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How to Get Over a Breakup, with ‘Letting Go of Your Ex’ author Cortney Warren
Have you ever had a painful breakup? Have you been so obsessed with your ex that you didn’t want to date? Have you felt, “I’ll never find someone as good as her”?
Today’s special guest can help!
Dr. Cortney S. Warren is a bestselling author, clinical psychologist and an expert in getting over a bad breakup. Cortney joins Connell in this episode to share simple, powerful tips from her bestselling book, “Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction.” She also offers some practical advice to help you overcome heartache and find someone NEW to share your life with.
It’s time to let go of pain, heal your heart, and find someone as wonderful as you are… and do it with authenticity! Listen to Cortney and Connell’s deep, insightful conversation now.
"Thinking about your ex is normal. Yet obsessing over them during dating as a distraction can prevent you from forming new meaningful connections."- Cortney Warren
"Intense love mixed with past traumas can impact relationships significantly. Self-awareness is key to navigating these complexities."-Cortney Warren
Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 04:24 - Influences of Past Relationships on Future Actions 08:23 - Growth and Authenticity Post-Breakup 10:55 - Resilience and Recovery after Heartbreak 14:47 - Embracing Grief to Achieve Acceptance 17:20 - Gratitude: A Pathway to Moving Beyond Past Relationships 21:01 - Dating as a Catalyst for Personal Development 24:43 - Navigating Intimacy Challenges Stemming from Trauma 28:59 - Coping with Heartbreak and Relationship Advice 30:18 - Seeking Genuine Connections Based on Values and Chemistry 36:18 - Prioritizing Fun Over Perfection in Dating 37:55 - Transforming Disempowering Questions to Empowering Ones 42:01 - The Role of Physical Touch in Enhancing Bonding and Love 44:49 - Authenticity as a Precious Asset in the Dating Scene 46:11 - Conclusion