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Jul 2024
44m 45s

Dealing with Heartbreak After Heartbreak...

Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC and Creator of TrueLoveDates.com
About this episode

Heartbreak after heartbreak… you might know what it feels like to have your heart broken into a million pieces.

You might know what it feels like to have your heart broken by someone you thought you would be with forever.

How do you come out the other side of heartbreak?

How do you believe that God has good things in store for your life and for your relationships when all you feel is pain, rejection, and insecurity?

What can you do to get through heartbreak and come out the other side hoping and believing for love?

Today, I have an on-air counseling session with Jeanine Ampola Ward… as we process her painful story and unpack some of the deep hurts of heartbreak… and what her life looks like today.

If you’ve ever struggled with heartbreak, don’t miss this episode! It will challenge you and encourage you!



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DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, bestselling author, relationship expert, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She’s written six books including Choosing Marriage,True Love Dates, Love In Every Season,Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, and RESET. She’s also the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (formerly the Love + Relationships Podcast) where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter or book an online session with her or someone from her team today!

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