The Divorce Devil Podcast

Divorce Burnout is Real! 😤 How to Cope, Heal, and Reclaim Your Life Over 40 || DD #240 || David and Rachel

29min | 11/16/2025|

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Are you feeling totally burned out from your divorce? 😫 You’re not alone! In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, David and Rachel get brutally real about “divorce burnout” – that overwhelming exhaustion, frustration, and “I can’t do this anymore!” feeling that hits so many people, especially over 40.

We dive into:

Why divorce burnout is more than just stress (it’s an identity crisis, financial fatigue, and ALL the decision overwhelm)
How to spot the signs you’re truly burned out (hint: snapping at friends, losing your sense of humor, or just wanting to disappear until Thanksgiving 🦃)
Honest stories from our own journeys: Rachel’s COVID divorce, David’s burnout moments, and the realities no one warns you about
Practical, SIMPLE steps to start healing – from celebrating small wins (yes, even showering counts! 🚿) to asking for help, setting boundaries, and finding moments of peace (or cookies 🍪)
The real talk on losing old friends, dealing with kids’ feelings, and why your timeline for moving on is YOURS alone

If you’re tired of advice that doesn’t get it, or just need a laugh while you rebuild your life, this episode is for YOU. 💬

Tell us below: What’s the hardest part of divorce burnout for you? Or what’s ONE small win you’ve had lately? Drop a comment – we want to hear from you and support your journey!

Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe, and share with someone who needs real talk and hope after divorce!

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

About The Divorce Devil Podcast

WE ANSWER THE HOW, WHEN AND HOW! HOW DO YOU PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND/OR MENTALLY RECOVER FROM DIVORCE? DO YOU WAIT UNTIL THE DIVORCE PROCESS IS OVER THEN DO YOU START TO HEAL? WE SAY NO! DIVORCE RECOVERY CAN START IN ALL PHASES OF YOUR DIVORCE - EVEN IN THE PRE-PHASE! THIS IS A PODCAST ABOUT REAL PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT REAL DIVORCE RECOVERY NO MATTER WHAT PHASE YOU ARE IN - HEALING AND MOVING ON TO YOUR NEW REALITY!! If you need to make an informed decision about your divorce recovery and need some type of direction - then this podcast is for you. We do not advocate being professionals but our various life experiences do count for something. After experiencing the shitstorm of recovery, we consider ourselves divorce recovery mentors or facilitators in our efforts to help others. Divorce Devil Podcast is a podcast of an exchange of ideas, experiences, and/or opinions from people who have already walked the journey of divorce. David, being divorced for over 10 years and Rachel being divorced for a few, bring their real-life ying/yang experiences to the show while they debate the in’s and out’s of pre, during, and post-divorce and their association with divorce recovery.

If you need a little bit of joy with your pain, then laugh with us as we explain our journeys and takeaways. Being not your typical divorce recovery podcast - we get into some pretty wild and crazy discussions!

Listen to some of the discussions and see what may pertain to you, a loved one, or a friend in their struggles. Maybe we can provide a positive spin on a negative experience for you or someone you know. Between Rachel, David, and their guests, they have seen and experienced almost every, some very interesting and eye-opening situations and events. Listen up!

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

About The Divorce Devil Podcast

WE ANSWER THE HOW, WHEN AND HOW! HOW DO YOU PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND/OR MENTALLY RECOVER FROM DIVORCE? DO YOU WAIT UNTIL THE DIVORCE PROCESS IS OVER THEN DO YOU START TO HEAL? WE SAY NO! DIVORCE RECOVERY CAN START IN ALL PHASES OF YOUR DIVORCE - EVEN IN THE PRE-PHASE! THIS IS A PODCAST ABOUT REAL PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT REAL DIVORCE RECOVERY NO MATTER WHAT PHASE YOU ARE IN - HEALING AND MOVING ON TO YOUR NEW REALITY!! If you need to make an informed decision about your divorce recovery and need some type of direction - then this podcast is for you. We do not advocate being professionals but our various life experiences do count for something. After experiencing the shitstorm of recovery, we consider ourselves divorce recovery mentors or facilitators in our efforts to help others. Divorce Devil Podcast is a podcast of an exchange of ideas, experiences, and/or opinions from people who have already walked the journey of divorce. David, being divorced for over 10 years and Rachel being divorced for a few, bring their real-life ying/yang experiences to the show while they debate the in’s and out’s of pre, during, and post-divorce and their association with divorce recovery.

If you need a little bit of joy with your pain, then laugh with us as we explain our journeys and takeaways. Being not your typical divorce recovery podcast - we get into some pretty wild and crazy discussions!

Listen to some of the discussions and see what may pertain to you, a loved one, or a friend in their struggles. Maybe we can provide a positive spin on a negative experience for you or someone you know. Between Rachel, David, and their guests, they have seen and experienced almost every, some very interesting and eye-opening situations and events. Listen up!

