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We asked 24 divorce coaches: What is the biggest reason people want to separate? They all mention this one factor.
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Ashleigh Gleeson
National Health Editor

You’ll be disturbed by what this online course is telling pregnant women.

Last year our team carried out multiple investigations into how an alarming freebirth movement is growing in Australia . It was brought to light following the tragic death of a Melbourne influencer who was being guided by a radical banned doula.

Now, deputy national health editor Tamara Mcdonald has uncovered a disturbing course that’s giving some truly dangerous advice. You can watch her special report here.

Meanwhile, have you heard of a divorce coach? It's a growing industry that can include paying someone for everything from emotional support to financial help and even wardrobe refreshes. This week, as we delve further into divorce, we have asked 24 of these coaches to lift the lid on the biggest reasons couples are splitting. They all mentioned this one factor. The piece, by Ruby Kraner-Tucci, also investigates how unregulated the divorce coach industry actually is. It means that people with questionable qualifications are able to spruik their services.

Our Breaking Bad Habits series has also finished up by looking at one last vice: Coke Zero. You may have been following on as we covered what it feels like to quit alcohol, coffee, energy drinks and vaping. For the last instalment Evangeline Polymeneas gave up her daily soft drink habit. You can read how she coped and the strategies she used to get through it here. We hope the series has inspired you to make a change!

Lastly, if you enjoy chewing gum then you’ll also want to take a look at this week's Shopping Swaps by Taylor Penny. She’s spoken to experts who warn how you are exposing yourself to microplastics. You can read why here.

Have a great week.

Australia’s top divorce coaches lift lid on #1 reason couples split 
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