Michelle Poverman, LMHC, EMP, RMP

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#8 InSession: Healing After Heartbreak. Kathryn's Post Breakup Evolution

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In this episode on Healing After A Breakup, Kathryn, explores the complex emotions surrounding a betrayal and the painful ending of her relationship. 

Kathryn was making plans for their big move across country. She was in the process of securing her post grad job in Washington and getting excited about the future that was on the horizon. 

Then,  what seemed out of nowhere, her boyfriend  said  "I  can't do this anymore." He  didn't think he felt the say way he once did.  They had just celebrated Valentine's Day the week before and she was none to the wise.  Or was she? 

There was someone else. And he denied it all along. But she knew it.  And it made her feel crazy.

At its heart, Kathryn's story showcases how confronting painful experiences can lead to significant personal evolution.

If you or someone you know has gone through a difficult breakup then tune in as Kathryn shares her vulnerable and insightful experiences that may just inspire your own radical shift in healing.  

Most all of us have had our hearts broken.  Through Kathryn's wisdom and vulnerability, you will get to remember an aspect of yourself  and your own past experiences that shaped who you are today.

 There are so many lessons packed into this episode! 

00:25 The Breakup Experience02:47 Identifying Red Flags 
12:52 What Really Helped Heal The  Pain13:47 Old Wound Buttons Getting Pushed
15:50 Loosing The Safety Blanket Of The Relationship
19:37  The Pain of Being Ignored.  Setting New Boundaries That Are Ignored
21:55 Trusting Self Is Challenging;  Intuition Vs Anxiety
27:29  Gaslighting Is So Confusing
27:57  Being an Empath You See All The Parts Of Someone Good And Bad
32:14  Why We Keep Retelling The Story
38:22  Kathryn's Desire For Closure And To Be Validated; Is it An Inside Job?
51:54  The Challenges Of Opening Up To Dating Again. Kathryn Meets Someone New And Trust Issues And Over Thinking Get Are Difficult