53 min

Divorce is Not a Dirty Word, with Nikki Parkinson Neuroplasticity Nerds

    • Life Sciences

Globally, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. And yet despite being so common, divorce is still stigmatised and largely viewed as a failure. There is no established roadmap for divorce, as there is for marriage. It’s a confusing, challenging, and often turbulent path that most people sadly find themselves walking alone.
Here to change this, and to paint a brighter vision of how we could do divorce better, is divorce doula Nikki Parkinson.

Nikki is a family law expert, TEDx speaker, divorce coach, separation strategist, parenting coordinator, co-parenting coach, Parents Under Pressure therapist, mother of 3 and unmarried. Her warm, wise, no-nonsense approach draws on her 25 years of experience in the Australian family law system, as well as her own personal divorce experience.

We discuss all the hot-button topics that arise during a divorce, including communication, boundaries and co-parenting, as well as tools for navigating grief.

Nikki shares her perspective on how we could reframe divorce as a courageous act of self-advocacy, and ideas for rituals to celebrate this important (and common!) rite of passage in our communities.

  • This podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. From time to time, we may discuss topics that explore trauma, lived experience, and the body’s response to negative events. If you become distressed by our content, please immediately stop listening and seek professional support. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, and you’re in Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 000. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We may invite guests onto the podcast

Globally, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. And yet despite being so common, divorce is still stigmatised and largely viewed as a failure. There is no established roadmap for divorce, as there is for marriage. It’s a confusing, challenging, and often turbulent path that most people sadly find themselves walking alone.
Here to change this, and to paint a brighter vision of how we could do divorce better, is divorce doula Nikki Parkinson.

Nikki is a family law expert, TEDx speaker, divorce coach, separation strategist, parenting coordinator, co-parenting coach, Parents Under Pressure therapist, mother of 3 and unmarried. Her warm, wise, no-nonsense approach draws on her 25 years of experience in the Australian family law system, as well as her own personal divorce experience.

We discuss all the hot-button topics that arise during a divorce, including communication, boundaries and co-parenting, as well as tools for navigating grief.

Nikki shares her perspective on how we could reframe divorce as a courageous act of self-advocacy, and ideas for rituals to celebrate this important (and common!) rite of passage in our communities.

53 min

  • This podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. From time to time, we may discuss topics that explore trauma, lived experience, and the body’s response to negative events. If you become distressed by our content, please immediately stop listening and seek professional support. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, and you’re in Australia, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If someone’s life is in danger, immediately call 000. We don’t warrant or guarantee that this podcast contains complete, accurate or up-to-date information. It’s very important to talk to a medical professional about your individual needs, as we aren’t responsible for any actions you take based on the information you hear in this podcast. We may invite guests onto the podcast