In this vulnerable and empowering episode of Openly Spoken, I'm joined by somatic relationship coach and trauma-informed guide Darla Radilla for a conversation on healing after heartbreak — including short but intense relationships, friend breakups, and the grief that lingers long after love ends.

Darla shares her personal experience navigating a relationship that ended quickly but left a lasting emotional impact. Together, we explore how trauma, grief, and nervous system awareness shape our healing journeys, and why choosing yourself can be the most powerful act of love.

We also discuss:

• The emotional complexity of short-term vs. long-term heartbreak
• Why friend breakups hit just as hard as romantic ones
• How to honor your nervous system in love and leadership
• The healing power of self-dating and reclaiming your joy

If you’re moving through grief, heartbreak, or rebuilding after toxic love — this conversation is here to remind you: healing doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you're becoming more whole.

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Book mentioned in this episode: Single on Purpose by John Kim

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