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

Description

Are you feeling totally burned out from your divorce? 😫 You’re not alone! In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, David and Rachel get brutally real about “divorce burnout” – that overwhelming exhaustion, frustration, and “I can’t do this anymore!” feeling that hits so many people, especially over 40.

We dive into:

Why divorce burnout is more than just stress (it’s an identity crisis, financial fatigue, and ALL the decision overwhelm)
How to spot the signs you’re truly burned out (hint: snapping at friends, losing your sense of humor, or just wanting to disappear until Thanksgiving 🦃)
Honest stories from our own journeys: Rachel’s COVID divorce, David’s burnout moments, and the realities no one warns you about
Practical, SIMPLE steps to start healing – from celebrating small wins (yes, even showering counts! 🚿) to asking for help, setting boundaries, and finding moments of peace (or cookies 🍪)
The real talk on losing old friends, dealing with kids’ feelings, and why your timeline for moving on is YOURS alone

If you’re tired of advice that doesn’t get it, or just need a laugh while you rebuild your life, this episode is for YOU. 💬

Tell us below: What’s the hardest part of divorce burnout for you? Or what’s ONE small win you’ve had lately? Drop a comment – we want to hear from you and support your journey!

Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe, and share with someone who needs real talk and hope after divorce!

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

About The Divorce Devil Podcast

WE ANSWER THE HOW, WHEN AND HOW! HOW DO YOU PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND/OR MENTALLY RECOVER FROM DIVORCE? DO YOU WAIT UNTIL THE DIVORCE PROCESS IS OVER THEN DO YOU START TO HEAL? WE SAY NO! DIVORCE RECOVERY CAN START IN ALL PHASES OF YOUR DIVORCE - EVEN IN THE PRE-PHASE! THIS IS A PODCAST ABOUT REAL PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT REAL DIVORCE RECOVERY NO MATTER WHAT PHASE YOU ARE IN - HEALING AND MOVING ON TO YOUR NEW REALITY!! If you need to make an informed decision about your divorce recovery and need some type of direction - then this podcast is for you. We do not advocate being professionals but our various life experiences do count for something. After experiencing the shitstorm of recovery, we consider ourselves divorce recovery mentors or facilitators in our efforts to help others. Divorce Devil Podcast is a podcast of an exchange of ideas, experiences, and/or opinions from people who have already walked the journey of divorce. David, being divorced for over 10 years and Rachel being divorced for a few, bring their real-life ying/yang experiences to the show while they debate the in’s and out’s of pre, during, and post-divorce and their association with divorce recovery.

If you need a little bit of joy with your pain, then laugh with us as we explain our journeys and takeaways. Being not your typical divorce recovery podcast - we get into some pretty wild and crazy discussions!

Listen to some of the discussions and see what may pertain to you, a loved one, or a friend in their struggles. Maybe we can provide a positive spin on a negative experience for you or someone you know. Between Rachel, David, and their guests, they have seen and experienced almost every, some very interesting and eye-opening situations and events. Listen up!

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

About The Divorce Devil Podcast

WE ANSWER THE HOW, WHEN AND HOW! HOW DO YOU PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND/OR MENTALLY RECOVER FROM DIVORCE? DO YOU WAIT UNTIL THE DIVORCE PROCESS IS OVER THEN DO YOU START TO HEAL? WE SAY NO! DIVORCE RECOVERY CAN START IN ALL PHASES OF YOUR DIVORCE - EVEN IN THE PRE-PHASE! THIS IS A PODCAST ABOUT REAL PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT REAL DIVORCE RECOVERY NO MATTER WHAT PHASE YOU ARE IN - HEALING AND MOVING ON TO YOUR NEW REALITY!! If you need to make an informed decision about your divorce recovery and need some type of direction - then this podcast is for you. We do not advocate being professionals but our various life experiences do count for something. After experiencing the shitstorm of recovery, we consider ourselves divorce recovery mentors or facilitators in our efforts to help others. Divorce Devil Podcast is a podcast of an exchange of ideas, experiences, and/or opinions from people who have already walked the journey of divorce. David, being divorced for over 10 years and Rachel being divorced for a few, bring their real-life ying/yang experiences to the show while they debate the in’s and out’s of pre, during, and post-divorce and their association with divorce recovery.

If you need a little bit of joy with your pain, then laugh with us as we explain our journeys and takeaways. Being not your typical divorce recovery podcast - we get into some pretty wild and crazy discussions!

Listen to some of the discussions and see what may pertain to you, a loved one, or a friend in their struggles. Maybe we can provide a positive spin on a negative experience for you or someone you know. Between Rachel, David, and their guests, they have seen and experienced almost every, some very interesting and eye-opening situations and events. Listen up!

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

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