DON'T PICK THE SCAB PODCAST

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Success, Divorce, and Reinvention—You’re Not Alone. Divorce can shake even the most accomplished men to their core, no matter their age or status. The end of a marriage is often an emotionally and mentally taxing experience, especially for successful men who are accustomed to thriving in other areas of life. That’s why the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" is here: a safe, open platform where successful men recovering from divorce can share their stories, find support, and gain practical tools for rebuilding. Success doesn’t make divorce any easier. When you’re used to winning, starting over—emotionally, financially, and socially—can feel like uncharted territory. The challenges of re-establishing your identity and navigating new roles after a significant breakup are real, but you don’t have to face them alone. Each episode dives into authentic conversations with men who have walked this path—from entrepreneurs and executives, to leaders in their fields. We explore the unique hurdles successful men encounter during divorce, from managing public perception and careers to processing the deeply personal emotions of grief, regret, anger, and hope. Alongside expert guests, we offer practical advice and proven strategies for healing and growth. This podcast is about more than just surviving divorce—it’s about thriving in your next chapter. Through shared experiences and actionable insights, "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast" aims to help you rediscover meaning, rebuild confidence, and create a life filled with new possibilities. Join us each week as we walk the road to recovery, together. Let’s break the stigma, embrace vulnerability, and support one another on the journey to a brighter, more successful future after divorce. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Publisher

David M. Webb

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

11 Dec 2023

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

163 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Divorced Dad Survival Guide: Own Your Off Week and Heal Like a Rockstar! 😤 || Bill Porter || DPTSP #161

   Divorced dads — what do you do during the week your kids are GONE? 🤔 That empty house, that silence, that overwhelming feeling of "now what?" If you're a man over 40 going through divorce, this episode might be the most important 30 minutes of your recovery. My guest today is Bill Porter, a divorced dad from San Mateo, California, and the founder of Halftime Dad — a membership community and weekly letter for fathers co-parenting after separation. Bill's entire philosophy is built around one powerful idea: the week you don't have your kids is where you either rebuild your life or fall apart. 💪 Bill also coined a term that will hit home for way too many of us: Jack-in-the-Box Dad Syndrome — those dads who only come alive when their kids are in the room, then coast through the rest of the week like a shell of themselves. 😴 Bill opens up about his own lowest moments — hiding at the office, ordering takeout, watching reruns, and going comatose during his off weeks — and exactly how he turned it around. In this raw and honest conversation, we cover: ✅ Why your kid-free week is the make-or-break moment of your divorce recovery ✅ The warning signs that you're stuck in Jack-in-the-Box Dad Syndrome ✅ How to keep adult conflict, lawyers, and arguments AWAY from your kids ✅ Why using your kids as messengers to your ex is destroying your family ✅ The "24-hour rule" — why kids need time to decompress when they come back to your house ✅ How to handle tense custody handoffs without emotion (think Switzerland 🇨🇭) ✅ Boundaries and consequences when the rules are different at each house ✅ Why your kids are WAY more resilient (and way smarter) than you think ✅ The oxygen mask rule: why self-care isn't selfish — it's survival ✈️ ✅ How to rebuild your "village" when you feel completely isolated Bill also shares the most common breakthroughs he hears from dads inside the Halftime Dad community, plus a special offer for listeners — a free founding membership and discount code in the show notes. 🎁 If you're sitting in an empty house right now wondering how you're going to make it through the week, this episode is your sign: you're not alone, and you don't have to figure this out by yourself. 🙏 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast for new episodes every week helping men over 40 recover from divorce, rebuild their confidence, and become the dad their kids deserve. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What does YOUR off week look like right now? Are you rebuilding... or falling apart? Drop a comment below and tell me ONE thing you're going to do this week for yourself. I read and reply to every single comment! 👇 👍 If this episode helped you, SMASH that like button and share it with a dad who needs to hear it. 📲 Connect with Bill (https://www.halftimedad.co/?utm_source=dont-pick-the-scab&utm_campaign=interview-2026-10) #DivorcedDad #MenOver40 #DivorceRecovery #CoParenting #DadsOfYouTube #HalftimeDad #DontPickTheScab #Fatherhood #DivorceSupport #SingleDad Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

2. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Jack-in-the-Box Divorced Dad? How to Survive the Empty Week After Custody Swap 📦😔 Robert Gonnerman || Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast #160

