I was never an option | Arietta

20 years ago Sandy and Burt dated. Their paths crossed again, and eventually, Burt invited Sandy to date once more... this time he was a married man newly exploring an open marriage with his wife.  Even though Sandy had some experience with non-traditional relationships, this was new for her too. What kind of risks would her heart and soul encounter as she worked through mitigating attachment, desire and honoring sacred boundaries? Listen as we navigate through the pushes and pull of her story!

Heartache is a combination of grief, sorrow, loss, confusion, anxiety and so much more. When you have heartache, what do you hear about moving forward? Maybe it's your voice or the voice of others saying "move on" and "let go" - but how do you move on from the memories and the moments that shaped you?  Listen to Nora as she shares about her grief with heaviness and humor. She learned the lesson that you don't move on from grief, you move forward with it. Be encouraged, you are doing great and this too shall pass! To learn more about Nora and her resources check out her website: www.noraborealis.com xo

How many times do we find ourselves stuck in our own heads, or comparing ourselves to others? What if - we had a way to get ourselves unstuck - and discover solutions to overcome our pain or find the missing pieces in our lives?  Well, according to Barbara Sher we have to change our common understanding of why we so often fail to bring our dreams into reality – blaming bad attitude, negative thinking or lack of effort. Heartfelt, funny and surprising stories told by a lady who's been helping other people's dreams for many decades. We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.

Bel is returning to talk through the grief and anxiety of making the decision to stay with her ex or move on and follow her dreams.  They love each other and have a great relationship. They also happened upon a non-negotiable. He wants to build roots in their hometown. She wants to explore the world and visit home but not live there. Can they compromise? Or do they have to find a way to face the fear of letting go and moving on?  This is a situation full of heartache and looming with the potential for unnecessary hurt and pain. Can they find a way to honor and respect each other without creating deeper wounds? Listen to find out how Bel and I unpack these big questions! If you're interested to hear her first story, tune into last weeks episode. Names have been changed to maintain privacy.

It's official! We have a patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreaon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information. Today's guest shares about how she fell in love with a dear friend - not knowing he was married! One of her greatest lessons was that her intuition never lies and it's not something you should ignore. Listen to hear about Arietta share with wisdom and grace about how she's been overcoming her heartache. You can follow Areitta as an entertainer here:  www.mzettasworld.com  twitter.com/ettasworld  instagram.com/mz.ettasworld facebook.com/ogetta99 soundcloud.com/arietta-ward

Bridget gave herself a pass in her 20's, "it's ok to party hard". She embraced a lifestyle that was wild - drugs, substance abuse and a delicate state of mental health were the norm for awhile. She met a man at a bar and their connection was electrifying and unstable. They were on and off, he was fun and attractive, and she was madly in love - the quintessential bad boy! He had an intervention to get sober. Simultaneously, this inspired her and took him away from her. Once he went into recovery, they lost contact. Listen as Bridget shares her story of unrequited love and healing through her own mental health.

You are in for a ride with Lizz's story. It's filled with tragedy and trauma that Lizz is in the midst of healing from. You'll learn how she's been coping with grief and what happens when her soulmate and best friend, G breaks her heart.  Lizz is also the Nutress of the World! She founded Goodnuss, a nut milk innovation company providing affordable access to fresh plant-based beverages for the first time. Check it out at milkyournuts.com

We can sacrifice our voice in more than one way. Sometimes, it's by not speaking up. Sometimes it's by pleasing others or compromising. Sometimes it's by speaking but not standing up for ourselves, others, or honoring the truth. This topic transcends romantic relationships and impacts our lives with every waking moment. I hope you're inspired and motivated to find your voice, to be courageous, and speak.  Please check out the new website www.unbreakmyheartpodcast.com and fill out a listener survey. You'll be entered to win a free 1:1 coaching session with me!

Scott wasn't ready for love when it suddenly appeared one summer. Emma was an international student and was willing to make a big move for their relationship. Scott said let's wait. Distance grew and they broke up.  He screwed up. He feels guilty for hurting her and possibly letting "the one" getaway. It's been 20yrs, and today, he finds his way through this haunting heartache. No more guilt, no more self-doubt or self-loathing. It's a fresh start and a new relationship with unconditional love.  We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart for more information.  

Why is hindsight so powerful? One reason is the clarity with which we see the past. Our narrative has fewer gaps and we can see missed opportunities or the error in our ways.  It's often unpleasant to discover where we were wrong. It happens so often in relationships as we reflect on how it started one way and ended another.  I have found we are often hard on ourselves or amiss to the insights that our emotions cloud. How can we better embrace when we're wrong? How can we recover from those rough moments and emotions? Listen as we hear from Kathryn, a "wrongologist", who will shed some light on this topic.