Welcome to Divorce Devil Podcast, where hosts David and Rachel dive deep into the challenges of divorce recovery for those over 40. In this episode, we tackle one of the most common struggles after divorce: emotional baggage. Whether you're fresh out of a marriage or years into your healing journey, this episode is packed with relatable stories, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of humor to help you move forward.

💔 What is Emotional Baggage?

Emotional baggage is the invisible weight we carry from past relationships, childhood experiences, and unresolved pain. It can sneak into new relationships, friendships, and even your daily life, holding you back from living your best life. But here's the good news: you don’t have to carry it forever.

🛠️ What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify the emotional baggage you're carrying.

• Practical exercises to unpack and release the pain.

• Why setting boundaries is essential for healing.

• How to embrace your independence and rediscover yourself.

• The importance of intentional healing and self-care.

Rachel shares her personal journey of discovering her identity after a 24-year marriage, while David offers insights into how emotional baggage can impact new relationships. Together, they explore how to lighten your emotional load and create space for new beginnings.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Healing is a process, not a destination.

• Letting go of the past doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning and growing.

• You deserve to live a life free from the weight of old pain.

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🎙️ Relatable, Real, and Raw:

This episode is filled with metaphors (hello, luggage and suitcases!) to make the concept of emotional baggage relatable and easy to understand. From packing for vacations to unpacking the emotional clutter of divorce, David and Rachel keep it real with their candid conversations and lighthearted banter.

💡 Your Next Steps:

• Take inventory of your emotional baggage. What’s worth keeping, and what needs to go?

• Start small—set one boundary or let go of one painful memory today.

• Remember, healing takes time, and it’s okay to ask for help.

💬 Join the Conversation!

What emotional baggage are you ready to let go of? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Let’s support each other on this journey to healing and happiness. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast.

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🌊 Welcome to the 'Don't Pick the Scab Podcast,' Episode 222! 🌟

In this heartfelt episode, host David and Rachel reflect on the emotional journey of divorce recovery. . Returning to old traditions like a vacation at the beach, Rachel shares the struggles of revisiting the past while creating new memories in the present.

Are you struggling with letting go of your pre-divorce life? Do you feel stuck between cherishing old memories and building a new future? You’re not alone. ❤️

Rachel opens up about finding peace in the chaos of divorce, navigating the loss of old traditions, and embracing new ones with the people who matter most. She shares how the first vacation without his ex-spouse became a turning point—learning to balance nostalgia with the promise of new beginnings. 🌅

💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✔️ It’s okay to miss your old life while moving forward.

✔️ Learn how to create new traditions that work for your current reality.

✔️ Finding peace is possible, even after the most difficult transitions.

✔️ How self-reflection and acceptance can help you heal.

Rachel’s journey is a reminder that life after divorce isn’t the end—it’s a chance to redefine yourself, embrace new opportunities, and find joy in the little moments like sitting on the beach or hearing the waves crash. 🌴

What are your new traditions after divorce? What traditions from your past do you cherish? Let’s start a conversation in the comments! 💬👇

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real, relatable insights into life after divorce for people over 40. Let’s heal and grow together. 🌟

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Rachel is on vacation this week. She’ll be back on the mic next week. 💔 Divorce can feel like the end of everything, but it doesn’t have to be. In this powerful episode of the “Divorce Devil Podcast,” host I sit down with Jody Bruns, founder of the Divorce Lending Association and a pioneer in divorce mortgage planning. With over 35 years of experience in finance and real estate, Jody has helped thousands of professionals and families navigate the complexities of divorce with clarity, strategy, and compassion. 🚀

Jody’s personal journey through divorce inspired her mission to educate others, create innovative solutions, and empower families to make smart financial decisions during one of life’s toughest transitions. She’s trained nearly 10,000 professionals and written a national certification for divorce mortgage planning, transforming how divorcing couples handle real estate and finances.

🏡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Why keeping the family home may hurt more than it helps.

• How emotions could derail your financial stability (and how to avoid it).

• The biggest myths about real estate during divorce—and why they could cost you.

• Why “legal options” don’t always align with “mortgage options.”

• How divorce planning can set you up for success, not stress.

Jody also shares real-life stories of people who turned their post-divorce lives around by embracing strategy over emotion. Learn how one mom avoided becoming “house poor” and how another client avoided costly mistakes by understanding the relationship between divorce agreements and mortgage qualifications.

📘 About Jody Bruns:

Jody is the author of "A House Divided" and an expert in family law, tax planning, and finance. She’s dedicated to helping people see divorce not as the end, but as an opportunity for a brighter, more secure future.

🔥 Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen for Divorcing People Over 40:

Whether you’re keeping the house, selling it, or unsure of the next step, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate the financial realities of divorce. Stop relying on Google for answers that may be wrong—get the insider knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

💡 Pro Tip: Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment. Treat your divorce like a business decision to protect your future.

📣 Join the Conversation!

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced (or are facing) in your divorce journey? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—we’d love to hear your story and help you move forward. 👇

🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of the “Divorce Devil Podcast.” Your recovery starts here! 💪

#DivorceRecovery, #DivorcePlanning #RealEstate #DivorceSupport #HealingAfterDivorce

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