The Divorce Devil Podcast

Monday Morning Quarterbacking Divorce Recovery 🏈: Lessons Learned Over 40 || Divorce Devil Podcast #253 || David and Rachel

26min | 03/28/2026|

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💔 Divorce sucks. Recovery doesn’t have to. In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, David and Rachel tackle the tough topic of hindsight in divorce recovery. What do we wish we had done differently? Where did we stumble, and how can you avoid the same mistakes? 🛑

From co-parenting nightmares, missed opportunities in healing, to the importance of reaching out to your support system, this episode dives deep into the raw truth of post-divorce life. We reflect on the struggles of letting go of anger, learning to shield kids from the chaos, and embracing the journey to a "new normal." 🌟 It’s all about self-awareness, resilience, and adjusting to life’s curveballs.

David shares his journey of overcoming the anger that impacted his co-parenting and how time taught him to let the BS roll off like water off a duck’s back. 🦆 Rachel adds her perspective on breaking generational habits, reconnecting with friends, and showing gratitude to the unsung heroes of divorce recovery. 🥂

🌈 Whether you're navigating co-parenting, reflecting on your past actions, or just trying to breathe through the chaos, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.

💬 What’s one thing you would have done differently during your divorce recovery? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your story. Let’s keep the conversation going! 💬

👉 Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who could use a little post-divorce inspiration!

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 sucks. Recovery doesn’t have to. In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, David and Rachel tackle the tough topic of hindsight in divorce recovery. What do we wish we had done differently? Where did we stumble, and how can you avoid the same mistakes? 🛑

From co-parenting nightmares, missed opportunities in healing, to the importance of reaching out to your support system, this episode dives deep into the raw truth of post-divorce life. We reflect on the struggles of letting go of anger, learning to shield kids from the chaos, and embracing the journey to a "new normal." 🌟 It’s all about self-awareness, resilience, and adjusting to life’s curveballs.

David shares his journey of overcoming the anger that impacted his co-parenting and how time taught him to let the BS roll off like water off a duck’s back. 🦆 Rachel adds her perspective on breaking generational habits, reconnecting with friends, and showing gratitude to the unsung heroes of divorce recovery. 🥂

🌈 Whether you're navigating co-parenting, reflecting on your past actions, or just trying to breathe through the chaos, this episode is packed with actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.

💬 What’s one thing you would have done differently during your divorce recovery? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your story. Let’s keep the conversation going! 💬

👉 Don’t forget to like 👍, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who could use a little post-divorce inspiration!

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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