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Heal Your Heartbreak

Break Up Bestie

Heal Your Heartbreak with your Break Up Bestie is a weekly podcast where each week I walk you through a topic as it relates to healing your heartbreak and helping you move through your break up. Topics include breaking up, healing, dating, and moving into happier and healthier relationships. The goal of this show is to provide hope, support, tips, and to remind you that you're not alone and don't have to go through this alone.

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54:33

#271 Amicable Doesn't Mean Painless: Listener Story...

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2025/05/27

In today’s listener episode, I’m interviewing Marc, a man in his early 40s from the East Coast who is sharing the story of his recent breakup after an eight year relationship. Marc opens up about navigating an incredibly rare amicable breakup and what it really looks like to end things with kindness and respect—even when it’s still deeply painful. We talk about how the loss of his mom a year and a half before the breakup was a pivotal moment that changed his perspective on his relationship, and how

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22:00

#270 Reclaiming Yourself After Heartbreak: How to...

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2025/05/20

Today I’m taking you solo through a topic that hits close to home—reclaiming the things that feel lost after a breakup. Whether it’s a favorite song, a restaurant, a hobby, or even an entire part of town, breakups often leave us avoiding things we used to love.In this episode, I’m sharing stories from listeners and my own experience about what we feel our exes “took” from us, and how I learned to gently approach those triggers in my own healing process. I’ll walk you through figuring out what’s

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45:19

#269 How to Forgive with Dara McKinley

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2025/05/13

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with forgiveness expert Dara McKinley. We’re tackling a topic that’s come up a lot in breakups but rarely gets broken down: how do you actually forgive?Dara shares her personal story about searching for step-by-step advice on forgiveness and realizing that most resources only tell us why we "should" forgive—and not how. Together, we unpack common misconceptions, like thinking forgiveness means excusing someone’s behavior, and explore why it’s really about

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19:59

#268 From Shock to Sadness: How Breakup Pain Evolves...

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2025/05/06

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into what it’s really like to go through the initial shock after a breakup. I’ll share what those first days can feel like—whether you’re in disbelief, feeling numb, caught up in logistical details, or hoping your ex might come back. I’ll talk about why it’s completely normal if the deepest pain doesn’t hit right away, and remind you that however you’re experiencing your breakup, you’re not alone. If you’re feeling confused, overwhelmed, or just not yourself,

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47:37

#267 Empowering Your Fertility Journey After Breakup:...

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2025/04/29

In this episode I'm finally diving into one of the most-requested topics: fertility and the realities of the biological clock, especially when you're going through a breakup. I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, an incredible double board-certified fertility expert based in NYC, who breaks down everything from egg freezing and IVF to solo parenting and common misconceptions about age and fertility.Dr. Lucky explains the latest advances in reproductive health, gives practical advice on choosing

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40:50

#266 Calling Off a Wedding: Trusting Yourself Through...

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2025/04/22

On today’s episode of the Heal Your Heartbreak podcast, I sit down with Katherine Rose Woller, author of "Calling It Off: Memoir of an Almost Bride." Katherine shares her deeply personal story about deciding to call off her wedding just two weeks before it was supposed to happen. Together, we talk honestly about the pressure to stay in relationships, why it’s so important to listen to your intuition, and the emotional reality behind making such a tough choice. If you’re dealing with

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21:30

#265 Listener Confessions: Most Shocking Breakup...

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2025/04/15

In this episode I explore the raw and often hidden challenges of going through a breakup. I reached out to my Instagram followers and gathered honest, anonymous responses about what surprised them most during their breakup journey. From feeling unexpectedly blindsided and dealing with intense emotions to grappling with forgiveness and missing someone toxic, this episode sheds light on the shared yet personal nature of heartbreak. I want to remind you that you're not alone in this

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45:59

#264 Discovering the Power of Questions in Building...

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2025/04/08

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Topaz Adizes, the incredible director of "The And" and founder of The Skin Deep. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of how deep, intentional questions can significantly elevate relationship intimacy. Topaz opens up about his personal quest for real connection, sharing how the right questions can transform negative thought patterns into opportunities for empowering self-growth. We explore the concept of intimacy as a skill

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17:38

#263 When Sticking to Your Guns Leads to Heartbreak

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2025/04/01

Welcome back to another episode of the Heal Your Heartbreak podcast, today I'm diving into a topic that's really personal and important—what happens after you stand by your values and it leads to a breakup. This episode, I'm sharing my own experiences and insights on what it's like when your future goals, like wanting kids or marriage, don't align with your partner's. We'll talk about the emotional journey, the self-doubt, and questioning if you're asking for too

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51:41

#262 Boosting Mental Fitness: Dr. Drew Ramsey's...

