Hey everyone! In this episode of Shattered to Unbreakable, I had an insightful chat with relationship coach Bre Wolta about navigating life after a breakup. We dive into the whirlwind of emotions and fears that often accompany a breakup, and we touch on the unpredictable nature of grief. Bre and I discuss how crucial it is to regulate your nervous system and rediscover your identity during this time.

Bre shares some fantastic advice on setting boundaries and the importance of clearing out physical and digital reminders of your ex.

We offer practical steps for moving forward, like making a list of what wasn’t working in the relationship and reflecting on the masks you wore.

We also highlight tapping as a tool for emotional regulation and stress the importance of self-compassion and seeking support.

We wrap up with a reminder to stay true to yourself and steer clear of negative social media temptations. This episode is packed with strategies to help you heal and find your path forward.

Stay Sparkly Sweet Sisters!

Takeaways

• Breakups are never easy and it's normal to feel a range of emotions, including sadness, relief, guilt, and fear.
• Grief is unpredictable and uncontrollable, and it's important to meet each emotion with compassion and allow it to process.
• Regulating the nervous system is crucial after a breakup, and physical and digital decluttering can help create a sense of control.
• Setting boundaries is essential to protect both parties from unnecessary pain and resentment.
• Finding one's identity after a breakup is a process that requires self-exploration and rediscovering personal preferences and interests. Remove reminders of the ex from your immediate environment
• Make a list of what wasn't working in the relationship
• Reflect on who you were in the relationship and what masks you wore
• Use tapping as a tool for regulating emotions
• Give yourself compassion and seek support
• Stay true to yourself and avoid negative social media behavior

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

03:30 Normalizing the Grief Process

08:02 Regulating the Nervous System

10:54 Setting Boundaries

15:35 Finding Your Identity

19:50 Introduction and Importance of Removing Reminders

25:28 Emotional Regulation: The Power of Tapping

27:47 Compassion and Support in the Healing Process

30:36 Staying True to Yourself and Avoiding Negative Social Media Behavior