logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2018
12m 29s

How to fix a broken heart | Guy Winch

TED
About this episode

At some point in our lives, almost every one of us will have our heart broken. Imagine how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotional pain. Psychologist Guy Winch reveals how recovering from heartbreak starts with a determination to fight our instincts to idealize and search for answers that aren't there -- and offers a toolkit on how to, eventually, move on. Our hearts might sometimes be broken, but we don't have to break with them.

Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
4 relationship traps that lead to burnout | Eric Quintane
Are your workplace relationships quietly burning you out? Drawing on large-scale research across industries, organizational behavior researcher Eric Quintane reveals four hidden relational traps woven into the fabric of work — and explores how connection shapes resilience, vulner ... Show More
18m 26s
Mar 3
My year living with a robot | Emily Kate Genatowski
Imagine a robot moving into your home. How would it change your daily life? Historian Emily Kate Genatowski shares five eye-opening lessons from a year living with her AI-powered robot roommate, from the quirky and chaotic to the surprisingly mundane. Her experiences show that th ... Show More
15m 59s
Mar 2
The attack on Iran — why now? | Ian Bremmer
On the morning of February 28, 2026, the US and Israel bombed several parts of Iran, including the Tehran compound of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Geopolitical expert and Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer breaks down why US President Donald Trump made the decision to strike, what ... Show More
46m 57s
Recommended Episodes
May 2019
How to Fix a Broken Heart with Guy Winch
<p>Today’s question for the Kwik Brain community is how do you fix a broken heart?</p> <p>I’m excited to welcome today’s guest, Dr. Guy Winch. Guy’s <a href="https://www.guywinch.com/emotional-first-aid-book" target="_blank">books</a> have sold millions of copies and been transla ... Show More
20m 28s
Aug 2022
How to QUICKLY Get Over a Breakup - 12 Week Relationships Podcast #67
The end of a relationship can be devastating in many ways. Heartbreak is extremely painful and the first instinct is to try and remove that pain by any means. However, during this sensitive period, it's important to be mindful of your decisions as you heal and to help out, Pye an ... Show More
42m 14s
Jul 2022
How To Turn Heartbreak Into Life-Changing Success
We all go through times in life where we feel heart broken. What if I told you there was a way to transform your heartbreak into leverage? This is how you change your mindset to do just that! Enjoy! 
4m 34s
Feb 2023
breakup to BREAKTHROUGH: my tips for healing a broken heart
My beautiful friends!! If you are feeling heartbroken or romantically rejected this episode is for you. Although breakups are one of the most painful things, they are also our biggest opportunities for growth. Today I share with you my own heartbreak story, how I healed and trans ... Show More
23m 52s
Apr 2022
How to Fix a Broken Heart (ft. Guy Winch)
<p>This week, Father Cooper is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Guy Winch. There is the classic saying…only time heals a broken heart. WRONG! Thankfully Guy is here to provide us with tangible advice on how to navigate heartbreak and get ourselves back out there. What are the ... Show More
39m 10s
Nov 2022
Ep 71 - F%$K! I’m Going Through A Break Up
<p>Breakups are the worst…and, unfortunately, there’s no antidote for a broken heart.  Luckily, we have a friend like Tinx to get us through!  Having dealt with her own heartbreak, she knows how tough this time can be. In this episode Tinx gives name to the break-ups we experienc ... Show More
25m 35s
Dec 2020
645 - How to Deal With Heartbreak
In this episode, we look at how to deal with heartbreak. Sponsor: http://neuyear.net/tinyleaps coupon: tinyleaps Written By: Sophie Sumpter https://www.instagram.com/sorosum/ The Problem Heartbreak. It’s universal and may happen many times over the course of our lives, but that d ... Show More
11m 4s
Jul 2018
66: Guy Winch | How to Fix a Broken Heart
<p><strong>Guy Winch</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/GuyWinch" target="_blank">@GuyWinch</a>) is a licensed psychologist, leading advocate for integrating the science of emotional health into our daily lives, workplaces, and education systems, and author of <a href="https: ... Show More
58m 31s
Mar 2024
Episode 5 - Your breakup survival kit
This week the girls dive into the topic of heartbreak. LOVE is as complicated as it gets, we all go through it, and we are all learning. The girls discuss the difficulties of moving on from a breakup, and what they do to cope. How do you know if you should leave? How do you know ... Show More
55m 42s
Jun 2019
6 Healthy Ways to Heal and Move On From Heartbreak
<p>In this episode of On Purpose, I’m discussing healthy ways to deal with heartbreak. I share how you need to feel before you heal, why you should never define your self worth by how someone treats you and how to stop looking at love as a noun and start treating it as a verb. I ... Show More
28m 9s