Men Rising From Divorce - A Rising Phoenix Podcast
Episodes
Episode 222 -The Exhaustion of Being OK - Solo
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I cover where I am at, in life, lately, and how its ok to be...ok. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.co...
Episode 221 - Are You Treating Anxiety or Emotion? - Dr. Chet Sunde
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailYou are treating your divorce like a project at work. You are trying to analyze it, strategize your way out of it, and "logic&quo...
Episode 220 - The Mic is Yours: Guest Host Invitations - Solo
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this very short episode I invite you, to come guest host the show. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 219 - The Lessons I Have Learned - Solo
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I cover the lessons that I have learned in the 6 plus years since my ex-wife left me. Support the showhttps://www.risi...
Episode 219 - Curing Loneliness After Divorce - Dr. Ron Riggio
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan Mail"I haven't had to make a new friend in 15 years. Where do I even start?"If your social circle vanished when your marria...
Episode 215 - My Experiences With IFS Part II - Solo
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I continue talking about my IFS journey and map out my parts. In addition I provide you with a diagnostic to help yo...
Episode 216 - Unmasking High-Functioning Depression - Dr. Stacey Pinatelli
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYou are still going to work. You are still paying the bills. You are still showing up for your kids. When people ask how you are handling t...
Episode 215 - My Experiences With IFS - Solo
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode I talk about IFS. I define it and provide some insights that Ive gained in IFS therapy. Support the showhttps://www.risin...
Episode 214 - Navigating the Single Dad Life - Ronald Platt
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe silence of the house on the first night the kids aren't there. The urge to overcompensate by buying them gifts. The crushing feeli...
Episode 213 - Repetition Compulsion - Solo
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this solo episode I discuss the need for us to repeat patterns and recreate the templates of our childhood. Support the showhttps://www....
Episode 212 - The Right Side of 40 - Your Best Years Start Now - Dr. Deborah Heiser
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. Socie...
Episode 211 - Just Love Yourself? - Solo
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this episode I discuss the concept and advice to, Just Love Yourself. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 210 - Dating Chronicles - Part 4 - Solo
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episdoe, the conclusion of the dating chronicles, I discuss how dating has gone in the last few month, which is the 6th year sin...
Episode 209 - Dating Chronicles - Part 3 - Solo
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis 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...
Episode 208 - Dating Chronicles - Part 2 - Solo
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is a continuation of the previous episode. I discuss what dating was like 3 adn 4 years after my ex-wife left. Support the showht...
Episode 207 - Dating Chronicles - Part 1 - Solo
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, the first in a 3 part series, I discuss my dating journey since my ex-wife left. Support the showhttps://www.rising...
Episode 206 - Modern Dating is Broken? - Dr. Greg Matos
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Matos, a board-certified couple and family psychologist and author of the viral Psychology To...
Episode 205 - Does It Matter What She Thinks? - Solo
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episdoe 204 Why You Stay Stuck: Moving Divorce Trauma Out of the Body Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan, the Co-Founders of Embodied Recovery. They are pioneering a holistic appr...
Episdoe 203 - 5th Anniversary Special Roundtable - From The Beginning To The Present
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for a powerful and vulnerable 5th Anniversary Special as we bring our Discord community members to the microphone!This exclusive...
Episode 202 - The Truth About Healthy Masculinity - Professor Neil Shyminsky
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Professor Neil Shyminski about the Manosphere, Masculinity, and what it takes to be a man. https://www.nei...
Episode 201 - When Good Memories Hurt - Solo
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss how I handle when good memories about my marriage/old life surface. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixp...
Episode 200 - High-Conflict Co-Parent & Parental Alienation - Author Lisa Johnson
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss how to handle a high conflict co-parent and how to deal with Parental Alienation with Author Lisa Johnson.http...
Episode 199 - There Are No Shortcuts - Solo
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text When the dust settles after divorce, the urge to find comfort in someone new can feel irresistible. But often, that new relationship i...
Episode 198 - Managing Depression and Anxiety - Noah May
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Noah May, host of the podcast, Lethal Venom. Noah has a jarring story. His ability to overcome and mana...
