divorces, single parenthood, parents evenings with the ex, her dog pooing in ideal places and having sex with your ex husband for fun! Yes, really.

Trigger warnings:

shame/guilt

sex

cheating

depression

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"have a divorce party" - Leyla Hussein



Somali activist and psychotherapist chats to Samantha about divorce and marriage in the Somali community and standing out from that. We hear about being a single mum living in a council flat and choosing her child over all else. Leyla professes her love for a divorce party and convinces Sam that she should have one, maybe even one with a slogan cake. The two chat losing friends, the divorce commission scheme and everyone thinking you are going to steal their husband.

Trigger warnings

emotional abuse

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"I don't know that I could ever go back to sharing a bed" - Ria Lina

Comedian Ria Lina joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce, kids and still living with her ex years on. The two talk sleeping solo vs sharing a bed, dating and when is too soon to ask to listen to rain noise before you go to sleep!? A funny and enlightening chat between two comedy friends.

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"I would still be a w*nker if I didn't get divorced" - Rich Wilson

Samantha Baines interviews fellow comedian and divorcee Rich Wilson about his marriage experience. They chats pockets of contentment, gender roles in relationships and buying your own spoons in Ikea. Couples counselling, assault charges and moving in with his son post break-up, Rich Wilson is brutally honest about his experiences of divorce and his journey towards finding himself whilst trying to avoid clichés.

Rich is host of the Insane in the MENbrain podcast.

Trigger warnings:

divorce

depression

cheating

mental health

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"Why would anyone ever want to be with someone who doesn't think they are awesome. I'd rather be with nobody than someone who thought I was anything less than that" - Sarah Millican

Comedian Sarah Millican discusses her divorce and welcomes Samantha Baines to the Divorce Club in the first episode of the podcast. Samantha interviews the top comedian about her divorce experience. Sarah and Samantha compare divorce notes, emotions, chat confidence, sexual explosions and changing your exes name in your phone to "the arse".

Sarah reveals that it was divorce which meant she tried stand up for the first time, so lets all thank her ex-husband for that. Now happily married, Sarah talks re-entering married life, losing friends, moving in with your parents aged 29. We delve into the sad moments as well as the euphoric ones in this discussion on marriage, divorce and relationships in general. Magic Mike even gets a mention.

Trigger warnings:

depression

anxiety

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Changing the conversation around divorce. Trailer for the brand new podcast. Interviews hosted by comedian, actress and author Samantha Baines. Make sure you subscribe to The Divorce Social series to keep updated on new episodes!

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trigger warning: illegal drugs

April Pride, a creative entrepreneur who works in cannabis and psychedelics, joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce and micro dosing. This podcast does not endorse illegal drugs and would like to remind you that mushrooms and ketamine are illegal in the UK. April does however, talk about her divorce and micro dosing experiences as well as being bisexual and her parents’ divorce.

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"my mother at some point started saying, you've got to get out"

Trigger warning: emotional abuse, assault

US Army Veteran Keena Crowley joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce from another army vet. Keena opens up about betrayal, having to follow your spouse around the world for their job and getting the diagnosis of a brain aneurysm. The two talk about excuses, connection and loneliness.

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"that angelic smile had the devil inside of him"

Podcast listener Kevin joins Samantha Baines to talk about his traumatic divorce. Kevin bravely shares his story about being scammed for a green card after falling in love and marrying someone from a different country. He opens up about hair loss and depression as a consequence of the divorce and the two share their slogans for life.

trigger warning: depression, hair loss

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""Are you his wife or are you his wife?" He looked at the waitress and said, "that's my wife and that's my ex wife, we are all friends"

Yvette Boden (Author, Founder of Awakened Woman) joins Samantha Baines to talk about the divorce that led to her change in career path. Yvette talks about being there for her daughter, self-love and having an awakening. Yvette sees her divorce as empowering and feels that she can help others on their divorce journey. The two talk 'who am I?', change and seperation.

Host of AW Confidential Podcast

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"I was ghosted by someone on a dating app and I really struggled with that"

Samantha Baines is joined by listener Jessica to talk divorce. The two discuss being 'a good wife', domestic expectations and being accused of nagging during the marriage. Jessica shares her internet dating stories and her experience of being ghosted on an app.

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Trigger warning: abuse

Kanchan Bhaskar (coach and author) joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and abusive marriage. Kanchan talks about the situation in India for married women in the eighties and her eventual move to the US and divorce as well as her mindset at that time.

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"Don't sacrifice your needs, believing that's what you should do in order to be loved and validated."

Tonya Carter, Marriage & Relationship Exit Strategist, joins Sam from the US. Tonya shares her insights on how small changes can make a big impact and the value in asking yourself hard questions. The two also discuss some of the toughest moments of their divorce journeys.

https://www.tonyacarter.com

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"in my darkest time I was not expecting to be thrown a lifeline from my family, from 140years ago"

Samantha Baines joins listener Ingrid to talk about her unique divorce experience. Ingrid discovered love letters that had been passed down in her family from 140years ago between Fred and Janie her ancestors. During her own divorce Ingrid began following the story of her great great grandad and grandma, researching and started her own podcast to share this one hundred year old love story with the world. Her research brought up parallels and highlighted the historical differences women face in relationships then and now as well as revealing another family member going through a divorce at the time.

