Unbreak My Heart

It's time to plan for college and think about what's going to happen next for Tanner and his girlfriend. She was the one for him and making choices to prioritize the relationship was a no-brainer.

Those choices were sacrifices. He could've gone to a really great school for his talents and scholarships, instead he stayed local for her. Well, the worst happened. She changed her mind and moved out of state. It was too late for him, he was locked-in to a local school. Shortly after college started, she called and broke up with him.

He's been heart broken and angry. This is just more loss, more pain.

He lost a cousin to suicide. He lost is future wife to thin air...

it's too much to unpack, too many tough emotions. He's found weed and music help him cope but they don't help him move forward.

Tanner is exhausted from carrying around all this pain. He's also brave! We go deep into the dark and Tanner emerges with a breakthrough - truly a change of heart and release from his baggage. You'll be inspired!

Young, insecure and longing for attention, Kalei falls for a boy during college orientation. It could be love at first sight, he even seems to like her back.

This is a story of a CRUSH. Both Kalei and David fall for each other but never really put themselves out there to truly come together. Instead, they dip their toe into relationship status for 2 weeks and quickly bail - only to become best friends...for years.

Time passes, they move to different cities and have new relationships. Yet, Kalei can't shake David from her thoughts. Apparently David can't shake Kalei either, even though he's been in a long term relationship.

Kalei and I cover a lot of ground about her family, her insecurities, and it gets intense when we start unpacking some of her true motives and desires. Kalei likes to hide from the whole truth to protect herself. I won't let her though. Listen to find out what happens!

Lacey's story is quite non-linear.

She started out as a wild college girl whose daily lifestyle included drinking, using drugs and endless partying. Sex was like a sport, a game to win - the more men, the more power, the more she knew she was wanted and desired.

After college, she found herself falling in love with a music dj, Thomas. Thomas was a high school dropout also deep into drinking, drugs and partying. Their love was immediate, within a week they knew they'd get married.

They gave up drinking and drugs for a temporary time together - to cleanse and detox. They even promised to wait to have sex until they got hitched. Not much else changed - they still went to the parties and still chilled with the same friends.

Marriage happened. They invited a woman in to the relationship as a sexual partner. A month passed, they agreed to end it with the paramour. However, Thomas didn't let her go. He started seeing her behind his wife's back.

We get to hear: how Lacey's bad trip on mushrooms was a come to Jesus moment, how she survived emotional abuse, an affair, and the inevitable breakup of her marriage. BUT their story doesn't end there! Thomas recovers from his dark ways and earns a second chance. You could say they have a gift of VICTORY! They are still married, have both done 180's and have a heck of a story!

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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!

Goodness! This is a great story of a woman who went through the "school of life" because of a 6 year relationship with a man who broke her heart 3 times.

Remanda is a strong, determined and "don't quit -> win" kinda girl. When she started dating for the first time she gave 200%. Being from China, her culture affected many of the decisions she made, especially about how to pursue a career, how to see herself and how to value a relationship.

What does it take to finally say goodbye? What can happen to make you give up 6 yrs of history and life together? He promised to show up for her surgery and when the time came - not a whisper of his whereabouts or glimpse of his presence. At first his absence was due to oversleeping from playing video games into the the wee morning hours. Then his absence extending into the next day out of shame and fear for messing up big time! At that point Remanda knew there was no coming back.

Our conversation is extensive. We get to know a lot about her life story which was largely impacted by her first boyfriend. She shares incredible insights, learns a few new things about her past and shares about finding the love of her life in a very non-traditional way.

You will be inspired, you may even want to take notes. If you'd like to learn more about this entrepreneurially compassionate and talented woman please check out her fashion blog https://www.styleright.me and her instagram @stylerightblog.

Kristen is 43 and finds herself in a time of tremendous personal growth. She found herself dating someone whose better than others, yet, not quite right either.

She had common thoughts like "if I only I could change him, than he'd be marriage material..." hoping for something that was highly unlikely.

Her man didn't make many promises but he did seem to lead her on and ask for more than she was comfortable giving ... only to soon thereafter say "I'm sorry, I wish I could be that man for you, but I can't".

Book-ended between the place of longing, biological and spiritual pressures and self-confidence, she gradually built up the inner-strength needed to tell him NO MORE.

It's a tough spot - where loneliness begs for relief, and your heart is quick to ignore the gentle voice of intuition warning you of danger.

This year or so of dating someone, however, was not without purpose. She had some positive take aways. Most important of all, Kristen has become a stronger individual, a stronger woman and a stronger partner for the man that will choose her and only her!

They were never an "official" couple. They met on a dating app and for Elise, there were a lot of firsts: the first partner that was a woman, the first person that accepted her ace identity with understanding, the first woman she was genuinely sexually attracted too...

Over a year went by before it was clear this wasn't going to evolve into something more. Not a bite of reality Elise wanted to digest. Though they've cut off all communication, Elise hasn't found the closure she needs to fully move on.

The conversation goes beyond the topic of her breakup. We talked about dating and she discovered her lack of attraction to men, how she navigated a breakup with her first boyfriend. We talked about learning to accept yourself with all the different ways we try to fit in to the world and so much more!

By the end of our conversation, we find the core of what's holding her back and how she can find liberty! Listen to hear what happens.

Sometimes our first relationship leaves a near eternal impact on our day to day in the here and now. Annie's first love started out as a Dragon ball z character. This unlikely match evolved from mystery, to pen pals and eventually to love.

They had a long distance relationship between Florida and Connecticut. With the distance it took time to get to see and embrace the inherent inter-personal problems. In spite of the romance, the trust and friendship - deep down they knew it wasn't going to work.

Even when we might know the truth, it doesn't mean we're willing to see it. Two years after their breakup, while spring cleaning, the truth hit home like a ton of bricks. Listen as Annie and I discuss the next steps to gain closure.

Keri and I mined through a life changing relationship she had with an abusive ex-boyfriend. Her gut told her no but her infatuation ignored that still-small voice deep inside.

It's been awhile a since they were together yet there are still lingering injuries from what happened between them. This conversation is rich with heart-felt memories, insights, wisdom, lessons learned and encouragement!

You will find a piece of yourself somewhere along the way in our chat. Listen and allow your heart to be uplifted and inspired - and - find your way through suffering to hope!

Kerry and I's conversation flowed with casual ease and laughter. Can you start over in your mid-30's as a divorcee and single Mom? Yes!

What about navigating the mystery and terrors of online dating? Kerry shares about diving in, finding new liberties and navigating the disappointments and hopes of possible new relationships.

Listen to be entertained and inspired.