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 "How to Meet Your Dream Girl Tonight," who has helped over 7,000 men (and counting 479 marriages 💍) get back on their feet and back in the game after divorce.
Jared works almost exclusively with men over 40 who are starting over — and in this no-fluff conversation, he breaks down EXACTLY what divorced guys get wrong about dating, confidence, and putting yourself back out there.
🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:
✅ Why "just be okay being single" is terrible advice (and what to do instead)
✅ The dating funnel: how to meet women the RIGHT way after divorce
✅ How his clients get 10-20 matches a week and 1-2 dates a week on the apps 📱
✅ Why your Instagram is your "landing page for your life" — and why a picture of cheese is costing you dates 🧀
✅ The first 10-30 seconds: what to say and how to lower her guard
✅ Why real confidence comes from COMPETENCE, not journaling and meditation (Navy SEALs panic at the bar too! 💪)
✅ The "Fish Love" parable that tells you when to end a relationship you know isn't right 🐟
✅ Dating with kids: when to mention them and when to introduce them 👶
✅ First date mistakes: trauma dumping, overspending, and the "Netflix and chill" trap ❌
✅ Why first dates should be fun (barcades, axe throwing, mini golf) — NOT heavy coffee conversations ☕
✅ The 3 ingredients for dating success: practice, experiment, and a mentor
Whether you're freshly divorced, stuck in the red pill rabbit hole 🚩, or just lonely on an empty custody week wondering what the hell to do with yourself — this episode hands you the practical playbook. No theory. No platitudes. No pitching. Just real-world guidance from a guy who's guided thousands of men through the exact season you're in.
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📲 CONNECT WITH JARED LAURENCE: 🌐 Website: www.themodernsuccess.com 📘 Facebook: Modern Success Dating Advice 📸 Instagram: @thejaredlawrence / @thejaredlawrencecoach
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💬 LET'S TALK IN THE COMMENTS: What's the BIGGEST thing holding you back from getting back out there after your divorce? Drop it below — I read every single comment and your question might become a future episode! 👇🔥
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And, when a famous dating coach quotes a TOP GUN line on you, you’re riding high the rest of the day? Thanks Jared!
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