Ep. 290 - Stuck on Your Ex Because You Think No One Else Will Measure Up?

Ep. 290 - Stuck on Your Ex Because You Think ...

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Ep. 337 - I tried to fix myself so he'd come back … here's what happened

If you've been thinking, "If I could just fix myself, they'd come back," this episode will hit close to home. You'll hear a real story from a client who started her breakup convinced she needed to become prettier, more successful, or more "enough" to win her ex back—and how that ...  Show more

Ep. 336 - Why you still want your ex (even when you know they're not right for you)

If you're stuck in the loop of "I know they're not right for me… but I still want them back" or wondering if fixing yourself will somehow make your ex return, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Instead of forcing yourself to "move on" before you're ready, we break ...  Show more

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