Unbreak My Heart

Teresa thought she found the love of her life. Simultaneously, she knew there were red flags and saying yes might not be in her best interest. This episode is a recounting of an experience, of a relationship - that hurt deeply and also led to healing deeply. This is a story of loss and transformation. Maybe you can relate to Teresa in giving too much, coming up short and learning you're late to th...

After living together and being put through the wringer of grad school, their original spark faded to a soft pulse of steady and stable support. They had talked about a future together; however, the repeated stress of getting through the day made the love-line of their relationship blurry. Was it the stress that made her feel self-protective or was there something about their relationship that kep...

Caleb and Ashley were inseparable. "It was love at first sight, for our demons." Ouch! There is a draw to the dark side sometimes. They both relate to having wounded hearts and wild sides - together this was disastrous.  Ashley shares about her ups and downs and the tragedy of choosing to have two abortions. She's learning to shake off the past and become the best version of herself yet.  We have...

Ashley has been through the ringer with bad relationship choices, experiences and consequences. From having her heart broken, to having her body abused and broken, she is ready to start a new chapter.  We explore her history of heartache and find out just how resilient she is! We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the...

What if you could look into your past to find out how you got here today? Daniella found family letters from childhood that revealed insights to some personal relationship patterns. In an unfortunate and unlikely way she realized she needed to re-assess how to care for her heart.  Through all her breakups and heartaches, Daniella began a journey of healing. Through her journey she realized everyon...

April is the author of the book: Best Breakup Ever! Bouncing back from your breakup with humor and dignity. In this episode, we learn about April's expertise, ideas, and tools that explore different ways to guide your heart to a place of healing with a twist of fun!  One of my favorite moments is when she shares a quote from Mary Oliver's poem, "The Journey" and fondly remembers how her heart pref...

You are in for a ride with Lizz's story. It's filled with tragedy and trauma that Lizz is in the midst of healing from. You'll learn how she's been coping with grief and what happens when her soulmate and best friend, G breaks her heart.  Lizz is also the Nutress of the World! She founded Goodnuss, a nut milk innovation company providing affordable access to fresh plant-based beverages for the fir...

When bad things happen to us we desperately want reasons to explain what's going on and why is this happening?  Maybe some of that sentiments we carry are really lies. Lies that don't solve anything and seem to put a superficial bandaid on our hurts. This episode addresses the heartache of fear and loss. I hope you will be inspired and provoked to see yourself, and others with greater compassion a...

Scott wasn't ready for love when it suddenly appeared one summer. Emma was an international student and was willing to make a big move for their relationship. Scott, said let's wait. Distance grew and they broke up.  He screwed up. He feels guilty for hurting her and possibly letting "the one" get away. It's been 20yrs, and today, he finds his way through this haunting heartache. No more guilt, no...

"I'm doing this for you", he said. This is not such a straight forward statement when two people are not on the same page. There is sacrifice, guilt, regret and even resentment that can come with such a noble idea.  This story is truly about the growing pains of self-discovery and and how one's heart can change over time and there's no significant explanation as to why feelings no longer carry the...

They decided they weren't each other's forever person. It was their sophomore year of college and even though they had fun together, the spark just wasn't there. However, there was no ill will and they wanted to involve their close friends in the breakup. Jyssica and Benji decided to host a Break-Up Party. 10 friends gathered together to pronounce their friends single! Little did Jyssica know, tha...

She walked in the room and she had that special something that drew Mark in. He started falling in love, he devoted himself to this woman and this relationship.  In the beginning there was romance, passion and connection. They embodied what you hope for when you think of two people in love. After some time, the novelty faded and the connection between them started to create a deep shift. She was a...

Kirsten married young and has had a rough set of circumstances to navigate. Her gut told her something was wrong and five years later she discovered her husband had been cheating!  In the meantime she survived some life threatening health challenges and gave birth to their first daughter. They decided to make things work but when their second daughter was born, the relationship took a back seat to...

Sela found herself connecting to a woman who represented connection, belonging and support. This woman was also gay, attractive, 10yrs older and her supervisor at work. They bonded and never really settled into an official relationship -  everything was predicated on being secretive and temporary. This ended up as a recipe for disaster. Listen to find out what happened! We have a patreon membershi...

You jump, head first, with confidence. Or is it naiveté? Maybe it's a combination. Ian and Maryanne met, and within months decided to get engaged. There was magic in the air, until there wasn't. Tough situations happened and though their love was strong, their foundation was wanting. They learned how important building a foundation is the painful way. Maryanne gleaned a lot of good from Ian and de...

Sometimes you miss the good thing you had even though it was far from perfect. April, struggled with anorexia and her boyfriend didn't quite get the scope of her pain. The relationship ended but the feelings remained.  He had big news - he's going to be a Dad! Any hopes of a future dissolved. She met someone new and he isn't the man she longs for... can you relate with being stuck in the sticky sh...

A stunner and hilarious, she captivated him in an instant. After entertaining many months of flirting over the cafe counter, they finally exchanged numbers to have their  first date . The magic was instant and it lasted a year. So what happened? He picked out a ring and she dropped a bomb:  "I can't explain it, I just can't be with you anymore".  Blindsided, powerless, and devastated, Kris painful...

If you need a silver lining to your heartache - you'll find that Neil's talk  can lift your spirits and inspire you to see the other side of your pain. Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome. Neil Pasricha is the New York...

B is a young Lebanese-American man whose family is originally from Lebanon. Even though he thinks he's generally a good person, he finds himself wrestling with an internal monster.  He first noticed this monster of rage when he dated Brenda. Maybe she created the monster? But after they broke up that monster came out again in other relationships. Now B is looking inward. At his lowest moments he f...

Lisa's husband of 18 years, had an affair and abandoned their family. Not knowing how to sort out the pieces she jumped into a 10 yr relationship that she knew wasn't meant to be. There's more to her story and she is doing her best to let everyone know - YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Whether it's broken hearts, aging, or single parenting, you're not alone. Lisa is kind and brilliant full of hope and inspirati...

"Love people, use things!" What a concept! Can you calculate the amount of items you have in your wallet, in your car, in your office or home? Yes, you can. Can you calculate the number of memories or emotional moments and their effects on your soul? Most likely not. Calculating the amount of attachments accumulated in a relationship is not something we often do. Those moments, synapses, chemical...

So many thoughts and questions arise when talking with Spencer. He was betrayed a few times in a row with women that brought out extreme opposite sides of himself. He took time to recover after his second break up and found himself wounded again in an unexpected way. Through his trials, he discovered ways to accept - what is and let go of - the idea of himself or the idea of what life should be. S...

Raul, found love in New York with a partner who seemed to be a dream come true. Raul invested wholeheartedly into the relationship - holding nothing back. Only one seed of doubt existed in their connection and he sensed it from the beginning. Was Anthony going to be ready? Did he still need time to explore the world as a single man? Anthony is six years younger than Raul. After two years of bliss,...

She's 43 years old and is now breaking new ground for her self-discovery. The catalyst, meeting "the teacher", a man who is everything she could hope for but not everything she expects. We get to hear her story as she's in the tick of her recent breakup, still uncertain if she's doing the right thing. In this conversation, we explore how her faith as a Christian conflicted with her love for an ath...

Claire has the classic story of an unexpected love connection. They met, they seemed to be a really wonderful match and she fell for him.  As she was searching for the words and timing to say "I love you" -  she found that he started pulling away, only to tell her he's changed his mind about being in this relationship.  We explore the obsessive thoughts and feelings that focus on her ex and we fin...