Are you a successful man struggling to recover after divorce? You’re not alone—and today’s episode of the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast with your host David brings hope, wisdom, and real strategies for moving forward. 🎙️

In this powerful interview, we sit down with Wesley Farnsworth, author of “The Blueprint of Becoming.” Wesley shares his deeply personal journey from living with hidden struggles—addiction, codependency, and the pain of divorce—to building a new, authentic life filled with purpose and freedom.

Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Wesley felt intense pressure to fit a mold, leading him to lose touch with his true self. When his marriage hit a breaking point, he was forced to confront his pain head-on. Through faith, counseling, and the support of a recovery community, he discovered how to break free from shame and find healing—and he’s here to share those lessons with you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why isolation is the enemy of recovery (and practical steps to break free from it) 🚶‍♂️🤝

• How community, faith, and counseling can transform your divorce recovery

• The importance of setting goals and creating a vision for your life after divorce 🎯

• How to overcome feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and shame

• Real-life strategies for building resilience and reclaiming your confidence after loss

• The difference between forgiveness and forgetting—and why forgiveness is crucial for your own peace ✨

• How to adjust your “constellation” or “circle of influence” to support your new life

Key Quotes:

“What’s happened has happened, but it doesn’t define who you are. It’s just a part of your story.”

“Isolation breeds depression. Community brings healing.”

Wesley’s honest reflections and actionable advice offer a roadmap for men who want to recover, rebuild, and thrive—no matter how tough the road has been.

Ready to take the next step?

Check out Wesley’s free guide and resources for group recovery at wesleyfarnsworth.com/start.

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Are you a man over 40 facing divorce and worried about your kids, your finances, and your future? You’re in the right place. Welcome to the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast—the show for men ready to heal, rebuild, and thrive after divorce.

In this episode, your host David sits down with trailblazing family mediator and “Kids First” advocate, Tina Keyes. With more than a decade of experience, Tina has helped hundreds of families avoid courtroom battles and find real solutions—putting children’s wellbeing at the heart of divorce recovery.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How traditional divorce sets parents up as enemies—and what to do instead

• Why starting with your kids’ needs (not finances) leads to better outcomes

• The secret mindset shift to move from adversaries to teammates as co-parents

• Why your relationship with your kids is more important than controlling your ex

• Common mistakes divorced dads make (and how to avoid them!)

• How to communicate when your ex isn’t cooperative or high-conflict

• Why is healing yourself the key to making good decisions for your family

• Real talk about co-parenting schedules, quality time, and what’s actually best for your kids

• Why mediation is the future of divorce—and how it’s changing lives

Tina shares powerful insights—like her “orange” analogy for compromise and how neutral, positive interactions can transform even the toughest relationships. You’ll also hear real stories about dads who stopped obsessing over their ex and started focusing on building lasting bonds with their children.

Whether you’re just starting your divorce journey, stuck in conflict, or trying to be the best dad you can be, this episode is packed with practical advice and hope.

👉 Ready to take the next step? Share your biggest challenge as a divorced dad in the comments below. What’s worked for you? What still feels impossible? Let’s build a community of men supporting men to put their kids first and reclaim their lives after divorce.

Tina's Websites:

www.floridadivorcemediation.com

www.kidsfirstmediation.com

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Are you a man over 40 feeling lost after an unexpected divorce? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck. In this eye-opening episode of the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with certified divorce coach Lori Heller, whose personal story of heartbreak, confusion, and ultimate empowerment will inspire anyone struggling to move forward after the end of a long marriage.

Laurie was blindsided by divorce after 25 years as a stay-at-home mom. Facing a future she never planned for, she learned not only how to survive—but to thrive. Today, she guides both men and women through the toughest transitions of their lives, helping them avoid costly mistakes, rebuild confidence, and discover a new sense of purpose.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The biggest emotional differences (and surprising similarities!) between men and women during divorce 😱

• Why men often bottle up anger—and how to process it in a healthy way

• The crucial role of self-care for dads and why it’s not selfish to put on your own “oxygen mask” first

• How to build your tribe and find support when friends and family don’t get it

• The most common mistakes men make (from trying to control what happens at the ex’s house to rushing into new relationships)

• Practical strategies for co-parenting—even if things are contentious

• How to move from just surviving to actually thriving in your new life 🚀

Laurie shares actionable tips for managing finances, rebuilding your sense of self, and letting go of the drama so you can focus on building a better future—for you and your kids.

Whether you’re newly separated or still struggling years after divorce, this conversation is packed with hope, wisdom, and real-world advice you can use right now.

About the Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast:

Hosted by David, this show is dedicated to helping men over 40 recover from divorce, reclaim their confidence, and create a life worth living again. Subscribe for weekly conversations with experts, real stories from men who’ve been through it, and practical tools to help you heal.

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