Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast

Alex Howard, Amanda Silver, RTF Productions
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Honest, expert-backed conversations about divorce, co-parenting, and moving forward.Hosted by professional mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, Dirty Laundry dives into the real questions women ask when navigating separation, custody battles, toxic relationships, and dating again. This is your safe space to learn, reflect, and take back control — no shame, no sugarcoating.✨ New episodes weekly. 🧺 It’s time to air it all out.

  1. MAR 12

    S4 E23: Roommate Syndrome, Bad Marriage Advice, and the Tool That Tells You Whether to Stay or Leave

    Send a text Most couples don't fall out of love dramatically. They just slowly stop paying attention to each other — until one day they look up and realize they're running a household with a stranger. In this episode, Alex and Amanda sit down with marriage coach Monica Tanner to talk about why the advice you've been given — don't sweat the small stuff, compromise, just let it go — might actually be accelerating the drift. Monica introduces the idea of skillful communication over lazy communication, explains why there's always a desire underneath every complaint, and walks through her relational reckoning tool for couples who aren't sure if there's still enough to save. They also get into roommate syndrome, how to talk about sex without it becoming a battleground, the difference between compromise and collaboration, and why getting what you asked for from your partner can sometimes feel worse than not getting it at all. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    49 min

  2. MAR 5

    S4 E22: Coercive Control: How to Build Your Case Before You're Ready to Leave

    Send a text If you're in a controlling relationship, start writing everything down — today. Not someday. Today. Family lawyer Maryam Manteghi explains exactly how a journal becomes the foundation of a coercive control case, why abusers follow a predictable playbook, and what women can do right now to protect themselves whether they're ready to leave or not. Coercive control isn't one dramatic event. It's a pattern — and you can't prove a pattern you never documented. Maryam also breaks down domestic mischief as a criminal charge, how to document safely while still in the home, why financial independence is the most important thing a woman can have, and what the Emergency Birkin actually means legally. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    48 min

  3. FEB 26

    S4 E21: The Tort of Family Violence — One Case That Could Rewrite Canadian Divorce Law

    Send a text Coercive control and family violence finally have a legal price tag in Canada — and the Supreme Court decision that could make it permanent is coming any day. For the first time in Canadian history, a judge looked at twenty years of coercive control inside a marriage and said — that has a dollar amount. Family lawyer Maryam Manteghi breaks down the Alawalia case, the new tort of family violence, and why the Supreme Court of Canada's imminent decision could change divorce forever for abuse survivors. The existing torts were never built for what coercive control actually does to a person. Justice Renu Mandhane priced it anyway. The Court of Appeal overturned it. Now it's at the Supreme Court and the decision is coming any day. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    37 min

  4. FEB 19

    S4 E20: Emotions Are Running Your Divorce — And Nobody's Talking About the Bill

    Send a text Anger makes you call your lawyer over nothing. Guilt makes you waive spousal support you're owed. And everyone walks into family court thinking they're about to win something — which is precisely when things go sideways. In this solo episode, Alex and Amanda get into the mechanics of emotional sabotage in divorce: how guilt leads to lopsided concessions, why anger turns a $300 problem into a $1,000 phone call, and the surprisingly pervasive myth that there's a winner and a loser waiting at the end of litigation. They also take on the 50/50 custody conversation directly — who's really asking for it and why, and what it actually costs children when parents fight for a schedule built around optics rather than reality. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    30 min

  5. FEB 12

    S4 E19: MP Melissa Lantsman on Bill C-225 Intimate Partner Violence

    Send a text MP Melissa Lantsman breaks down Bailey's Law (Bill C-225) and why making intimate partner murder automatic first-degree murder could save lives. From shocking statistics to the emotional Parliament vote with Bailey McCourt's family in the gallery, this conversation reveals the reality behind Canada's intimate partner violence epidemic and what we can actually do about it. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    35 min

  6. FEB 5

    [From the Vault] Amanda and Alex Get Personal: Life, Business, and the Golden Rules of Divorce

    Send a text In this special re-run episode, hosts Alex Howard and Amanda Silver step out of the interviewer chairs and into the spotlight. They share the personal stories and professional philosophies that shaped Dirty Laundry, from Amanda’s "Golden Rule" for high-conflict communication to the surprising thrill-seeking hobbies they hide behind their professional veneers. This is an editorial look at the human side of divorce mediation, exploring how to maintain "family wellness" and personal sanity while navigating life's biggest transitions. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    39 min

  7. JAN 29

    S4 E18: The Four Stages of Grooming: Understanding Predatory Tactics with Anna Sonoda (Part 2)

    Send a text Anna Sonoda returns to detail the Four Stages of Grooming: Flattery, Favoritism, Forbidden Fruits, and Fear. We examine the clinical hallmarks of "Relate and Elevate"—tactics used by predators to bypass boundaries by acting as a peer or a confidant. We also address the sobering reality that 82% of child sexual abuse occurs in the home of either the child or the individual responsible. We discuss tactical tools for parents, including the development of a "Safety Squad," the distinction between secrecy and privacy, and building an internal "Weird-dar" in children to recognize behavior that does not fit family standards. Listen to the full guide on Audible: Duck Duck Groom by Anna Sonoda: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Duck-Duck-Groom-Audiobook/B0CLYXYTVR Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    48 min

  8. JAN 22

    S4 E17: Child Safety & Grooming: How Predators Target Families with Anna Sonoda (Part 1)

    Send a text Licensed clinical social worker Anna Sonoda discusses the clinical and practical realities of childhood sexual abuse prevention. Moving beyond the "stranger danger" myth, we explore the psychological tactics used to target families and the unique challenges of parenting in a digital age. This is a factual, dignified look at how parents can recognize predatory patterns before they escalate. Listen to the book: Duck Duck Groom by Anna Sonoda: https://www.audible.ca/pd/Duck-Duck-Groom-Audiobook/B0CLYXYTVR  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our podcast guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. We value diverse perspectives and aim to provide a platform for thoughtful discussion and exploration of different ideas. Got any comments, suggestions or queries? We'd love to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @dirty.laundry.podcast to be featured on one of our upcoming episodes. Also, don't forget to rate and review our show on your favourite podcast player.

    44 min
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Honest, expert-backed conversations about divorce, co-parenting, and moving forward.Hosted by professional mediators Alex Howard and Amanda Silver, Dirty Laundry dives into the real questions women ask when navigating separation, custody battles, toxic relationships, and dating again. This is your safe space to learn, reflect, and take back control — no shame, no sugarcoating.✨ New episodes weekly. 🧺 It’s time to air it all out.

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  • Creator
    Alex Howard, Amanda Silver, RTF Productions
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Dirty Laundry: The Divorce Podcast
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