💔 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.

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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. 👇

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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.

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Feeling stuck after divorce? You're not alone. In this episode of the "Don't Pick the Scab Podcast," host David Webb welcomes Dr. Hana Kabela-Gala, a business professor turned transformational neuro coach, to discuss practical strategies for men over 40 to regain confidence, let go of guilt, and reset their lives.

Dr. Hana specializes in helping high achievers break free from limiting beliefs, overthinking, and mental gridlock using her groundbreaking Rapid Transformational Neuro Coaching (RTNC) method. Through a powerful combination of neuroscience, hypnosis, and mindset hacks, she helps men overcome the emotional chaos of divorce and build a stronger, more fulfilling future.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why traditional talk therapy often doesn’t work for men—and what does

✔️ How hypnosis can help you rewire your brain and shift deep-rooted beliefs

✔️ The surprising science behind overthinking and how to stop it

✔️ Practical tools to rebuild your self-esteem and identity after divorce

✔️ How to find purpose and joy in the next chapter of your life

Dr. Hana shares personal insights, client success stories, and actionable tips designed specifically for men navigating the emotional rollercoaster of divorce. From resetting your mindset to practical steps like journaling, building connections, and rediscovering your passions, this episode is packed with valuable advice.

Key Quotes from the Episode:

💬 “Change your beliefs, and you change your behavior.”

💬 “Men are action-biased. Sitting and talking doesn’t feel efficient—but there’s a better way to heal.”

💬 “Self-love isn’t egotistical—it’s the foundation for creating something great.”

Why Listen to This Episode?

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward after divorce, this episode is your roadmap to recovery. Discover how to unlock your subconscious, ditch the guilt, and rebuild your confidence with proven strategies that work.

🤔 What’s Your Biggest Takeaway?

We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments:

❓ What part of the discussion resonated most with you?

❓ Have you tried any of these techniques, and what worked for you?

👇 Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode that helps you take control of your life after divorce! Share this episode with someone who needs it—they’ll thank you later.

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