logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2024
1h 25m

To Anyone Going Through a Breakup: How t...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

If you’re going through a breakup, or someone you love is, this episode is dedicated to you.

Mel is sharing the #1 cure for your broken heart, and is here to help you navigate the incredibly difficult process of moving forward after a breakup.

This is also a resource to share with anyone in your life who is going through heartbreak.

In this episode, Mel is joined by her daughter Sawyer, who recently went through the biggest breakup of her life. 

They reveal research-backed strategies and the real, raw emotions of going through loss and grief, and together, they walk you through the painful task of learning how to live without someone you loved.

If you're ready for guidance on healing and moving forward, this episode is for you. 

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Let Go of Negative Thoughts & Reprogram Your Mind for More Positive Thinking

Connect with Mel:

 

Up next
Today
An Episode For Anyone Feeling Behind in Life
If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you. Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment. Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and h ... Show More
1h 18m
Oct 6
Try This Today: 6 Small Ways to Have More Fun Even When Life Feels Hard
If you feel like nothing feels exciting or fun anymore, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Mel shares 6 small ways you can break out of autopilot and live with more joy, fun, and energy. If you’re tired of feeling numb, heavy, or stuck in a routine, this episode is your wake-u ... Show More
49m 15s
Oct 2
#1 Harvard Psychologist: Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body
What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of a lifetim ... Show More
1h 18m
Recommended Episodes
May 2025
Mel Robbins: How the Let Them Theory Can Heal Your Relationships
Jillian sits down with Mel Robbins to unpack the Let Them Theory — a mindset shift that helps you stop trying to control others and start focusing on your own emotional wellbeing. They explore how the urge to control often stems from stress and fear, and how letting go can actual ... Show More
1h 18m
Aug 28
How to Heal from Heartbreak
How do you start over when the person you loved is gone? Heartbreak can stop you in your tracks, and romantic heartbreak seems to come with its own unique grief.On the season finale of “Mind If We Talk?”, host and therapist Haesue Jo talks with Sabrina Zohar, dating coach and pod ... Show More
53m 51s
May 2024
479 - Grief, Breakups, and Hope for What Comes Next
This week we're talking about breaking up again, specifically about the process of grieving a breakup through the lens of the five stages of grief. Long relationships in particular can have difficult breakups and it can be hard to know where to turn. We're going to explore the st ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2025
#265 Listener Confessions: Most Shocking Breakup Challenges
In this episode I explore the raw and often hidden challenges of going through a breakup. I reached out to my Instagram followers and gathered honest, anonymous responses about what surprised them most during their breakup journey. From feeling unexpectedly blindsided and dealing ... Show More
21m 30s
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
Jul 8
#277 Why Your Brain Feels Stuck with Britt Frank
In today’s expert episode I’m joined by Britt Frank—author, speaker, and licensed neuropsychotterapist—who has been on my wish list for ages. We dive deep into the connection between breaking free from an addiction to substances and breaking free from an ex, and Britt so beautifu ... Show More
41m 53s
Dec 2024
The Unhealthy Relationship: How to Let Go of The Wrong Person and Choose Yourself
Jillian dives deep into the emotionally charged topic of letting go, especially when it comes to relationships that are very unhealthy, misaligned, or emotionally unsafe. Sharing personal anecdotes, hard truths, and actionable steps, she explores why we cling to relationships tha ... Show More
54m 25s
Jan 2025
429: Coping with the Cruel World & Enduring Heartbreak
In this solo Q&A episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I answer two deeply personal and important listener questions. The first comes from a trans man struggling with the impact of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, fear for his safety, and overwhelming feelings of hopelessness. We ta ... Show More
29m 27s
Apr 2025
The Healthy Relationship: How To Break Destructive Relationship Patterns
We all have patterns in relationships—some helpful, some destructive. In this solo episode, Jillian breaks down the unconscious behaviors we fall into when we feel out of control—like fighting, fixing, or fleeing—and how they keep us stuck in cycles of disconnection. Whether you' ... Show More
45m 9s