Breakup Do’s & Don’ts: Don’t Text Him, Do This Instead
05/21/25 • 33 min
Breakups change everything—your routines, your emotions, and even who you become afterward. But navigating this challenging transition doesn't have to be guesswork.
With raw honesty and plenty of hard-earned wisdom, we dive into the essential do's and don'ts that can make or break your healing journey. From the temptation of "just one more" meetup (never worth it) to the liberation found in solo adventures (highly recommended), we're sharing what actually works and what leaves you stuck in emotional quicksand.
Digital ties often keep us chained to the past. We explain why complete severance—blocking, deleting photos, and resisting the urge to stalk—creates the space needed for healing. The moment you forget to check their profile marks true progress in moving forward. Similarly, avoiding memory-laden locations prevents those overwhelming emotional floods that can set your progress back weeks.
Beware the post-breakup impulses! Whether it's dramatic haircuts, rebounds, or airing your grievances on social media, these short-term reliefs often create long-term complications. Instead, we advocate for healthier alternatives: feel your emotions fully, create evolving playlists that match your healing journey, and celebrate milestone moments like one month of no contact.
Perhaps most powerfully, we discuss the incredible growth waiting on the other side of heartbreak. Each relationship teaches valuable lessons about what you want, what you won't tolerate, and who you're becoming. The version of yourself emerging from this experience is smarter, stronger, and better prepared for whatever comes next.
Ready to transform your breakup into a breakthrough? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a comment sharing your breakup wisdom, and join our community of people turning heartache into growth.
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Breakups change everything—your routines, your emotions, and even who you become afterward. But navigating this challenging transition doesn't have to be guesswork.
With raw honesty and plenty of hard-earned wisdom, we dive into the essential do's and don'ts that can make or break your healing journey. From the temptation of "just one more" meetup (never worth it) to the liberation found in solo adventures (highly recommended), we're sharing what actually works and what leaves you stuck in emotional quicksand.
Digital ties often keep us chained to the past. We explain why complete severance—blocking, deleting photos, and resisting the urge to stalk—creates the space needed for healing. The moment you forget to check their profile marks true progress in moving forward. Similarly, avoiding memory-laden locations prevents those overwhelming emotional floods that can set your progress back weeks.
Beware the post-breakup impulses! Whether it's dramatic haircuts, rebounds, or airing your grievances on social media, these short-term reliefs often create long-term complications. Instead, we advocate for healthier alternatives: feel your emotions fully, create evolving playlists that match your healing journey, and celebrate milestone moments like one month of no contact.
Perhaps most powerfully, we discuss the incredible growth waiting on the other side of heartbreak. Each relationship teaches valuable lessons about what you want, what you won't tolerate, and who you're becoming. The version of yourself emerging from this experience is smarter, stronger, and better prepared for whatever comes next.
Ready to transform your breakup into a breakthrough? Subscribe to our podcast, leave a comment sharing your breakup wisdom, and join our community of people turning heartache into growth.
Instagram:
@the_breakup_diet
TikTok:
@thebreakupdiet
Email: [email protected]
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Honesty Box’s Jacob Price Tells Us What Men Really Do After a Breakup … And It’s Brutal
What happens behind closed doors when a man experiences heartbreak? Jacob Price, reality TV personality from the dating show "Honesty Box," pulls back the curtain on the male experience of breakups with refreshing candor and unexpected wisdom.
From the initial "reckless phase" of excessive partying to the delayed emotional processing that follows, Jacob walks us through the distinctive stages of male heartbreak recovery. "We go and fuck ourselves over, then we regret it, and then it's too late," he admits with striking honesty. This emotional divergence from how women typically process breakups illuminates why miscommunication so often plagues post-relationship dynamics.
Jacob doesn't shy away from his past mistakes, openly discussing his experiences with infidelity and the revelations that followed. "If your head's looking elsewhere and you're able to cheat, it must mean there is something wrong in the relationship," he reflects. His journey from being what he jokingly calls "a red flag" to embodying the green flags of healthy partnership demonstrates the profound growth that can emerge from relationship failures.
The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Jacob reveals his methodical approach to self-improvement after breakups. From journaling about his perceived flaws to transforming unhealthy fitness obsessions into balanced routines, his systematic work on himself challenges stereotypical notions of how men handle emotional pain. The ultimate revelation? "You gotta love yourself before you can actually fully love them."
Whether you're recovering from heartbreak, trying to understand the man in your life who is, or simply curious about the less-discussed male perspective on relationships, this episode offers valuable insights into transforming pain into personal evolution. As Jacob proves, sometimes the end of a relationship marks the beginning of the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself.
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Short Kings & Situationships: Why the Bare Minimum Hurts So Much with Hope Flynn
Hope Flynn, relationship expert and founder of the So What Community, joins us for a raw, unfiltered conversation about navigating the aftermath of relationships. Her remarkable insight comes not just from professional expertise, but from personal experience—including an on-again, off-again relationship that took eight years to fully end.
We dive deep into the psychology of attachment, exploring why those brief "situationships" sometimes leave deeper scars than long-term partnerships. As Hope explains, it's those unresolved "what ifs" that keep us tethered to short-lived connections, while longer relationships often provide clearer closure because "you've tried everything."
The conversation takes surprising turns as we discuss the modern complications of healing in the social media age. Hope advocates for setting boundaries—sometimes including the block button—as an act of self-preservation rather than pettiness. "I don't really block people," she shares, "but every now and again some people have to get blocked, not because of them, but for yourself."
Perhaps most comforting is Hope's perspective on grief following breakups. She normalizes the waves of emotion that come with losing a relationship, reminding us that mourning someone who's still alive creates a unique kind of pain. Her advice to those currently nursing heartbreak emphasizes self-compassion: don't rush the process or compare your healing timeline to others.
Whether you're currently nursing a broken heart or trying to understand patterns in your past relationships, this conversation offers both comfort and clarity. Listen now to gain practical insights on moving forward while honoring the love that once was.
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The Break-Up Diet - Breakup Do’s & Don’ts: Don’t Text Him, Do This Instead
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Hey guys , welcome back to another episode of the Breakup Diet . What's going on , Yaz ? Well , I mean , I feel like you know lots of stuff that's going on for me .
IlmzI mean a lot of things happening behind the scenes .
YazYeah , always , always , always behind the scenes . But also before we start this epi
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