Ingrid's podcast is called My Love Letter Time Machine

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“you have to accept that you cannot fix that other person” - Elaine

Listener Elaine joins Samantha Baines to share her divorce story as well as what the podcast means to her. The two discuss caring for a partner, mental health and older children being aware of the situation and how to deal with that. An honest and enlightening chat and a situation we haven’t previously covered on the podcast.

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Samantha gives the lowdown on series 10, plus reads some of your lovely messages and celebrates being part of Acast’s The Funny Side! Also she’s sorry she says the word “delve” so much in this episode, maybe it could be a drinking game. If you hear the word “delve” or “delved” then you have to drink!

Series 10 coming soon!

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"when you are single you create the life around you that you need, a support network" - Sara Miller

Award winning designer Sara Miller joins Samantha Baines to talk about the divorce which was the catalyst for starting her brand - Sara Miller London. The two chat loneliness in a marriage, juggling business with family and bravery. Sara also reveals all about her 'soul searching' trip to India post separation and how it still inspires her design work today. Sara and Sam share their full circle divorce moments too, have you had one?

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"if there was a divorce section of the Guinness Book of Records they would have an honourable mention".

Martial therapist Andrew G Marshall joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. Andrew helps couples everyday but it's a divorce in his childhood that had a huge impact on his life and the lives of those around him that he opens up about for the first time. The two talk about the danger of secrets and possibly the worst Boxing Day ever.

Andrew's podcast is The Meaningful Life Podcast

Find out more here: https://andrewgmarshall.com/podcasts/

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"life is too short, I need to sort this out" - Emma White

Emma White of Emma White Jewellery, as seen on BBC's All That Glitters: Britain's Next Jewellery Star joins Samantha Baines to talk about her divorce and new family. Straight talking Emma talks about divorce being her decision, creating her own business and having a blended family. Sam opens up about friend zoning herself when she was younger, the two discuss having a moment of reflection before separation and being bad at taking things slow.

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"your kids deserve to have a happy Mum" - Natalie Alexis Lee

Social media sensation Natalie Lee (@StyleMeSunday) joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, living with your ex and sleeping in the same bed as someone you are divorcing. Nat opens up about being a single parent, choosing happiness and rewiring your brain. The two talk about finances when it comes to divorce and feeling trapped because of finances. Natalie shares that she sought legal advice when it came to finances and how that opened her eyes to how little she knew about their financial situation as a couple.

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"you will be okay, you can't see it now but you will be" - Louise, podcast listener

Our first listener story on the podcast! Louise joins Samantha Baines and opens up about her divorce after answering our call out. You wanted to hear from a range of people and experiences and we listened. Sam loved chatting to long time listener Louise about her ups and downs and how the podcast has helped her.

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"the books I was writing were getting more bisexual by the day...I thought it was important to stand up and say I was bisexual" - Julie Cohen

Acclaimed author Julie Cohen joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, being queer and writing books. Samantha was very upset to see Julie's eclectic bathroom ripped out on twitter and Julie explains why it was very necessary! The two talk freedom of sexuality, therapy and penises.

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"I've now found the love of my life but it's a less traditional relationship" - Sarah Armstrong

Business woman and author Sarah Armstrong joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce. The two talk about showing emotions, compartmentalisation and telling others what you need. Sarah talks about how her experience became a book, how she managed co-parenting and dealing with two households meant buying everything twice! There is even chat about new long distance relationships and why separate houses might be the key. Would you live in a different house to your partner long term?

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This week, Sam is joined by Beth Behrendt, author of Nesting After Divorce: Co-Parenting in the Family House. The pair discuss the concept of Nesting, where the parents take turns living in the family home while the children reside there full-time. Beth also generously shares the details of how she and her ex-husband made it work for their own family.

https://familynesting.org

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"I'm never going to change my name again" - Natasha Mahtani

Divorce Coach Natasha Mahtani joins Samantha Baines to talk about her own divorce. Natasha shares her experience of divorce in the South Asian community and the two talk about the importance of surnames/family names and identity. Natasha talks about social media couple expectations, moving country and raising her son as a single a mother alongside her family.

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"sixty year old me would say, why the f*ck did you waste time" - Jo Westwood

Jo Westwood, The Co-Dependency Coach joins Samantha Baines to talk divorce, toxic relationships and being married to a narcissist. The two discuss Jo's divorce and how that led her to become a coach as well as the effect it had on her life. Did you know there are co-dependents anonymous meetings? Sam didn't but it was the meeting that changed Jo's life. Jo talks bargaining, coming from a divorced family and embarrassment as well as the signs of co-dependency.

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"I will not except shame anymore, I have been shamed enough" - Rose McGowan

Former Hollywood actress and activist Rose McGowan joins Samantha Baines for part two of their interview to talk about her wedding and 'good' divorce. Rose reveals her choice of wedding ring, details of her wedding and her favourite song (played at her wedding) which she wants played at her funeral! The two discuss shame, being alone and healing in this emotional conclusion to the interview.

Rose's book Brave is available at all good book stores.

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"I was engaged five times and not by choice, you could call it an emotional mugging with a fancy ring" - Rose McGowan

Former Hollywood actress and activist Rose McGowan joins Samantha Baines to talk about her 'good' divorce and her five engagements. The two talk about their approaches to love, break ups and acting. Rose reveals that she is in love now, hurrah and that she had a very clear marriage and divorce plan. She touches on #MeToo and her involvement, her first engagement to Marilyn Manson at twenty four, as well as how she approached playing her character in the Scream movie.

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