The Divorce Devil Podcast

Don’t Let These 7 ‘Deadly’ Divorce Sins Destroy Your Divorce Recovery 🚨

30min | 05/18/2025|

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Divorce recovery can feel like navigating a minefield, especially for men over 40. In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, your hosts Rachel and David dive into the 7 Deadly Sins of divorce recovery and how to avoid stalling in them. 🚧

From emotional turmoil to financial pitfalls, we explore the most common mistakes people make post-divorce—and, most importantly, how to heal and thrive. 🌟 Whether you're dealing with a co-parenting nightmare, struggling with your identity, or feeling isolated, this episode has you covered.

🔥 Here’s what we’ll cover:

Letting Emotions Drive Decisions: Why reacting out of anger can cost you in court—and with your kids. 💢
Social Isolation: The dangers of retreating into your basement (and how to re-enter the world). 🙈
Neglecting Professional Support: Why therapy isn’t just for “losers” and how it can help you win. 🛋️
Mishandling Finances: Avoiding financial nightmares, from hidden credit cards to tax surprises. 💸
Ignoring Identity Issues: Rebuilding your sense of self after being a husband for so long. 🌱
Neglecting Physical and Mental Health: Why self-care is the foundation of your comeback. 🏋️‍♂️
Rushing Into New Relationships: How to heal your wounds before jumping back into the dating game. ❤️‍🩹

David and Rachel share personal stories, real-life examples, and candid advice (with a side of humor 😅) to help you navigate the pain and chaos of divorce. He’s been through it, and now, They’re here to guide you.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Divorce doesn’t define you—it’s just one chapter in your life.
Your kids’ well-being is more important than your need for revenge.
Small steps lead to big wins in your healing journey. 🏆

Whether you’re navigating custody battles, rebuilding your career, or just trying to figure out who you are now, this episode will help you find clarity and strength. 💪

👉 What has been the hardest part of your divorce recovery journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your story!

🎧 Subscribe to the Divorce Devil Podcast for more raw, real, and relatable divorce recovery advice for people over 40..

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

Divorce recovery can feel like navigating a minefield, especially for men over 40. In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, your hosts Rachel and David dive into the 7 Deadly Sins of divorce recovery and how to avoid stalling in them. 🚧

From emotional turmoil to financial pitfalls, we explore the most common mistakes people make post-divorce—and, most importantly, how to heal and thrive. 🌟 Whether you're dealing with a co-parenting nightmare, struggling with your identity, or feeling isolated, this episode has you covered.

🔥 Here’s what we’ll cover:

Letting Emotions Drive Decisions: Why reacting out of anger can cost you in court—and with your kids. 💢
Social Isolation: The dangers of retreating into your basement (and how to re-enter the world). 🙈
Neglecting Professional Support: Why therapy isn’t just for “losers” and how it can help you win. 🛋️
Mishandling Finances: Avoiding financial nightmares, from hidden credit cards to tax surprises. 💸
Ignoring Identity Issues: Rebuilding your sense of self after being a husband for so long. 🌱
Neglecting Physical and Mental Health: Why self-care is the foundation of your comeback. 🏋️‍♂️
Rushing Into New Relationships: How to heal your wounds before jumping back into the dating game. ❤️‍🩹

David and Rachel share personal stories, real-life examples, and candid advice (with a side of humor 😅) to help you navigate the pain and chaos of divorce. He’s been through it, and now, They’re here to guide you.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Divorce doesn’t define you—it’s just one chapter in your life.
Your kids’ well-being is more important than your need for revenge.
Small steps lead to big wins in your healing journey. 🏆

Whether you’re navigating custody battles, rebuilding your career, or just trying to figure out who you are now, this episode will help you find clarity and strength. 💪

👉 What has been the hardest part of your divorce recovery journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your story!

🎧 Subscribe to the Divorce Devil Podcast for more raw, real, and relatable divorce recovery advice for people over 40..

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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