Heal Your Heartbreak

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sabrina Zohar , host of the Sabrina Zohar Show and author of the new book "Why Am I Like This?" In this conversation we talk all things breakups, healing, and unlearning old relationship patterns. We get into the real reasons behind our "bullshit blueprint," why knowing your dating patterns isn't enough to break them, and how childhood experiences shape our nervou...

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Reid , a Columbia and UCLA-trained psychiatrist, to dive deep into the topic of guilt, especially as it shows up for women during and after breakups. We discuss her new book, Guilt-Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations , and how the emotion of guilt, while often adaptive, can become overwhelming and shape how we process the...

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown , NYU professor, psychotherapist, and author of “Psyche’s Awakening: A Guide to Emotional and Somatic Healing Through the Wisdom of Greek Myth.” We dive into why we keep repeating the same relationship patterns (romantic and otherwise), how our psychological “Achilles heel” holds us back, and the power of using ancient Greek myths l...

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author Jessica Anne Pressler to discuss her new fiction novel, Your Traitor Within . We dive into the inspiration behind the book, why she chose storytelling to illuminate cycles of self-abandonment and toxic relationships, and how early childhood fears—especially fear of abandonment—can transform into people-pleasing and fawning behavio...

In today’s expert episode I’m joined by Dr. Marisa G. Franco , psychologist, researcher, and bestselling author, to discuss her brand new book "Worth: The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment." We dive deep into the real foundations of self-worth and self-esteem—why so much of the traditional advice around affirmations, "fake it till you make it," and positive thinking doesn't align wi...

In today’s expert episode I’m chatting with Serena Kerrigan , confidence coach, creator, and author of the upcoming book Let’s Fucking Date . We dive into Serena’s journey of building self-confidence after years of insecurity, why mirror talk is a game-changer for self-love, and the true power of practicing vulnerability in dating. Serena shares her unique 3P theory—Potential, Plot, and Practice—a...

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into the no contact rule- what it really means, why it’s so vital for healing from heartbreak, and all the gray areas that pop up in our super-connected digital world. I break down what actually constitutes breaking no contact, how to set your own boundaries if you share kids or work together, and address common questions like whether watching your ex’s Ins...

In today’s expert episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Najwa Zabian , Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator, to talk about her powerful new book, The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You . We dive into why so many of us seek closure, validation, and even healing from the person who hurt us—and why it never truly works. Najwa breaks down the struggles we face when trying to let go af...

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined again by somatic coach and breathwork facilitator Beth Schild, whose last appearance was our most-listened-to episode of the year. We dive deep into the world of somatic healing and trauma recovery after heartbreak—Beth shares incredibly practical tools you can use immediately to bridge the gap between your mind, heart, and body. We discuss why positive mindse...

In today’s expert episode I’m interviewing Dr. Joy Berkheimer , a licensed marriage and family therapist, sexologist, dating coach, and author of Why Won’t He Call . We dive deep into the topic of second chances in relationships—from giving your ex a second chance, to understanding when it might not be the best idea. We discuss how honesty, communication, and attachment styles influence our decisi...

In today’s expert episode, I’m talking with Dr. Adi Jaffe , a nationally recognized expert on transformation and author of the book Unhooked . We dive deep into the connection between addiction and heartbreak, and how compulsive behaviors, whether they involve substances or patterns in love, keep us stuck after a breakup. Dr. Jaffe shares his personal story of overcoming addiction, explains concep...

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most common and painful post-breakup struggles: what to do when it seems like your ex is totally fine while you’re still hurting. I break down why seeing your ex “move on” can hit so hard, the spiral of self-doubt it can trigger, and why it’s so important to set boundaries with your friends and social media to protect your healing. I also explore...

In today's listener episode, I'm interviewing a man in his late 30s who recently went through the end of a 3.5 year relationship that he moved cities for. We talk about the unique challenges of relocating for love, trying to build a new life while balancing time between a partner and family, and the cycle of arguments that made it hard to move forward. We also dive into how he navigated self-sabot...

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Toni Filipone , founder of Master Grief and an expert in navigating grief and loss. We discuss her personal story of losing her partner to suicide after going through a brutal divorce, and how even with 30 years of personal development coaching experience, grief left her at a complete loss. We dive deep into why grief doesn’t follow predictable patterns,...

In today’s expert episode, I’m sitting down with Lauren LaRusso , a psychotherapist specializing in extramarital affairs and author of "Beyond Infidelity." We go deep into the complex world of infidelity—why it happens, how it affects everyone involved (the betrayed partner, the unfaithful partner, and the affair partner), and the unique challenges of healing from relationship betrayal. Lauren sha...

In today’s solo episode, I’m diving into one of the most common breakup questions I get: are you actually missing your ex, or are you missing being in a relationship? I walk you through how to recognize the difference between missing specific things about your former partner versus the general comfort of companionship. We talk about how feelings of loneliness can show up even long after your break...

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford , clinical psychologist, author, and host of The SelfWork Podcast, to dive deep into the topic of “perfectly hidden depression”—a term she coined and explores in her bestselling book and TEDx talk . We discuss how those who seem “put together” on the outside can silently struggle beneath the surface, why high-achievers and caretakers...

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond , a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the new book “Toxic Striving: Escaping the Stress and Burnout of Hustle and Diet Culture.” We talk about the many faces of people pleasing and perfectionism, how these patterns show up in dating and relationships, and how suppressing your own needs can eventually lead t...

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by John Kim , a licensed therapist, speaker, and author you might know as The Angry Therapist on Instagram. We dive deep into his brand new book "Love Hard on Purpose" and break down the idea of “love blueprints”—the subconscious definitions of love we’re operating from, often shaped by our upbringing, movies, and social media. We discuss how these definitions...

In today's solo episode, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wracking parts of post-breakup life: seeing your ex for the first time. Whether you're anxious about a possible accidental run-in, panicking over a mutual friend's wedding where you know you’ll cross paths, or just stuck in a cycle of "what if I see them?", this episode is for you. I break down the three scenarios—imagined encounters,...

In today’s episode I’m joined by Brooke Taylor , transformational career coach and author of the new book Healing the Success Wound . We dive deep into the concept of the “success wound”—the hidden pain that comes from tying your self-worth to achievement, productivity, and external validation. Brooke shares her personal story of hitting rock bottom while working at Google, dealing with burnout, s...

In today’s expert episode I’m interviewing Oona Metz , a therapist and author who has spent 17 years specializing in divorce support. We dive into why women initiate nearly 70% of divorces, the persistent shame and stigma around divorce, and the five phases of divorce grief that Oona Metz developed for her book, Unhitched . We also discuss why letting go and mending are essential steps to healing,...

In today's solo episode, I'm walking you through a workshop-style reflection meant to help you pause before texting your ex. I share five key questions to ask yourself any time you feel that urge to reach out, whether it's wanting to send an innocent meme or a long, heartfelt message. We explore the deeper motives behind wanting to contact your ex, the likelihood of getting the response you hope f...

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Sarah Vacchiano , author of Soft Launch , who shares her story of getting married young, going through an early divorce, and the journey of starting over in her late 20s. We chat about the shame and guilt that come with leaving a relationship that looks “good on paper,” and how healing isn’t always immediate or linear—sometimes you just need to focus on ot...

In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Leslie John , Harvard Business School professor and author of the new book "Revealing: The Underrated Power of Oversharing ." We dive into why sharing—especially the messy, vulnerable stuff—is so crucial to building trust and intimacy in relationships. Leslie shares fascinating research about why people tend to choose honesty over secrecy (even when the...