Conversations About What Really Matters is a podcast for people navigating separation.
Join family professionals Jennifer Donison and Julie Gill as they discuss practical topics, share real-world insights, and explore what really matters before and during separation.
Separation + Money = Conflict?Money is rarely just about the numbers. Especially during separation.In this week's episode, we're talking about why money can become such a source of conflict during separation and what we can do to approach these difficult conversations differently.#SeparationPreparation #DivorcePodcast #MoneyAndDivorce #Separation #DivorceEducation #FinancialReadiness #Divorce #Separation
2 Oct 2026
“I can’t imagine not seeing my kids every day.”
“I can’t imagine not seeing my kids every day.”For many parents, this is one of the hardest parts to even think about when considering separation.In this week’s episode, we talk about the difference between what we may be imagining and what we can do about it.🎙️ **I Can’t Imagine Not Seeing My Kids Every Day**Listen now to *Conversations About What Really Matters.*#SeparationPreparation #Separation #Divorce #Parenting #Coparenting #ChildrenAndDivorce #FamilySeparation
25 Sept 2026
Why Your Ex Matters
🎙️ Why does your ex still matter?
The relationship may be ending... but that doesn’t necessarily mean your ex stops mattering.And understanding why can make you think differently about the separation ahead.In Episode 9 of the Separation Preparation Podcast, Julie and Jennifer explore a conversation we think more people need to have.🎧 Why Your Ex Matters#SeparationPreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separation) #Divorce (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorce) #FamilyMediation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familymediation) #DivorceCoaching (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorcecoaching) #CoParenting (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coparenting)
18 Sept 2026
Words Matter
Words Matter...especially during separation.
When emotions are high, the way we communicate can influence conflict, decision-making, co-parenting relationships, and even what our children experience.
In this episode of the Separation Preparation Podcast, Jennifer Donison and Julie Gill talk about why words matter, how easily communication can escalate during separation, and the importance of becoming more intentional about what we say, write, and send.
It’s not about communicating perfectly. It’s about understanding the impact your words can have...and making thoughtful choices about what comes next.
🎙️ Episode 8: Words Matter
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15 Sept 2026
Face Your Fear
Fear can play a significant role in how people think, react and make decisions during separation.In this episode, Jennifer Donison and Julie Gill discuss 10 of the most common fears people experience when contemplating or going through separation.We explore how people often respond to these fears, how assumptions can make fear feel even bigger, and healthier ways to manage fear without allowing it to drive important decisions.If you are contemplating separation, newly separated, or already navigating the process, you won't want to miss this.face you're#SeparationPreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separation) #Divorce (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorce) #DivorcePodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorcepodcast) #FamilyMediation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familymediation) #DivorceSupport (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorcesupport) #ParentingAfterSeparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parentingafterseparation)
7 Sept 2026
You didn't initiate the Separation....
What happens when you’re not the person initiating the separation?One person may have been thinking about the conversation for weeks, months, or even longer.The other may be hearing it for the very first time.That can mean two people are sitting in the same conversation, but experiencing it from completely different places.In this week’s episode of the Separation Preparation Podcast, we talk about the other side of the separation conversation: what it can feel like when your partner is the one saying the words, the emotions that can come with hearing them, and why that first conversation matters.#SeparationPreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separation) #Divorce (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorce) #Relationships (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationships) #SeparationPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpodcast) #DivorceEducation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorceeducation)
29 Aug 2026
Initiating Separation
Deciding to initiate a separation is one thing. Figuring out how, when and what to say is another.In this episode, Jennifer Donison and Julie Gill talk about the realities of initiating separation, including the preparation that can happen beforehand, the first conversation, timing, expectations, and why the way separation begins can matter in what comes next.We discuss some of the things people may want to consider before having that conversation, what can make it more difficult, and why preparation doesn't mean having every answer.#SeparationPreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #FamilyLaw (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familylaw) #Separation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separation) #Divorce (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorce) #FamilyProfessionals (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familyprofessionals)
29 Aug 2026
Contemplating Separation
Join us as we explore practical aspects of considering or contemplating separation. #Separationpreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separationeducation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationeducation) #SeparationContemplation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationcontemplation) #Familylaw (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familylaw)
29 Aug 2026
Information
While going through separation, there is so much information... In this episode, we discuss what type of information you may see, hear and read - and what to do/not do with it.#Separationpreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separationeducation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationeducation) #Separationinformation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationinformation) #familyprofessionals (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familyprofessionals) #familylaw (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familylaw) #divorce (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/divorce) #separation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separation)
29 Aug 2026
Decision Making
There are many decisions one must face during separation. Some of them, are rarely spoken about. #Separationpreparation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationpreparation) #Separationeducation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/separationeducation) #Decisionmaking (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/decisionmaking)
30 Jul 2026
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