Coping with Ghosting

Have you ever felt the sting of being ghosted and wondered how to heal from the emotional fallout? Whether you were ghosted by a friend, family member, date, lover, or colleague - this show provides answers. Join Gretta as she interviews the incredibly insightful Dr. Kellie Kirksey, who is a licensed clinical counselor, certified rehabilitation counselor, author, yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, dancing mindfulness facilitator, clinical hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, expressive arts therapist, and certified mind-body medicine professional.
Dr. Kirksey shares:
- The benefits of journaling
- Creative ways to journal, including voice notes
- Journal prompts to rebuild self-worth, gather the courage to block ghosts, how to deal with returning ghosts, and more
Dr. Kirksey provides actionable steps for self-kindness, reclaiming your mental space, and recovering after being ghosted.

Connect with Dr. Kirksey:
Creative Wellness Solutions
Word Medicine (book)

Connect With Gretta:
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

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Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Being ghosted can shatter your entire sense of self—but what if it could also pave the way for profound personal transformation? Join Gretta as she interviews Dr. Debi Silber, the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation® Institute, to explore her journey from experiencing deep betrayal to becoming an expert in the field. Dr. Silber shares insights from her groundbreaking PhD study, revealing how betrayal (including ghosting) affects the mind, body, and heart. You'll learn about post betrayal transformation, a complete rebuild of one’s life, and the symptoms of post betrayal syndrome that many suffer in silence.
Dr. Silber shares:
- The five stages of healing from betrayal, shedding light on the predictable process that begins with shock and often stalls at survival instincts.
- The importance of balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing to avoid instability and achieve full recovery.
- How to rebuild trust.
- Ways for the ghost or betrayer to heal themselves.
Connect with Dr. Silber:
The PBT® Institute

Connect With Gretta:
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

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Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

In this heartwarming show, friends Gretta and Coach Estee K. dive deep into the importance of treating yourself with kindness and compassion after being ghosted. From a beaver showdown in Massachusetts to a pigeon dance, glimmers, and guided relaxation - this show combines soothing reminders, funny stories, and calming words that tap into the lighter side of life. 

Connect with Mindfulness and Empowerment Coach Estee K.:
Instagram
Soulful Synthesis Podcast

Connect With Gretta:
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Links Mentioned:
Moving Forward After Being Ghosted: Positive Self-Talk With Estee K.
Cat Lawyer

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Have you ever felt nervous about making new friends because you're concerned that they'll ghost you? Do you feel anxious and struggle with trust in relationships?
Have you ever been concerned about your physical safety while dating? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this show's for you.
Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCTP-II, a seasoned mental health therapist and trauma recovery expert, brings her wealth of experience to the table. She joins Gretta to discuss the heavy toll ghosting can take on our trust and how to navigate new relationships. Karen shares practical strategies to help you create new connections, overcome the fear of opening up to others, and feel more safe and secure in relationships.

Connect with Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCTP-II at Heal, Thrive, Dream:
Karen's CBT Classes

Connect With Gretta:
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Mediation App:
Insight Timer

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Have you ever felt strung along in a relationship without any clear commitment? Today, we uncover the truth behind breadcrumbing with the insightful Vasavi Kumar, therapist, coach, and author of "Say it Out Loud." Host Gretta and Vasavi break down this topic and help you:
- Recognize the signs of being breadcrumbed
- Learn what to say to somebody who's stringing you along
- Find ways to maintain self-respect while being breadcrumbed
- Discover strategies to manage anxiety
- Define needs and boundaries in relationships
This episode outlines how to move forward confidently, whether you're navigating a confusing romantic dynamic or seeking to understand past experiences.

Connect with Vasavi:
Vasavi's Website
Instagram

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

If you've been ghosted in a long-term relationship or want to learn more about ghosting and dating, this episode is for you. Gretta is joined by Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, a clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT). Dr. Tatkin speaks and teaches worldwide on how to understand, create, and sustain secure-functioning relationships. He's authored six bestselling books and has trained thousands of therapists.
In this show, Dr. Tatkin shares his views on:
-  What to do if you've been ghosted in a long-term relationship
- Attachment and distancing behaviors
- How to communicate with children who've been impacted by the sudden disappearance of an adult in their life
- How to build healthy new romantic connections
And so much more! This show's a must for anyone who's been ghosted in love or is looking for a new romance.

Connect with Dr. Tatkin:

The PACT Institute
New! Wired For Love: Fully Revised and Updated Second Edition
Instagram

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Coaching With Gretta
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

If you're struggling with the pain of being ghosted, this soothing and reassuring episode is for you! Mayra Rodriguez, LMFT shares important reminders as you heal from the shock, frustration and loss of your ghost.  Her wise insights will help you cope with ghosting and feel better and more optimistic about days ahead.

Connect with Mayra R., LMFT

@thelosangelestherapist on Instagram

@thelosangelestherapist on TikTok 

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Coaching With Gretta
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Join host Gretta and Dr. Heather Browne, PsyD, LMFT, for a lively discussion that centers around forgiveness and then branches off into many ghost-related subjects. 
In this episode, Dr. Browne shares her perspective on:

• Why you don't need to  forgive the person who ghosted you 
• The benefits of forgiving 
• How to find closure after being ghosted
• Navigating embarrassment, shame, and guilt
• How to communicate with a returning  ghost
• When ghosting becomes abuse
• Dating with integrity

Whether you were ghosted in friendship, romance, business, or family, this episode provides actionable ways to find peace after being ghosted.

Connect With Dr. Heather Browne:
New Book: Speaking with the Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication with Compassion and Connection
Dr. Browne's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube 

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Coaching With Gretta
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Frank Anderson, MD, a world-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and psychotherapist, joins host Gretta to share his perspective on all things ghosting.
This episode includes Dr. Frank's take on the following:
- How trauma can block love and connection and how love can heal trauma
- A three-step process to heal after being ghosted that's rooted in Internal Family Systems and neuroscience research
- Why people may choose people who aren't choosing them, and how to begin to heal this relational pattern
Dr. Frank also shares his thoughts on having a victim mentality and how to see humanity in a ghost.

Connect With Dr. Frank:
New Book! To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation
Dr. Frank's Website | Instagram | Facebook

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Coaching With Gretta
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Music can serve as a profound source of healing, especially in the aftermath of being ghosted. In this episode, Gretta has conversations with two remarkably talented musicians who transformed their experiences of being ghosted into incredible songs. Gustavo Zaiah and Marie Pratt, hailing from different countries, share insights about ghosting and the journey toward healing.

Connect with Gustavo Zaiah:
Instagram
Listen to "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Connect with Marie Pratt:
Instagram
YouTube "Talk to Me" Music Video
Listen to "Talk to Me"

Connect With Gretta:
Free Guide: What to Say To Your Ghost
Coaching With Gretta
Take Your Power Back Workshop
Free and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com

BetterHelp:
Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored

Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer:  This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or other registered professionals. 

Support the show

Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a communicated boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."