Episode 197 - Don't Go It Alone - Solo
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about the importance of building a tribe/community to help you get through your Divorce. Support the showhttps://...
Episode 196 - Navigating Custody - Attorney Kirk Stange
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Attorney Kirk Stange about all things, custody. We also touch on false allegations and he gives his persp...
Episode 195 - Victims Never Heal - Solo
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode I talk about a how remaining a victim keeps you safe and stuck. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.co...
Episode 194 - When Feelings Resurface - Solo
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode I talk about how I handle when feelings resurface for my ex-wife. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast....
Episode 193 - Masculinity Researcher - Steph McFarland
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Steph McFarland. Steph is masculinity researcher and an advocate of healthy masculinity. We talk about ...
Episode 192 - Still Healing, Still Forgiving - Solo
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak about healing and forgiveness. Specifically I focus on the lack of an arrival point for both of those. Sup...
Episode 191 - Healing From Trauma - Combat Veteran Cole Grace
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak to Combat Veteran Cole Grace about his journey of healing from trauma. From the trauma of childhood to being i...
Episode 190 - Back At It - Solo
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter a Summer Break, I'm back! Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 189 - Break Time - Solo
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about the break I am going to take this summer. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 188 - Men’s Sexual Health - Matt Cook
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk with Men's Sexual Health Coach Matt Cook. We talk about performance anxiety, erectial dysfunction, how por...
Episode 187 - Set Your Boundaries, Protect Your Peace - Solo
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I build on the last solo episdoe and talk about boundaries. What they are, why the are important, and how to set them....
Episode 186 - Eating The Blame - Dr. James Cordova
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss why people blame at the end or relationships, why we sometimes hide from responsibility, how we use anger as a...
Episode 185 - Saying No: The Foundation of Self Worth - Solo
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover some updates to the Discord Server and talk about how saying No, lays the foundation for building up your self w...
Episode 184 - Healing Through Somatics - Ashley Milus
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this epsiode I speak with Grief Coach Ashley Milus about how somatics can help people heal.Book a FREE consultation with Ashley here:...
Episode 183 - Visiting The Past - Solo
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about a recent trip I made. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 182 - The Art Of Moving On - Therapist Edy Nathan
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Therapist Edy Nathan. We cover many topics in this episdoe. From your story, worth, identity, and datin...
Episode 181 - CMFT - Solo
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I tell a strory about a recent event. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 180 - Releasing Trauma - Ann Hince
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss trauma and how to release from the body with Ann Hince. Ann is an expert on the practice of EFT or Emotional...
Episode 179 - Is Indifference The Goal? - Solo
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I touch on the updates in the Discord Server, talk about a recent life event, and talk about Indifference.Support the sh...
Episode 178 - Loneliness Across Cultures - Dr. Luzia Heu
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I disuss lonliness across cultures with Dr. Heu. We touch on the differences of lonliness; how it is felt, expressed, ...
Episode 177 - What The Future Holds - Solo
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode I discuss the future of the Discord Server.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 176 - Midlife Crisis - Marriage Expert Larry Bilotta
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I interview Marriage expert Larry Bilotta. We focus on all things, Midlife Crisis. For me personally, this was a ver...
Episode 175 - Embrace Then Reframe: Finding Light From The Dark - Solo
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about the process I use for managing the dark emotions that we face during this journey.Support the showhttps://w...
Episode 174 - Being Single Beats Bad Relationships? - Professor Sebastian
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss research on the happiness of people in relationships vs those that are single with Professor Sebastian Ocklenb...
Episode 173 - You Dont Need To Forgive? - Therapist Amanda Ann Gregory
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss forgiveness and whether or not it is necessary with Trauma Therapist, Amanda Ann Gregory. We also discuss he...
Episode 172 - Why Am I Doing This? - Solo
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover a few topics; where I am with dating and what I am trying to accomplish with this podcast.Support the showhttps:...
Episode 171 - Attachment Styles - Bev Mitelman
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk to Bev Mitleman about attachment styles. What they are, how the develop and if they can be changed.https://secu...
