In today's episode I'm joined by writer, comedian, food blogger, and owner of Misfit Creatives Dara Pollak. Dara went through a completely blindsided breakup a few years ago and wrote a blog post about it that attracted thousands of readers so I interviewed her about that breakup today. What happened, how she dealt with it, what closure means to her, and how she's moved forward from it. I loved talking to Dara and I know you'll love this conversation. To connect with Dara on social media To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO 
 To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! To learn about all of my courses: https://www.breakupbestie.com/courses 
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#171 Blindsided Breakup with Dara Pollak

Heal Your Heartbreak with your Break Up Bestie is a weekly podcast where each week I walk you through a topic as it relates to healing your heartbreak and helping you move through your break up. Topics include breaking up, healing, dating, and moving into happier and healthier relationships. The goal of this show is to provide hope, support, tips, and to remind you that you&#39;re not alone and don&#39;t have to go through this alone.

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In today's episode I'm joined by psychologist and author of Run Like Hell, Dr. Nadine Macaluso. You may know her as the ex wife to Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort. In this interview we talk all about trauma bonds, what they are, why they form, why they're so hard to break free from, and much more. Dr. Nadine shares how her experience in an abusive trauma bonded relationship inspired her to help others going through the same thing.  To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO 
 To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! 
 To learn about all of my courses: https://www.breakupbestie.com/courses 
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 Get a copy of The Breakup Workbook here!

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#217 Run Like Hell with Dr. Nadine Macaluso

In today's episode I'm joined by Julia Mazur, host of the Pretty Much Done Podcast and we talk about Julia's journey through letting go of the societal expectations of needing to find a partner and have kids by a certain age, how she not only found peace in being single, but learned how to actually enjoy being on her own. We talk about how once you're able to let go of societal expectations and listen to yourself your gut instincts get so much louder and more clear, how she's found fun in dating, and so much more! Be sure to follow Julia and listen to her podcast! 

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#216 Finding Joy & Peace on Your Own with Julia Mazur

In today's episode I interview the highly requested guest Najwa Zebian about her newest book The Only Constant. In this interview we talk about why change is so hard to accept and navigate, why change that you choose (ie when you end the relationship) can also be incredibly hard to deal with, how to become better at accepting change, and much more. If you're not already following Najwa be sure to follow her on Instagram for her beautiful writings.  To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO 
 To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! 
 To learn about all of my courses: https://www.breakupbestie.com/courses 
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#215 Change is the Only Constant with Najwa Zebian

In today's solo episode I talk all about dating after going through a breakup and answer all of the most commonly asked questions. From how long should you wait before you start dating again to is it ok to bring up your ex and your breakup on a date. Dating can feel scary after going through heartbreak but there are ways to go into it feeling confident! In the episode I mention my Moving On After Heartbreak course, here it is linked.  To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO 
 To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! 
 To learn about all of my courses: https://www.breakupbestie.com/courses 
 To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873 
 Get a copy of The Breakup Workbook here!

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#214 Dating Post Breakup

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Erin Falconer, author of the book How to Breakup With Your Friends and we're discussing all things friendship breakups. In this episode we talk about why it's so important to take a regular inventory of your friendships and how they are serving you (similar to how we need to do this for romantic relationships after a breakup), why friendships drift apart, how to address a friendship breakup, how to make friends as an adult and so much more.  I highly recommend Erin's book if you're feeling stuck in the realm of friendships!  To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO 
 To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! 
 To learn about all of my courses: https://www.breakupbestie.com/courses 
 To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873 
 Get a copy of The Breakup Workbook here!

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#171 Blindsided Breakup with Dara Pollak

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