Today, John explores the misconceptions surrounding heartbreak and breakups, emphasizing that our hearts do not break but stretch, allowing for personal growth and resilience. He also discusses the importance of understanding the pain of heartbreak, the necessity of coping mechanisms, the journey of self-discovery that follows a breakup, and much more.
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When You Shut the Door on Miracles
What if it’s not the big traumas that hold us back, but the tiny cracks in how we think each day? In this episode, John Kim and Vanessa unpack how we unconsciously block miracles - through catastrophizing, over-stimulation, and self-protection - and how small shifts in mindset ca ... Show More
20m 34s
Aug 25
Still Stuck on Your Ex | This is Why
Closure isn’t a door you wait to have slammed shut - it’s a bridge you build. In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim breaks the biggest “closure” myths and shows you how to move forward without an apology, a perfect explanation, or one last text. If you’ve felt stuck in rel ... Show More
15m 49s
Aug 2024
706. This is How You Move Forward After Heartbreak
If you’re heartbroken right now, this episode is for you. This week, K+L discuss the psychological and physical impacts of ending a relationship. The girls are your personal guides through the process of feeling these intense emotions, creating healthy post-breakup routines, and ... Show More
37m 20s
Aug 2024
3281: How I Repaired My Damaged Sense of Self After a Breakup by Eddie Corbano on Confidence
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 3281:Eddie Corbano shares his journey of rebuilding his sense of self after a devastating breakup. He emphasizes the importa ... Show More
9m 43s
Mar 2024
Dealing With Our Heartbreak Stoically
In this episode I delve into the painful experience of losing a relationship, particularly one that we didn't want to end. I highlight the acute distress caused by breakups, where someone actively chooses to leave, unlike death, which is inevitable and beyond anyone's control. I ... Show More
21m 13s
Feb 2025
(Matt Monday): Don’t Do These 4 Things After a Breakup…
When we’re heartbroken, it can feel like the pain will go on forever . . . we’re afraid and overwhelmed, and too often we fall into habits that actually make it harder to heal. In this new epsiode, you’ll learn about 4 behaviors that can keep people stuck in heartbreak, and give ... Show More
31m 25s
Aug 2024
2662: What Do I Do if Someone I Love Commits Suicide by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on The Grieving Process
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 2662:Dr. Margaret Rutherford delves into the profound and complex emotions that follow the suicide of a loved one. She explo ... Show More
10m 24s