Divorced Dudes Podcast

Be The Yes Man

You can’t logic your way out of a post-divorce hole. At some point you have to move, show up, and let life surprise you again. That’s what our “yes man” season is about: saying yes after divorce in a way that rebuilds confidence, creates new memories, and brings you back to yourself. We trade stories that hit every part of divorce recovery and men’s mental health: Phil taking a last-minute road trip to New Orleans with a guy he barely knew, Matt saying yes to fight training and discovering what recovery really feels like, and the small invites that turn into big wins like kayaking and live sports energy. We also get real about the awkward fear behind new experiences, like getting on a karaoke mic, and the way one bold “yes” can reset your identity when you’ve been stuck replaying the past. Then Zac walks through a zero-notice skydiving trip and that door-open moment when your brain screams you’re about to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. It’s terrifying, it’s beautiful, and it nails the core takeaway: you don’t know how good life can be until you experience it. We also share a practical safety note for nights out and why a personal breathalyzer can be a smart part of your going-out toolkit. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s rebuilding, and leave a review so more divorced dudes find the push they need. What’s one thing you’re going to say yes to this week? Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/support]

Bad At Video Games

One rushed decision can feel like love, and the next can feel like you’re trapped in a life you never picked. From a booth at Campus Pub in Lexington, we sit down with Philip Corley and follow the chain reaction: meeting young, converting religions, and getting pulled into an accelerated marriage timeline that looked “right” on paper but never quite fit. When kids shift from a conversation to a schedule, Phil realizes he’s been living on someone else’s plan and has to figure out how to choose himself without losing everything. We talk about the parts of divorce most guys don’t say out loud, like how identity gets tangled up in community approval, how family relationships can fracture and then slowly heal, and how pressure from everyone around you can make you freeze. Phil walks us through the separation, the blunt phone call that ended it, and the surreal logistics of picking up your life when relatives are watching. It’s honest, messy, and painfully relatable. From there, we get into divorce recovery for men in the real world: sleeping alone, dating again, rebound relationships that help and also hide the pain, and what rock bottom looks like when you haven’t processed the loss. We also dig into practical ways to rebuild self-worth, handle rejection, and create a healthier life through friendships, open mics, karaoke, the “yes man” phase, and learning when to turtle and recharge. We close on a quote about healing inside safe, corrective relationships and why community might matter more than another relationship right away. If this hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more divorced guys can find the conversation. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/support]

See You Tomorrow!

A marriage can fall apart in a thousand quiet ways, then collapse in one sentence. Zac and Matt share the real origin of Divorce Dudes, including the financial shock of COVID shutdowns, the loneliness of living like roommates, and the exact moments when divorce pain turned into suicidal thoughts. These are not abstract stories about “getting through it.” They’re the kind of memories that still sting years later, told honestly because someone listening might be sitting in the same silence.  Zac takes us back to losing work in surgery, watching savings drain, and feeling the walls close in at home. A fight over something as stupid as melted cheese becomes the spark, followed by words that no partner should ever say. He explains what it felt like to sit with a gun, the strange clarity of giving up, and how one song shifted the outcome. From there, we talk about choosing divorce, rebuilding self-respect, and the practical changes that helped him come back to life.  Matt shares a different path to the same cliff: years of distance, a hidden affair, and the gut-punch of discovering messages that rewrite your whole relationship. After the divorce, he spirals in a studio apartment, convinced everyone would be better off without him, until a small invite from a new friend group breaks the loop. We dig into men’s mental health, therapy, relapse triggers, shame, boundaries, and why support networks matter more than tough talk. If you’re dealing with depression after divorce, loneliness, infidelity recovery, or suicidal ideation, you’re not alone. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people find it when it matters most. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/support]

Chicken Nuggets and Sweet Tea

The weirdest part of divorce isn’t the paperwork. It’s realizing you’re grieving something everyone else treats like a punchline, then going home to a house so quiet it feels loud. We get honest about that “sapness” and why divorce grief for men is often ignored, minimized, or brushed off with a quick “you’re better off” that doesn’t leave room to mourn. We talk through what actually gets lost: not just a partner, but your routines, your future plans, and the version of you that knew exactly what to do every day. We dig into male loneliness after divorce, how friend groups collapse, how couple friends disappear, and why the grief of being a part-time parent hits different. Then we hit the hard stuff: shame, the looping question of “what did I do wrong,” and how a marriage can fall apart when attention shows up somewhere else, sometimes in embarrassingly small ways that still cut deep. From there we pivot to what helps in real life: naming sadness out loud, finding one or two people who can handle the truth, auditing your circle, rebuilding your identity beyond “husband” or “provider,” and why therapy for men can be a game changer even if it takes a few tries to find the right person. If you need a place to start, reach out at divorced dudespodcast at gmail.com. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s white-knuckling it, and leave a review so more guys find the conversation. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/support]

Welcome to Divorced Dudes Podcast

Divorce can knock out way more than your marriage. It can strip your routine, your social circle, and the version of you that knew what tomorrow looked like. Zach and Matt start Divorce Dudes with a simple promise: no pity, no pressure, no pretending, just a real space where guys can talk about what divorce actually does to you and how to start rebuilding.  We get honest about the parts men don’t always say out loud: the loneliness after the paperwork is done, the weird silence when friends drift away, and the feeling of losing your “structure” along with your relationship. We also share why the old advice to “rub dirt on it” doesn’t work, and what a judgment-free divorce support space for men can look like when it’s built for real life, not performative toughness.  You’ll also hear what we’re building next: a community of dudes helping other dudes get their lives back on track, plus practical guidance from professionals. Think divorce advice you can use, including conversations that may include a divorce lawyer, and everyday reset topics like cooking, dating after divorce, and basic hygiene and self-care when life feels upside down.  If you’re looking for a men’s divorce podcast, support after divorce, or a place to ask the questions you don’t say in public, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the one topic you want us to tackle next. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2608958/support]