{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Ex-Files - The Divorce and Separation Podcast","title":"Surviving Separation: Looking After Your Mind Before the Fight","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2484,"description":"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.\nWith humour, empathy, and lived experience, Liza reflects on:\nThe emotional rollercoaster of co-parenting\nThe stigma around mental health, especially for men\nWhy it's OK not to be OK\nStrategies for looking after yourself before trying to “win” at parenting\nHow mental wellbeing impacts legal processes and parenting outcomes\nResources available to support parents, children, and teens during separation\nWhether 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.\nIf you or someone you know needs support, help is available:\nMensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78\n1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732\nKids Helpline – 1800 55 1800\nYou are not alone.\n\nTune in now for a raw, honest look at the emotional side of separation—and how to protect yourself through it all.\n\nContact Alex and Liza:\n📧 Alex Wynn – alex.wynn@keypointlaw.com.au\n📧 Liza Friedwald – liza.friedwald@keypointlaw.com.au\n🔗 Follow us on Facebook\n#TheExFilesPodcast #MentalHealthMatters #FamilyLawSupport #CustodyAndCare #SeparationSupport #MensMentalHealth #ParentingThroughDivorce # It 'sOkayToNotBeOkay #SharedParenting #DivorceRecovery","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6AjqOzpotFoOBUKqUdRuxNMQsygrr9gH6IK-m86Cp64/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNGRi/NmM1YzgwYjBhMmNj/OWY0YWFlNDM5YTQ0/NTlmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}