While the holidays bring engagement rings and meeting the family, they can also bring devastating breakups. This week, Erica and Eli chat about the science  behind why heartbreaks suck, the 13 stages you experience when a relationship ends, and how to heal while still allowing emotions to run their course.

Content referenced in episode: 

• Boy Bye playlist
• Heartbroken? - NPR article
• 13 Stages Of A Breakup - Women's Health article
• How To Get Over A Relationship - headspace article

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