Episode 170 - Depression & The Brain - Dominika Staniewicz
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I interview Brain Coach Dominika Staniewicz about Depression. We discuss how it shows up in the brain and things to do...
Episode 169 - Own Your F*cking Feelings - Solo
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss recent events that show my growth and how owning my f*cking feelings was part of that growth.Join the mailing ...
Episode 168- Opportunity & A Sh*t Sandwich - Divorce Coach Andra Davidson
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I focus on the opportunity and the shit sandwhich that Divorce is with Divorce Coach Andra Davidson. https://bettertha...
Episode 167 - The Mind Is A Terrible Master - Solo
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I reinforce something I talk about in Episode 165Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 166 - Healing Emotional Wounds - Dr. Dean Sunseri
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Dr. Dean Sunseri about healing emotional wounds, spirituality, manhood, and forgiveness. Check out his we...
Episode 165 - I Figured It All Out! - Solo (podcast stats, rejection, attachment styles)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover a few stats, give an apology, and talk about how I navigated the recent rejection that I've experienced. ...
Episode 164 - What Does It Take To Be A Man - Therapist Marc Azoulay (masculinity, femininity, male suicide)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk with the founder of Men's Therapy Online about masculinity, what it means to be a man, femininity, male suic...
Episode 163 - Am I A Better Man? - Solo (closure, what got me through, dating sucks)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover a few different things. I start with reading some comments, briefly talking about closure, then I focus on wha...
Episode 162 - This Is Why You Can't Be Alone - Therapist Steven Ing (emotional neediness, masculinity, asking for help)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss why people want to jump into relationships so quickly, being masculine, and why men struggle to reach out for ...
Episode 161 - I'm In Crisis - Solo (de-escalation, hope, & connection)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak to those in crisis in order to hopefully help them get through a difficult period. There is a very short breat...
Episode 160 - Closure - Solo
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover new listener locations, read some fan mail, discuss a subtle change to the podcast, and talk about what I believ...
Episode 159 - Loneliness - Dr. Pam Garcy
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss all things loneliness with Dr. Pam Garcy.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 158 - How To, Do The "Work" - Solo
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode I cover how I think you, Do the "work"Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 157 - Overcoming Challenges - Dr. Jeff Karp
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI this episode I interview Dr. Jeff Karp about how he has overcome challenges in his life and the tools and methods he has used to do so...
Episode 156 - I Had No One There For Me - Solo
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about a recent experience that made me feel, alone, again.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 155 - Slipknot, Self Worth, & Vulnerability - Counselor Taylor Palmby
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I interview counselor Taylor Palmby. We have a wide ranging conversation about the band Slipknot, and their videos, as...
Episode 154 - My Morning And Evening Routines - Solo
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover what I do every morning and evening to maintain my mental health. Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpod...
Episode 153 - Anxiety - Psychologist Emily Hylton-Jean
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Psychologist Emily Hylton-Jean about all things Anxiety. Including, what it is, how to lessen it, and how...
Episode 152 - Listener Feedback & Comments - Solo
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I give a brief update and read some listener feedback and comments.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 151 - Can People Change? - Dr. Leon Seltzer
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover a wide range of topics with Dr. Lee including, what is personality, can people change, and how important our chi...
Episode 150 - Disengagement Gives Power - Solo
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I give an update and I also cover why I decided to disengage and what I gained, and still gain, from it.Support the show...
Episode 149 - Anger Management - Michelle Farris, LMFT
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss all things anger with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Michelle Farris.Support the showhttps://www.risi...
Episode 148 - Narrative Therapy - Dr. MC McDonald
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss Narrative Therapy with Dr. MC McDonald. We also cover rumination, healing, using distractions, and dating.ht...
Episode 147 - Recap Of The Big Interview - Solo
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I recap the big Tom Arnold & Monika Casey interview as well as cover a few other things that are on my mind.Support ...
Episode 146 - Tom Arnold & Monika Casey
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I interview the legendary Tom Arnold and the lovely Monika Casey, co-hosts of the Divorce Party Podcast. Please go to...
