In today's episode I interview Rebecca Feinglos who you may have already seen from her viral TikToks where she took her friends to Vegas for a divorce party and caught the attention of Adele (AND made Adele cry). In this episode we talk about the difficulties Rebecca went through when navigating her divorce and we talk about all that she learned when starting to navigate this process including how difficult the process can be for women especially. We talk about Rebecca's "grieve leave" from not ...
Oct 10, 2023•53 min
In today's episode I'm discussing when it feels like you're the only single person on the planet and the pain that can come with that. I also talk about a lot of different strategies to help deal with that feeling including how to validate your feelings around it while still maintaining perspective, how to change your attitude around it, how to deal with nosy family members, and what other action items you can be taking. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link t...
Oct 03, 2023•25 min
Today's episode has such a special guest, Kevin Hines is a world renowned speaker, advocate, and author. When Kevin was 19 he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge and survived and used his experience and story to help other people ever since. We talk a lot about the validation of mental health, how Kevin has managed his mental health the last 20 years, how storytelling helped him and thousands and thousands of others. To buy Kevin's new book: The Art of Being Broken To find out which Break Up Besti...
Sep 26, 2023•46 min
In today's episode we're talking all about mourning with Kris Carr whose new book "I'm Not a Mourning Person" talks about her journey through learning how to recognize her grief and actually talk the time to mourn was brought on by losing her father and 20 years of her own incurable cancer diagnosis. In this episode we talk about all the messy emotions, how the stages of grief don't happen in order, why healing is not a straight line, and how to deal with the many different forms of grief. To or...
Sep 19, 2023•46 min
Today's episode might seem niche, but I know it's a topic that a lot of people worry about because I can see it in my DM's and I know a lot about this from personal experience. Whether you're worried because your ex refollowed their ex after your breakup, you're worried your ex is going to go back to their ex after your breakup, or if you're upset because your ex DID go back to their ex after the breakup this episode will be very helpful to you. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right ...
Sep 12, 2023•18 min
In today's episode I'm joined by TikTok's viral sensation Anna Kai (@itsmaybeboth) to talk all about how she took her past relationships and past dating experiences and turned them into such incredible and hard hitting advice videos. We talk about leaving someone you love for someone you deserve, we talk about her best dating advice, why we stay with partners who don't share our values, why some relationships don't last, and so much more. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you...
Sep 05, 2023•55 min
In today's episode I interviewed Connor Beaton who you may know from @mantalks. He has been a coach to tens of thousands of men over his career and has really been able to not only get to the bottom of what men struggle with but has also found a way to impact them in a really significant way. In this episode we talk about what men struggle with, why men don't turn to community in the way they should, how men deal with breakups, and so much more. I also put this disclaimer in the intro but just b...
Aug 29, 2023•47 min
In today's listener episode I interviewed Lauren and heard about her relationship and breakup story that happened last year. She was with her ex for 7 years and about 6 years into the relationship she realized she was not happy but kept trying to ignore it so she could stay in the relationship. Ultimately she ended the relationship and finally went no contact. We discuss how difficult it is to end a relationship when nothing is innately wrong, how to find yourself single, how to rely on your sup...
Aug 22, 2023•35 min
In today's solo episode I'm talking about whether you should let your ex know the impact the breakup has had on you. We talk about whether or not you're letting your ex "get away" with something or getting away with hurting you because you stay silent and don't tell them your hurt. We talk about how you can process your pain and anger without your ex having to be involved at all, and much more! To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get mat...
Aug 15, 2023•20 min
Today I'm joined by Nick Thompson who was on Season 2 of Love is Blind. In this episode we talk about how Nick handled going through his separation while being scrutinized by the public and the media and how he was able to heal with all of the outside noise. In this episode we talk a lot about boundaries, having a strong sense of self, and how to validate your own emotions. You can listen to Nick's podcast Eyes Wide Open anywhere you listen to podcasts! To find out which Break Up Bestie Course i...
