Surviving Separation: Looking After Your Mind Before the Fight

The Ex-Files - The Divorce and Separation Podcast

In one of the most personal and powerful episodes of The Ex Files, Liza shares her perspective on the emotional toll of separation and how mental health plays a critical role in custody battles. Joined by producer Matt, this candid conversation explores the silent struggles many parents, especially dads, face when navigating parenting arrangements after separation.

With humour, empathy, and lived experience, Liza reflects on:

• The emotional rollercoaster of co-parenting
• The stigma around mental health, especially for men
• Why it's OK not to be OK
• Strategies for looking after yourself before trying to “win” at parenting
• How mental wellbeing impacts legal processes and parenting outcomes
• Resources available to support parents, children, and teens during separation

Whether you're a parent, support person, or navigating separation yourself, this episode is a powerful reminder that taking care of your mental health isn’t just OK, it’s essential.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

• MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
• 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732
• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800

You are not alone.

Tune in now for a raw, honest look at the emotional side of separation—and how to protect yourself through it all.

Contact Alex and Liza:
📧 Alex Wynn – [email protected]
📧 Liza Friedwald – [email protected]

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