On today's episode, we explore the difference between feeling lonely vs. missing your ex. It's completely normal to miss your ex following a break up, but it's important to separate what you miss about your ex versus what you just miss about relationships. Throughout this episode, we will dig into identifying what you miss about your ex, the voids left by th ... Show More
Jun 16
#326 How People Pleasing Makes Breakups Harder with Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond
In today’s expert episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond, a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of the new book “Toxic Striving: Escaping the Stress and Burnout of Hustle and Diet Culture.” We talk about the many faces of people pleasing and perfecti ... Show More
53m 38s
Jun 9
#325 How to Create a New Blueprint for Love with John Kim
In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by John Kim, a licensed therapist, speaker, and author you might know as The Angry Therapist on Instagram. We dive deep into his brand new book "Love Hard on Purpose" and break down the idea of “love blueprints”—the subconscious definitions o ... Show More
31m 10s
Jun 2
#324 How to Handle Seeing Your Ex for the First Time
In today's solo episode, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wracking parts of post-breakup life: seeing your ex for the first time. Whether you're anxious about a possible accidental run-in, panicking over a mutual friend's wedding where you know you’ll cross paths, or just st ... Show More
18m 31s
Nov 2025
Ep. 313 - I wasted so much time with my ex
If you've been stuck replaying the thought, "I wasted so many years on my ex," this episode is going to blow your mind. Dorothy breaks down why those years weren't lost, they were the reason your life is about to move faster, clearer, and bigger than ever before. You'll learn how ... Show More
16m 35s
Oct 2025
How to Find Yourself Again After a Breakup
After a breakup, we don’t just miss the other person — we often miss the version of ourselves we were with them. In this episode, Dora shares how relationships reflect parts of us, why it hurts when that mirror breaks, and how to reconnect with the playful, confident, free self t ... Show More
5m 16s
Mar 2025
Ep. 281 - How to stop thinking about your ex all the time
<p>You can't stop thinking about your ex, and it's exhausting. No matter what you do, they're always on your mind—replaying memories, overanalyzing what went wrong, wondering if they miss you too. It feels like you have no control over it. But what if you could? In this episode, ... Show More
12m 17s
Apr 2025
2564: Still Love Your Ex? How To Move On Anyway by Eddie Corbano of Loves A Game on Emotional Freedom
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2564: Eddie Corbano explores the hidden emotional trap he calls the “Love Barrier,” the complex mix of fear, ego, and lonel ... Show More
9m 2s