Men Rising From Divorce - A Rising Phoenix Podcast

Michael
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A podcast for men going through an unwanted divorce or breakup.

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 229 - The Definitive Guide to Divorce For Men - Phase 1 - Ember (part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Stage 1 of our brand new masterclass series. In Part 1, we triaged the biological shock. Today, we are confronting what happens when the dust settles, the door closes, and you are left standing in an impossibly quiet, empty house. You aren't just missing your ex; you are mourning the sudden death of your entire routine. In this silence, your brain is going to try and set traps for you. This episode is about surviving the void, dodging the shame, and getting the chaos out of your head. In this episode, we pull from the archives to cover: Facing the Void: Navigating the deafening silence and the feeling of being a ghost in your own life (featuring Joe, The Loneliness Guy).The "Salvage" Stamp: Rejecting the stigma, the ego hit, and the shame of being divorced (featuring John Kim, The Angry Therapist).The Trap of "Why?": Why endlessly searching for logic and closure from her will keep you completely paralyzed.The Lie Your Trauma Tells You: How to separate the physical truth of your pain from the toxic lies your brain invents to cope (featuring Dr. MC McDonald).Unfreezing the Body & The Mental Purge: Tactical steps to break out of a trauma freeze and safely dump the looping thoughts out of your head (featuring Erika Straub and Ian Blyth).Free Resource: The Stage 1, Part 2 Action Guide You don't need to take notes. We have built a free, 3-page survival workbook specifically for this episode to help you purge the thoughts and unfreeze your body tonight. There is no email required and no sign-up—just click the link below, download the PDF, and get it in front of you today. 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYRFpuAhg-YGhGZwIuD_CubgvpBD21oA/view?usp=drive_link If you are walking through the fire, you do not have to do it alone. Keep rising.Join the Rising Phoenix Odyssey Discord: www.ko-fi.com/risingphoenixpodcast Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 229 - The Definitive Guide to Divorce For Men - Phase 1 - Ember (part 2)

  2. Oct 13

    Episode 228 - The Definitive Guide to Divorce For Men - Phase 1 - Ember (part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the start of a brand new masterclass series on the Rising Phoenix Podcast. After 225+ episodes, we have pulled the most critical, life-saving tools from the archives and organized them into a step-by-step survival guide. We are starting at ground zero. Stage 1: The Ember phase. If you are in the first days or weeks of your divorce, you are likely not sleeping, not eating, and feeling like you are losing your mind. You aren't going crazy. Your body is in a state of profound biological shock. This episode is not about fixing your life today; it is about pure triage and physical survival. In this episode, we cover: The Reality of Somatic Shock: Why your chest is tight, why you are sweating, and why your thoughts are violently looping.The Hijacked Brain: Why your logical brain goes offline in the fight-or-flight response, and why making legal or financial decisions right now is incredibly dangerous.The Tactical 4-7-8 Reset: A physical breathing framework to force your nervous system to calm down.The 90-Second Rule: How to feel the physical hurt without letting your brain drown in the "story" of the pain.Validating Your Truth: Why trying to "man up" and put a lid on the trauma will only prolong your suffering.Free Resource: The Stage 1 Ember Action Guide You don't need to take notes. We have built a free, 2-page survival checklist and workbook specifically for this episode. There is no email required and no sign-up—just click the link below, download the PDF, and get these tools in front of you today. 👉 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uoHkXB7IdL-hDiIQMEEi1KdBkq9v6Yh4/view?usp=sharing If you are walking through the fire, you do not have to do it alone. Join the Rising Phoenix Odyssey Discord: https://ko-fi.com/risingphoenixpodcast Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 228 - The Definitive Guide to Divorce For Men - Phase 1 - Ember (part 1)

  3. Sep 29

    Episode 227 - The Hardest Part of Ending, Is Starting Again - Solo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I briefly talk about my now ended relationship and provide a little more detail about the episodes to come. Please note I mistakenly call this one, episode 226....maybe one day I will go it and fix it....opps Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 227 - The Hardest Part of Ending, Is Starting Again - Solo

  4. Sep 15

    Episode 226 - The Next Chapter of Rising Phoenix - Solo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk about where the podcast is heading and what to expect from me and it, going forward. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 226 - The Next Chapter of Rising Phoenix - Solo

