Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury

Yes Sophie is BACK!  You asked, we listened…Exactly 1 year (minus 1 day) since she last joined us & back where it all started here on Divorced not Dead. We are super excited to have Sophie Stanbury (My Ex-Sister In-Law and probably more Stanbury than I, actually) join us for what is a great episode and super relatable for some of you Mum’s newly divorced / with plans to divorce.  We look back at how Sophie’s marriage broke down, why it broke down, her fears & upset back then at how she would do it alone (raising two beautiful boys) as a single mother & needing to provide.  We touch on the different phases of post-divorce, therapy, reflecting at life pre-children (thus when responsibilities seemed so far away). We discuss the challenges of being back in the workplace when you are forced to provide for yourself & your family plus that daily juggle.. when you feel pulled in 1million directions! We touch on getting back out there on the dating scene and most importantly always making time for yourself & your happiness, your health! Hope you enjoy it as much I enjoyed recording with Sophie.   Sophie is CEO of her life, her beautiful boys (super hands on) and CEO of Sophie Stanbury Interiors, as well as being a successful Social Media Influencer and now she’s ready to enter the dating world too. ( www.sophiestanbury.com / insta @sophiestanbury ) Visit www.Conair.com to purchase the Conair Double Ceramic Waver Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by super stylish friend & business associate Polina Bakhanova, Regional Director of Jacob & Co. (Luxury Jewelry & Watches) Middle East, India, Russia & Eastern Europe.  We are so excited to have Polina, a hugely successful independent, confident, stylish woman join us on Divorced not Dead,  Polina is twice divorced, yet still maintains positive friendly relationships with both Ex-husbands, we were intrigued to listen to & share her divorce stories and thoughts on what makes a great partnership.  Caroline and Polina touch on some great topics including the importance of communication in relationships, especially marriages, also how important to feel on a level with each other when in a relationship. Though, the core message of this episode is happiness, putting yourself, your career and ultimately whatever it is that makes you happy a priority in your life so your future relationships are just a bonus not something you need. Visit www.Conair.com to purchase the Conair Double Ceramic Waver Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by good friend Dorinda Medley, what an amazing upbeat positive character she is, I guarantee you will come away from this episode both touched by her love story and her life quotes, one liners but also feeling very upbeat and wanting to do more.  Dorinda talks about her new book a memoir of her life ‘Make it Nice’ which goes on sale on August 17th, we can’t wait to read it! Visit www.CheapCaribbean.com/DivorcedNotDead to get $100 off your next beach vacay.  Produced by Dear Media  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by her friend and ‘FRIENDS’ actor Bonnie Somerville.  Bonnie is down to earth, honest, plus seriously entertaining, she is also host of her own podcast ‘Second Act’ where she interviews many guests about their second chances in life and reinventing themselves. Bonnie has a list of TV shows to her name including FRIENDS, NYPD Blue, Grosse Pointe, new series Heels and Nash Bridge plus movies; Love You Like Christmas and Mom’s Day Away. Bonnie and Caroline chat about the importance of saying goodbye to the past, taking a positive outlook and living for the present as when you do amazing things happen.. In Bonnie’s case work started to flood in, she’s met a great man (her now her fiancé) and she’s about to become Step Mom-in-Law to her fiancé’s two lovely children. The duo giggle and chat open and honestly about life, living it unapologetically plus embracing new In-Law roles, with both Sergio and Bonnie having this in common. Visit Elemis.com and enter code NOTDEAD20 to enjoy 20% off selected products Visit www.Talkspace.com and use code DND to get #100 off of your first month. Visit AthenaClub.com and use promo code dnd for 20% off Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by actor, top Indonesian runway model and entrepreneur Raline Shah, the two sit down in Dubai where Raline is mid-travel and she opens up about her relationship status and enjoying life for herself. Raline tells Caroline of how her life could have been very different, how she made the decision to swerve the traditional way of life her parents set for her; marriage by the age of 25. This then resulted in Raline finding her herself, her acting talents and becoming an acclaimed actor, top model plus her love of travel. Raline is loving life but when she does decide to marry she agrees it needs to be with someone who is “really themselves” and who she feels “will compliment her and vice versa” and no mummy’s boys!  www.CheapCaribbean.com/DivorcedNotDead to get a great deal.  Visit Elemis.com and enter code NOTDEAD20 to enjoy 20% off selected products Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by one of her finest guests yet, daughter Yasmine.  The duo touch on many topics which Yasmine has ventured through yet still only a teen & with such a nonchalant attitude;  growing up on TV screens at a young age, moving to Dubai and leaving her English home/life behind , navigating life since her parent’s divorce and how things have changed but most of all having such an exemplary attitude that all she wants is her parents to be happy, be it individually. All this plus now sailing through her teenage years and all that entails!   Visit www.CheapCaribbean.com/DivorcedNotDead to get a great deal.    Produced by Dear Media  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by dear friend, the timeless and talented Dee Hilfiger.  Dee joins Caroline to tell her own divorce story, how she was newly married yet deeply unhappy and needed to find her own self happiness again, she did just that.. then also found Tommy 3 years on from her divorce. Dee and Caroline talk about how you know your marriage is over and taking those steps even sometimes against family members advice and where to go from there. Visit Elemis.com and enter code NOTDEAD20 to enjoy 20% off selected products Visit CheapCaribbean.com/DivorcedNotDead to get a great deal Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by a fellow Dear Media podcaster, host of podcast ‘We Met At Acme’ the gorgeous Lindsey Metselaar. The duo discuss finding your perfect partner, touching on all things from dating with green flags, how many chances to give a potential, attributes & expectations you need in a partner and if therapy works. It’s your dating and relationship top tips. Visit www.Talkspace.com and use code DND to get #100 off of your first month. Visit Elemis.com and enter code NOTDEAD20 to enjoy 20% off selected products Visit AthenaClub.com and use promo code dnd for 20% off Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by the “pretty fu**ing ama(n)zing” Amanza Smith of hit reality TV show ‘Selling Sunset’.  Amanza tells how her life turned upside down 2 years ago when her Ex-husband who she was co-parenting with completely disappeared, she discusses how she holds it together while raising two beautiful children alone (anow as a single mom),  Caroline praises her strength, plus how beautiful and stylish she looks on that hit  TV show!  Amanza is not only beautiful and stylish but also hugely creative who loves to style homes for Hollywood’s elite. Visit www.Rothys.com/DND to check out the amazing shoes, bags, and masks! Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Caroline is joined by a follower & listener of hers, Jigna Patel, whom she met through the powers of social media. Jigna joins Divorced not Dead to tell her story..  how at the age of 23 Jigna’s parents presented her with an ‘introduction marriage’, she was presented with 3 young men and had to choose 1 to marry, “this is how marriages where arranged in her culture” she explains.  However, you’re not always going to be the right fit for each other. Jigna then found herself unhappy, subdued, not herself.  So 4 years into her marriage and at the age of only 27,  Jigna found the courage to break free of her unhappiness and divorce from her husband.  Jigna is now the happiest most positive version of herself five years on, claiming this is the best decision she ever made…I’m me, again! Jigna now uses her social media to dispel the stigma associated with divorce, she tries to offer the support to others now, she felt was lacking man years ago. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.