Welcome to the 'Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast,' the go-to show for men over 40 navigating life after divorce! In this episode, host David Webb sits down with the inspiring Leanne Blanchard, a community-building expert and founder of Adventure Us. With over 15 years of experience as a Meetup organizer, Leanne shares her insights into why men often struggle to rebuild friendships after divorce and how they can take practical, actionable steps to form meaningful connections. 💪

Divorce can leave men feeling isolated. Their social structures—family, friends, and community—are often fractured. Leanne explains how societal expectations of individualism for men compound the issue and why building new friendships as an adult requires intentionality and effort. But don’t worry—there’s hope! 🌟

Leanne dives into topics like:

👉 How to overcome social anxiety and create lifelong bonds

👉 The science of friendship: why it takes 200 hours to make a best friend

👉 Why community and connection are essential for emotional healing

👉 Common mistakes men make when trying to form new friendships

👉 The power of shared experiences like events, game nights, and even travel

Learn how Adventure Us is changing the game for adults looking to foster genuine connections. With eight in-person events and four virtual activities per month, Leanne’s approach creates opportunities for deeper friendships and even life-changing transformations. Whether it’s a cocktail party, a game night, or an international trip to Iceland (Northern Lights, anyone?), there’s something for everyone. 🌌

Leanne also shares heartwarming success stories—like a man who overcame social awkwardness to become a core member of the community and a woman who discovered a new passion for improv after her divorce. These stories highlight the transformative power of belonging and connection.

💬 Feeling lonely after divorce? What’s YOUR biggest challenge in building new friendships? Drop a comment below and let’s start the conversation!

🔗 Explore Adventure Us and join the movement to build stronger connections: adventure-us.club

Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rebuild together!"

Everything LeeAnn

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

💔 Divorce can feel like the end of everything, but it doesn’t have to be. In this powerful episode of the “Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast,” host David Marcus Webb sits 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 Men 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 “Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast.” Your recovery starts here! 💪

#DivorceRecovery #MenOver40 #DivorcePlanning #RealEstate #DivorceSupport #HealingAfterDivorce

ALL THINGS JODY BRUNS

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you a man over 40 struggling to rebuild your life after divorce? You’re not alone. In this episode of Don’t Pick the Scab Podcast, host David sits down with Sabrina Trobak, a registered clinical counselor and author of Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief in Anxiety, to explore the raw truths about mental health, trauma, and healing after divorce.

Sabrina, with over 20 years of experience in counseling and psychology, shares her expert advice on the core beliefs that often leave men feeling “not good enough” after a breakup. 💔 She dives into how suppressed emotions, negative coping mechanisms (like anger, substance use, or workaholism), and past trauma fuel cycles of inadequacy and anxiety. But it doesn’t stop there—Sabrina provides actionable strategies to break free from these patterns so you can rebuild your confidence, self-worth, and life.

👉 Highlights from this episode include:

• The 3 most common core beliefs men face after divorce 💡

• How to identify and replace negative coping mechanisms 🛑

• Why men suppress emotions—and how to feel them safely 🙌

• The power of mindfulness and self-compassion in recovery 🧘

• How past trauma manifests in anxiety and feelings of failure 🔄

• Tips on co-parenting when you can’t control what happens at your ex’s house 👨‍👦‍👦

Sabrina also discusses the importance of self-care, gratitude, and building community as essential tools for healing. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of starting over, co-parenting, or dating again, this episode is packed with insights, advice, and support tailored specifically for men over 40.

💬 Join the conversation! What’s your biggest challenge in divorce recovery? Drop a comment below, and let’s talk about it. Your story matters, and you might inspire someone else on their journey.

🔗 Find Sabrina online:

• Website: trobakholistic.org

• Facebook & YouTube: Trobak Holistic Counseling

• Instagram: @NGE_trobak

• TikTok: @NGE_core_belief

• LinkedIn: Sabrina Trobak
  Check out her book, Not Good Enough: Understanding Your Core Belief and Anxiety, for more life-changing insights. 🌟

💪 Remember: Healing takes time, but you don’t have to do it alone. Subscribe to the channel for more content on divorce recovery, self-worth, and mental health for men over 40.

Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.