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Mar 2024
21m 11s

Ep. 230 - Preventing bad things from hap...

Breakup Coach Dorothy
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In today’s episode we delve into the theme of preventing past heartaches, urging listeners to embrace self-discovery, and cultivate inner peace instead of fixating on external threats. We talk about love bombing, is this lust or is this love, and the common fear of what if I get cheated on again? Through introspection and emotional grounding, we confront fears, acknowledge vulnerabilities, and empower ourselves to foster authentic connections rooted in mutual respect and understanding. Leave today’s episode knowing a 5 step process for leaving your fear of bad things behind and embracing the calm. 

The NEW Get Over Your Ex Course: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourexcourse Deadline to enroll is Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Angie Griffith host of the “You Get What I’m Saying” podcast: https://apple.co/4c5UmWs Our episode together airs Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

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