EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 18 MIN
What Divorced Dads Feel on the 4th of July That Nobody Talks About
from Divorced Dads of America: The Rebuild · host Anthony Thompson, Founder of Divorced Dads of America
The whole magic of fireworks is watching your kids' faces. When they're not there — the holiday hits different. In this episode Anthony gets honest about what the 4th of July actually feels like without your kids, why your brain pulls you back to what no longer exists, and the system he uses to go on offense before the hard day arrives. Plus the Positive Menu — the framework that replaces every bad habit with a deliberate choice made before the feeling hits.In this episode:Why your brain is most vulnerable to the past on the days that used to mean the most — and the neuroscience behind itWhy willpower doesn't work on hard holidays — and what actually doesThe Positive Menu — how to build your main menu and your evening menu before the silence hitsWhy watching 1917 and WW2 documentaries alone is not just entertainment — it's programmingThe pre-commitment research that proves deciding in advance beats in-the-moment discipline every timeEcclesiastes 3:1 and what season you're actually in right nowThe difference between a builder and a drifter when the house goes quietConnect with Anthony & Divorced Dads of America:Apply for 1-on-1 coaching: https://bit.ly/3PfPU0fJoin the free Skool community: https://bit.ly/3Z83e97Instagram: @divorceddadsofamerica
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