The Divorce Devil Podcast

What does a journey through a hundred episodes of insightful discussions, deep self-reflection, and engaging guests look like? Let's find out! We're celebrating a major milestone - Rachel’s 100th episode and we're thrilled to take you down memory lane, revisiting some of her most impactful moments. There's a special focus on our chat with Dawn Diaz, author of "The Shit No One Tells You About Divor...

Well, let's get the 9 final David's and Rachel's Laws of Divorce Recovery out of the way.  They can apply to all no matter what stage of your divorce you are in. Have you ever felt like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster, with ups, downs, twists, and turns that leave you breathless and exhausted? That's the reality for many people experiencing divorce. From anger to sadness, acceptance to de...

What a treat - the top 7 Rachel and David’s laws of divorce recovery.  What is so interesting about this podcast, it can be applied to all phases of divorce - prior, during, and post-divorce. Are you ready to navigate the choppy waters of divorce recovery? With raw honesty, we promise to guide you on this journey, offering hard-won insights and tried-and-true strategies to help you find your footi...

Here is the third and final prison in divorce recovery - the fear of change.  The top ten pretty much round it out and speak for themselves.  What do you think? In this episode of the Divorce Devil podcast, hosts David and Rachel discuss the practical considerations and fear of change that come with divorce recovery. They share personal experiences and offer tips on how to overcome these challenge...

Have you ever found yourself dwelling on the past, letting it hinder your progress and potential in life? If so, you're not alone – join Rachel and me as we share personal stories and insights on breaking free from this paralyzing mindset during divorce recovery. We'll discuss the importance of not dwelling on past mistakes, regrets, and guilt, which can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities...

Rachel is back!  The gang is back together again.  We missed her again and we’re hitting it hard - how not to care about what others think during divorce recovery.  Once again, we do not advocate not caring but practicing self-love enough not to let the opinions of others not dictate your recovery process.  Topics of:  You can’t put the big butt Genie back in the bottle Learn to say no with no exc...

Prisons in divorce recovery?  Is there such a thing?  Hell Yes!!  I discuss my top 3 divorce recovery prisons and how to either avoid them or actually get out of them.    While it is totally normal to be in them, you need to limit your time there.  Topics of: Caring what others think Living in the past Fearing change Parking spaces in your brain They are not paying my bills A non-healing vortex Gr...

Here we are with another show with Rachel gone.  She is taking that FMLA too seriously.  Just kidding, she is having a family wedding this weekend.  We definitely miss her.  I was cruising through Facebook last week and landed on a post titled ‘ Everything I needed to know about life, I learned from Noah’s Ark’.  Then I wondered if I could apply that subject to divorce recovery.  So here it is.  R...

Accepting your past and embracing your future - we found that is is harder than we thought.  There are so many facets with both of those entities when you break them down.  When you're going through a crazy time, how can you even focus on your future?  We dive into that question and many more in this podcast.  Topics of: Look how far you have come All consuming past Marriage is a safety net Dealin...

Well, it was bound to happen - not during COVID, a ski accident or vacations….  I finally had to do a solo show.  Rachel is busy with graduation and wedding stuff and we wish her the best.  But the show must go on…. LOL.  So, here goes.  I decided to discuss some of my favorite ‘connectors’ from past shows.  Things we say all the time on different podcasts.  So they must be important!  Topics of:...

This episode kinda floats all over the place.  Starting with the concept of hate and ending with being ok and moving on from divorce.  We tried to stay on topic, but as usual, RACHEL deviates from the ‘prime directive’ and takes off.  LOL….  But seriously, we both agree that you can’t stay in the hate space too long but it may be a temporary necessary evil.  Topics of: Release the feelings It’s ok...

Happiness - we think it is one of the most important goals in the divorce process.  No matter if you are in the pre, during, or post-divorce, you need some type of happiness in order to survive.  A sort of life’s fertilizer.  Topics of: My new stripper name is 81 milligrams Gotta laugh Rachel found her passion for things again N.A.F. Being the best version of you Let go of stuff Steven Hawkins of...

After quickly recovering from a potentially devastating event last Sunday and realizing how blessed and lucky I am,  I thought of the things that I’ve worried and stressed about before, during and after my divorce - some of which I should have worried about in the first place.  So, we will be focusing on big events and how they eventually center your important quotient.  Discussions of: John Wick...

