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Mar 2025
12m 17s

Ep. 281 - How to stop thinking about you...

Breakup Coach Dorothy
About this episode

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, I'm giving you a simple, two-step process to break the mental loop and finally get relief. No fluff, no vague advice—just exactly what to do to stop obsessing over your ex and start feeling like yourself again. If you're sick of them taking up space in your head, this episode is a must-listen.

The Get Over Your Ex Course: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourexcourse/

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