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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Guys Shouldn't Bash Their Ex After Divorce 💔

from Let's Get Real - A Talk Show for Guys · host Michael Sharkey

What's this segment about?  Divorce, Fatherhood, Stoicism, Marriage Communication & Why Talking Bad About Others Hurts YouGuys, divorce can bring anger, pain, confusion, and broken families—but how should men really handle it? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark, Spanish and caller Jonathan have an honest conversation about divorce, fatherhood, emotional strength, and why trashing your ex only reveals your own pain.We talk about being the steady parent your children need during hard times, especially when daughters and sons are struggling emotionally. The guys also break down the difference between healthy stoicism and emotional shutdown. There’s a version of strength that helps your family feel safe—and another version that slowly destroys men from the inside.The conversation also turns to marriage communication, conflict, and what men can learn from arguments instead of just reacting. If you’re navigating divorce, co-parenting, family stress, or trying to become a stronger man emotionally, this episode will hit home.Let’s Get Real is a talk show for men about life, love, emotions, relationships, purpose, and becoming better men.If this hits for you, drop a comment below and don't forget to hit "Subscribe" and turn on your notifications. Thx!Key Takeaways✅  You don’t gain healing by trashing your ex.✅  Children need stability more than they need drama.✅  Healthy stoicism means calm strength—not emotional numbness.✅  Men must process emotions privately and lead publicly when needed.✅  Divorce affects kids deeply, even when they don’t show it.✅  Strong fathers become a safe place to talk.✅  Conflict in marriage can reveal areas where you need to grow.✅  Communication is a skill many men need to keep developing.✅  Speaking badly about others often reveals unhealed wounds.✅  Emotional maturity is one of the highest forms of masculinity.Timestamps (auto-generated)00:20 Jonathan calls in and opens up about divorce00:45 Why he doesn’t want people talking bad about his ex01:27 The damage of parents trashing each other to kids02:38 Why bashing your ex does nothing positive03:05 His daughter is struggling after divorce03:40 A deputy gives advice on stoicism and parenting04:19 Healthy stoicism vs unhealthy stoicism05:14 Being the rock your kids need during hard times05:50 Sharkey on true stoicism and emotional control06:30 Why open communication matters with teenagers07:37 Caller asks about Sharkey’s marriage conflict08:13 Sharkey shares lessons from an argument with his wife09:20 Why communication matters in long-term relationships10:49 Returning to divorce and why mud-slinging never helps11:14 Talking bad about others reveals your wounds#MensMentalHealth#DivorceAdvice#Fatherhood#Stoicism#Masculinity#MensPodcast#TalkShowForMen#DudesHelpingDudes#MenHelpingMen#RelationshipAdvice#CoParenting#DivorceRecovery#EmotionalIntelligence#SelfGrowth#StrongMen#HealingJourney#MensSupport#CommunicationSkills#ParentingAdvice#MentalHealthForMen#MarriageAdvice#LifeAdviceForMen#BeABetterMan#LetsGetRealRadioShow#RealTalkForMen#MensEmotions#ModernMan#TampaBay#StPete❤️ Follow Let's Get Real everywhere!🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Let's Get Real for Updates and Surprises✅ Instagram:  @soul_spanish✅ Instagram:  @iammichaelsharkey✅ TikTok:  @iammichaelsharkey"Let's Get Real" is a weekly, interactive live talk show for guys on 102.5 FM in Tampa Bay. The show is live Friday nights at 8p ETIf you'd like to listen to the show live, stream at www.theboneonline.com or on your favorite live streaming radio app, like iHeartRadio or Audacy.We also post unique segments from every show on our YouTube channel. Click here to subscribe and get new content!To join the Lets Get Real community for exclusive content, click this link, enter your name and email and you're in!Please give us a 5-star rating and a written review to help others discover this show! And tell a friend to tell a friend about Let's Get Real!Thanks for listening!

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What's this segment about? Divorce, Fatherhood, Stoicism, Marriage Communication & Why Talking Bad About Others Hurts You Guys, divorce can bring anger, pain, confusion, and broken families—but how should men really handle it? In this segment from the live Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark, Spanish and caller Jonathan have an honest conversation about divorce, fatherhood, emotional strength, and why trashing your ex only reveals your own pain. We talk about being the steady paren...

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