The Divorce Devil Podcast

Emotional Baggage After Divorce? 🧳 How to Let Go and Start Fresh!

33min | 06/28/2025|

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Welcome to Divorce Devil Podcast, where hosts David and Rachel dive deep into the challenges of divorce recovery for those over 40. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common struggles after divorce: emotional baggage. Whether you're fresh out of a marriage or years into your healing journey, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of humor to help you move forward.

💔 What is Emotional Baggage?

Emotional baggage is the invisible weight we carry from past relationships, childhood experiences, and unresolved pain. It can sneak into new relationships, friendships, and even your daily life, holding you back from living your best life. But here's the good news: you don’t have to carry it forever.

🛠️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to identify the emotional baggage you're carrying.
Practical exercises to unpack and release the pain.
Why setting boundaries is essential for healing.
How to embrace your independence and rediscover yourself.
The importance of intentional healing and self-care.

Rachel shares her personal journey of discovering her identity after a 24-year marriage, while David offers insights into how emotional baggage can impact new relationships. Together, they explore how to lighten your emotional load and create space for new beginnings.

✨ Key Takeaways:

Healing is a process, not a destination.
Letting go of the past doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning and growing.
You deserve to live a life free from the weight of old pain.

🎙️ Relatable, Real, and Raw:

This episode is filled with metaphors (hello, luggage and suitcases!) to make the concept of emotional baggage relatable and easy to understand. From packing for vacations to unpacking the emotional clutter of divorce, David and Rachel keep it real with their candid conversations and lighthearted banter.

💡 Your Next Steps:

Take inventory of your emotional baggage. What’s worth keeping, and what needs to go?
Start small—set one boundary or let go of one painful memory today.
Remember, healing takes time, and it’s okay to ask for help.

💬 Join the Conversation!

What emotional baggage are you ready to let go of? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s support each other on this journey to healing and happiness. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast.

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

Welcome to Divorce Devil Podcast, where hosts David and Rachel dive deep into the challenges of divorce recovery for those over 40. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common struggles after divorce: emotional baggage. Whether you're fresh out of a marriage or years into your healing journey, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of humor to help you move forward.

💔 What is Emotional Baggage?

Emotional baggage is the invisible weight we carry from past relationships, childhood experiences, and unresolved pain. It can sneak into new relationships, friendships, and even your daily life, holding you back from living your best life. But here's the good news: you don’t have to carry it forever.

🛠️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to identify the emotional baggage you're carrying.
Practical exercises to unpack and release the pain.
Why setting boundaries is essential for healing.
How to embrace your independence and rediscover yourself.
The importance of intentional healing and self-care.

Rachel shares her personal journey of discovering her identity after a 24-year marriage, while David offers insights into how emotional baggage can impact new relationships. Together, they explore how to lighten your emotional load and create space for new beginnings.

✨ Key Takeaways:

Healing is a process, not a destination.
Letting go of the past doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning and growing.
You deserve to live a life free from the weight of old pain.

🎙️ Relatable, Real, and Raw:

This episode is filled with metaphors (hello, luggage and suitcases!) to make the concept of emotional baggage relatable and easy to understand. From packing for vacations to unpacking the emotional clutter of divorce, David and Rachel keep it real with their candid conversations and lighthearted banter.

💡 Your Next Steps:

Take inventory of your emotional baggage. What’s worth keeping, and what needs to go?
Start small—set one boundary or let go of one painful memory today.
Remember, healing takes time, and it’s okay to ask for help.

💬 Join the Conversation!

What emotional baggage are you ready to let go of? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s support each other on this journey to healing and happiness. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast.

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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