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 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 ghosting to online dating, to the self-care that is required of a 43-year-old, divorced black man in America, Eric tackles it all with fearless transparency and a refreshing sense of humor. Especially when it comes to making fun of himself. Tune in for the exploits, especially the failures — there are plenty along the way on his journey to finding love again.Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player at DatingAfterDivorce.Guide/listen

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 I was bright-eyed, thought I looked like something and believed the power of love could raise the dead. The times were innocent enough, or were they?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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Shop the Store: https://epayne.me/podmerchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ericpayneFREE Time Management Worksheet: https://epayne.me/self-careGuided Meditation for Self-Worth Maintenance: https://gumroad.com/l/MinpAAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne, me, for the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide, arguably the best relationship podcast on the Internet, rated 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts a Black Podcasting Awards 2020 nominee for Best Relationship Podcast. I take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys of navigating dating life as a divorced man and living life brand new in my forties. I don't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly, and the messy, and I'm not afraid to call myself out when I'm the one being messy.For behind-the-scenes content, follow me on Instagram: @ericlpayneFor exclusive content subscribe to my Patreon page: http://patreon.com/ericpayne

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 apart,*what he does to try to keep it together, and*how that impacts his outlook on the single life that’s awaiting him. 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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Black Friday deals on merch are available at epayne.me/blackfriday from 11.29 - 12.2.2019.Outtro music courtesy RoseredBlues available on SoundCloud.About the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To keep up with Eric behind the scenes, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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.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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Visit my merch store to get your gear and accessories inspired by the podcast.For exclusive members-only content visit Patreon.com/datingafterdivorceAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To keep up with Eric when he isn't on the mic, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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!Get your podcast inspired merchandise at epayne.me/podmerch

An invisible manSleepin' 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 Divorce Survival Guide writer, Christie Glascoe a.k.a. Chatterbox Christie (chatterboxchristie.com), is a real-life Ghostbuster. When it comes to dating she's got some strong opinions on what "ghosting" is and why it happens. Just like a Ghostbuster, she takes aim at the people who ghost and calls them out for being what they are.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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Visit my merch store at epayne.me/podmerchFor exclusive members-only content sign up for The Dating Game (in the episode I refer to it as The Club of Hearts) at Patreon.com/datingafterdivorceAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To keep up with Eric when he isn't on the mic, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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!Pick up your copy of I See Through EyesVisit my merch store at epayne.me/podmerchFor exclusive members-only content join The Dating GameAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To keep up with Eric when he isn't on the mic, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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.Episode 5 is Coming Soon. Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode!

New to The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide? Missed a couple episodes? Want a quick refresher on what's been going on? No problem! Listen now to find out what's been happening since Episode 1. If you like what you hear please, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.Thanks for listening!About the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To see what Eric does besides recording podcasts, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Visit the merch store at epayne.me/podmerchFor exclusive members-only content join The Dating Game at Patreon.com/datingafterdivorceAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To see what Eric does besides recording podcasts, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

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 enough. Connecting in real life proves to be a bit more challenging as he crosses paths with:Brown GravyThe Youngin’Boston LegalThe White Girl Who Loved MeThe Angry New Yorker...among others…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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Visit the merch store at epayne.me/podmerchFor exclusive members-only content join The Dating Game at Patreon.com/datingafterdivorceAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To learn more visit The Dating After Divorce Survival GuideTo see what Eric does besides recording podcasts, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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 you subscribe so you don’t miss Episode 7, The Season One Finale of The Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.

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.Visit the merch store at epayne.me/podmerchFor exclusive members-only content join The Dating Game at Patreon.com/datingafterdivorceAbout the PodcastDatin' ain't easy — especially the second time around. Join retired blogger and divorced dad, Eric Payne for his humorous storytelling escapades that take you along for the ride over the hills and through the valleys as he navigates dating life as a divorced man. Eric doesn't shy away from any of it – the good, the bad, the ugly and the messy, and he isn't afraid to call himself out when he's the one being messy.To see what Eric does besides recording podcasts, follow him on Instagram: @ericlpayne

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 emotional stone unturned in his search for these answers and his truth. What he realizes about himself — all the issues he unearths — run the risk of turning his life upside down again. But this time around, this may not actually be a bad thing. From his male ego to Kobe, Eric pulls no punches in this Season One ender.If you liked Season One, 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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.Get your very own "I Am NOT My Past" t-shirt at http://epayne.me/notmypastshirtGet exclusive content by joining the club at http://patreon.com/datingafterdivorceMusic Credit: “Superhero” composed by Tim McMorris. Published by King's Crown Productions Inc.

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 hear it — especially when they stand to lose in the long run from a lie, a half-truth or an omission. This week I share a recent experience of my own when I opted to tell the truth and what I learned.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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide.

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 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 don't miss the start of Season 2 of the Dating After Divorce Survival Guide._____________________Get your very own "I Am NOT My Past" t-shirt at http://epayne.me/notmypastshirtTo learn more visit The Dating After Divorce Survival GuideTo look at my pictures and see me do Instagram stuff, follow me on Instagram: @ericlpayneHave a question for me? Click here and ask away! I may feature it as a topic in a future episode.

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 media, that insights fear and panic. Wait until the end for the big reveal.If you like the show, please share it with a couple people who you think might like it too. 🙏🏾---------------------My Robinhood signup link. Sign up today and get free stock while you're at it: https://join.robinhood.com/ericp3704Check out podcast merch at: https://epayne.me/podmerchTo learn more about the show visit https://datingafterdivorce.guideHave a question for me? Click here and ask away or email me at info[at]datingafterdivorce[dot]guide. I may feature it as a topic in a future episode.

"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 workin loveIf it turns out you have been settling, Eric offers suggestions on how to change things up — for the better.Domestic Violence Hotline Help (US only):1-800-799-7233Text LOVEIS to 22533Chat at thehotline.org---------------------Check out podcast merch at: https://epayne.me/podmerchTo learn more about the show visit https://datingafterdivorce.guideHave a question for me? Click here and ask away or email me at info[at]datingafterdivorce[dot]guide. I may feature it as a topic in a future episode.

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 COVID-19 outbreak. Work-life and school life have moved home, you have more time on your hands than you did a month ago, and you're now sharing space with people who before now, you mostly saw only in the evenings and on the weekends. You're doing the dang thing keeping it together for all parties involved. I sincerely applaud you. But what are you doing for yourself beyond catching up on Netflix? Are you creating a structured time to help YOU get through this and be a better parent, spouse, helpmate, partner, and person in the process? Are you using the time productively? Are you exercising your mind as well as your body?In this video, I mention dedicating 90 minutes to self-care, but I realize this may sound like A LOT if you've never tried something like this before. Let's cut it down to 60 minutes and while you're at it you can download my Free 60 Minutes of Self-Care worksheets to help you get started. You can get them at https://epayne.me/self-care . We're all in this together. Let's come out of this better than we entered into it.-----------------------------Check out podcast merch at: https://epayne.me/podmerchTo learn more about the show visit https://datingafterdivorce.guideHave a question for me? Click here and ask away or email me at info[at]datingafterdivorce[dot]guide. I may feature it as a topic in a future episode.