   He lost his parents within 15 months, went through three hip surgeries, helped his wife through cancer while raising two boys and finishing nursing school — and then his marriage ended. 💔 Most men would stay down. Robert Gonnerman got to work. In this powerful episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Robert Gonnerman — psychiatric nurse, coach, and founder of the Align Man Project — who lost over 140 pounds and rebuilt himself physically, mentally, and spiritually after his divorce. Today, he co-parents his boys more than half the time and helps men over 40 come back stronger than ever. 💪 In this episode, you'll learn: 🔥 Why "recovering" from divorce is keeping you stuck — and why REBUILDING is the mindset shift that changes everything 🧠 The #1 pillar men neglect (hint: it's not the gym) and why successful men — lawyers, doctors, nurses — are secretly breaking down ⚠️ Why jumping into dating right after divorce will crush you (Rob shares his own painful lesson) 📦 How to survive the "Jack-in-the-Box Dad" emptiness when your kids leave for their week with their ex 🙏 What it really means to become "selfish to become selfless" — and why putting your mask on first saves your kids too ❤️ How Rob helped his ex-wife through cancer while raising two young boys and finishing nursing school — and how it shaped the father he is today 🤝 Why every divorced man needs a network of guys who can "pull your head out of your ass" Whether you're freshly divorced, deep in the co-parenting trenches, or just feeling lost at 40+, this conversation will hit you right where you live. Rob doesn't sugarcoat it — and that's exactly what men in this season of life need to hear. 🎯 Connect with Robert Gonnerman: 🌐 Website: alignmanproject.com (https://alignedmanproject.com/) — grab a FREE 15-minute call 📸 Instagram: @alignwithrob ▶️ YouTube: Align Man Project Connect with David & the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast: 🔊 New episodes every week for men navigating divorce, co-parenting, and rebuilding life after 40 💬 Subscribe so you never miss an episode! 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What's the ONE thing you're rebuilding right now — your body, your mind, or your spirit? Drop it in the comments below. David reads every single one, and your story might be exactly what another brother in this community needs to hear today. 👇 👍 If this episode hit home, SMASH that like button, SHARE it with a friend who's going through it, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk on divorce recovery for men over 40. Remember: Don't pick the scab — rebuild the man. 💪🔥 #DivorceRecovery #MenOver40 #DivorcedDads #CoParenting #MensMentalHealth #RebuildYourself #DontPickTheScabPodcast #MensSelfCare #LifeAfterDivorce Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Rannard Crawley - Family Court Strategist / Certified Family Mediator - BE PREPARED!! || DPTSP #159

   ⚠️ Most men walk into family court completely UNPREPARED — and it costs them their kids, their money, and their peace. Not anymore. In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Rannard Crawley — certified family mediator, family court strategist, father of four, and founder of Crawley Mediation Services — to break down EXACTLY what divorced and divorcing men over 40 need to know before stepping into family court or mediation. ⚖️ Rannard isn't just talking theory. He's lived it. He went through a contested divorce, spent thousands on attorneys, represented himself successfully, and came out the other side a stronger father. Now he's helping men avoid the same expensive mistakes. 💪 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why attorneys can't guarantee you a win — but preparation CAN guarantee you're ready ✅ The #1 mistake men make walking into family court (it's not what you think) ✅ How to respond when the judge is watching your every move 👀 ✅ Why arguing with your ex in court hands the win to HER ✅ The "best interest of the child" factors that decide your custody case ✅ The mediation secret most men have NEVER heard: you can reach an agreement without ever being in the same room as your high-conflict ex 🤫 ✅ How growing up between two homes shaped Rannard's mission as a "girl dad" of four ✅ Why travel, journaling, and alone time are secret weapons for rebuilding after divorce ✈️ ✅ The mindset shift that saved David in his own high-conflict co-parenting journey: "I love my kids more than I hated my ex." ❤️ 💬 This episode is for YOU if: • You're a man over 40 facing divorce, separation, or custody battle • You're tired of attorneys draining your bank account 💸 • You're co-parenting with a high-conflict ex • You believe fathers DESERVE time with their kids • You're ready to stop picking the scab and start rebuilding 🛠️ 🔗 CONNECT WITH RANNARD CRAWLEY: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CrawleyMediationServices) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/crawleymediationsevicesllc?utm_source=qr) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@mediator1028) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rannard-crawley) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Crawley-Mediation-Services/61578506516977/) Snapchat (https://snapchat.com/t/xuhFD6tZ) X (https://x.com/crawleyllc?s=11) Website (https://www.crawleymediationservices.org/) 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast for real conversations about divorce recovery, co-parenting, and rebuilding life after 40 — new episodes every week! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy (https://ausha.co/privacy-policy) for more information.

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• Dr Matthew Lederman
• Nicky Billou
• Tracy Malone
• David Nordel
• Ernest Ellender

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