  5. Sep 1

    Episode 225 - Back at the Mic (And Looking Forward) - Solo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I cover a bit about what I did over the Summer and I talk about a major life change. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 225 - Back at the Mic (And Looking Forward) - Solo

  6. May 20

    Episode 224 - When the Logical Brain Goes Offline - Solo

    Send us Fan Mail In this raw, unscripted solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the state of the podcast and sharing the latest listener stats, community updates, and what the future holds for the show. But more importantly, we are diving deep into the single most critical survival skill a man needs when his marriage ends: the ability to soothe himself out of fight-or-flight mode. When a crisis hits, your panic response takes over, and your logical thinking brain goes completely offline. I’ve watched too many good men willingly "bend over" and give up the entire farm legally just because they didn't know how to calm their own nervous system down before making permanent decisions. Today, we are talking about the hard science of self-soothing—using simple, non-negotiable tools like targeted breathwork and releasing physical tension to get your brain back online so you can stop making reactive, destructive choices. If you are currently sitting in the wreckage, feeling completely overwhelmed and lost, this one is your priority baseline. Your life is not over; your marriage is. It's time to learn how to manage the emotional firestorm so you can step back into leadership, get a plan, and realize you are going to be okay. In this episode, we cover: The Phoenix State of Union: A transparent look at our latest download stats, why I'm looking for summer guest hosts, and thoughts on the future layout of the show.Giving Up the Farm: How operating out of panic causes men to make massive financial, relationship, and legal mistakes.The Biology of Calm: Why changing your physiology through strategic breathwork is your absolute best defense against the 2:00 AM panic loop.The Lone Wolf Trap: Recognizing when the weight is on your shoulders, why isolation can make the ghosts louder, and when to reach out for tactical support. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 224 - When the Logical Brain Goes Offline - Solo

  7. May 12

    Episode 223 - Why Your Ex Haunts Your Sleep (And Why It Doesn't Matter) - Therapist Nick Balaisis

    Send us Fan Mail You wake up in a cold sweat. You just had a hyper-realistic dream that you and your ex-wife were back together, or worse, having a massive fight. Now, your entire morning is ruined by confusion, anger, or guilt. Does this mean you still want her back? Does it mean you are failing at your recovery? According to psychotherapist Nick Balaisis, the answer is a resounding no. Today, we dive into the fascinating world of Jungian dream analysis. We debunk the myth that dreams are just random neurological "trash," and explore how your subconscious uses dreams to send you vital messages about your own healing. Nick breaks down why the "Ex" in your dream is rarely actually about her—instead, she often symbolizes a part of yourself that you are neglecting, such as your own capacity for self-care. If you want to stop letting your nightmares ruin your mornings and start using them as a roadmap for your recovery, this episode will completely change how you view your time asleep. In this episode, we cover: The "Trash" Theory: Why we shouldn't dismiss our dreams as just random neurological noise.The "Ex" Dream: Why dreaming of your former partner usually means you are looking for a specific trait within yourself (and why you shouldn't take it literally)."Man-Keeping": How men outsource their emotional self-care to their wives, and how to start cultivating an "inner mother" to take care of yourself.Decoding Nightmares: Are you running because you're being chased, or being chased because you're running? Finding the "seeds of rebirth" hidden inside scary dreams.The Unconscious Nudge: How your brain uses the dream world to force you to look at the pain you are avoiding during the day.Guest Bio: Nick Balaisis is a psychotherapist in private practice in Ontario, Canada, and an instructor at the University of Waterloo. With training in Jungian psychology from Zurich, Switzerland, he helps individuals use dream analysis to access their unconscious, process complex life transitions, and live more authentically. Resources: Read Nick's Work: Find his regular articles on Psychology Today. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 223 - Why Your Ex Haunts Your Sleep (And Why It Doesn't Matter) - Therapist Nick Balaisis

  8. May 5

    Episode 222 -The Exhaustion of Being OK - Solo

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I cover where I am at, in life, lately, and how its ok to be...ok. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    Episode 222 -The Exhaustion of Being OK - Solo
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