How to Recover and Grow from Adversity in your Divorce Healing - Lucy Airs || DPTSP #064 || David M. Webb

28min | 11/29/2024

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Welcome to Don’t Pick The Scab Podcast, the podcast that helps men over 40 heal, grow, and thrive after divorce. Today, we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Lucy Airs, a seasoned resilience coach and psychological safety expert. Lucy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering practical tools and insights to help you rebuild your life and create stronger relationships post-divorce.

In this episode, Lucy shares how resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about growing stronger through adversity. She’ll unpack the concept of psychological safety, showing how to create environments where you and your children can thrive emotionally. If you’ve struggled with co-parenting challenges, identity loss, or finding a balance between self-care and supporting your kids, Lucy’s wisdom will guide you. Get ready for actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and strategies to turn your toughest moments into stepping stones for growth and happiness.

10 Important Points Lucy States in the Interview

Resilience as Growth Through Adversity: Resilience isn’t just recovering from hardship but growing stronger because of it, embracing challenges instead of avoiding them.
The Importance of Building Resilience Daily: Resilience is like a muscle that must be built and maintained daily, much like physical fitness, to prepare for life’s heavy emotional weights.
Psychological Safety Defined: It’s the ability to take interpersonal risks and be yourself without fear of judgment or ridicule, crucial in both family and workplace environments.
Rebuilding Psychological Safety Post-Divorce: After separation, individuals must create new “safe spaces” for themselves and their children to heal and thrive.
Self-Care as Essential for Resilience: Good sleep, nutrition, exercise, and positive emotions fuel the brain’s ability to regulate emotions and face life’s challenges.
Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships: Understanding and regulating emotions helps individuals connect better with others, including ex-partners, by fostering empathy and reducing conflict.
Co-Parenting Challenges and Control: Lucy emphasizes focusing on what you can control in your home rather than stressing about the other parent’s household, as this benefits children.
Nonviolent Communication Techniques: Identifying emotions and their underlying needs can help diffuse co-parenting conflicts and foster effective, respectful communication.
Positive Psychology in Recovery: Recovery isn’t just about filling gaps left by divorce but building a new life by focusing on strengths, opportunities, and personal growth.
The Role of Parents in Modeling Resilience: Demonstrating resilience and emotional stability to children is the greatest gift parents can give, teaching them life skills for future challenges.

All things Lucy Airs on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyairs-pp/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCAST

Success, Divorce, and Reinvention—You’re Not Alone.

Divorce can shake even the most accomplished men to their core, no matter their age or status. The end of a marriage is often an emotionally and mentally taxing experience, especially for successful men who are accustomed to thriving in other areas of life. That’s why the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" is here: a safe, open platform where successful men recovering from divorce can share their stories, find support, and gain practical tools for rebuilding.

Success doesn’t make divorce any easier. When you’re used to winning, starting over—emotionally, financially, and socially—can feel like uncharted territory. The challenges of re-establishing your identity and navigating new roles after a significant breakup are real, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Each episode dives into authentic conversations with men who have walked this path—from entrepreneurs and executives, to leaders in their fields. We explore the unique hurdles successful men encounter during divorce, from managing public perception and careers to processing the deeply personal emotions of grief, regret, anger, and hope. Alongside expert guests, we offer practical advice and proven strategies for healing and growth.

This podcast is about more than just surviving divorce—it’s about thriving in your next chapter. Through shared experiences and actionable insights, "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" aims to help you rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and create a life filled with new possibilities.

Join us each week as we walk the road to recovery, together. Let’s break the stigma, embrace vulnerability, and support one another on the journey to a brighter, more successful future after divorce.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCAST

Success, Divorce, and Reinvention—You’re Not Alone.

Divorce can shake even the most accomplished men to their core, no matter their age or status. The end of a marriage is often an emotionally and mentally taxing experience, especially for successful men who are accustomed to thriving in other areas of life. That’s why the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" is here: a safe, open platform where successful men recovering from divorce can share their stories, find support, and gain practical tools for rebuilding.

Success doesn’t make divorce any easier. When you’re used to winning, starting over—emotionally, financially, and socially—can feel like uncharted territory. The challenges of re-establishing your identity and navigating new roles after a significant breakup are real, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Each episode dives into authentic conversations with men who have walked this path—from entrepreneurs and executives, to leaders in their fields. We explore the unique hurdles successful men encounter during divorce, from managing public perception and careers to processing the deeply personal emotions of grief, regret, anger, and hope. Alongside expert guests, we offer practical advice and proven strategies for healing and growth.

This podcast is about more than just surviving divorce—it’s about thriving in your next chapter. Through shared experiences and actionable insights, "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" aims to help you rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and create a life filled with new possibilities.

