The Divorced Dad Diaries
Episodes
Episode 48 - I never left (I just need a minute!)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After almost a year away, The Divorced Dad Diaries is back. Sometimes stepping back is part of moving forward. This episode reflects on why I stepped ...
Episode 47 - The Bargaining Stage of Divorce - Deals, Regrets and What-ifs
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on The Divorce Dad Diaries, I delve into the often-overlooked bargaining stage of divorce. With personal insights and anecdotes, I discuss ...
Episode 46 - Anger - Navigating the Second Stage of Divorce
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to a new episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries!. After a brief hiatus, I am happy to return with you all. In this episode, I delve into ...
Episode 45 - Denial - Understanding the First Stage of Divorce
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Divorce Dad Diaries, we guide listeners through the "denial" phase–often the first stage experienced during the divo...
Episode 44 - Jingle All the Way - Navigating Divorce During the Holidays
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It is already this time of year! This week, on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am of course talking about the holidays and how to try to navigate throug...
Episode 43 - The Five Stages of Grief in Divorce
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I will talk about the grief during divorce. A person going through a divorce will go through a grieving ...
Episode 42 - Shedding Light on Gaslighting
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I discussed Divorce and Gaslighting. A word that has been used and re-used in all situations, and for many di...
Episode 41 - Divorce, Stress and the Workplace
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about how how stressful divorce is compared to other life events. We get time off at work for a multit...
Episode 40 - To Serve or not to Serve
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year 2023 to all! :) This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I try give my perspective on the best way to go forward when things are stalling...
Episode 39 - What can I tell my kids
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays to all! :) This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about what I can or should or should not talk about with my kids. They mig...
Episode 38 - Hot Tub Confessions
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I share with you all some of the very interesting discussions I had with my son, while enjoying the hot tub dur...
Episode 37 - When do you know it’s time
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I talk about the moment when you know it is over, the moment when you know it's time. Time to make a move, to...
Episode 36 - Moving On
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I am reflecting on the past 6 years while cleaning & sweeping my old place, getting ready to move into my new a...
Episode 35 - Money is not enough
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It been a while since my last episode, but I haven't forgotten about you all! Summer vacations, moving and work all kept me especially busy :) That ...
Episode 34 - Kids and Guilt
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce is hard. For us, but also for our kids. We all love our children. We want to see them as much as we can, and we want them enjoy the time...
Episode 33 - The Only Two Certainties in Life
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we start with a famous quote from our friend Benjamin Franklin mentioning the two certainties in life... Death and Taxes! I'll...
Episode 32 - What if... More Money Less Problems
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A divorce can be very expensive, but what if you could go back in time and have more money and less problems? This week we talk about money and dire...
Episode 31 - What if... No Divorce?
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My first episode of the year, and hoping everyone is ready for another great one! This week, I ask myself... What if... What if I never got divorc...
Episode 30 - A Wonderful Divorced Life
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays to all the Divorced Dad Diaries listeners! In this episode, I talk about how to navigate through the holidays, scheduling, gifts and of...
Episode 29 - Am I too old?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Am I too old to start over? Or to be happy? It's a tough question to ask yourself when you have been in a relationship or marriage for a long time...
Episode 28 - Wedding Anniversary
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries,I talk about Wedding anniversaries, my wedding anniversary, and what to do on those days. How do I feel?...
Episode 27 - Am I a Narcissist?
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Divorced Dad Diaries, we talk about narcissists and what it means… It seems that we talk about it more and more these days. ...
Episode 26 - The Day After
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about what it is like the Day After you have the talk, and decide to move forward with your separation or divorce. It is a s...
Episode 25 - Father’s Day
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year, I had a pretty quiet Father's Day. But at the same time, it was one of the best one I had. Being a parent is not easy, but sometimes, y...
Episode 24 - He said, she S.A.I.D. - Interview with Bruce Mclaughlin
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have the pleasure of having Bruce Mclaughlin, author of the book He said, She S.A.I.D., and then he went to jail. We talk about his inc...
