Are you dating a divorced man over 50 and wondering if he's actually healed, or just using you as his rebound therapist?
Dating a divorced man isn't just dating him. You're dating his wounds, his trust issues, his ex-wife dynamic, and sometimes his complicated relationship with his kids. It can feel like a lot, because it is. And if you don't know what you're looking for, it's easy to end up in a relationship that drains you instead of fills you up.
In this episode of Love at Any Age, Laurie Gerber sits down with Rachael Sloan, founder of Better Beyond Divorce, a coaching program that helps men heal emotionally after separation. Rachael has worked with over 600 divorced men and she knows what a healed man actually looks like before he starts dating again.
This is a rare peek behind the curtain at what men are really going through, and what women over 50 need to know to stop missing the signs. Laurie and Rachael cover the 3 green flags that tell you a divorced man is genuinely ready, the rebound relationship signs that women consistently overlook, and how to handle ex-wife drama and his kids without losing yourself in the process. If you're dating after divorce over 50, this episode will save you months of confusion.
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:01–01:28 — Why Dating a Divorced Man Is Different
01:28–03:08 — Meet Rachael Sloan: Inside the Divorced Men's World
03:08–06:30 — Red Flag: When He Uses Dating as Therapy
06:30–09:03 — What Divorced Men Are Really Struggling With
09:03–14:00 — Trust, Emotional Availability & What Women Miss
14:00–19:07 — Nervous System Regulation & Old Biases About Men
19:07–22:46 — The 3 Signs He's Actually Ready to Date
22:46–35:03 — Good Men, Healing Stages & Bringing Out His Best
35:03–38:44 — When His Ex Comes Back on the Scene
38:44–50:21 — His Kids, the Final Red Flag & Rachael's Free Guide
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
Rachael Sloan's Free Download:
Emotional Stages of Divorce — A Survival Guide for Men 9 stages of the divorce grieving process, with signs for each stage and exercises to help men move through them instead of getting stuck. https://resources.rachaelsloancoaching.com/stages
👉 Find Rachael and Better Beyond Divorce at: https://www.rachaelsloancoaching.com/
Rachael's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RachaelSloanRelationshipCoach
Episode mentioned: Ep. 24 with Alison Armstrong on men, agency, and what they really need in relationships https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mflu8wn4e64
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