Unbreak My Heart

She was in an unhappy marriage and saw a chance to explore an old romance. Her first love from high school appeared years later in her life and, when they crossed paths, they felt electric!  What price would you pay to explore an old romance? She gave up her family, her husband and so much more to see what might be in store for her and her ex. He, too, was married and a Father and let it all go. U...

Ashley choose marriage at a young age to a man who was focused on work, not connection. After 11 years of living together, moving multiple times and a vacuum of loneliness - she builds up the courage to say "no more"! She tried hard to make something work with a bipolar man and her efforts were never met with success. As she was figuring out what to do, she also realized her attraction to women wa...

In hindsight, we can learn so much about ourselves. Camille knew better than to date Badger. Their hearts deeply longed for love like dry land longs for fresh rain. Yet when they started dating, the longing for love became a crutch. It only exaggerated the areas their souls were crippled... the hold over one another became dangerous. Maybe you've found yourself here before? Camille and I find our...

Daniel grew up conforming to the ideas of what it meant to be a man through the critical words and judgments of the women in his life.  He was not going to be like his Dad or his Uncles. He was going to be a good guy and a nice guy. Little did he know that he was only masking and hiding who he truly was.  It wasn't until his 3rd marriage and counseling, that he finally realized his behaviors and b...

20 years ago Sandy and Burt dated. Their paths crossed again, and eventually, Burt invited Sandy to date once more... this time he was a married man newly exploring an open marriage with his wife.  Even though Sandy had some experience with non-traditional relationships, this was new for her too. What kind of risks would her heart and soul encounter as she worked through mitigating attachment, des...

Could you imagine falling in love with your partner, only to later find out he was mean-spirited and unthinkably deceitful? Steve's boyfriend, with the help of a mutual friend, cooked up a medical scheme that financially scammed Steve. He was devastated and deeply ashamed for being duped. There's the shock value of Fabian and Will's actions; more importantly, however is hearing how one recovers an...

What do you do with all the stuff that remains left behind after a breakup? What if you can't bear to get rid of it?  Understanding that grief has many phases and comes and goes in waves will help you be patient with yourself and the process. This episode has practical steps and examples on how to help yourself move past the lingering remnants of you and your ex. You are worthy of love. Remember,...

Life is happening one way for a time. There's a routine. Then life changes, our partner is gone and we're stuck with whatever residual and leftovers there are. How can we move on when we're bottled up inside or everything is bottlenecked trying to come out at once? One solution: purging! Listen to here some good ideas on purging and how it can help you find peace and sanity! We have a Patreon memb...

After years of hiding, Judd was ready to come out of the closet and explore his sexuality. He met an older man who was grounded and ready for a relationship.  Instead of finding refuge in the safety of his partners love, the pain deep inside of him drove him to lie, drink, and further hurt his partner. Tanner stuck it out with for 9 years until the "big event". Judd blacked out - and he was shocke...

What happens when your intuition tells you one thing ,  yet you do another? Consequences!  This conversation is a vulnerable   recounting of the heartache and lessons learned in dismissing one's intuition. In  Kate's case,  when  her intuition  hinted  she couldn't trust those who asked for her heart in marriage , she doubted herself and  said yes anyway. The consequences? She found herself   assa...

This week, you'll get to meet our Co-Producer and Audio Engineer, Danny Chau! He and I chat about how the show got started, what our experience is like talking to people about their breakups and what we're looking forward to in future shows. You'll get to hear a casual dialogue of how we process the topics that come up about life and breakups. We welcome your feedback and we hope to have you on th...

After 8 years, of sharing life and growing up together, their relationship took an unexpected turn. Glen and Katie met in college, started dating, eventually moved in with each other, and became happy cat owners. They had their ups and downs like all couples but it seemed like Katie got more distant over time.  She was from the Mainland and missed her friends and family. Her visits home got longer...

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...

Chloe didn't know her friends and family had become afraid of the man she loved until she realized she was trapped in a cycle of abuse. Her body began giving her metaphysical warning signs and landed her in the hospital multiple times. Join us as we learn about how she freed herself from the clutches of a dangerous relationship. We have a Patreon account - you can sign up as a member to receive sp...

Has anyone ever caught you off-guard and wooed you? Anna met Sean while contra dancing, at first she didn't want to date him, but eventually, she changed her mind.  It was the end of college and her dream was to explore more of the world. Sean wanted to plant some roots and with Anna by his side. With an open heart and mind, also, against her better judgement - she accepted his invitation to move...

What is something that makes breakups so tough? This episode, I will share some tips and ideas on steps you can work on during the relationship.  Communication is sometimes one of the toughest elements in a relationship and when that fails, working through the loss of your partner increases exponentially. Listen to discover some fresh ideas or find assurance in things you may already be working on...

What is something that makes breakups so tough? This episode, I will share some tips and ideas on steps you can work on during the relationship.  Communication is sometimes one of the toughest elements in a relationship and when that fails, working through the loss of your partner increases exponentially. Listen to discover some fresh ideas or find assurance in things you may already be working on...

High school romance is exciting, confusing and can have a lifelong impact on how we view love and future relationships.  In this episode, we hear Jason, joined by his buddy Tanner, share about how he and his first love connected and ultimately fell apart. His break-up haunted him with depression, insomnia, and his motivation to just show up every day.  After some time, support from family, friends...

Marcus and his lady were engaged and in love. He pictured his future with her until she said "it's over" - blindsiding him at the end of their vacation. Marcus was crushed. He found comfort in writing songs and playing his music. This outlet also gave him confidence to let go and find his way back to the light.  We enjoyed discussing our mutual joy in advocating for love and exploring tough questi...

Joby gave Carrie his trust. Overtime, something started to change and her affection for him became distant and cold. In his best efforts to fight for her and for them - he landed with putting the ball in her court. Do we work things out or are you going to end it?  This stepping stone experience really shaped Joby's perspective on life and relationships. He's gleaned a lot of wisdom and eagerly sh...

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...

Chrissy is a survivor of childhood traumas and when she married "J", it was because he was a stable guy and he had a great family. After awhile, she noticed her body had many ill symptoms physically, mentally, and emotionally. She had some good and bad habits to cope with her situation. ...She spent too much money, she slept too much, she didn't work for awhile, her meds weren't helping, and she w...

They fell in love in college; however, they weren't prepared for some of the challenges that came their way.  Her Mom wanted the best for her daughter and that wasn't Nathan. Nathan didn't see hope for them to overcome her family's disapproval.  Though that may have been what broke them up, that was only the catalyst. They both had a tough time communicating and were stuck in a lot of people-pleas...

Dailee was dumped by her Jewish boyfriend and it stung hard! She has recovered well; however, in our chat we found an old wound from the fall out between she and her first love.  Even though it was years ago the negative words he spoke hadn't yet left her. Dailee was brave in facing an old scar that no longer needs to make it's home in her soul! We have a patreon membership account! Please check o...

Kerry and I's conversation flowed with casual ease and laughter. Can you start over in your mid-30's as a divorcee and single Mom? Yes! What about navigating the mystery and terrors of online dating? Kerry shares about diving in, finding new liberties and navigating the disappointments and hopes of possible new relationships.  Listen to be entertained and inspired.