Episode 23 - Marriage Counselling & Therapy
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talked about Marriage Counselling and Therapy. Should we go through it, and is it really worth it? Could it save my marriage (and avo...
Episode 22 - Honey I want the kids
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talked about the children's custody and the different ways to share time with your kids. But at the end, what should we do with o...
Episode 21 - You have the right to remain silent
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how, when and what should be (or shouldn't be!) communicated to your ex-spouse. What is best? Text, email or a phone ca...
Episode 20 - Relapse
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I talk about relapse. Everything might look better, go better, all seemed aligned, but there's always a risk for a relapse. How can you...
Episode 19 - Dads just want to have fun
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's try to settle this once and for all... Is that true that Dads just want to have fun? :) In this episode, I decided to talk about the myth or r...
Episode 18 - A Very Merry Divorced Christmas
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is this time of year! Holidays are almost here, and as much as it was never easy to plan when married, with family and friends, it can be even mo...
Episode 17 - Interview with Tracy Poizner from Essential Stepmom
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I had the pleasure to meet with Tracy Poizner from The Essential Stepmom. In addition to her group for stepmoms, Tracy hosts a Facebook c...
Episode 16 - Guilty
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you every feel guilty about your separation? Your divorce? Your life? Me neither! In this episode, I talk about all the guilt that can som...
Episode 15 - Paper Anniversary Show
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 1st Annversary to The Divorced Dad Diaries!! It's so incredible, it's already been a year... In this episode, I look back at what we have achiev...
Episode 14 - So thankful
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all! In this episode, I talk about the good things about separation and divorce (and yes, there are!) and all I a...
Episode 13 - Mars and Venus
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the differences and some stereotypes that exists when we talk about divorced men and women. Are men still from Mars and ...
Episode 12 - Interview With My Son
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the immense pleasure to have my son as a guest! As opposed to his sister, he has been staying with me full time, and he talk...
Episode 11 - Interview with Peter Maestrey
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the pleasure to talk to Peter Maestrey, host of the new podcast Divorce - The First Six Months. Peter is a divorced man wi...
Episode 10 - Money For Nothing
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I finally talk about a very common and often very hot topic - Money. How to manage it, how to spend it, how to save some... It's ...
Episode 9 - Interview with Angela S Walker - Relationship Designer and Coach
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, on The Divorced Dad Diaries, I have a very special guest who accepted to join me and discuss relationships for men and dads after a divorce...
Episode 8 - Walking and Afraid
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People deal and cope differently with stress, anxiety and loneliness. It is never easy, and it can take a lot of time and effort to go through those d...
Episode 7 - Interview With My Daughter
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Going through a divorce is never easy, and we sometime wonder how our kids feel through this. I had the chance to interview a very special guest, very...
Episode 6 - The Kids Are Alright
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, we talk about the kids. Did they see any of this coming? How did they react? Also, we discuss an interesting article fr...
Episode 5 - Quarantine & Children Custody
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about being stuck in quarantine and not knowing what do do as far as Children custody. I also discuss about a court case in ...
Episode 4 - Point of No Return
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We get to a point where we need to have a talk. THE talk. And there is no turning back. This is probably one of the toughest part of this journe...
Episode 3 - Roles and Responsibilities
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all think we know better about the roles and responsibilities in a marriage or relationship, and always envy our partner. The grass seems to alwa...
Episode 2 - I am not a number, I'm a free man!
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all compare ourselves to others in different situations. Going through separation or divorce is no different. This episode is discussing some ...
Episode 1 - Who, What and Why?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off the official Episode 1 of The Divorced Dad Diaries! It will be an introduction to the new DDD, and we'll be discussing about who I a...
The Divorced Dad Diaries - Trailer
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Divorced Dad Diaries is a podcast about my journey through separation and divorce. It will hopefully help reflect on different topics that we, m...