Wow!  Starting off with the wrong episode number, the high jinks continue from there.  With a rough outline, we were able to complete the task of relating divorce and trash in a single show.  Discussions of: Oscar the Grouch is divorced A construction roll-off The hips don’t lie The dry sex towel Put lotion in the basket Some trash you manufacture yourself Upcycle your trash Negative learning Make...

Divorce and religion, where do they intersect and where do they not?  Rachel and I try our best to discuss the two subjects together and separately.  Topics of: Church is a community Holiday churchgoers Sometimes money talks in church The infamous ‘annulment’ Divorce Devil Podcast Food Truck Hoes gotta eat too Churches need to be taxed Sesame Street Bible Love God but also love yourself Great frie...

This episode might sound a little like we are giving a play-by-play on what to do to start your divorce.  We are here to let you know that it is not.  It is more of our personal playbooks of what we did to start and continue our respective divorces.  It is an outline of our journey of mostly our pre-stage of divorce.  If you are going to be in it or presently in it, we stress that you do your home...

Divorce Recovery - Why wait until after the divorce is over to start to heal?  Welcome to the new and improved Divorce Devil Podcast 2.0.  Now, we are advocating the healing process to start as soon as the pre-divorce process starts.  There is no time like the present and don’t put that sh!t off!  Launching off our new content is episode #119 with discussions of: Situationships Communication is im...

This is a subject we have not heard on any other divorce recovery podcast.  Being a unique subject, we feel there is no right or wrong here.  It is what it is.  Whatever you are eating or ate to get you to healing then so be it.  Topics of: Vegetables are overrated Ice cream, cookie dough, mint chocolate chip Not in the mood to cook Protein shakes with Frosted Flakes or Captain Crunch Can oral sex...

In July 2022, we did a podcast about the top 10 traits and/or qualities not to carry over from your divorce to new friendships or relationships.  This is an extension of that show.  Since Rachel feels that we are both in a better place, we decided to visit the subject again and see how our advice and/or views are different.  Topics of: Assimilation Settling Soccer moms True friends Don’t use kids...

How do we introduce this podcast?  Divorce is one of the most devastating things a person can go through - but are there funny moments?  Hell yeah, there are!  Listen as Rachel and I come clean about our funny moments and some funny moments we are not so proud of.  But, in the big scheme of things, it’s all about what helps you heal in the end.  Discussions of: I love you, but you gotta go Laugh t...

Where do we start on this one?  Well, first of all, pardon the dust and technical difficulties.  The audio is not the best out of Columbia, MO but it’s all about the content, right?  LOL!  And second, how do we tackle a long-assed topic like the one above?  Well, here is our attempt.  Topics of: Own your shit and your position in it Marriage mullet Party in the front and business in the back Give...

Well, today’s podcast discusses David’s favorite word - no.  With a generally negative connotation, the word no is very interesting in its use and misuse.  Saying no can actually say that you care about yourself.  Discussions of: Sassy sarcasm Getting control back A piece of respect Self-realization and self-worth Numbing the pain Be patient with your yes’s and no’s You can’t please everybody Feel...

Divorce recovery, Valentine’s Day, and love - what a trifecta.  How have your love or loving ways changed during and after your divorce?  Or has it changed at all?  Listen as we explore the two aforementioned questions.  Topics of: Love is not enough Songs of love Love has to evolve Overcompensating The four types of love The Handi Wipe treatment In the dairy case The Captains were cousins Treat y...

Well, as usual, this podcast did not disappoint.  Rachel was all over the sores/scabs/scars trifecta.  It definitely ties into divorce - during and after.  The quicker you get control of the trifecta, the easier and quicker you can heal from that devastating event.  Topics of: Rachel’s biggest sore Picking at the scab Divorce battle scars The scab and open sore podcast Fake it till you make it for...

How are a liquor hangover and a divorce hangover alike and different?  We explore both sides of the equation.  Starting off with some of our drinking histories, we dive into the topic of divorce hangovers.  Realizing it was an actual thing - a discussion about how to combat it came up in the podcast.  Other debated subjects: Divorce is the alcohol Fireball hangover Jagermeister hangover Two Motrin...