• Episode 48 - I never left (I just needed a minute!)
    Dec 30 2025

    After almost a year away, The Divorced Dad Diaries is back.

    Sometimes stepping back is part of moving forward.

    This episode reflects on why I stepped away, what changed, and why it felt important to come back now.

    For more episodes and resources, visit my website or connect with me on social media. Let's journey through this together, one step at a time.

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    20 mins
  • Episode 47 - The Bargaining Stage of Divorce - Deals, Regrets and What-ifs
    Jan 8 2025

    This week, on The Divorce Dad Diaries, I delve into the often-overlooked bargaining stage of divorce. With personal insights and anecdotes, I discuss the emotions and mental negotiations that occur during this phase.

    I also try to share strategies to break free from the bargaining mindset, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and focusing on the future. Discover how to transform "what ifs" into "what's next," and gain inspiration from real stories that showcase resilience and growth.

    For more episodes and resources, visit my website or connect with me on social media. Let's journey through this together, one step at a time.

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 46 - Anger - Navigating the Second Stage of Divorce
    Sep 17 2024

    Welcome back to a new episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries!. After a brief hiatus, I am happy to return with you all.

    In this episode, I delve into the anger stage of divorce, the phase that follows denial.

    Let's explore how anger surfaces when the reality of divorce sets in, sparking intense emotions and potential conflicts. I shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on managing this tumultuous period, highlighting the importance of communication, the pitfalls of emotional decisions, and the long-term impacts on both parents and children.

    Join us as we discuss strategies to cope with anger constructively, ensuring that decisions are made with clarity rather than emotion. Understand the significance of asking the right questions and focusing on future gains rather than dwelling on past hurts. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on navigating this challenging phase and moving towards a more positive future.

    For more episodes and resources, visit my website or connect with me on social media. Let's journey through this together, one step at a time.

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    19 mins
  • Episode 45 - Denial - Understanding the First Stage of Divorce
    Feb 29 2024

    In this week’s episode of The Divorce Dad Diaries, we guide listeners through the "denial" phase–often the first stage experienced during the divorce process. We try to highlight the diverse elements of denial and provide a compassionate perspective drawn from my own personal experiences, helping listeners understand how denial can manifest both pre and post-divorce

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    21 mins
  • Episode 44 - Jingle All the Way - Navigating Divorce During the Holidays
    Dec 23 2023

    It is already this time of year! This week, on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am of course talking about the holidays and how to try to navigate through them. It is not always an easy time, but hopefully everyone can enjoy some time with the ones they love.

    A very Merry Christmas and Happy New year to everyone! :)

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    19 mins
  • Episode 43 - The Five Stages of Grief in Divorce
    Jul 20 2023

    This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I will talk about the grief during divorce.

    A person going through a divorce will go through a grieving process resembling the five stages of grieving death (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance). Those 5 stages are often defined as a sequence of steps that one must get through in order to heal from a divorce.

    The next 5 episodes will be dedicated and focus on every stage.

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    26 mins
  • Episode 42 - Shedding Light on Gaslighting
    Apr 19 2023

    This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I discussed Divorce and Gaslighting. A word that has been used and re-used in all situations, and for many different reasons. But what does it mean... I mean, what does it really mean? And why is it so overused these days?

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    28 mins
  • Episode 41 - Divorce, Stress and the Workplace
    Feb 28 2023

    This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about how how stressful divorce is compared to other life events. We get time off at work for a multitude of reasons and life events, but nothing yet when it comes to divorce. Why is that, and is that fair?

    Please feel free to reach me at TheDivorcedDadDiaries@gmail.com for any comments, or questions or to share your stories!

    Or on Instagram @TheDivorcedDadDiaries

    You can also visit www.TheDivorcedDadDiaries.com for more!

    All the best to you all, and stay safe!

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    28 mins