The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide
Eric Payne, a divorced dad and retired marriage & fatherhood blogger, tells the comedic tale of his "Chapter 2" — having to start life over brand new after a divorce he didn't want. What Does Starting Over Mean? Although "free” for the first time in 15 years, Eric has years of baggage and a stubborn desire to hold on to the past which initially keeps him stuck as he tries to move in a world way different than the one where he first met his ex-wife in the year 2000. From one-night stands to ghosting to online dating, to mental anguish and heartbreak to the self-care that is required of a 40+, divorced Black man and father in America, Eric tackles it all with fearless transparency, vulnerability, and a refreshing sense of humor — especially when it comes to making fun of himself. It's transparent, it’s raw, it’s funny, it’s messy, and it’s hopeful, but most of all it’s proof that second chances do in fact exist for us when life doesn’t go as planned. Tune in for the exploits, especially the failures — there are plenty along the way on his journey of trying to find love again and discovering himself in the process.
Episodes
The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide is the tale of one man's journey out of love and then back into love — first with himself, then with the rest of the world — which proves to be quite the challenge.
Eric Payne, a divorced dad and retired marriage and fatherhood blogger (MakesMeWannaHoller.com), tells the comedic tale of his "Chapter 2" — having to start life over brand new after a divorce he didn't want.
Although "free” for th...
Divorce is never easy and when it's unwanted, it's even worse. When it comes to getting over and getting through things sometimes you have to go back to the beginning, not to dwell on the past, but to learn from it.
Episode One of The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide takes off with a running start as I take you back to the "good old days" when I first laid eyes on the beautiful woman who would eventually become my ex-wife — when ...
Episode Two of The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide draws its name from the Tribe Called Quest track and is the conclusion of the story arc that began in Episode One: Can It All Be So Simple. Here the stage is set for how Eric makes his reentry into the jungle of single life.
Find out what happens to the mindset of a man, who wholeheartedly and perhaps naively believes in the power of love, and what he does, when:
*love falls...
Episode Three of The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide chronicles Eric's arrival on the dating scene. Going against some good advice, Eric gets better acquainted with a longtime friend of the opposite sex. She is ready to make him hers, but Eric is on the rebound and doesn't have a handle on who he is or what he wants. Let the games begin!
Topics covered:
- The cons of dating on the rebound and why you should avoid it.
I...
Despite the festiveness and the festivities that are the holidays, this time of year, with Christmas gift-getting and the lure of focusing on what you don't have, oftentimes is a time of great stress and great sadness. Listen in on this short, bonus episode to learn how to get through the blues and the drama of the holidays and maybe enjoy yourself in the process.
From my family to you and yours, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
An invisible man
Sleepin' in your bed (or in your head)
Ow, who you gonna call?
Ghostbusters!
...I ain't 'fraid of no ghosts!
Ghostbusters aren't real outside of that great 80's movie and its regrettable remake in 2016, but in Episode Four of The Dating After ...
Happy New Year!
It's 2020 and although Eric doesn't do resolutions, he does set his intentions for the year with power-packed words that propel personal progress. Listen to this bonus episode to learn how to SOAR in 2020!
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In this Trailer for Episode 5 Eric is given advice on how to bounce back from his divorce that simply doesn't sit right with soul. He rejects the advice, opting instead for a more righteous path. That is, until the right person comes along in the most unlikeliest of places.
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Datin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and d...
In Episode 5 Eric is given advice on how to bounce back from his divorce that simply doesn't sit right with soul. He rejects the advice, opting instead for a more righteous path. That is, until the right person comes along from the most unlikeliest of places.
If you like what you're hearing, please recommend this podcast to one person who you think will benefit from this message. Did I mention subscribing? Make sure you do so you do...
Eric remains heartbroken behind the scenes of his new escapades as a single man. He wants nothing more than to be reunited with his ex-wife and his family. But when reality sinks in, he chooses what he believes is the quickest and easiest path to companionship: online dating. He channels his inner Eddie Murphy/Buckwheat and begins wookin' pa nub in all da wong places.
Episode 6: Wookin' Pa Nub In All Da Wong Places is Coming Soon. S...
In this double-episode bonus (hey, sometimes it takes twice the time to deliver the message), prior to the Season Finale, Eric remains heartbroken behind the scenes despite his new escapades as a single man. He wants nothing more than to be reunited with his ex-wife and his family. But when reality sinks in, he channels his inner Eddie Murphy a.k.a. Buckwheat and turns to dating apps to find love. Connecting online is easy eno...
The highs and lows and straight up ridiculousness of single life begin to take their toll on Eric. Instead of full of swagger and bravado, he finds himself emotionally drained and confused as to what exactly it is he’s doing and maybe more importantly, what’s the point of it all. The answers he stumbles upon run the risk of turning his life upside down — again. But this time, this may not be a bad thing — in the long run.
Make sure...
In Episode 5 - Eric Pancakehouse and Attack of Target Lady, Eric is given advice on how to bounce back from his divorce that simply doesn't sit right with soul. He rejects the advice, opting instead for a more righteous path. That is, until the right person comes along from the most unlikeliest of places.
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In this, the Season One Finale, the highs and lows and straight up ridiculousness of single life begin to take their toll on Eric. The pain is REAL! Instead of being in love and being at peace, he finds himself emotionally drained, conflicted, and angry and confused as to what it is exactly he is doing when it comes to the opposite sex and maybe more importantly, what are his reasons for doing it and why. Eric decides to leave no e...
Here is your Monday Motivation, because it's Monday, somewhere. Welcome to a new segment, not to be confused with the new season of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide. This week let's take a look at telling the truth. Telling the truth, no matter what the situation, can often be a scary thing when your truth is not in agreement with what someone else wants. But why? Why do we keep our truths from others — others who need to he...
Welcome to Motivational Mondays 3.09.2020: Time does heal all wounds. This is probably the last thing you want to hear when you're at the start or in the middle of a thing that is challenging you, but if you ever want to get to finish it, or avoid repeating it, time is what you will have to trust in order to finish your race. Listen, subscribe and learn how I learned to trust time to accomplish and overcome.
If you like what you're ...
So here we are in the midst of a pandemic that has been months in the making, but took only a week's worth of media and peer pressure to turn life upside down here in the U.S. If you're home like I am take a listen and get your week started off right with some insights and tips on how to beat the COVID-19 aka Coronavirus Blues.
Something I didn't mention in this episode: stay informed, but stay away from media, especially social med...
"Never Settle" is Eric’s personal mantra and he shares why now especially, during the Time of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and #ClubQuarantine it’s more important than ever to never settle in the following areas:
- in life
- in work
- in love
If it turns out you have been settling, Eric offers suggestions on how to change things up — for the better.
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CORRECTION: The link mentioned at the end of the episode is incorrect see the corrected link below (before the dotted line).
Today's Monday Motivation comes on a Tuesday. In this episode, I'm talking about creating quality time for ourselves now that we are in the Time of Coronavirus.
Depending on where you are in the world, you may be days or weeks into self-isolating and quarantine due to the C...
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