The Ex-Files - The Divorce and Separation Podcast14 Apr 2025

Surviving Separation: Looking After Your Mind Before the Fight

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:

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 – alex.wynn@keypointlaw.com.au
📧 Liza Friedwald – liza.friedwald@keypointlaw.com.au

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