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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2025 · 22 MIN

The Loneliest Week of the Year: 5 Things I Did Wrong My First Christmas Alone

from Divorced Dads of America: The Rebuild · host Anthony Thompson, Founder of Divorced Dads of America

Christmas can be the hardest week of the year for divorced dads. In this emotional and honest episode, Anthony shares the 5 mistakes he made during his first Christmas alone — and the exact mindset, neuroscience, psychology, and faith frameworks to break the cycle this year. • The emotional traps divorced dads fall into at Christmas • How loneliness affects your brain and body • The FAST System for surviving holiday pain with strength • How to stop repeating old patterns • How to create a meaningful Christmas even when you’re alone The Christmas Reset Routine (20-minute walk, prayer, journaling, service, connection) What am I avoiding? Which of the 5 mistakes do I repeat? How can I lead myself differently this week? • Join The Ascent Brotherhood: https://bit.ly/3Z83e97 • Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorceddadsofamerica • DM “FREEDOM” if you want to rebuild with strength, clarity & support. 🔥 What You’ll Learn💥 Weekly Challenge✍️ Reflection Questions🧭 Join the Movement

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