2026, A New Year for Divorce Recovery!
Ah, 2026. The year you promised yourself you’d do yoga, stop stalking your ex’s Instagram, and finally figure out what the hell a “co-parent...
Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook 🎙️❤️ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163
Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible — but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? 😳 In this episode of Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David sits down with Jared Laurence — a dating coach with 20 years of experience, author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "...
Judges HATE This: How One Dad Mastered Family Court Without a Lawyer - Ben Schooley || DPTSP #162
What happens when a dad can't afford an attorney — so he becomes his own? 💪⚖️ Ben Schooley never wanted a law degree. But when his second marriage imploded after the birth of his third child, false allegations started flying, and attorneys wanted a $10,000 retainer he didn't have — he had no choice...
Divorced Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! 😤 || Bill Porter || DPTSP #161
Divorced dads — what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? 🤔 That empty house, that silence, that overwhelming feeling of "now what?" If you're a man over 40 going through divorce, this episode might be the most important 30 minutes of your recovery. My guest today is Bill Porter, a divorce...
Free eBook ' DIVORCE RECOVERY: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel Like Crap!
Divorce Recovery Sucks… and That’s Okay. Let’s Laugh, Cry, and Come Back Stronger Together! 💔😭💪
Just gone through a brutal divorce? Feeling like crap?
You’re exactly where you need to be.
Introducing “DIVORCE RECOVERY: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel Like Crap!”, the most unfiltered, supportive, and downright real divorce recovery guide you’ll ever read. Written by David M. Webb—divorce survivor, podcast host, and your soon-to-be favorite guide on the road to healing—this book is your ticket from heartbreak hotel to comeback city.
Why This Guide Rocks:
No Judgment Zone: We don’t do guilt-trips or “just get over it.” Here, ugly crying is basically an Olympic sport, and emotional rollercoasters are welcome 🎢.
Real Talk, Real Results: You’ll get laugh-out-loud stories, honest advice, and the encouragement you wish your friends could give (but let’s be honest, most haven’t got a clue).
Permission to Feel Everything: Sadness, rage, relief, confusion—it’s all normal and you get to feel it all. This is your healing space.
What’s Inside:
Welcome to Splitsville: You’re not alone, and this isn’t the end—just the wild beginning.
The Emotional Dumpster Fire 🔥: Learn to manage the chaos with humor, practical tips, and a few well-timed memes.
Becoming CEO of Your New Life: Take charge—change your passwords, clear out the baggage, and set new rules. Pants optional!
The Legendary Divorce Glow-Up ✨: It’s not just for celebrities. Discover how to rediscover YOU—inside and out. Try new hobbies, celebrate tiny wins, and maybe buy those ridiculous shoes.
Future You = Badass: Visualize your epic comeback. Eat tacos on Tuesday, book that solo trip, and live life unapologetically.
Who’s This For?
If you’re tired of feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just plain lost after divorce—this guide is your new best friend. You don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re deep in the heartbreak trenches or just peeking out, you’ll find hope, laughter, and the tools to turn this plot twist into your greatest comeback.
Why Trust Me?
I’ve been there. I know that some days you feel like Beyoncé, and other days… a raccoon in a trash can. I’ve made it my mission—with a podcast, hundreds of interviews, and years of recovery coaching—to help YOU find your path to healing.
Ready to Start Your Comeback?
Grab your copy of “DIVORCE RECOVERY: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel Like Crap!” now—because it’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. Join the tribe, binge the podcast, and let’s make this comeback legendary together.
You did the hard part. Now let’s do the healing—messy feelings, ugly-crying, and all. You’ve SO got this! 🚀🌈
A podcast that deals with the struggles that are specifically attuned to divorced or the divorced successful man dealing with their recovery - mentally, spiritually and physically.Welcome to the Divorce Recovery for Successful Men Podcast.
We decided not to limit the scope of the podcasts and website only to men over 40. Many men under the age of 40 are in the same boat as those over 40. So, we are focusing on any thriving man that needs a little 'push' or help with their divorce recovery.Divorce can turn your world upside down—especially when you’re successful. You’ve spent years building your career, growing your family, and accumulating the milestones of success: the 401K, the house, the car, and above all, the deep connection with your kids. Suddenly, it all feels uncertain. How do you pick up the pieces after such a life-altering event? How do you navigate the emotional storm without losing yourself, your confidence, or your sense of purpose?
This podcast is for men just like you. I’m not a therapist or a life coach—just someone who’s been through the trenches and knows how lonely and overwhelming divorce can feel. Here, you’ll find honest conversations, practical advice, and stories from men who’ve walked this path and found healing on the other side. Each episode is designed to give you a little nudge in the right direction, whether you need reassurance, new perspective, or just someone who truly gets it.
Alongside the podcast, explore our collection of insightful blog posts and ebooks —created to answer your most pressing questions and offer actionable steps for moving forward. No jargon, no judgment—just real talk for real men facing real challenges.
