326 - Divorced Dads & Suicide Risk: Why Men's Peer Groups Save Lives | Dr. Baruch HaLevi

Every 13 minutes, a man in the United States dies by suicide — and divorced men sit in one of the highest-risk lanes of all. That statistic is hard to hold, but on The Divorced Dadvocate, we refuse to treat it like background noise. In this episode, we talk about what actually happens to dads when a high-conflict divorce hits in a three-to-six-month blast: the house, the kids, the routines, the identity — and then the quiet thought so many divorced fathers carry, "I don't have anybody to talk to." I'm joined by Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi — ordained rabbi, executive coach, trained logotherapist, and founder of Men's Peer Groups and the 13 Minutes Mission, a movement built around preventing male suicide. B shares the personal story that fuels his work, including losing his father to suicide, and the vow he made to change his family's trajectory. From Viktor Frankl's "choose your attitude" to the difference between despair and tethering yourself to something bigger than the moment, we get concrete about how a divorced dad finds his "why" in the middle of courtrooms, custody stress, and grief. We also unpack why men's peer groups can be a game-changer for fathers navigating divorce: structured confidentiality, brave space, and real accountability from peers who will not accept "I'm fine" as a permanent answer. We talk about isolation, shame, rebuilding community after divorce, and a simple but challenging action step to reconnect with the man in the mirror. If you're a divorced dad, or you love one, listen, share this with a friend, and help us push the clock back. Subscribe to The Divorced Dadvocate, leave a review, and send this episode to one man who needs a safer room to land. Support the show Being unprepared is how great fathers become weekend visitors. Most ground is lost quietly through "drift" and decisions made under pressure. Stop the drift today at TheDivorcedDadvocate.com. Access your tactical tools: Weekend Visitor Risk Assessment (TheDivorceQuiz.com): Identify your "quiet loss" exposure in 10 minutes. Strategic Risk Consultation (TalkWithJude.com): Book a private triage to ensure your mistakes don’t become your permanent reality. Your kids are counting on you.