Impressionable and strong willed, Antonia found herself in a toxic loveless relationship at a young age that hurt and haunted her for years.  After some time, she met someone new and found her heart could indeed fall deeply in love; yet, the timing was off. She already planned on an overseas adventure to do some soul searching which meant they had to make a tough choice. Alex, knew she needed to be uninhibited, so he decided to let her go. Only, there was a lingering "what if, one day...?". He hadn't closed the door all the way and she wanted back in. The lack of closure was torture until recently, when she found her own way forward.  We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.

Goodness! This is a great story of a woman who went through the "school of life" because of a 6 year relationship with a man who broke her heart 3 times.  Remanda is a strong, determined and "don't quit -> win" kinda girl. When she started dating for the first time she gave 200%. Being from China, her culture affected many of the decisions she made, especially about how to pursue a career, how to see herself and how to value a relationship.  What does it take to finally say goodbye? What can happen to make you give up 6 yrs of history and life together? He promised to show up for her surgery and when the time came - not a whisper of his whereabouts or glimpse of his presence. At first his absence was due to oversleeping from playing video games into the the wee morning hours. Then his absence extending into the next day out of shame and fear for messing up big time! At that point Remanda knew there was no coming back.  Our conversation is extensive. We get to know a lot about her life story which was largely impacted by her first boyfriend. She shares incredible insights, learns a few new things about her past and shares about finding the love of her life in a very non-traditional way. You will be inspired, you may even want to take notes. If you'd like to learn more about this entrepreneurially compassionate and talented woman please check out her fashion blog https://www.styleright.me and her instagram @stylerightblog.

Charity feels as though she had been blindsided by the darkness hiding under her wifes’ pain. A childhood injury had left her wife with chronic pain that led her down a dangerous and destructive path of self medication with heroin. Heroin was a master at hiding and deceiving. Charity was taken for a fool and lost everything. Her house was gone, career destroyed, personal finances in shambles, and ultimately her sense of safety and trust in other people had ceased to exist . Years later, she still feels ungrounded and finds herself keeping the same emotional barriers up that she created to protect herself and her children.   We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart  for more information.

When Grace met Eric, they became inseparable. Eric's wife had recently left him for another woman, his story was so moving it seemed to create a strong bond with Grace. Even though Eric's marriage ended, not much changed with his ex. Grace didn't realize it at first, but she was always going to be the outsider in Eric's life, she was never the priority. Her intuition gave her warning signs, she ignored them and it cost her dearly. Grace takes us through her devastating heartache with the sound of trumpets triumphing on the other side of her darkness.

Keri and I mined through a life-changing relationship she had with an abusive ex-boyfriend. Her gut told her no but her infatuation ignored that still-small voice deep inside.  It's been a while since they were together yet there are still lingering injuries from what happened between them. This conversation is rich with heartfelt memories, insights, wisdom, lessons learned, and encouragement!  You will find a piece of yourself somewhere along the way in our chat. Listen and allow your heart to be uplifted and inspired - and - find your way through suffering to hope! We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.

Lacey’s story is quite non-linear.  She started out as a wild college girl whose daily lifestyle included drinking, using drugs, and endless partying. Sex was like a sport, a game to win - the more men, the more power, and the more she knew she was wanted and desired. After college, she found herself falling in love with a music DJ, Thomas. Thomas was a high school dropout also deep into drinking, drugs, and partying. Their love was immediate, within a week they knew they’d get married.  They gave up drinking and drugs for a brief time together - to cleanse and detox. They even promised to wait to have sex until they got hitched. Not much else changed - they still went to parties and still chilled with the same friends.  Marriage happened. They invited a woman into the relationship as a sexual partner. A month passed, and they agreed to end it with the paramour. However, Thomas didn’t let her go. He started seeing her behind his wife’s back.  We get to hear: how Lacey’s bad trip on mushrooms was a come-to-Jesus moment,  how she survived emotional abuse, an affair, and the inevitable breakup of her marriage. But their story doesn’t end there! Thomas recovers from his dark ways and earns a second chance. You could say they have a gift of VICTORY! They are still married, have both done 180s, and have a heck of a story!  photo credit: Danelle www.danellepainter.com | @danellepainter

Ingrid Fetell Lee has devoted ten years to answering the question: "How do tangible things create intangible joy?" Drawing on research from the fields of neuroscience and psychology, her book, Joyful, and her website "The Aesthetics of Joy" explore the powerful connection between our surroundings and our emotions, and empower people to find more joy in daily life through design.

Molly is a musician and performer who was wooed by a fan. They fell in love and as soon as they got married all of the dreaminess they experienced while dating quickly shifted to something much more distant.  He felt he had made a mistake. They did their best at "doing the right thing" and working on their marriage. In spite of their efforts, trouble brewed - whether it was from their past, their faith, Molly's health or her husband's infidelity.  Eventually, the infidelity surfaced, and they saw the marriage was over and it was time for a change. Molly dove into her career, healing, and a complete personal transformation! To hear more of Molly's music - check out her site: www.mollyjenson.com

My good friend Kari and I dive into the heart of what happens after heartache. Her husband cheated on her which ended in divorce after 12 years of marriage. Throughout years of processing grief, learning to forgive, and walking hundreds of miles she found peace and contentment. She's been single a while now, embracing the new challenges of trusting herself, love, and a potential new partner one day.  Kari Gale is an artist and writer from Portland, Oregon specializing in the documentation of the journey, food, and travel. Visit her at karigale.com to see her journal art, books, and much more.

