Unbreak My Heart

Ari and Rachel were together for 3 years. Their relationship worked well on the surface and suffered from a superficial foundation.  In this episode, we discover that Ari's mindset to control and protect himself hasn't really allowed the opportunity for trust and true connection.  Listen as he discovers a new perspective on what it means to feel safe and come out of hiding! We have a Patreon membe...

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...

How often do you hear yourself say: "I love online dating!" or "Social distancing is helping me connect so much better with others than ever before."? Ha! That's the opposite of how most of us tend to feel. One thing that makes both virtual and face-to-face experiences tough is how do we have a conversation with a stranger?  Celeste provides excellent tips on improving conversation. They will help...

She spent her childhood living through a looking glass; love was a longing that was on the other side until she met John. This relationship was a mixture of gifts and losses. As much she loved him, he hurt her by cheating, leaving her feeling crippled. The lessons she learned recovering from this heartache have helped her through other difficult and even near-death experiences! We have a Patreon a...

One relationship and two completely different realities. Imagine thinking you and your partner are both happy and content. No signs would say otherwise. Then, one day, you never hear from him/her again. This is what happened to Christopher.  He was left clueless about the absence of his partner for a year or so. It left him devastated, troubled, and very confused. Listen to how Christopher recover...

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...

Jamie has been through two big breakups. The first was nearly unbearable as it was the loss of her first true love. The strength she gained from healing her heart gave her the courage and boundaries she needed for the next man that comes along - not a good dude! Jamie and I discuss her experiences and lessons learned within the crevices of the human heart on the landscape of love. All of this has...

Learning to accept stress as a positive in our life can literally impact your mental and physical health for the best! Stress will always be a part of life. What if we found a way to partner with stress as an advocate for our well-being? Kelly talks to us about how to make that mental shift in her Ted Talk.  Relationships and our heartaches can haunt us. Finding a way to learn to read the signals...

When Curly's boyfriend wanted to move home, she followed him on a whim, but soon her wanderlust gave way to restlessness and isolation. Feeling alone in a new city she met "R". As they spent more time together, he introduced her to a culture and lifestyle called ethical non-monogamy. After sometime, Curly felt this is what she wanted. Admittedly, she knows she's the "bad guy" in this breakup. List...

What if there were a skeleton key to unlock difficult relationships? It comes in the form of boundaries! Learning to yes and no is one of the most overlooked traits to helping us have healthy relationships and great self-care.  Sarri takes us through a new perspective that will inspire us to have better boundaries. Don't miss this, you'll appreciate the valuable tools she shares. Please check out...

Phil had strong feelings for his partner. At first, it appeared she did as well. Suddenly, she ended things with him but she insisted they still sleep next to each other. 3 days later she changed her mind. Phil didn't get any answers as to why she was back and forth with him but he was happy not to lose her, and his feelings continued to grow.  Unfortunately, she decided she didn't want to be with...

"We all go through bad seasons". David starts his talk with these universal words. Whether we get what we want or lose what we thought we wanted, we can experience a sense of feeling delusional. I believe David does a great job addressing some of the moments where we have to reconcile the picture we had in our minds to what's actually happening in reality. I hope you are encouraged with this talk...

Even though Jeff was divorced, he hadn't given up hope to find love. Unexpectedly, he met a woman who captivated him. They fell in love over the summer and he felt like his dreams were coming true.  As hard as he fell in love, he crashed. She didn't want to have a serious relationship and started to pull back. Jeff struggled to let go, in spite of what he wanted, he released her. This is the story...

Have you ever thought of love as a skill? Most important relationships in our lives are universally bonded by love. Yet, love is one of those elements of our being that seems to mystify and shape us in ways we feel unhinged by.  What if we had skills to recognize when love is healthy or unhealthy? We could discover ways to set boundaries, create more self-awareness and lean into love without the p...

When you want to make love work, when you want the relationship to win over all of the setbacks but it just doesn't... This is what Kal and his girlfriend experienced. Through multiple breakups, they tried so hard. They knew they loved one another. Yet, no matter what they tried, nothing got better. Eventually, they couldn't endure the hurt caused by one another and they were forced to let go for...

We can sacrifice our voice in more than one way. Sometimes, it's by not speaking up. Sometimes it's by pleasing others or compromising. Sometimes it's by speaking but not standing up for ourselves, others, or honoring the truth. This topic transcends romantic relationships and impacts our lives with every waking moment. I hope you're inspired and motivated to find your voice, to be courageous, and...

Her husband's mental health became harder and harder to bear. Sometimes he'd punch walls, or wander to other women outside their marriage. Karen hung in there as long as she could until all trust was gone and her safety was in question.  She had to make some tough decisions and find her way back to herself and recover. Her greatest lesson, as is true for all of us, is to listen to your gut and int...

Anger is an emotion that can reveal an injustice, help us with a boundary and even get us in trouble. When we experience anger, sometimes, we can shake it off. Other times, it lingers and becomes a weapon.  This Ted Talk creates a fresh perspective on our anger! It's refreshing and fun to have a new way of seeing why we get mad. Please check out the new website www.unbreakmyheartpodcast.com and fi...

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...

She said yes to marrying him but she didn't mean it. As John's wife, she started acting as if their marriage wasn't real. After some time, John got their marriage annulled.  After successfully going through a few years of recovery John learned, from experience, that he couldn't fix or rescue his wife. Letting her go wasn't easy nor was the alternative of living with someone who wasn't honest. List...

If you could follow a formula to unbreak your heart, it might go something like this: goodwill + friendship + trust + compassion + empathy = peace. What happens when that peace is robbed through loss and pain? We are invited to learn to forgive. These men experienced incredible tragedy and after forgiving those who caused their pain, they gained peace.  I want peace for each and everyone one of yo...

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...

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" getaway. It's been 20yrs, and today, he finds his way through this haunting heartache. No more guilt, no m...

What if we looked at the way we talk about love? Could that possibly clue us into a better way to experience relationships and even heartache? In this Tedtalk, Mandy illuminates how our words shape and frame our ideas of love and relationships.  Life Coaching Homework Tip: Reflect on your past relationships. Write down words you've used to describe being in love and going through heartache. Notice...

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...