Men Rising From Divorce - A Rising Phoenix Podcast

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

  1. Episode 212 - The Right Side of 40 - Your Best Years Start Now - Dr. Deborah Heiser

    1D AGO

    Episode 212 - The Right Side of 40 - Your Best Years Start Now - Dr. Deborah Heiser

    Send a text "I’m 40+, divorced, and starting over. Is this it?" If you have asked yourself that question, this episode is your answer. Society tells us that midlife is a decline—an "inverted V" where our physical and mental abilities peak and then drop off. But Developmental Psychologist Dr. Deborah Heiser says the science proves otherwise. In this episode, Dr. Heiser argues that while our physical graph may flatten, our emotional trajectory actually skyrockets as we age. We discuss why the "Midlife Crisis" is actually a "Midlife Awakening"—a time when we finally have the bandwidth to stop checking society's boxes and start building our own legacy. If you feel like you’ve lost your identity along with your marriage, this conversation will show you how to find a new one that is stronger, deeper, and more resilient than the one you left behind. In this episode, we cover: The "Right Side of 40": Why we actually get happier and more confident as we age.Success vs. Significance: Moving from "Extrinsic" validation (titles, money) to "Intrinsic" purpose (impact, connection).Mentorship as Medicine: How giving back—even in small ways—cures the feeling of irrelevance and loneliness.The "Legacy Tree": A new way to visualize your impact on the world, separate from your job or marital status.The Gender Trap: A candid look at how rigid roles for "Mom" and "Dad" set marriages up for friction, and how to break that cycle in your next chapter.Guest Bio: Dr. Deborah Heiser is an Applied Developmental Psychologist, a TEDx speaker, and the author of The Mentorship Edge. She is the founder of The Mentor Project and currently leads "My Legacy Tree," helping individuals track the impact they make on the world. Resources: Website: DeborahHeiser.com Book: The Mentorship Edge (Available on Amazon)  Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    37 min
  2. Episode 211 - Just Love Yourself? - Solo

    FEB 10

    Episode 211 - Just Love Yourself? - Solo

    Send a text In this episode I discuss the concept and advice to, Just Love Yourself. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    18 min
  3. Episode 210 - Dating Chronicles - Part 4 - Solo

    JAN 20

    Episode 210 - Dating Chronicles - Part 4 - Solo

    Send us a text In this episdoe, the conclusion of the dating chronicles, I discuss how dating has gone in the last few month, which is the 6th year since my ex-wife left. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    22 min
  4. Episode 209 - Dating Chronicles - Part 3 - Solo

    JAN 13

    Episode 209 - Dating Chronicles - Part 3 - Solo

    Send us a text This is a continuation of the previous episode.  I discuss what dating was like in the 5th year since my ex-wife left. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    31 min
  5. Episode 208 - Dating Chronicles - Part 2 - Solo

    JAN 6

    Episode 208 - Dating Chronicles - Part 2 - Solo

    Send us a text This is a continuation of the previous episode.  I discuss what dating was like 3 and 4 years after my ex-wife left. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    30 min
  6. Episode 207 - Dating Chronicles - Part 1 - Solo

    12/30/2025

    Episode 207 - Dating Chronicles - Part 1 - Solo

    Send us a text In this episode, the first in a 3 part series, I discuss my dating journey since my ex-wife left.   Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    28 min
  7. Episode 206 - Modern Dating is Broken? - Dr. Greg Matos

    12/23/2025

    Episode 206 - Modern Dating is Broken? - Dr. Greg Matos

    Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Matos, a board-certified couple and family psychologist and author of the viral Psychology Today article on the "Rise of Lonely, Single Men." We dive deep into the current state of modern dating and why it feels so "damn hard" for men right now.  Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    52 min
  8. Episode 205 - Does It Matter What She Thinks? - Solo

    12/16/2025

    Episode 205 - Does It Matter What She Thinks? - Solo

    Send us a text  We’ve all heard the phrase: "What other people think of you is none of your business." But when that "person" is your ex or soon-to-be ex-wife, does that rule still apply? In this episode I discuss that very question. Support the show https://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com

    17 min
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