Since the breakup, have there been moments when you actually felt calm, clear, or more like yourself?
When you imagine texting them, what are you secretly hoping they’ll say—or make you feel?
In this heartfelt and insightful compilation, Jay dives deep into the emotional landscape of breakups, offering a thoughtful and healing space for anyone navigating heartache. With his signature warmth and clarity, Jay brings together trusted voices in emotional wellness and relationships—Lori Gottlieb, Matthew Hussey, Stephan Speaks, Esther Perel, and Mel Robbins—each offering honest, thoughtful perspectives on what it really takes to move on after a relationship ends.
Together, they unpack the emotional aftermath of a breakup, from grief and confusion to self-doubt and the search for clarity. Whether you're dealing with the sting of rejection, stuck with unanswered questions, or scared to start over, this episode offers clear, grounded guidance that will leave you feeling both supported and uplifted. Without pressure, it offers a calm, compassionate space to work through the pain with presence, perspective, and hope.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Blaming Yourself After a Breakup
How to Know When It's Time to Let Go
How to Break Emotional Patterns in Relationships
How to Sit With Pain and Still Move Forward
How to Choose Peace Over the Past
This episode offers more than advice—it brings hope, the kind that encourages self-love, future growth, and a belief that better things are ahead.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Why Breakups Feel Like the Hardest Loss
09:19 “Why Wasn’t I Enough?” Understanding the Root of Self-Blame
20:21 Knowing When It’s Time to Let Go
25:15 Should You Try to Win Them Back?
28:43 Practical Steps to Letting Go After a Breakup
34:41 Do What’s Best For You to Heal
36:56 Everyone Handles a Breakup Differently and That’s Okay
39:30 Shifting Conflict Into Understanding
45:07 What Power Struggles in Relationships Really Mean
47:44 Why Breakups Make You Feel Unlovable
51:25 How to Release Control and Finally Find Peace
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