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.

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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?

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About the Podcast

Datin' 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.

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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.

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About the Podcast

Datin' 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.

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About the Podcast

Datin' 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!

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An invisible man

Sleepin' 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.

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About the Podcast

Datin' 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!

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About the Podcast

Datin' 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.

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