2026, A New Year for Divorce Recovery!
Ah, 2026. The year you promised yourself youโd do yoga, stop stalking your exโs Instagram, and finally figure out what the hell a โco-parent...


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 downโespecially when youโre successful. Youโve 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. Iโm not a therapist or a life coachโjust someone whoโs been through the trenches and knows how lonely and overwhelming divorce can feel. Here, youโll find honest conversations, practical advice, and stories from men whoโve 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 โcreated to answer your most pressing questions and offer actionable steps for moving forward. No jargon, no judgmentโjust real talk for real men facing real challenges.
Youโre not alone on this journey. Take that first step with us. Listen in, read up, and letโs rebuild a life youโre proud ofโone episode at a time.

Divorce stripped everything away โ your wife, your kids half the time, your friends, even your church community. So what's left? And more importantly... what's possible? ๐ค In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast , host David sits down with Jon Levesque โ a master community builder who gr...
๐ Your body is keeping score of your divorce โ and it's time to do something about it. ๐ Welcome back to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast , the show for men over 40 navigating divorce, healing, and everything in between. I'm your host David, and today's guest brings over 30 years of holistic healin...
Welcome back to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast , the show for men over 40 navigating divorce recovery, betrayal, and rebuilding a life they never expected to start over. I'm your host, David, and today's guest is Alex Toy โ a man who lived through what so many of us fear most. ๐ At 37, at the peak...
Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible โ but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? ๐ณ In this episode of Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David sits down with Jared Laurence โ a dating coach with 20 years of experience, author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "...
Divorce stripped everything away โ your wife, your kids half the time, your friends, even your church community. So what's left? And more importantly... what's possible? ๐ค In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Jon Levesque โ a master community builder who gre...
Welcome back to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, the show for men over 40 navigating divorce, healing, and everything in between. I'm your host David, and today's guest brings over 30 years of holistic healing wisdom to the table. ๐ Andrew Scheim is a certified natural therapeutic specialist, advan...
Welcome back to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, the show for men over 40 navigating divorce, healing, and everything in between. I'm your host David, and today's guest brings over 30 years of holistic healing wisdom to the table. ๐ Andrew Scheim is a certified natural therapeutic specialist, advan...
Welcome back to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, the show for men over 40 navigating divorce recovery, betrayal, and rebuilding a life they never expected to start over. I'm your host, David, and today's guest is Alex Toy โ a man who lived through what so many of us fear most. ๐ At 37, at the peak ...
Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible โ but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? ๐ณ In this episode of Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David sits down with Jared Laurence โ a dating coach with 20 years of experience, author of "The Psychology of Modern Flirting" and "...
What happens when a dad can't afford an attorney โ so he becomes his own? ๐ชโ๏ธ 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 โ he had no choice...
Divorced dads โ what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? ๐ค 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...
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 โ and then his marriage ended. ๐ Most men would stay down. Robert Gonnerman got to work. In this powerful episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Pod...
โ ๏ธ Most men walk into family court completely UNPREPARED โ 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 โ certified family mediator, family court strategist, father of four, and ...
Join David each week to get some tips, tricks and/or methods to help men over 40 in their divorce healing process.
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Ah, 2026. The year you promised yourself youโd do yoga, stop stalking your exโs Instagram, and finally figure out what the hell a โco-parent...
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