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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 downโ€”especially when youโ€™re successful. Youโ€™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. Iโ€™m not a therapist or a life coachโ€”just someone whoโ€™s been through the trenches and knows how lonely and overwhelming divorce can feel. Here, youโ€™ll find honest conversations, practical advice, and stories from men whoโ€™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 โ€”created to answer your most pressing questions and offer actionable steps for moving forward. No jargon, no judgmentโ€”just real talk for real men facing real challenges.

 

Youโ€™re not alone on this journey. Take that first step with us. Listen in, read up, and letโ€™s rebuild a life youโ€™re proud ofโ€”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

Why Community (Not Therapy Alone) Heals Divorced Men Over 40 ๐Ÿ’ช - Jon Levesque || DPTSP #166
DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCASTNovember 14, 2026x
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31:4529.07 MB

Why Community (Not Therapy Alone) Heals Divorced Men Over 40 ๐Ÿ’ช - Jon Levesque || DPTSP #166

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? ๐Ÿค” 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...

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People โ€” Divorce Healing Explained, Andrew Scheim || DPTSP ##165
DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCASTNovember 07, 2026x
167
40:0436.69 MB

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People โ€” Divorce Healing Explained, Andrew Scheim || DPTSP ##165

๐Ÿ’” Your body is keeping score of your divorce โ€” and it's time to do something about it. ๐Ÿ’” 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...

๐Ÿ”ฅ He Looked Fine on the Outside โ€” But His Life Was Quietly Falling Apart ๐Ÿ”ฅAlex Toy || DPTSP#164
DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCASTNovember 07, 2026x
166
21:0219.26 MB

๐Ÿ”ฅ He Looked Fine on the Outside โ€” But His Life Was Quietly Falling Apart ๐Ÿ”ฅAlex Toy || DPTSP#164

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. ๐Ÿ’” At 37, at the peak...

Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโค๏ธ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163
DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCASTOctober 25, 2026x
165
34:2631.53 MB

Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโค๏ธ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163

Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible โ€” but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? ๐Ÿ˜ณ 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 "...

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Why Community (Not Therapy Alone) Heals Divorced Men Over 40 ๐Ÿ’ช - Jon Levesque  ||  DPTSP #166
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastNovember 14, 202600:31:46

Why Community (Not Therapy Alone) Heals Divorced Men Over 40 ๐Ÿ’ช - Jon Levesque || DPTSP #166

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? ๐Ÿค” 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...

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People  โ€” Divorce Healing Explained
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastNovember 07, 202600:40:05

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People โ€” Divorce Healing Explained

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. ๐Ÿ™Œ Andrew Scheim is a certified natural therapeutic specialist, advan...

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People  โ€” Divorce Healing Explained
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastNovember 07, 202600:40:11

There's No Such Thing as Incurable Illnesses, Just Incurable People โ€” Divorce Healing Explained

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. ๐Ÿ™Œ Andrew Scheim is a certified natural therapeutic specialist, advan...

๐Ÿ”ฅ He Looked Fine on the Outside โ€” But His Life Was Quietly Falling Apart ๐Ÿ”ฅAlex Toy  ||  DPTSP#164
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastNovember 07, 202600:21:03

๐Ÿ”ฅ He Looked Fine on the Outside โ€” But His Life Was Quietly Falling Apart ๐Ÿ”ฅAlex Toy || DPTSP#164

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. ๐Ÿ’” At 37, at the peak ...

Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโค๏ธ Jared Laurence  ||  DPTSP#163
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastOctober 25, 202600:34:27

Men Dating After Divorce: A 20-Year Dating Coach's Playbook ๐ŸŽ™๏ธโค๏ธ Jared Laurence || DPTSP#163

Dating after divorce when you're over 40 feels impossible โ€” but what if it's actually EASIER than when you were 22? ๐Ÿ˜ณ 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 "...

Judges HATE This: How One Dad Mastered Family Court Without a Lawyer  - Ben Schooley  ||  DPTSP #162
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastOctober 24, 202600:34:21

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 โ€” so he becomes his own? ๐Ÿ’ชโš–๏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 Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! ๐Ÿ˜ค ||  Bill Porter
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastOctober 21, 202600:29:20

Divorced Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! ๐Ÿ˜ค || Bill Porter

Divorced dads โ€” what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? ๐Ÿค” 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 ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿ˜” Robert Gonnerman
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastOctober 18, 202600:30:47

Jack-in-the-Box Divorced Dad? How to Survive the Empty Week After Custody Swap ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿ˜” 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 โ€” and then his marriage ended. ๐Ÿ’” 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
Don't Pick the Scab PodcastSeptember 25, 202600:39:41

Rannard Crawley - Family Court Strategist / Certified Family Mediator - BE PREPARED!! || DPTSP #159

โš ๏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 ...

David M. Webb - Podcast Host

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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2026, A New Year for Divorce Recovery!

2026, A New Year for Divorce Recovery!

Ah, 2026. The year you promised yourself youโ€™d do yoga, stop stalking your exโ€™s Instagram, and finally figure out what the hell a โ€œco-parent...

Surviving the Holidays After Divorce (Or: How Not to Spill Red Wine on White Carpet)

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 togetherโ€”or at least not embarrass our kids  too  much. And yes, that...

The Power of Connection: Building Strong Relationships for a Fulfilling Life

The Power of Connection: Building Strong Relationships for a Fulfilling Life

In our fast-paced, digital world, itโ€™s easy to underestimate the profound impact that genuine human connection has on our well-being. Yet, t...

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