No Sex Marriage – Masturbation, Loneliness, Cheating and Shame | Maureen McGrath | TEDxStanleyPark

Phil had strong feelings for his partner. At first, it appeared she did as well. Suddenly, she ended things with him but she insisted they still sleep next to each other. 3 days later she changed her mind. Phil didn't get any answers as to why she was back and forth with him but he was happy not to lose her, and his feelings continued to grow.  Unfortunately, she decided she didn't want to be with him anymore. At the same time, Phil was severely injured in a motorcycle accident. She stayed but things were awkward until the bandaid was ripped off for good.  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!  

Finding your way through the world is not easy. The mystery of love can be too much to bear when we're feeling alone and isolated. Jonny talks to this idea of not feeling like he belongs and the saving grace in his life has been connection to people, even when they've been strangers. Listen for fresh hope and inspiration as Jonny talks about his creative and unexpected journey to discovering a missing piece to his fulfillment. 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.com for more information.

We hope to avoid bad things happening to us and we do our best to not be the bad guy in someone else's life. What happens when the bad things come? No sex? Cheating? Loneliness? Divorce and break-ups?  Maureen speaks to the unspeakable things that we tend to handle on our own - isolated, afraid, embarrassed or ashamed. You're in for a treat! 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. Maureen McGrath - [email protected] - hosts the Sunday Night Sex Show on News Talk 980 CKNW. She is a Registered Nurse, Sex Educator and author of "Sex & Health".

Colleen's heartache carries both sorrow and wisdom. She loved her husband with all her heart. She loved the 3 girls from his previous marriage with all her heart. So much of her story with her ex is tied to the challenges of being the unwanted step-mom of a teen. Her husband struggled with substance abuse and unfortunately, Colleen's love wasn't strong enough to overcome all the adversity that came her way. They eventually filed for divorce. At 65, she's single and carries her sorrow with grace and beauty.  You're invited! Let me know if you'd like to participate in collaborating with me in building connection, community and sharing input to make the show the best it can be. Send me a message to learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/cheriunbreakmyheart

Marlana fell in love! He pursued her and made her feel special. He found his way into her heart, her family, and her future hopes. It was almost too good to be true... except something was off. He acted in a way that made her feel like she was a secret. Why wouldn't he want to share about their relationship? Something wasn't adding up. Come to find out, there was truth to her doubts about his commitment to her. He was living a double life. Whatever proof she found was just enough for him to talk his way out of being in trouble. Sadly, Marlana found herself betrayed and heartbroken.  The story doesn't end there. Through this terrible heartache, she found a gift! A way to be introspective and right some of the wrongs she had about love and intimacy. This gift has led her to release well-being and kindness to someone she previously learned to hate. 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!

When we're uncomfortable, it can tough to know how to put our thoughts in words. Even tougher, is stepping out and speaking up! What about the risk of all the bad things that might happen?  This Ted talk does a great job addressing the value of being uncomfortable when it's the right thing to do. You'll be encouraged, inspired, entertained and even challenged as Luvvi shares her perspective and personal stories. Visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart to make a donation, or share your thoughts about today's episode! To learn more about Luvvi - check out her site here: https://luvvie.org

You want to do the right thing. You want to see love grow and last a lifetime. That's what George thought he found! He found himself at home with her even when she received a terminal diagnosis.  He was devastated to find out that she had been cheating and couldn't bring himself to trust her again. Eventually, he moved on and found himself in another situation with a woman who was kind yet detached.  He says he wants closure, to be loved and to be rescued. Will he find what he's looking for?  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.

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.