60 acast.com What Next? https://shows.acast.com/what-next-separation-children-and-change en Nick Coffer Divorce,Separation ,Family Mediation,Children,Finances,Family Court Nick Coffer - Carlie Norris - Claire Webb Three family mediators on separation, children and change What Next? is a calm, thoughtful podcast about separation, children and family change. Hosted by family mediators Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris, the series explores what really helps families when relationships end, and how people can move forward with less conflict and more care. Drawing on a wealth of experience working with separating parents, each episode offers measured conversation rather than instruction, reassurance rather than judgement, and space to think rather than pressure to act. The podcast is for anyone navigating separation, as well as for professionals working with families at times of change.

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]]> What Next? is a calm, thoughtful podcast about separation, children and family change. Hosted by family mediators Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris, the series explores what really helps families when relationships end, and how people can move forward with less conflict and more care. Drawing on a wealth of experience working with separating parents, each episode offers measured conversation rather than instruction, reassurance rather than judgement, and space to think rather than pressure to act. The podcast is for anyone navigating separation, as well as for professionals working with families at times of change.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Nick Coffer info+6973678b9252830699aad0c6@mg-eu.acast.com 6973678b9252830699aad0c6 what-next-separation-children-and-change episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1769170607396-f073716e-6003-4933-abdc-0b49c6169e4a.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/what-next-separation-children-and-change What Next? What about the children? What about the children? Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:51:37 GMT 24:26 6995d19a435569254bd5bc58 false https://shows.acast.com/what-next-separation-children-and-change/episodes/what-about-the-children 6995d19a435569254bd5bc58 6973678b9252830699aad0c6 what-about-the-children full 1 2 For many parents, the biggest worry when a relationship ends is not the house or the finances, but the children. In this episode of What Next?, Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris explore what children experience when parents separate, and what tends to help most at a time of change.


Drawing on their experience as family mediators, they discuss the common fear that separation itself will harm children, and why ongoing conflict is often the greater challenge. The conversation looks at how children feel and interpret what is happening around them, the pressure parents place on themselves to get everything right, and the importance of listening, communication and reassurance.


They also reflect on the language we use around separation, the value of predictability and routine, and why arrangements for children work best when they are flexible and agreed together. Mediation is discussed as one way families can create space to think, reduce conflict and focus on what children need as their lives continue to change.


A thoughtful, reassuring episode for parents navigating separation, and for the professionals who support families through it.


Please help us get the word out by leaving a rating or a review here, thank you!

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Nick Coffer is a family mediator and former BBC Broadcaster. He runs Way Forward Mediation in Hertfordshire.

Carlie Norris is the founder of Circle Mediation and a family mediator. Her background includes work in children’s services.

Claire Webb is a family mediator, solicitor and arbitrator, and is a founder of Family Solutions Now in Portsmouth. 

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended to offer general information and reflection, based on professional experience. It is not a substitute for advice about individual circumstances, nor should it be taken as personal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance where needed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> For many parents, the biggest worry when a relationship ends is not the house or the finances, but the children. In this episode of What Next?, Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris explore what children experience when parents separate, and what tends to help most at a time of change.


Drawing on their experience as family mediators, they discuss the common fear that separation itself will harm children, and why ongoing conflict is often the greater challenge. The conversation looks at how children feel and interpret what is happening around them, the pressure parents place on themselves to get everything right, and the importance of listening, communication and reassurance.


They also reflect on the language we use around separation, the value of predictability and routine, and why arrangements for children work best when they are flexible and agreed together. Mediation is discussed as one way families can create space to think, reduce conflict and focus on what children need as their lives continue to change.


A thoughtful, reassuring episode for parents navigating separation, and for the professionals who support families through it.


Please help us get the word out by leaving a rating or a review here, thank you!

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Nick Coffer is a family mediator and former BBC Broadcaster. He runs Way Forward Mediation in Hertfordshire.

Carlie Norris is the founder of Circle Mediation and a family mediator. Her background includes work in children’s services.

Claire Webb is a family mediator, solicitor and arbitrator, and is a founder of Family Solutions Now in Portsmouth. 

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended to offer general information and reflection, based on professional experience. It is not a substitute for advice about individual circumstances, nor should it be taken as personal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance where needed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> When Separation Becomes Real When Separation Becomes Real Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:32:26 GMT 28:44 697953e89b5ca1c75cf0d4d9 false https://shows.acast.com/what-next-separation-children-and-change/episodes/when-separation-becomes-real 697953e89b5ca1c75cf0d4d9 6973678b9252830699aad0c6 when-separation-becomes-real full 1 1 The end of a relationship can feel overwhelming, especially when separation becomes real. In this first episode of What Next?, family mediators Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris talk gently and honestly about that moment, and the feelings of panic, fear and urgency that often come with it.


Drawing on their experience with separating families, they talk through why the early days can feel so urgent, how advice from friends, family and online sources can increase pressure, and why it often helps to slow things down rather than try to decide everything at once. The episode touches on mediation as one way families can reduce conflict and think more clearly at the start of separation.


A calm place to start for anyone facing separation, and for the professionals who support families through it.

Please help us get the word out by leaving a rating or a review here, thank you!

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Nick Coffer is a family mediator and former BBC Broadcaster. He runs Way Forward Mediation in Hertfordshire.

Carlie Norris is the founder of Circle Mediation and a family mediator. Her background includes work in children’s services.

Claire Webb is a family mediator, solicitor and arbitrator, and is a founder of Family Solutions Now in Portsmouth. 

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended to offer general information and reflection, based on professional experience. It is not a substitute for advice about individual circumstances, nor should it be taken as personal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance where needed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The end of a relationship can feel overwhelming, especially when separation becomes real. In this first episode of What Next?, family mediators Nick Coffer, Claire Webb and Carlie Norris talk gently and honestly about that moment, and the feelings of panic, fear and urgency that often come with it.


Drawing on their experience with separating families, they talk through why the early days can feel so urgent, how advice from friends, family and online sources can increase pressure, and why it often helps to slow things down rather than try to decide everything at once. The episode touches on mediation as one way families can reduce conflict and think more clearly at the start of separation.


A calm place to start for anyone facing separation, and for the professionals who support families through it.

Please help us get the word out by leaving a rating or a review here, thank you!

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Nick Coffer is a family mediator and former BBC Broadcaster. He runs Way Forward Mediation in Hertfordshire.

Carlie Norris is the founder of Circle Mediation and a family mediator. Her background includes work in children’s services.

Claire Webb is a family mediator, solicitor and arbitrator, and is a founder of Family Solutions Now in Portsmouth. 

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended to offer general information and reflection, based on professional experience. It is not a substitute for advice about individual circumstances, nor should it be taken as personal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional guidance where needed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What Next? Official Trailer What Next? Official Trailer Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:25:52 GMT 1:47 697368d1283ec80e15de4281 false https://shows.acast.com/what-next-separation-children-and-change/episodes/what-next-official-trailer 697368d1283ec80e15de4281 6973678b9252830699aad0c6 what-next-official-trailer trailer What Next? is a calm, reassuring podcast where three family mediators talk honestly about what happens when relationships end, how conflict can be reduced, and what really helps families move forward. Drawing on their own experience, and conversations with thoughtful, high-quality guests, the series is for anyone going through separation, as well as for the professionals who support families at times of change.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What Next? is a calm, reassuring podcast where three family mediators talk honestly about what happens when relationships end, how conflict can be reduced, and what really helps families move forward. Drawing on their own experience, and conversations with thoughtful, high-quality guests, the series is for anyone going through separation, as well as for the professionals who support families at times of change.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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