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Welcome to the "Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast" – the safe space where successful men recover, rebuild, and rediscover themselves after divorce. I’m your host, David, and today’s episode is a powerful deep-dive into healing with Nicole Harrington: business owner, animal lover, and outspoken mental health advocate. 🐾
Nicole’s story is proof that you can turn setbacks into the foundation of a new, stronger life. Having faced trauma, daily depression, and the crushing pressure of “starting over,” Nicole brings real-world advice and hope for men navigating the tough emotional aftermath of divorce.
In this episode, we explore:
Nicole’s 3 Pillars of Transformation: Evidence, Narrative, and Identity—how changing your story and collecting real proof of your progress can transform your life.
Why Curiosity Beats Criticism: Learn how staying curious about your emotions, rather than beating yourself up, leads to breakthrough growth.
Nutrition & Micronutrients: Discover how what you eat can radically impact your mental health, energy, and resilience—especially for men rebuilding their lives.
Breaking Bad Habits: Nicole opens up about her journey quitting unhealthy coping mechanisms and building new routines that actually stick.
Finding (and Keeping) Support: Why the right community, support groups, and even your pets can play a huge role in your recovery. 🐱
Nicole shares small, practical steps for men who feel stuck, including:
How to use “setbacks” as signals for self-care.
The truth about medication, micronutrients, and why depression is NOT a sign of weakness.
Real talk about the myths of depression and why vulnerability is a superpower, not a flaw.
Whether you’re just starting your post-divorce journey or struggling with old habits and depression, this episode will give you the tools to start rewriting your own story. Nicole’s honest, relatable advice will help you find hope, rebuild your identity, and realize that you are absolutely worthy of happiness and love.
Connect with Nicole Harrington:
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more: @NicoleCoachingG
Website: nicolecoachingg.com
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