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Sep 2025
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#286 Navigating the Final Stretch of Bre...

BREAK UP BESTIE
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In today's solo episode, I'm diving into what I call the final 10% of breakup recovery—that last stretch where you feel mostly healed, but still find yourself thinking about your ex, feeling frustrated, or just not quite “over it” yet. I talk through why this stage can feel so uncomfortable, how it's completely normal to still have lingering curiosity or sad ... Show More
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