In this episode, I’m joined by breakup and dating coach Janice Formichella—host of Sex and the Solo Girl and Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On. We talk about what really happens to your mind and body after a breakup, how to create psychological safety in your life whether you're partnered or solo, and why grief and confusion are normal—even scientific—reactions to heartbreak.

• Psychological and physiological responses to breakups (racing thoughts, memory loss, IQ drops, fatigue)

• Why we avoid breakups (even toxic ones)

• The myth of closure and giving it to yourself

• Stages of grief and navigating post-breakup withdrawal

• Obsessive thinking and attachment theory

• Creating safety within yourself before seeking it from others

• One powerful question to ask yourself when deciding whether to stay

Guest Info:

• Website: janiceformichella.com

• Podcasts: Sex and the Solo Girl, Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On

Resources or Links Mentioned:

• Learn more about Janice and her work at janiceformichella.com

Contact & Info:

• Website: www.katemarlenelove.com

• Email: hello@katemarlenelove.com

• IG: @katemarlenelove

• TikTok: @katemarlene

Music: "asleep next to you" by SSS from the album Open Cycle. Find it on Bandcamp: https://sssssss.bandcamp.com/

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