Aug 08, 2023•40 min
In today's episode I'm sharing five ways that going through breakups and learning how to be single have improved my relationship and marriage. We talk a lot about the short term tips and impacts of breakups but we don't talk a lot about how everything you're doing in your breakup right now is also a long term investment that will pay off down the road when you do find your person. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the ...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min
In today's episode I'm interviewing Jake who has a really inspirational breakup story. His 4.5 year relationship ended 6 months ago, they had looked at rings and he pictured spending the rest of his life with his ex. Then a combination of things led to the breakup, and he talks about owning his part in the breakup, and how he worked through those things. He also talked about finding a life HE loved after the breakup instead of having life revolve around a partner. Jake's episode gives so many gr...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min
I recently asked my Instagram community "if you were the one to end the relationship, why did you do it?" and in today's podcast episode I read through some of the answers. The purpose of today's episode is to give you a different perspective on the "dumper". It's easy to assume that the person who ends the relationship does so without much consideration, but I know that's not the truth. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched wi...
Jul 18, 2023•20 min
In today’s episode I interview Maya who shares about her breakup that happened at the end of last year. We talk about all the things that led to the breakup, the main one being them trying to get back to the beginning high they felt when they first got together and hoping that someday it would come back. We talk about her experience going through an abortion early in their relationship and how they never fully recovered. We talk about healing without doing No Contact and healing WITH No Contact....
Jul 11, 2023•42 min
I talk a lot in this podcast about practicing the no contact rule but I wanted to do an episode on what to do IF you do hear from your ex and how to handle it. I go through when to respond, when not to respond, how to set proper boundaries, what it "means" if you hear from them, and more! 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 you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO To get my course bundle ...
Jul 04, 2023•19 min
In today's episode I'm joined by writer, comedian, food blogger, and owner of Misfit Creatives Dara Pollak. Dara went through a completely blindsided breakup a few years ago and wrote a blog post about it that attracted thousands of readers so I interviewed her about that breakup today. What happened, how she dealt with it, what closure means to her, and how she's moved forward from it. I loved talking to Dara and I know you'll love this conversation. To connect with Dara on social media To find...
Jun 27, 2023•45 min
In today's episode I'm joined by relationship coach, author, and blogger Natasha Adamo, author of Win Your Breakup. And before you judge a book by its name, winning your breakup doesn't necessarily mean what you think it does. We talk about how to navigate your breakup with self respect and dignity, we talk about how someone can be toxic to you and for you. We talk about Natasha's concept of staying on your white horse as you're navigating your breakup, how to increase your self esteem, and so m...
Jun 20, 2023•48 min
In today's episode I'm interviewing relationship expert Terri Cole and we're talking all about boundaries. We discuss why boundaries are so important to stay true and authentic to yourself, how lack of boundaries can hurt relationships, why learning how to set boundaries is a great skill to learn after a breakup, and how boundaries can be helpful once you start dating again. To take Terri's Boundary Quiz, click here. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to ta...
Jun 13, 2023•51 min
In today's listener episode I'm interviewing UK journalist Eve Simmons to talk about her divorce she went through 6 months ago. Her and her ex were together for nearly 10 years and their relationship ended just 6 months after getting married. Eve talks about her history with an eating disorder and how her ex was a big part of her recovery from that. We talk about her fear of being on her own for the first time ever and how she's conquering that, and so much more. To follow Eve on Instagram: @not...
Jun 06, 2023•58 min
I often talk on Instagram and the podcast that "acting as if" is the best way to move forward from the breakup when you don't fully accept the circumstances yet, but what does that mean? In this episode I talk all about how the best way to change your thinking is to first act as if and change your actions. What actions should you take when you're trying to move forward? What if I don't want to move on from my breakup? I answer all of that and more in today's episode. To find out which Break Up B...
