In this episode of Bitter to Better, I break down my framework for healing after a breakup using four “buckets”: distractions, peace, joy, and processing. I explain why grief from a breakup mirrors other significant losses and how each bucket offers tools to help you function, soothe your nervous system, reconnect with joy, and do the deeper reflective work that actually heals the wounds. You’ll learn concrete ideas for helpful distractions, peace-bringing  joy-bringing practices and processing tools. I also guide you through an Emotional Identification Exercise to name your feelings, understand why they’re there, and pair each emotion with soothing actions—so you’re not just waiting for time to pass, but actively tending to the hurt. If you’ve felt stuck in bitterness or overwhelmed by the breakup mourning process, this episode offers a clear, compassionate roadmap to move from surviving the breakup to genuinely healing and growing beyond it.