You’re going to meet Timbre. She looks like Wonder Woman who’s been suffering from decades of imprisonment. A powerful yet squeamishly uncomfortable conversation ensues, as we hear about the breakup that has her trapped. Almost three years later, she’s still haunted in her dreams and her consciousness. Her raw honesty and sense of humor lighten the heaviness but don’t keep her from shrinking from the sting of the villainous phantom of regret. You may find yourself identifying with Timbre’s pain - the pain that’s found in self-loathing and shame. So how do you free yourself from the shackles of regret? How do you break away from self-punishment? These are questions we explore in this interview. Find out how we discover the key that unlocks her from this dark and suffocating prison. There’s hope ~ if she’s willing to make the next move.

Bel is returning to talk through the grief and anxiety of making the decision to stay with her ex or move on and follow her dreams.  They love each other and have a great relationship. They also happened upon a non-negotiable. He wants to build roots in their hometown. She wants to explore the world and visit home but not live there. Can they compromise? Or do they have to find a way to face the fear of letting go and moving on?  This is a situation full of heartache and looming with the potential for unnecessary hurt and pain. Can they find a way to honor and respect each other without creating deeper wounds? Listen to find out how Bel and I unpack these big questions! If you're interested to hear her first story, tune into last weeks episode. Names have been changed to maintain privacy.

She was in an unhappy marriage and saw a chance to explore an old romance. Her first love from high school appeared years later in her life and, when they crossed paths, they felt electric!  What price would you pay to explore an old romance? She gave up her family, her husband and so much more to see what might be in store for her and her ex. He, too, was married and a Father and let it all go. Unfortunately, the grass wasn't greener. Katherine is working through so much heartache and learning new insights about herself. Listen as we hear her honest story about pursuing what she thought was love.

Ashley choose marriage at a young age to a man who was focused on work, not connection. After 11 years of living together, moving multiple times and a vacuum of loneliness - she builds up the courage to say "no more"! She tried hard to make something work with a bipolar man and her efforts were never met with success. As she was figuring out what to do, she also realized her attraction to women was more prominent than she had acknowledged before. Listen to find out how she navigates coming out and finding freedom from a lifeless marriage. We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreaon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.

In hindsight, we can learn so much about ourselves. Camille knew better than to date Badger. Their hearts deeply longed for love like dry land longs for fresh rain. Yet when they started dating, the longing for love became a crutch. It only exaggerated the areas their souls were crippled... the hold over one another became dangerous. Maybe you've found yourself here before? Camille and I find our way through those old sticky spots to a place of relief! We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.

Daniel grew up conforming to the ideas of what it meant to be a man through the critical words and judgments of the women in his life.  He was not going to be like his Dad or his Uncles. He was going to be a good guy and a nice guy. Little did he know that he was only masking and hiding who he truly was.  It wasn't until his 3rd marriage and counseling, that he finally realized his behaviors and beliefs were all under his self-deception, justification, and rationalization. Instead of helping others, he saw he was really hurting those he cared for and ultimately himself. His paradigm shift allowed him to start living from the inside out with inner-peace and calm. Before it was all about him and his need for love. This story is about his experience discovering unconditional love. To connect with the community, find me at: https://www.facebook.com/cheriunbreakmyheart Visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart to support and invest in the show.

20 years ago Sandy and Burt dated. Their paths crossed again, and eventually, Burt invited Sandy to date once more... this time he was a married man newly exploring an open marriage with his wife.  Even though Sandy had some experience with non-traditional relationships, this was new for her too. What kind of risks would her heart and soul encounter as she worked through mitigating attachment, desire and honoring sacred boundaries? Listen as we navigate through the pushes and pull of her story!

Could you imagine falling in love with your partner, only to later find out he was mean-spirited and unthinkably deceitful? Steve's boyfriend, with the help of a mutual friend, cooked up a medical scheme that financially scammed Steve. He was devastated and deeply ashamed for being duped. There's the shock value of Fabian and Will's actions; more importantly, however is hearing how one recovers and moves forward from such horrific deception.  Kris, Steve's new friend, saw him through his crisis! Over time their friendship grew to become a loving romance. Tragically, on New Years Day, Steve was informed that Kris fell into a drug induced coma. Suffering is a currency of heartache and loss. Steve has paid handsomely in this currency.  Listen to learn how Steve has embraced loss, tragedy, and selflessness while learning to love and trust again! To connect with community, find me at: https://www.facebook.com/cheriunbreakmyheart Visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart to support and invest in the show.

What do you do with all the stuff that remains left behind after a breakup? What if you can't bear to get rid of it?  Understanding that grief has many phases and comes and goes in waves will help you be patient with yourself and the process. This episode has practical steps and examples on how to help yourself move past the lingering remnants of you and your ex. You are worthy of love. Remember, you are worthy of love! We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information. Check out this book! Everything is Perfect by Kate Nason

Life is happening one way for a time. There's a routine. Then life changes, our partner is gone and we're stuck with whatever residual and leftovers there are. How can we move on when we're bottled up inside or everything is bottlenecked trying to come out at once? One solution: purging! Listen to here some good ideas on purging and how it can help you find peace and sanity! We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information. Check out this book! Everything is Perfect by Kate Nason

After years of hiding, Judd was ready to come out of the closet and explore his sexuality. He met an older man who was grounded and ready for a relationship.  Instead of finding refuge in the safety of his partners love, the pain deep inside of him drove him to lie, drink, and further hurt his partner. Tanner stuck it out with for 9 years until the "big event". Judd blacked out - and he was shocked to learn of the destructive things he did after waking up the next day. After hitting rock bottom, Judd chose to seek help and find a better way to be and to be a better person.