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Overcoming the Fear of Self-Sufficiency

Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Release Date: 01/20/2026

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

After being manipulated, gaslit, or lied to, the biggest casualty isn’t usually the relationship—it’s the trust you have in yourself. In this episode, we dive deep into the "Manipulation Playbook" and the psychological rift caused by "Intuitive Silencing." We’re debunking the myth that you are an "unreliable narrator" of your own life and reframing self-trust not as perfection, but as the unbreakable promise to have your own back. Learn how to use "Micro-Wins" and body awareness to stop the second-guessing and reclaim your personal power. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery?...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

After a long-term relationship or marriage ends, you aren’t just losing a partner; you are often losing your "other half" of the domestic labor. Suddenly, the mortgage, the leaky faucet, the car maintenance, and the retirement accounts are all on you. In this episode, we explore why we resist learning these new skills and how to overcome the psychological "freeze" that happens when we face tasks we used to delegate. Learn how to move from "I can't do this" to "I haven't learned this yet," and why becoming self-sufficient is the ultimate act of post-breakup reclamation. Ready to...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Does your ex only seem to reach out when you’re finally starting to feel okay? Do they use guilt, "emergencies," or nostalgic memories to pull you back into their orbit? In this episode, we expose the Manipulation Playbook. We break down the psychology of why an ex tries to keep you on a leash and give you the three "Emotional Firewalls" you need to protect your peace. Learn how to spot a "hoovering" attempt and finally break the cycle of emotional puppetry. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Are you stuck in the "blame loop," waiting for an apology or a change of heart from your ex before you can finally feel okay? In this episode, inspired by a powerful insight from Hugh Jackman, we dive into the transformative power of personal responsibility. We discuss why blaming others—even when they are at fault—actually keeps you powerless, and how to transition from obsessing over "what might have been" to mastering "what is." You'll learn the three steps to emotional maturity and how to build your own "Responsibility Roadmap." Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join the...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Are you constantly running on stress hormones? This episode introduces Micro-Joy—tiny, intentional bursts of positive emotion that take just seconds. We explain the neuroscience of how these "mini-interventions" shut down cortisol and activate dopamine. Learn the 4 rules for micro-dosing joy to strategically rewire your brain, build emotional resilience, and reclaim your internal peace after heartbreak. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join the 30-Day Breakup Recovery Bootcamp here: Join the FREE workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup or...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Do you keep trying to 'start fresh' only to find the same old painful patterns repeat? This episode uncovers a common trap in heartbreak recovery: the desire for a "Clean Slate". We expose why simply moving on or changing your surroundings doesn't work.  The real work is in understanding and integrating the trauma, not erasing it. In this episode we discuss three essential steps to process your past, including the concept of "Trauma Inventory," to truly build a new, stronger foundation. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier,...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Are you still giving your ex too much power? If they are the central villain in your story, they are still the star of the show. This episode teaches you the powerful technique of Rewrite The Role. Learn how to demote your ex from antagonist to a small, necessary supporting character—the catalyst for your growth—so you can fully step into your position as the protagonist and reclaim the narrative of your life. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE upcoming workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup or Divorce."  Grab your workshop...

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Back To Happy: The Breakup Recovery Podcast

Are you feeling profoundly alone in your heartbreak? This episode validates why your grief doesn't follow anyone else's timeline. We break down the three Isolation Traps—from your friends' "sympathy fatigue" to the pressure to "perform" healing—that keep you silent. Learn how to stop hiding your pain, set boundaries for your peace, and find the loving connection and strategy you need to heal authentically. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE upcoming workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup or Divorce."  Grab your workshop spot...

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We all think the opposite of love is hate, but it's not—it's indifference. In this powerful episode, we reveal why holding onto anger is the final, invisible trap that keeps you tethered to your ex and delays your healing. Learn how to identify hate as simple engagement and discover practical steps like Energy Recall to cut the emotional cord, reclaim your peace, and achieve the ultimate proof of freedom: true indifference. Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE upcoming workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup or Divorce." Grab your...

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After a long-term relationship or marriage ends, you aren’t just losing a partner; you are often losing your "other half" of the domestic labor. Suddenly, the mortgage, the leaky faucet, the car maintenance, and the retirement accounts are all on you. In this episode, we explore why we resist learning these new skills and how to overcome the psychological "freeze" that happens when we face tasks we used to delegate. Learn how to move from "I can't do this" to "I haven't learned this yet," and why becoming self-sufficient is the ultimate act of post-breakup reclamation.

Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Join my FREE workshop "How to be Happier, Healthier, and More Confident After a Breakup or Divorce."

Discover your Unique Breakup Style: This is a crucial first step to taking back your power. Your confusing emotional reactions right now are not random; they are driven by a subconscious emotional operating system (your attachment style). By identifying your unique style, you gain a clear blueprint for your behavior. This transforms your healing from a frustrating, chaotic storm into a strategic, predictable, and conquerable process.

If you think you or someone you love may be struggling after a breakup or divorce and you’d help with this or any other topic, feel free to reach out to me.