In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of breaking up soft and breaking up smart because while it's important to protect your heart from getting hurt again, it's also important to remain open and optimistic. Learn about The 10|24 Rule and discover my tips for breakup up as gracefully as possible. 

Maybe you're smoking your ex and didn't even know it. This week we talk about how to recognize and quit your breakup addiction. 

If I'm going to create a metaphorical breakup box with a blog and podcast, it would be kind of annoying if I didn't create a "real" breakup box of things I would have liked to receive when going through a breakup. So here it is--The Tangible Breakup Box

Let's open up the discussion on rebounding, talking about three reasons I think people rebound and what you can do instead to healthily process and move on from your breakup. 

The first week following a breakup is a delicate time. Everything is still fresh. You’re probably still in shock. I get it. I’ve been there, and I’m so sorry you have to be there too. While delicate and a little scary too, the week following a breakup is a special window of time when you’re allowed to be sad, rely on others and save the brave face for later. It’s a time to mourn a loss, but although you’re sad, life has to continue and pages have to turn. Taking it day by day, let’s walk through the week following your breakup taking steps to soothe your pain, encourage your healing and nurture your broken heart.