Relationship expert Colette J. Fehr joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack the messy, neurological reality of moving on. They explore why breakups feel less like a simple goodbye and more like overcoming an addiction, creating a need for a strategic "reset" of the brain. Colette advocates for “no-contact” as a vital tool for nervous system regulation and reclaiming your sense of self.
Some takeaways:
- Why missing an ex mirrors an addiction cycle and how to break it.
- How creating distance allows your nervous system to detach from an ex.
- How to move from waiting for closure to finding an internal resolution.
- The dangers of "rebounds" and why reclaiming self-worth should be a priority.
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- Listen to Colette’s podcasts, Insights from the Couch, Real Talk for Women at Midlife and Love Thy Neighbor.
- Read Colette’s Book: The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure Lasting Love.
Listen to Colette’s TED Talk: Secrets of a Couple's Therapist
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