Episode 145 - Emotions, Story, & Worth - Solo
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I talk about episode 143, how emotions are just visitors, the importance of changing your story and how doing so effects...
Episode 144 - Codependency - Dr. Sharon Martin
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI this episode I talk with Dr. Sharon Martin about all things Codependency. We talk about what it is, how to know if you are codepend...
Episode 143 - I'm Sorry - Solo
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I provide a long overdue, emotional apology.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast.com
Episode 142 - Having Narcissistic Parents - Taylor Damiani, Ph.D.
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Doctor Taylor Damiani about narcissism, more specifically if your parents were narcissistic, and how to mov...
Episode 141 - Forged By Fire - Week 4 - Solo (Connecting Dots To The Past)
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss week 4 of my program. That week focuses on the need to connect the dots from the reasons your marriage faile...
Episode 140 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Steven C. Hayes, PhD
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI this episode I speak to Dr. Steven Hayes about Acceptance Commitment Therapy. How you can use it to overcome the challenges faced wh...
Episode 139 - Your Thoughts = Your Worth
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this solo episode I discuss how your thoughts, that come from your story, determines your worth. Support the showhttps://www.risin...
Episode 138 - Anxiety & The Body - Dr. David Hanscom
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover how anxiety, stress, etc affect the body and how to deal with these things from a Dr. that himself has been thro...
Episode 137 - My Growth - Solo
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss my growth since she left, four and a half years ago. I read some old journal entries and play some clips fro...
Episode 136 - Processing Grief - Dr. Stan Goldberg
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss all things grief with Dr. Stan Goldberg. In addition we also have a great discussion on his time spent volun...
Episode 135 - Is It Your Ego? - Solo
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I build on Episode 133 and look at something else that might be holding you back. Is your Ego responsible for your c...
Episode 134 - Ambiguous Loss - Dr. Diane E Dreher
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I cover the topic of Ambiguous Loss with Dr. Diane Dreher. After reading one of her blog posts on the topic, I thought...
Episode 133 - Feeling Stuck and Trusting The Journey - Solo
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all face periods in life when we feel stunted, trapped in quicksand, questioning if we'll ever break free. This episode explores...
Episode 132 - Trauma, Mindfulness, and Healing - Elaine Miller-Karas
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss trauma, mindfulness, and healing with Elaine Miller-Karas. We also discuss how Divorce affects kids, body li...
Episode 131 - The Bias Of Experience - Solo
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, similar to 129, I cover the biases that come from the experiences we had with our Ex. We put them on a pedestal due t...
Episode 130 - Betrayal Blindness - Author Fern Schumer Chapman
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Author Fern Schumer Chapman about Betrayal Blindness. What it is, how to recognize it, and how to avoid i...
Episode 129 - Change How You See Her - Solo
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss the need to change how you see your ex. This allows you to change your expectations and to aid you in moving...
Episode 128 - 10 Positive Practices to Find Light in the Darkness - Professor Llewellyn E. Van Zyl
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I discuss finding your strengths and strategies to deal with depression.Support the showhttps://www.risingphoenixpodcast...
Episode 127 - Thanksgiving Discord Members Meeting - Part 2
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is the second meeting that took place on Thanksgiving. It is similar to the 1st but there is also some talk about podcast numbers...
Episode 126 - Thanksgiving Discord Members Meeting - Part 1
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is a meeting that took place, on Thanksgiving, via Zoom, with members of Divorce Support for Men and members of our Discord...
Episode 125 - Updates and Surviving The Holidays
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I provide a few updates on myself and give some tips on how to survive the holidays.Support the showhttps://www.risingph...
Episode 124 - Surviving a Major Depressive Episode - Jennifer Gerlach
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I speak with Therapist Jennifer Gerlach about getting through a Major Depressive Episode. We talk about the tools and ...
Episode 123 - I F*cked Up, Again - Solo
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode I provide a small update and I cover how to handle fuck-ups when they inevitably occur.Support the showhttps://www.risin...