Michelle ended a four-year relationship two months ago and has been dealing with a roller coaster of emotions ever since. If you find yourself in a similar situation, those feelings can fester into beliefs, actions, and patterns you don’t want to deal with down the line. In this episode, Michelle and I discuss her situation and how to navigate the two stages of a breakup to set up for success going forward. 5:​44 - The two stages of getting over an ex 7:35 - Why Michelle felt secure in her relationship and what led to the breakup 11:33 - The type of relationship Michelle vowed to never have 14:39 - Michelle’s inner child wound and how her relationship played into it 21:01 - Getting through the 1st stage and how inner child work will help Michelle move past the 2nd stage of her breakup 23:04 - The possible Bill Clinton effect on Michelle’s relationship 26:48 - The myth of closure and why Michelle will never get it with her ex 32:11 - Why time doesn’t heal all wounds and the three mistakes people make in the 1st stage of a breakup 37:43 - The only thing that will move Michelle through the 1st stage more quickly I hope you enjoyed this episode! Find me on Instagram or email me with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you! After you listen to The Two Stages of Getting Over a Devastating Breakup When You Feel Destroyed with Michelle, here are your next steps: Sign up for my Embodied Dating workshop. If you are interested in being coached on the Love Live Connection, sign up for my wait list ​here​. Are you done with where you are right now? With my impactful introductory coaching session, you’ll walk away knowing exactly what’s blocking you in love. Learn more about working with me 1 on 1 and schedule your session here. Finally, If you get value from the Love Life Connection, please rate & review it on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a sec to impact our ranking + it’ll help other women find our community!