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2025/03/25

In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Drew Ramsey, MD, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of "Healing the Modern Brain." Drew sheds light on the science of mental fitness and its role in overcoming heartbreak.He explains the brain's reactions during a breakup and how building mental strength can aid recovery and future resilience. We discuss the importance of nutrition, movement, nature, and connection in emotional healing.Drew offers practical tools for enhancing

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44:57

#261 Harnessing the Power of Conflict for Healthier...

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2025/03/18

In this episode of Heal Your Heartbreak, we're exploring the concept of conflict resilience with experts Bob Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas. Bob, a negotiation and mediation expert, and Joelle, a neurology professor, have come together to discuss how embracing conflict, rather than avoiding it, can lead to stronger relationships. Their new book, Conflict Resilience, offers insights and practical steps on how to transform disagreements into opportunities for connection.Join us as our guests share

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49:39

#260 Embracing Love When You Struggle to Love...

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2025/03/11

Today's episode I get to chat with Mary Jelkovsky, the fantastic mind behind Mary's Cup of Tea podcast and someone I really admire for her wisdom on self-love and self-worth. We dive into some pretty deep stuff about letting love in, especially when you’re struggling to love yourself. Mary gets personal about her journey with disordered eating and how compassion was a game-changer for her healing. We also hash out the truth about self-care—it isn’t all about the fancy stuff you see on social

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22:03

#259 Coping with Breakup Aftershocks: Navigating...

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2025/03/04

In today's episode of the Heal Your Heartbreak Podcast I’m tackling something we all deal with after a breakup but don’t always talk about—those "aftershocks" that hit us out of nowhere. You know, like when you see your ex’s car pass by or a song comes on that suddenly takes you back. This idea clicked for me after chatting with Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman and hearing from some of you who are dealing with these feelings too. I’m here to break down why these little triggers happen

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46:26

#258 From Grief to Joy: SC Perot's Inspiring Tale of...

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2025/02/25

In this episode of Heal Your Heartbreak, I'm thrilled to welcome the wonderful SC Perot, the author of "Styles of Joy." We dive into SC's incredible story of discovering joy in the middle of some serious life chaos. Picture this: a pandemic hits, her career takes an unexpected turn, and she goes through a really tough divorce—all at once. Just when everything seemed upside down, SC found an unexpected source of happiness in the music of Harry Styles. Not only did she become a

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47:56

#257 Understanding Rejection: Why It Hurts and How to...

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2025/02/18

In this episode, I chat with Sabrina Zohar, host of the Sabrina Zohar podcast, about why we take breakups so personally and how to shift that mindset. Sabrina shares her journey from difficult relationships and anxiety to creating content that helps others navigate dating and relationships. We dive deep into why rejection hurts so badly from both a psychological and neurological perspective, discussing how our core beliefs and narratives shape our response to breakups. We explore the importance of

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53:47

#256 What To Do When You Get Dumped with Suzy and Hallie

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2025/02/11

In this episode of Heal Your Heartbreak, I sit down with Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman, marking the first time we've had a mother-daughter duo on the show. They join me to discuss their newly released book, "What to Do When You Get Dumped: A Guide to Unbreaking Your Heart." Suzy shares her personal journey of healing after the sudden end to her 30-year marriage, and how it inspired this candid exploration of the messy, unpredictable, and often lengthy path to recovery after a breakup

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32:52

#255 Revisiting No Contact: Essential Tips for...

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2025/02/04

In today's episode I'm revisiting one of the most popular and crucial topics for anyone navigating a breakup: the no contact rule. Initially discussed on the podcast almost five years ago, I'm exploring how my perspective on this approach has evolved with feedback and new insights. I'll define the no contact rule, elaborate on why it is a powerful tool for healing, and share practical advice for implementing it effectively. Through listener questions from social media, I'll delve

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47:03

#254 Overcoming Dating Games and Finding True...

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2025/01/28

On this episode of the Heal Your Heartbreak Podcast we have guests Julie Kraftchick and Yue Xu, hosts of the Dateable podcast and authors of the new book "How to Be Dateable." Rather than providing typical dating rules or gimmicks, they discuss how to approach dating authentically and in alignment with one's true self.In this episode we talk about– The modern dating pitfalls that keep people stuck in unfulfilling patterns– Different dating archetypes (Maverick, Achiever, Thinker,

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42:03

#253 Finding Joy in Your Own Company with Meghan Keane

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2025/01/21

In today's episode I'm interviewing Meghan Keane, author of the book Party of One: Finding Joy in Your Own Company and Supervising Editor of NPR's LifeKit Podcast. We talk about Meghan's journey on writing this book, how to become your own best partner, why society works against us in accepting single people, fears around being single, how to become more comfortable in your skin (with some very practical techniques), and much more! To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right

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20:25

#252 You're Not the Exception to the Rule

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2025/01/14

In today's solo episode I'm talking about the myth that I believe keeps so many people connected to their exes which is, being the "exception to the rule". We talk about in what ways people believe they're the exceptions to the rule, the issues that it causes, why we want to believe we're the exception, and what to do about it. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for

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