Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On with Janice Formichella

Welcome to another edition of My Breakup Story ! I love the chance to chat with brave people from around the world about what made their healing a success, especially when they are past or present clients of mine. Today we welcome Mike to the show to chat about the life changes he made as a result of committing to his healing, trying new things, and LEARNING about himself after his last breakup. ...

As dark as things may seem during a breakup there are SO many blessings and hidden opportunities just waiting to be discovered. Pour the champagne and toss the confetti! This week I am helping you to see why your breakup is a cause for celebration and how you can make sure to remember it as such.  From choose your own adventure to breakup brunches, let’s celebrate!  🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Want one-on-one supp...

Always be learning!  Relationships can be enormous opportunities for growth - if we let them be. This week I am back with Jessie Maree talking about what we have learned from our recent relationships; good bad, and everything in between.  Want one-on-one support? Find me on IG at @ Janiceformichella or email Exphilespodcast@gmail.com .  Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a revie...

When it comes to any type of healing our thoughts often determine the outcome. This is perhaps the truest when it comes to a breakup. When we are feeling heartbroken or down and out, however, it cam be hard to see what our mindsets are and even harder to change them.  Well—I got you!  Today I share five mindset tips for breakup success, including one thing that I have never, ever been wrong about....

The home is an often overlooked player in healing from a breakup. Reclaiming it as our own can add power to your proess that could be a huge game changer that allows you to turn a sharp corner with things.  In today’s episode, I talk about what reclaiming my space has done for me after more than one breakup, the science behind why it works, and NINE ways to do it.  Get a pen and paper ready - I am...

Lessons from the last few weeks of my life and why I'm not dropping a normal episode today :)  Want one-on-one support? Find me on IG at @ Janiceformichella or email Exphilespodcast@gmail.com . Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. ____________________________________________________________________________ The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for al...

Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand, everyone! This week I am dropping a very personal mini-episode as I podcast on the go during my travels. Do you have a song that reminds you of a difficult time in your life? Or perhaps one of your breakups? I have a few, and this episode is about one of them, and the breakup that could have broken me but instead led me to this exact spot. I hope that you will...

Happy Ex-Philes Day! This week I have a double dropped episode for you. There is always a special reason for a re-posted episode over here in Ex-Philes Land and this week it is because I am all the way down in New Zealand visiting guest co-host Jessie Maree and well, things don’t always go according to schedule when you take a trip like this. Today’s episode is one of the most important that I’ve...

Breakups bring lessons, lessons, lessons. Part of the philosophy around Ex-Philes is that if you decide to learn and grow from a broken heart you can beat anything in life. Buckle up. If you’re not a believer already, this episode is meant to make one out of you. I am joined once again by guest co-host and gal-pal Lena Ehrenberg to talk about how the way you do one thing is the way you do all thin...

Yay! Another edition of My Breakup Story ! Today I welcome Karina, a powerhouse of a woman who has not only walked away from an unhealthy relationship, but ended up even better in the end. I am bringing her story to you today to inspire and motivate you to walk away from anything that isn’t serving you, especially a relationship. Want one-on-one support? Find me on IG at @ Janiceformichella or ema...

You can have passionate love no matter what your relationship status. Jessie Maree is back today for a fun chat about cultivating greater self-love than you have ever had, using your breakup as a catalyst. We had so much fun doing this episode! We discuss: -The importance of grieving and how to be loving to yourself while you do it -The importance of self-soothing as you increase self-love -Redisc...

What it is about being in a relationship that makes some people want it so badly? Are some of us missing the opportunities that come with being footloose and fancy-free? Today I am flying solo to talk about flying solo. I have learned so much and gained so much from my own single journey. I KNOW that it is the answer for the pain that so many of you are experiencing right now. Today I cover: -How...

Trigger warning: domestic abuse, substance abuse A lot of us carry trauma, wounds, and “baggage” related to our past. Whether it be a relationship that went wrong or another life event that left us questioning everything, how we navigate relationships can sometimes be changed forever. The good news is that with a little awareness, we CAN prevent our past from destroying good things in our future....

