Where You Left Them - The dadhugsforyoursoul Podcast

Episode 7 – Eighteen Flights   Today we meet Jonathan who shares his story of a passionate, long-distance relationship. Ah yes - the sort where it just fizzles out because eventually one of you just can't take the isolation? Nope. Jonathan and his partner were together as often as they could be - and when Jonathan suffered a nasty accident, his partner flew to be by his side. He felt car...

In this episode we follow up on Alison's heartbreaking story from Tuesday and read your comments. We read some inspiring responses to the Question of the Week and also learn more about your experiences with journalling and other amazing ways you've expressed yourself on your path to healing. We - of course - catch up with Emma's homework (she really loved this one) and FINALLY draw a winner for th...

This week we meet Alison. She thought that her chances of love were long gone but, persuaded to go salsa dancing, she encounters a perfect gentleman. And a flame she thought was extinguished forever, bursts back to life!  Dancing, romance, love – none of these things are exclusive to the younger generations.  Sadly, neither is heartbreak, and sometimes it’s for the very to...

In this episode, we discuss the response to episode 5: Keep Your Man Happy. It seems that many of you have experienced similar behaviours to those of Rebecca’s husband and we discuss the motivation behind them.  You have given us some lovely responses to our question of the week: “when did you know you were ok?”  We also learn how Emma coped with journaling out loud and in public - not a...

This week's story comes from Rebecca, who was with her husband for 19 years. And they weren't particularly good years: she believed she had to “keep her man happy” and he took every opportunity to make sure things stayed that way - even when she was grieving the loss of her brother. But that loss was also the catalyst for change. Rebecca decided enough was enough, and she bravely quit her one-side...

In this shorter episode we (well, Harry - good job I healed those abandonment issues isn't it?) discuss your comments on Someone Like Me – the incredibly powerful and somewhat inspirational episode 4! The time and pain that Susanne spent in an unhappy marriage has struck a chord with many of you You can hear some of the comments we received and some excellent insights from the dadhugsforyoursoul c...

Susanne has been living in a loveless marriage for decades. But she's determined to move beyond everyone's expectations in the pursuit of personal freedom and happiness. And that includes her mother, who hasn't been nearly as supportive as she could be. Susanne's story is one of quiet strength and resilience. It's full of hope for a more authentic, fulfilled future - and proof that it's never too...

In this episode we discuss your comments on Mamma Mia – the jaw-dropping episode 3! Trina has fared badly in your comments but we do have SOME understanding. You can hear some of the comments we received and some excellent insights from the dadhugsforyoursoul community. This really was a shocking episode and if you’ve not listened yet, you can find it wherever you get your podcasts or yo...

Meet Trina, a single mother of two, preparing to send her second daughter to University and facing an empty nest. It’s a big life change, and Trina faces a sudden new onslaught of loneliness. But is that all that's going on? Disillusioned with dating apps, and feeling like she's “always the one who gets dumped”, Trina's about to make some big life decisions - with some challenging consequences. Ho...

In this episode we revisit Clive (who is universally adored) and discuss your comments and suggestions. We first met Clive in Episode 2 of Where You Left Them, the dadhugsforyoursoul podcast. If you've not met him (and he is lovely) do go and have a listen or watch. The full episode is on our YouTube playlist here   We also discuss a couple of social media posts which hit home: how to re...

In this week’s story, we meet Clive, a widower of eight years. When Pippa gives him her number, he puts his reservations to one side and bravely chooses to step back into dating life. What unfolds is a long way from what he expected - and it throws him into a very different world.  If you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak then kno...

After we've heard all about Rich and his protein shakes, join Harry and Emma as they dig deeper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first episode of Where You Left Them, the Dadhugsforyoursoul podcast with Harry and Emma. This podcast dives deep into the messy, heartbreaking, and sometimes unbelievable realities of modern relationships. It’s not therapy, but it is real: raw stories from real people, told honestly, with empathy, humour, and perspective. In our first story, we meet Kate, who thought she was l...

If you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship break-up or experiencing heartbreak then we are with you and the first and most important thing to know is that you can and will survive heartbreak and heal.   The Where You Left Them podcast from dadhugsforyoursoul delivers a twice-weekly episode dedicated to your stories of relationship issues, surviving heartbreak, and le...