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Mar 2025
22m 32s

Ep. 283 - The gap between "I can't do th...

Breakup Coach Dorothy
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In this raw and revealing episode, Dorothy opens up about her journey through motherhood and entrepreneurship, sharing the profound realization that changed everything: the gap between "I can't do this" and "I am." Through vulnerable stories of 3 AM doubts and unexpected breakthroughs, she reveals how our most limiting thoughts often appear right before our greatest expansions. If you've created a life beyond what your heartbroken self could imagine but still feel like there's another level to reach, this episode illuminates why ceiling-breaking isn't a one-time event but a lifelong practice. Discover why "bigger and better" is a direction not a destination, why new ceilings don't invalidate past growth, and how to recognize when you're solving the wrong problems. For anyone wondering "what's next?" after healing from heartbreak, this conversation will transform how you view your evolution.

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