I believe that we can all overcome loneliness and fulfill our own emotional needs, even with anxious attachment. This doesn’t mean that there are huge benefits to having a support network, but when we are able to look after ourselves these networks become stronger and more meaningful. Learning to self-soothe is one way that we can prevent loneliness and develop self-trust after a breakup. I have b...

Breakups are part of life. Children are a part of life. But…the two don’t go together all that well, right? Well, I’ve called in the experts to help! This week I am joined by two of return co-hosts and friends of the show to take a deep dive into (almost) everything that has to do with discussing breakups with your children. Dating-after-divorce coach Brian Dunn and co-parenting coach Katie Davie...

How amazing is it to have a client come on my podcast and talk about beating their breakup?! Today I am introducing a new Ex-Philes series: My Breakup Story. I am starting things off with a bang with a conversation with one of my very own clients and a major breakup success story. If you are ready to use your breakup as a new beginning push play now! Mentioned in this episode: -The Subtle Art of N...

The holidays are meant to be joyful and jolly, but they can actually really suck when we are healing from a broken heart. So…considering they can’t be avoided, what should we do? I GOT YOU! I have some tried and tested tips to help see you through the next couple of weeks. So push play one part TWO of “Surviving the holidays after a breakup.” Want one-on-one support? Find me on IG at @ Janiceformi...

The holidays are meant to be joyful and jolly, but they can actually really suck when we are healing from a broken heart. So…considering they can’t be avoided, what should we do? I GOT YOU! I have some tried and tested tips to help see you through the next couple of weeks. So push play one part one of “Surviving the holidays after a breakup.” Mentioned in this episode: Episode 23: The healing powe...

I love to talk about what a ripe time for personal growth a breakup is, but it can be hard to know where to start when we feel broken hearted, right? Today I am giving you FOUR places to start in this rich discussion with my friend Lena Ehrenberg. If you are having a hard time navigating your new reality you will love this dish session! It’s a deep dive into the possibilities a breakup presents. *...

Buy my survive the holidays coaching package here.  Part of moving on from a breakup is releasin our ex, the relationship that once meant so much to us, and the life we thought we’d have. But while necessary, it is a painful part of the healing journey and it can sometimes take a lot of motivation to get to that point. Well, as always, I have your back! If you are looking for motivation to mo...

Narcissism has become a topic of interest in the last few years, but what does it actually look like? Can we prevent ourselves from getting involved with toxic people? Buckle up, Jackie and I are taking a deep dive into our own experiences with narcissism and how to spot it. We cover: -Traits of narcissistic and toxic people -Why it is so easy to spot the red flags -Spotting narcissism on the firs...

Are you struggling with feelings of jealousy? I have created this affirmations track to help you make progress on processing and releasing this tricky emotion. However you choose to use this track I hope you will remember that you have the power to cope and learn from jealousy. Sending strength! -Janice What affirmations tracks would you like me to offer in the future? You know where to find me: S...

Jealousy is a natural human emotion, but it is also one that can poison and ruin relationships. So, what to do? Friend and co-host Jessie Maree is back for a deep dive into the topic. We cover: -Our recent experiences with jealousy -What jealousy is -How fear and jealousy are related -Types of jealousy -Ways to handle jealousy and prevent it from ruining all of your relationships -The meaning of t...

The time after a breakup is a POWERFUL one for reflecting on our relationship patterns and identifying where we want to grow and learn. In this week's episode guest co-host, Brian Dunn and I talk about HOW to do this in a way that creates lasting change and the foundation for joyful relationships in the future.  Grab a pen and paper and start up-leveling your relationships now!  Please g...

A breakup can be a shock to the system. Often, so much of our identity and plans for the future are tied up in our romantic relationships. When they end, we can feel lost. If we had neglected parts of ourselves during the relationship and had a future planned with someone, we can feel like we don’t even know who we are without the other person. Today I speak with special guest Sarah Mac about her...