She walked in the room and she had that special something that drew Mark in. He started falling in love, he devoted himself to this woman and this relationship. 

In the beginning there was romance, passion and connection. They embodied what you hope for when you think of two people in love. After some time, the novelty faded and the connection between them started to create a deep shift. She was angry, he wanted her to be happy. 

Mark believed she needed him to be different. He gained weight and lost touch with himself. On his birthday, of all days, he found himself reading and eating dinner solo - completely content and at peace. Was he actually happier without her company? This night helped him begin facing his fear of failure and opening up to the idea that it would be okay to let go. Thus began the evolution of a new man and the end of a stale relationship.

You're in for a treat as Mark explores falling in love for the first time and how he found himself in an unexpected breakup.

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Kirsten married young and has had a rough set of circumstances to navigate. Her gut told her something was wrong and five years later she discovered her husband had been cheating! 

In the meantime she survived some life threatening health challenges and gave birth to their first daughter. They decided to make things work but when their second daughter was born, the relationship took a back seat to this families special needs. 

Another five years later, they have decided to divorce. Find out how Kirsten's story unfolds!

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Sela found herself connecting to a woman who represented connection, belonging and support. This woman was also gay, attractive, 10yrs older and her supervisor at work.

They bonded and never really settled into an official relationship -  everything was predicated on being secretive and temporary. This ended up as a recipe for disaster. Listen to find out what happened!

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You jump, head first, with confidence. Or is it naiveté? Maybe it's a combination.

Ian and Maryanne met, and within months decided to get engaged. There was magic in the air, until there wasn't. Tough situations happened and though their love was strong, their foundation was wanting. They learned how important building a foundation is the painful way.

Maryanne gleaned a lot of good from Ian and decided to take her new found lessons on love and give her ex a second chance! Ian was jarred! Listen to hear how Ian has learned to recover from this great loss.

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Sometimes you miss the good thing you had even though it was far from perfect. April, struggled with anorexia and her boyfriend didn't quite get the scope of her pain. The relationship ended but the feelings remained. 

He had big news - he's going to be a Dad! Any hopes of a future dissolved. She met someone new and he isn't the man she longs for... can you relate with being stuck in the sticky shadows between the past and present? Listen as April and I find a bridge to move past this inner-torment.

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A stunner and hilarious, she captivated him in an instant. After entertaining many months of flirting over the cafe counter, they finally exchanged numbers to have their first date.

The magic was instant and it lasted a year. So what happened? He picked out a ring and she dropped a bomb: "I can't explain it, I just can't be with you anymore". 

Blindsided, powerless, and devastated, Kris painfully watched his girlfriend - and his future - drive away. This breakup cost Kris his job and friendships. 

It's been 2 1/2 years and the breakup haunts him on every first date. Listen as we explore how he's coped with his pain and how his behavioral patterns have him stuck without much hope for a happier future.

Towards the end of our chat, Kris has a few aha's. And even though he says he doesn't believe in closure, closure is what invites him to make peace with his past.

photo by Camilla Carvalho

If you need a silver lining to your heartache - you'll find that Neil's talk  can lift your spirits and inspire you to see the other side of your pain.

Neil Pasricha's blog 1000 Awesome Things savors life's simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that's truly awesome.

Neil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and serves as the Director of the Institute for Global Happiness after a decade running leadership development inside Walmart. He is one the world's leading authorities on happiness and positivity.

B is a young Lebanese-American man whose family is originally from Lebanon. Even though he thinks he's generally a good person, he finds himself wrestling with an internal monster. 

He first noticed this monster of rage when he dated Brenda. Maybe she created the monster? But after they broke up that monster came out again in other relationships. Now B is looking inward. At his lowest moments he finds himself behaving in ways that's hurtful to others and he doesn't know how to change.

Stick with us as we explore the roots of this rage monster. You may find yourself thinking this guy sounds spoiled and entitled - this guy is a jerk to women - I don't need to listen to this. Hang in there because what it sounds like on the surface is just a cover for some deep family pain. 

Together B and I go to some of the hidden core pain in his heart and in his body. Together we start the inner-healing process. I am so proud and impressed with B - he took a deep dive into some very vulnerable places. The reward - breakthrough!!! He gets really honest and finds some ways to be empowered - knowing he isn't stuck with being a monster, the monster isn't in control. He has hope to be a better man and live a better life. 

Be encouraged!

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Lisa's husband of 18 years, had an affair and abandoned their family. Not knowing how to sort out the pieces she jumped into a 10 yr relationship that she knew wasn't meant to be.

There's more to her story and she is doing her best to let everyone know - YOU'RE NOT ALONE. Whether it's broken hearts, aging, or single parenting, you're not alone. Lisa is kind and brilliant full of hope and inspiration - enjoy! 

Lisa Orkin is a comedian and fellow podcaster. Check out her show here www.projectwoowoo.com and follow her on IG @lisaorkingram.

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"Love people, use things!"

What a concept! Can you calculate the amount of items you have in your wallet, in your car, in your office or home? Yes, you can.

Can you calculate the number of memories or emotional moments and their effects on your soul? Most likely not. Calculating the amount of attachments accumulated in a relationship is not something we often do. Those moments, synapses, chemical connections aren't material and aren't easily quantifiable.

However, does that mean they don't take up space? Or create clutter? Are we, could we be... emotional hoarders? Have you thought about spring cleaning your heart, your soul? 

This podcast is about recognized the difference between what you have that takes up space versus what adds value to your life. Let go of what isn't adding value!