May 30, 2023•19 min
In today's episode I talk about the phrase I respond to so many DM's and questions with which is "it's because you're human". I talk about how we hold ourselves to an unrealistic expectation when going through a breakup and don't take into account that we're human beings with a broken heart. This episode encourages a lot of self compassion and grace and is great for anyone who finds themselves questioning their emotions and reactions post breakup. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is righ...
May 23, 2023•19 min
Today is a very highly requested guest, I'm joined by relationship coach Jillian Turecki. In this episode we talk about what she thinks the biggest issue in relationships are, what causes the majority of breakups, why we get so obsessed on exes instead of focusing on ourselves post breakup, and so much more! If you're not already following Jillian on Instagram be sure to follow her @jillianturecki To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get ...
May 16, 2023•40 min
I'm so excited to share today's episode with author, podcaster, and writer Natalie Lue. She's written multiple books but today we explore her book The Joy of Saying No and all about people pleasing. Natalie talks about the different kinds of people pleasing (I had no idea there were different kinds), how people pleasing affects how impactful a breakup can feel, how to prevent people pleasing in future relationships and more! Definitely check out Natalie's new book on Amazon at this link. To find...
May 09, 2023•51 min
In today's solo episode I'm talking all about the difference between giving up on a relationship and surrendering. I often get messages saying that I'm promoting people breaking up which isn't at all the case, I'm all about doing the work to make a relationship work but there comes a time when we have to let go and surrender when something is no longer working. I talk about why surrendering doesn't mean losing, it means being in acceptance and no longer fighting the reality of what's going on. T...
May 02, 2023•19 min
In today's episode I share my thoughts on the idea of conscious uncoupling and I talk about why it's so common that celebrities say that they're remaining friends in their public statements, and why the way breakups are portrayed in the media can be harmful to those actively going through breakups. I also share my journey in the beginning of Break Up Bestie when conscious uncoupling first became a thing and how it made me question my breakup philosophy for a hot second. To find out which Break U...
Apr 25, 2023•19 min
Today I interviewed Chanel Dokun who is an author, life planner, and relationship expert and we talk all about purpose. We discuss why the word purpose can be so overwhelming, why it's important to think about your purpose, what to do if your ex felt like your sole purpose in life, and how to start getting to know yourself in a new way. You can learn more about Chanel's teachings in her book, Life Starts Now available anywhere you buy books. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for ...
Apr 18, 2023•41 min
In today's solo episode I'm breaking down the myth that going no contact with your ex requires will power or strength. I talk about how you'll almost always have to go no contact before you want to or before you think you're ready but by doing so you GAIN strength. I also talk about how maintaining No Contact doesn't have to do with your will power it has to do with the systems in place you have to make sure you don't break it. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the...
Apr 11, 2023•21 min
Today I'm joined by Brittany Allyn although you may have seen her on TikTok or Instagram as @thirtywaves and in this episode we talk all about Brittany's journey of letting go of her quest to find a partner and instead using that energy and focusing on having her best life possible. We talk about how Brittany got used to spending time alone, the shifts in perspective she had around being single, how she handles other people's probing questions and more! Be sure to follow Brittany on social @thir...
Apr 04, 2023•40 min
In today's solo episode I talk about the popular tagline you hear all over social media of "if they wanted to they would". I talk about why it's a way oversimplification and how I really don't believe it applies to breakups. I also talk about why this line of thinking can be helpful when you're newly dating someone but why it can be really harmful when we're talking about breakups. To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the...
Mar 28, 2023•21 min
In today's episode I'm talking with psychologist, author, and speak Dr. Cortney Warren about going through a love addicted breakup. She taught me so much about what love addiction actually is, different techniques to break that addiction, how to stop constantly obsessing about your ex, and so much more. Dr. Cortney Warren has a new book out called Letting Go Of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction you can purchase it here: https://a.co/d/8yAB9Vg To find o...
Mar 21, 2023•43 min
