I love to talk about what a ripe time for personal growth a breakup is, but it can be hard to know where to start when we feel broken hearted, right? Today I am giving you FOUR places to start in this rich discussion with my friend Lena Ehrenberg.

If you are having a hard time navigating your new reality you will love this dish session! It’s a deep dive into the possibilities a breakup presents.

**Show Lena some Ex-Philes love! Please go follow her now on IG at HaveMoreLove **

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

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Part of moving on from a breakup is releasin our ex, the relationship that once meant so much to us, and the life we thought we’d have. But while necessary, it is a painful part of the healing journey and it can sometimes take a lot of motivation to get to that point.

Well, as always, I have your back! If you are looking for motivation to move on from your breakup hit play as I am sharing ten tips, concepts, and ways to look at things that are sure to help you kick ass during the next stage of your healing journey.

Episodes mentioned in this episode:

117: Self-forgiveness and breakups

114: Five tips to help you heal from your breakup this week

108: A morning routine for your breakup

74: Self-care for breakups

I believe in you!

What topics would you like me to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

Narcissism has become a topic of interest in the last few years, but what does it actually look like? Can we prevent ourselves from getting involved with toxic people? Buckle up, Jackie and I are taking a deep dive into our own experiences with narcissism and how to spot it. We cover:

-Traits of narcissistic and toxic people

-Why it is so easy to spot the red flags

-Spotting narcissism on the first date

-Our stories about dating some pretty scary dudes

-How to get away from a narcissist

Mentioned in this episode:

More Ex-Philes resources:

-Episode 110: I can’t get over how they treated me

-Episode 68: Narcissism 101 with Chris

-Episode 66: Am I in an abusive relationship?

-Episode 52: Rescuer Syndrome

PLEASE give Jackie some love! Follow her podcast That Girl The Podcast and find her on IG at https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlthepodcast/ and https://www.instagram.com/jackiebrubaker/

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What topics would you like Jackie and I to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

Are you struggling with feelings of jealousy? I have created this affirmations track to help you make progress on processing and releasing this tricky emotion. However you choose to use this track I hope you will remember that you have the power to cope and learn from jealousy.

Sending strength!

-Janice

What affirmations tracks would you like me to offer in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

The time after a breakup is a POWERFUL one for reflecting on our relationship patterns and identifying where we want to grow and learn. In this week's episode guest co-host, Brian Dunn and I talk about HOW to do this in a way that creates lasting change and the foundation for joyful relationships in the future. 

Grab a pen and paper and start up-leveling your relationships now! 

Please go show Brian some love. Follow him on IG at mrbriancdunn and TicTok at mrbriancdunn

What topics would you like Brian and I to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

A breakup can be a shock to the system. Often, so much of our identity and plans for the future are tied up in our romantic relationships. When they end, we can feel lost. If we had neglected parts of ourselves during the relationship and had a future planned with someone, we can feel like we don’t even know who we are without the other person. Today I speak with special guest Sarah Mac about her 3-part process of rediscovering yourself after a breakup and why it is so important for healthy relationships in the future.

Pleaae go show Sarah Mac some Ex-Philes love. Follow her on IG at Love.SarahMac: https://www.instagram.com/love.sarahmac/

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving me a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

KINK is a beautiful way to explore your new single life or expand the possibilities for pleasure between you and your partner(s). And because it is a never-ending world of options it can be difficult to know where to start. Guest co-host and kink-expert Jessie Mare is back this week to make the world blush as we take a deep dive into KINK 101.

Buckle your seatbelts as we discuss:

-What kink is

-What fetish is

-What kink is NOT

-Our own kinky beginnings

-Types of kink

-Safety as a single person exploring kink

-Aftercare

-And MORE

Discussed in this episode:

Episode 34: 50 Shades of WTF?! 

What topics would you like Jessie and me to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

Dating after divorce can be nerve-wracking and many people feel that they don’t know what they are doing. But the good news is that there are SO many resources available and so many people both paving the way and teaching others what they have learned.

One of these people is my friend and colleague, Brian Dunn. Brian works specifically with people navigating the crazy world of dating and courtship following their divorces. He speaks from experience; he dated 100 people in the first 15 months following his divorce and felt more confident AND competent with each new experience he had.

I think Brian is an inspiration to men who desire more confidence with women, especially after being out of the “dating game” for a long period of time. We all have to start somewhere, right?

Please go show Brian some love. Follow him on IG at mrbriancdunn and TicTok at mrbriancdunn

What topics would you like Brian and I to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.

TRIGGER WARNING: Victim blaming, sexual assault, domestic violence

Victim blaming occurs when the victim of a crime is held partially or fully responsible for the actions taken against them. It is particularly prevalent when it comes to domestic violence and sexual assault. The impacts on victims are often long-term and have devastating consequences. It is also one of the reasons victims keep things to themselves, stay in dangerous situations, and decide not to report.

Victim blaming needs to stop. As part of the Ex-Philes commitment to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am partnering up with my good friend Christine to talk about the victim blaming that we have experienced, the impacts it had on our lives, and how YOU can become part of the solution instead of the problem.

👉Take a stand! Please share this episode on social media this month to help raise awareness about the impacts of victim blaming.

Please go show Christine some love! Follow her on IG at fiftyshadesof_bullshit

What topics would you like Christine and I to cover in the future? You know where to find me: Send me a DM on IG at @Janiceformichella or email [email protected].

Love Ex-Philes? Please help others find it by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Ex-Philes is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community.