Join us each week as we walk the road to recovery, together. Let’s break the stigma, embrace vulnerability, and support one another on the journey to a brighter, more successful future after divorce.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

Welcome to Don’t Pick The Scab Podcast, the podcast that helps men over 40 heal, grow, and thrive after divorce. Today, we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Lucy Airs, a seasoned resilience coach and psychological safety expert. Lucy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering practical tools and insights to help you rebuild your life and create stronger relationships post-divorce.

In this episode, Lucy shares how resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about growing stronger through adversity. She’ll unpack the concept of psychological safety, showing how to create environments where you and your children can thrive emotionally. If you’ve struggled with co-parenting challenges, identity loss, or finding a balance between self-care and supporting your kids, Lucy’s wisdom will guide you. Get ready for actionable advice, heartfelt stories, and strategies to turn your toughest moments into stepping stones for growth and happiness.

10 Important Points Lucy States in the Interview

Resilience as Growth Through Adversity: Resilience isn’t just recovering from hardship but growing stronger because of it, embracing challenges instead of avoiding them.
The Importance of Building Resilience Daily: Resilience is like a muscle that must be built and maintained daily, much like physical fitness, to prepare for life’s heavy emotional weights.
Psychological Safety Defined: It’s the ability to take interpersonal risks and be yourself without fear of judgment or ridicule, crucial in both family and workplace environments.
Rebuilding Psychological Safety Post-Divorce: After separation, individuals must create new “safe spaces” for themselves and their children to heal and thrive.
Self-Care as Essential for Resilience: Good sleep, nutrition, exercise, and positive emotions fuel the brain’s ability to regulate emotions and face life’s challenges.
Emotional Intelligence for Better Relationships: Understanding and regulating emotions helps individuals connect better with others, including ex-partners, by fostering empathy and reducing conflict.
Co-Parenting Challenges and Control: Lucy emphasizes focusing on what you can control in your home rather than stressing about the other parent’s household, as this benefits children.
Nonviolent Communication Techniques: Identifying emotions and their underlying needs can help diffuse co-parenting conflicts and foster effective, respectful communication.
Positive Psychology in Recovery: Recovery isn’t just about filling gaps left by divorce but building a new life by focusing on strengths, opportunities, and personal growth.
The Role of Parents in Modeling Resilience: Demonstrating resilience and emotional stability to children is the greatest gift parents can give, teaching them life skills for future challenges.

All things Lucy Airs on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyairs-pp/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCAST

Success, Divorce, and Reinvention—You’re Not Alone.

Divorce can shake even the most accomplished men to their core, no matter their age or status. The end of a marriage is often an emotionally and mentally taxing experience, especially for successful men who are accustomed to thriving in other areas of life. That’s why the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" is here: a safe, open platform where successful men recovering from divorce can share their stories, find support, and gain practical tools for rebuilding.

Success doesn’t make divorce any easier. When you’re used to winning, starting over—emotionally, financially, and socially—can feel like uncharted territory. The challenges of re-establishing your identity and navigating new roles after a significant breakup are real, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Each episode dives into authentic conversations with men who have walked this path—from entrepreneurs and executives, to leaders in their fields. We explore the unique hurdles successful men encounter during divorce, from managing public perception and careers to processing the deeply personal emotions of grief, regret, anger, and hope. Alongside expert guests, we offer practical advice and proven strategies for healing and growth.

This podcast is about more than just surviving divorce—it’s about thriving in your next chapter. Through shared experiences and actionable insights, "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" aims to help you rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and create a life filled with new possibilities.

Join us each week as we walk the road to recovery, together. Let’s break the stigma, embrace vulnerability, and support one another on the journey to a brighter, more successful future after divorce.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCAST

Success, Divorce, and Reinvention—You’re Not Alone.

Divorce can shake even the most accomplished men to their core, no matter their age or status. The end of a marriage is often an emotionally and mentally taxing experience, especially for successful men who are accustomed to thriving in other areas of life. That’s why the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" is here: a safe, open platform where successful men recovering from divorce can share their stories, find support, and gain practical tools for rebuilding.

Success doesn’t make divorce any easier. When you’re used to winning, starting over—emotionally, financially, and socially—can feel like uncharted territory. The challenges of re-establishing your identity and navigating new roles after a significant breakup are real, but you don’t have to face them alone.

Each episode dives into authentic conversations with men who have walked this path—from entrepreneurs and executives, to leaders in their fields. We explore the unique hurdles successful men encounter during divorce, from managing public perception and careers to processing the deeply personal emotions of grief, regret, anger, and hope. Alongside expert guests, we offer practical advice and proven strategies for healing and growth.

This podcast is about more than just surviving divorce—it’s about thriving in your next chapter. Through shared experiences and actionable insights, "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" aims to help you rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and create a life filled with new possibilities.

Join us each week as we walk the road to recovery, together. Let’s break the stigma, embrace vulnerability, and support one another on the journey to a brighter, more successful future after divorce.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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