You’re not alone on this journey. Take that first step with us. Listen in, read up, and let’s rebuild a life you’re proud of—one episode at a time.
A podcast tailor made for men over 40 either going through or in a post-divorce situation. The tips, tricks, tools and/or methods are in each episode. ..
Latest Episodes
Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook 🎙️❤️ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163
Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible — but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? 😳 In this episode of Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David sits down with Jared Laurence — a dating coach with 20 years of experience, author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "...
Judges HATE This: How One Dad Mastered Family Court Without a Lawyer - Ben Schooley || DPTSP #162
What happens when a dad can't afford an attorney — so he becomes his own? 💪⚖️ Ben Schooley never wanted a law degree. But when his second marriage imploded after the birth of his third child, false allegations started flying, and attorneys wanted a $10,000 retainer he didn't have — he had no choice...
Divorced Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! 😤 || Bill Porter || DPTSP #161
Divorced dads — what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? 🤔 That empty house, that silence, that overwhelming feeling of "now what?" If you're a man over 40 going through divorce, this episode might be the most important 30 minutes of your recovery. My guest today is Bill Porter, a divorce...
Jack-in-the-Box Divorced Dad? How to Survive the Empty Week After Custody Swap 📦😔 Robert Gonnerman || Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast #160
He lost his parents within 15 months, went through three hip surgeries, helped his wife through cancer while raising two boys and finishing nursing school — and then his marriage ended. 💔 Most men would stay down. Robert Gonnerman got to work. In this powerful episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Pod...
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Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook 🎙️❤️ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163
Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible — but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? 😳 In this episode of Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David sits down with Jared Laurence — a dating coach with 20 years of experience, author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "...
Judges HATE This: How One Dad Mastered Family Court Without a Lawyer - Ben Schooley || DPTSP #162
What happens when a dad can't afford an attorney — so he becomes his own? 💪⚖️ Ben Schooley never wanted a law degree. But when his second marriage imploded after the birth of his third child, false allegations started flying, and attorneys wanted a $10,000 retainer he didn't have — he had no choice...
Divorced Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! 😤 || Bill Porter
Divorced dads — what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? 🤔 That empty house, that silence, that overwhelming feeling of "now what?" If you're a man over 40 going through divorce, this episode might be the most important 30 minutes of your recovery. My guest today is Bill Porter, a divorce...
Jack-in-the-Box Divorced Dad? How to Survive the Empty Week After Custody Swap 📦😔 Robert Gonnerman
He lost his parents within 15 months, went through three hip surgeries, helped his wife through cancer while raising two boys and finishing nursing school — and then his marriage ended. 💔 Most men would stay down. Robert Gonnerman got to work. In this powerful episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Pod...
Rannard Crawley - Family Court Strategist / Certified Family Mediator - BE PREPARED!! || DPTSP #159
⚠️ Most men walk into family court completely UNPREPARED — and it costs them their kids, their money, and their peace. Not anymore. In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Rannard Crawley — certified family mediator, family court strategist, father of four, and ...
Stay Married, Do the Work, Water Your Grass! - Paula Waterman, Mediator - DPTSP #158
🔥 Thinking about divorce — or already in the middle of one? STOP and watch this first. In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Paula Waterman, founder of Castle Rock Mediation, to break down how divorce mediation can save men over 40 thousands of dollars, month...
Rebuilding Life After Divorce: Seth Pickens’ Journey to Thriving 💪✨|| DPTSP#157 || David M. Webb
🌟 Welcome to the ‘Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast,’ where we help men over 40 rebuild their lives with hope, resilience, and purpose after divorce! Hosted by David, this episode features an extraordinary guest, Seth Pickens, a man whose transformational journey from heartbreak to healing will leave you...
Divorce Over 40: Michael Foglietta’s Powerful Resilience Journey || DPTSP #156 || David M. Webb
Welcome to the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast, hosted by David, where we focus on helping men over 40 navigate the challenges of divorce and find strength, purpose, and happiness in their new lives. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Michael Foglietta—author, motivational speaker, and coach—wh...
🔓 Unlocking Fatherhood After Divorce: Dr. Ben’s Life Lessons || DPTSP #155 || David
Welcome to the Don’t PIck the Scab Podcast where David explores the raw and real challenges men face after divorce. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, a family physician, life coach, and father of eight, who shares transformative insights on how men can rise above the pain of d...
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Surviving the Holidays After Divorce (Or: How Not to Spill Red Wine on White Carpet)
Welcome to 2026, the year we swore we'd finally get our acts together—or at least not embarrass our kids too much. And yes, that...
The Power of Connection: Building Strong Relationships for a Fulfilling Life
In our fast-paced, digital world, it’s easy to underestimate the profound impact that genuine human connection has on our well-being. Yet, t...
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