🔥 Is your toxic workplace secretly training you to survive your divorce? In this episode of the Don't Pick the Scab Podcast, David and Rachel break down the hilarious — and painfully accurate — similarities between surviving a toxic job and recovering from divorce. If you're a man over 40 rebuilding your life after divorce, this episode is your permission slip to laugh, heal, and stop picking the scab. 💪

☢️ We call it the Chernobyl Effect: a toxic workplace is a slow-building nuclear disaster, and so is a bad marriage. Eventually it implodes — and everyone finally realizes the good people who left were NEVER the problem. Sound familiar?

🎭 In this episode, we introduce the Workplace Characters — and their divorce equivalents:

👉 Denise – Doesn't do her job but has ALL the opinions about how things should be divided 🙄

👉 Gina – Knows everything about your divorce… and gets every single detail wrong 🗣️

👉 Susan – Turns every small issue into a five-alarm emotional emergency 🚨

👉 Linda – Creates the conflict, then wants to discuss YOUR tone 🎤 👉 Lucy – Shows up late to mediation with no documents… and needs a meeting about the meeting ⏰

👉 Karen – Threatens to call the attorneys, the judge, HR… possibly the United Nations 📞

👉 Tammy – "I never said that!" (Good thing you documented EVERYTHING) 📝

👉 Nancy – Beating a dead horse for six months over a $47 reimbursement 🐴

👉 Peter – "Not my problem." (Until his desk catches fire) 🔥

👉 Rachel the Boss – Shows up, documents, communicates, sets boundaries, and protects her peace 👑

💡 Key takeaways for your divorce recovery:

✅ Document EVERYTHING — email, parenting apps, voice recordings. Never rely on verbal agreements with a high-conflict ex.

✅ Never delete your chat history — it protects you when the gaslighting starts.

✅ Set boundaries with toxic people at work AND at home. "I will no longer be accommodating people who aren't willing to accommodate."

✅ Create NEW traditions after divorce — Mexican food on Christmas Eve, Thanksgiving morning breakfast with the kids, whatever heals YOUR family. 🎄🌮

✅ Communication and boundaries are the two pillars of surviving a narcissistic ex — and a toxic boss.

Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic coworker, a high-conflict co-parent, or both — this episode will remind you that you're not crazy, you're not alone, and you WILL get through it. 🙌

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💬 CALL TO ACTION: Which character is YOUR ex — Denise, Linda, Karen, or Tammy? Or better yet… which character were YOU?

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Welcome to the Divorce Devil Podcast with hosts David and Rachel! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the surprising similarities between divorce recovery and selling your house. Since Rachel is in the middle of a house move/sale. 🏡 From creating an "escape plan" to staging your life for new beginnings, this conversation is packed with humor, insight, and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of life after divorce.

💔 Key Topics We Discuss:

• How selling a house mirrors the emotional and logistical challenges of divorce.

• The importance of staging your life for a fresh start (and why a new mattress might be key! 🛏️).

• Why creating boundaries and reclaiming your space is critical for recovery.

• Tips for co-parenting while juggling major life changes.

• The value of letting go, moving forward, and embracing new traditions.

Whether you're navigating a divorce, recovering, or simply looking for a laugh, this episode offers a raw yet uplifting perspective on starting over. 🌟

💬 Tell Us Your Story!

What’s been the hardest part of your divorce recovery journey? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! We’d love to connect and support you. 💕

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Divorce is hard enough, but throw work into the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for chaos. In this episode of the Divorce Devil Podcast, hosts David and Rachel tackle the messy intersection of divorce recovery and holding down a job. Whether you’re the boss, the employee, or the coworker caught between, this episode is packed with raw honesty, humor, and practical advice.

🎙️ What We Talk About:

• Managing work-life balance when you’re emotionally drained.

• How to approach your boss or coworkers about your situation without oversharing.

• The difference between being a struggling employee and a struggling boss.

• Real-life stories about “Johnny on the Spot” moments at work (yes, we mean porta-potties).

• Practical tips for using resources like EAP programs and workplace support systems.

We dive into the emotional and logistical challenges of juggling your job while going through one of life’s hardest transitions. Whether you’re crying in the bathroom, canceling patients, or just trying to keep your head above water, we’ve been there.

💬 Join the Conversation:

Have you ever dealt with divorce recovery while working? Share your story in the comments below! We’d love to hear how you coped—or didn’t. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes about navigating life after 40.

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