SPECIAL GUESTGabriella Pomare

Divorce Lawyer & Author of The Collaborative Co-Parent
Host of the Podcast Before It Breaks

🌐 Website: https://gabriellapomare.com/
🎙️ Podcast: https://gabriellapomare.com/podcast
⚖️ Family Law Profile: https://www.thenortonlawgroup.com.au/sydney-family-lawyer-gabriella-arvanitis

SUMMARY

What really causes relationships to break down? And is staying together for the kids always the right choice?

In this special Chris & Amy Podcast episode, Amy Gerard and Chris Page sit down with leading divorce lawyer, author and podcast host Gabriella Pomare for an honest conversation about modern relationships, separation and the realities of co-parenting after a breakup.

Drawing on years of experience helping families navigate some of life's most challenging moments, Gabriella shares her insights into why marriages end, the growing phenomenon of "silent divorce" and the common warning signs couples often ignore. She explains how resentment, poor communication and changing expectations can slowly erode even the strongest relationships.

The discussion explores whether staying together for the children is always the best option, the impact separation can have on families, and how parents can work towards healthier co-parenting arrangements when relationships do come to an end. Gabriella also tackles misconceptions around family law, custody and what really matters when decisions are made in the best interests of children.

Along the way, Amy and Chris ask some of the questions they couldn't fit into the radio show, leading to candid stories, surprising insights and practical advice for anyone navigating relationships, marriage or separation.

Whether you're in a long-term relationship, co-parenting, or simply curious about what keeps couples together, Gabriella offers a thoughtful and refreshing perspective on love, conflict and putting children first.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Gabriella Pomare Joins The Podcast

00:50 – Are Divorce Rates Really Increasing?

01:15 – Why Women Are More Likely To Leave Relationships

03:00 – The Biggest Misconceptions About Divorce

04:30 – The Pettiest Reasons Couples Break Up

05:20 – The Rise Of The “Silent Divorce”

06:20 – Is Social Media Damaging Relationships?

06:45 – The Questions They Couldn't Ask On-Air

07:00 – Weird Relationship Secrets & Divorce Confessions

08:15 – The Most Ridiculous Courtroom Fights

09:20 – Gabriella's Own Divorce Journey

10:30 – Co-Parenting Without Conflict

12:15 – Should You Stay Together For The Kids?

14:25 – Children, Family Court & Custody Myths

16:55 – What Family Courts Really Care About

17:40 – Gabriella's Final Advice For Couples

#️⃣ Hashtags

#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #GabriellaPomare #DivorcePodcast #Relationships #MarriageAdvice #CoParenting #FamilyLaw #ModernRelationships #ParentingPodcast #AustralianPodcast #SeparationSupport #RelationshipAdvice #BeforeItBreaks #ChrisAndAmyPodcast

🔗 Hosts

Amy Gerard
🌐 www.amygerard.com.au
📸 @amy.gerard

Chris Page
📸 @chris_page83

Special Guest – Gabriella Pomare
🎙️ Host of Before It Breaks
📖 Author of The Collaborative Co-Parent

Executive Producer – Mathew Eggleston
📧 matheweggleston@arn.com.au
📸 @eggoau on Instagram

SPECIAL GUEST Gabriella Pomare
Divorce Lawyer &amp; Author of The Collaborative Co-Parent Host of the Podcast Before It Breaks
🌐 Website: https://gabriellapomare.com/ 🎙️ Podcast: https://gabriellapomare.com/podcast ⚖️ Family Law Profile: https://www.thenortonlawgroup.com.au/sydney-family-lawyer-gabriella-arvanitis
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SUMMARY
What really causes relationships to break down? And is staying together for the kids always the right choice?
In this special Chris &amp; Amy Podcast episode, Amy Gerard and Chris Page sit down with leading divorce lawyer, author and podcast host Gabriella Pomare for an honest conversation about modern relationships, separation and the realities of co-parenting after a breakup.
Drawing on years of experience helping families navigate some of life's most challenging moments, Gabriella shares her insights into why marriages end, the growing phenomenon of "silent divorce" and the common warning signs couples often ignore. She explains how resentment, poor communication and changing expectations can slowly erode even the strongest relationships.
The discussion explores whether staying together for the children is always the best option, the impact separation can have on families, and how parents can work towards healthier co-parenting arrangements when relationships do come to an end. Gabriella also tackles misconceptions around family law, custody and what really matters when decisions are made in the best interests of children.
Along the way, Amy and Chris ask some of the questions they couldn't fit into the radio show, leading to candid stories, surprising insights and practical advice for anyone navigating relationships, marriage or separation.
Whether you're in a long-term relationship, co-parenting, or simply curious about what keeps couples together, Gabriella offers a thoughtful and refreshing perspective on love, conflict and putting children first.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 &ndash; Gabriella Pomare Joins The Podcast
00:50 &ndash; Are Divorce Rates Really Increasing?
01:15 &ndash; Why Women Are More Likely To Leave Relationships
03:00 &ndash; The Biggest Misconceptions About Divorce
04:30 &ndash; The Pettiest Reasons Couples Break Up
05:20 &ndash; The Rise Of The &ldquo;Silent Divorce&rdquo;
06:20 &ndash; Is Social Media Damaging Relationships?
06:45 &ndash; The Questions They Couldn't Ask On-Air
07:00 &ndash; Weird Relationship Secrets &amp; Divorce Confessions
08:15 &ndash; The Most Ridiculous Courtroom Fights
09:20 &ndash; Gabriella's Own Divorce Journey
10:30 &ndash; Co-Parenting Without Conflict
12:15 &ndash; Should You Stay Together For The Kids?
14:25 &ndash; Children, Family Court &amp; Custody Myths
16:55 &ndash; What Family Courts Really Care About
17:40 &ndash; Gabriella's Final Advice For Couples
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#️⃣ Hashtags
#ChrisAndAmy #AmyGerard #GabriellaPomare #DivorcePodcast #Relationships #MarriageAdvice #CoParenting #FamilyLaw #ModernRelationships #ParentingPodcast #AustralianPodcast #SeparationSupport #RelationshipAdvice #BeforeItBreaks #ChrisAndAmyPodcast
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🔗 Hosts
Amy Gerard 🌐 www.amygerard.com.au 📸 @amy.gerard
Chris Page 📸 @chris_page83
Special Guest &ndash; Gabriella Pomare 🎙️ Host of Before It Breaks 📖 Author of The Collaborative Co-Parent
Executive Producer &ndash; Mathew Eggleston 📧 matheweggleston@arn.com.au 📸 @eggoau on Instagram

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.

Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.

Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.

It’s real life, not reel life.

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.
Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.
Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.
It’s real life, not reel life.

Chris Page & Amy Gerard

Between them, Chris Page and Amy Gerard’s two lives include five wild kids under 8, two supportive spouses and a million and one parenting tales and fails.
Amy Gerard has amassed an army of fans through her hit podcast series and Instagram community with stories of her crazy life as a wife and mum, while dad-of-2 Chris Page has spent two decades hosting shows on some of Australia’s biggest radio stations.
Chris and Amy share fresh stories about kids, relationships, friendships and more in their unique witty style. The No Bullshit-O-Meter will be turned way up.
It’s real life, not reel life.

“Staying For The Kids Can Be Worse” – Divorce Lawyer Gabriella Pomare’s Honest Relationship Advice

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