Healing Heartbreak: Practical Steps to Move On After a Breakup
There is no time limit in which you have to be over someone. There should be no pressure in the amount of time it is going to take for you to get over your breakup fully. Everybody is different on how they deal with their breakups.
When a relationship ends, it can feel like your world has been turned upside down. Episode #049 of the Breakup Recovery Podcast, hosted by Barbara Stevens, dives into the emotional rollercoaster that follows a breakup and offers concrete advice to help you find your way back to stability. Stevens understands that breakups bring a whirlwind of emotions—sadness, anger, loneliness, and anxiety about the future. But, she reassures listeners that healing is possible and provides actionable steps to get there.
In this episode, Stevens emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and working through the various stages of grief that come with a breakup. She highlights that there's no set timeline for getting over someone and that everyone processes these emotions differently. Crying, talking to friends, and indulging in activities you enjoy are just a few of the methods she suggests for releasing pent-up emotions and finding moments of joy again.
One key piece of advice from Stevens is to limit contact with your ex-partner. Seeing them out and about can make it harder to move on, so creating intentional space is crucial. Additionally, she encourages listeners to tackle items on their bucket list and engage in self-care activities to rediscover their sense of self and purpose. This episode isn't just about surviving a breakup; it's about thriving afterward.
Stevens' empathetic approach and practical tips make it a must-listen for anyone navigating the choppy waters of post-breakup life.