#422: How Long Does it REALLY Take To Get Over an Ex?
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
4.6 • 849 Ratings
🗓️ 7 October 2024
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Breakups are brutal. I know you're wondering, “How long will it take before I finally feel like myself again?” Trust me, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the million-dollar question: How long does it really take to get over a breakup? And, even more importantly, what do you need to DO in order to move forward and not get stuck in the past?
I'm joined by Kendra Allen, the amazing host of Breakup Bestie, and together we unpack the factors that impact your healing timeline. Spoiler alert: it’s different for everyone! But we’ve got insights, personal stories, and actionable advice to help you make sense of your own process and feel more empowered as you heal.
We’re covering everything from how long it takes to feel "okay" again, to why some relationships hurt more than others, and how to know if you’re truly moving on. Plus, Kendra shares her journey of transformation after addiction and abusive relationships, offering you hope that growth is possible—even when it feels like the pain of heartbreak will never end.
Join us to learn about:
00:00 – The Hardest Question After a Breakup: How Long Will This Take?
05:40 – Kendra’s Story: From Addiction to Empowerment
12:19 – Why Some Breakups Take Longer to Heal Than Others
19:32 – The Emotional Rollercoaster: What Healing Really Looks Like
29:00 – Handling Triggers: Holidays, Anniversaries & More
37:15 – How to Know if You’re Truly Healing or Just Surviving
45:20 – Next Steps: Tools and Advice for Moving On
If you’re hurting after heartbreak, this one’s for you. Thanks for tuning in, and/or for sharing this episode with a friend or loved one who is feeling stuck in heartbreak, and needs some direction for how to move forward.
xoxo,
PS: Want to see how far along you are in your breakup recovery? Take my free quiz, How Over Your Ex Are You? 👉 Take the Quiz
Join me for a live Q&A this Thursday at 12 PM MT on YouTube, where we’ll tackle the topic of Getting Over Your Ex. Submit your questions anonymously in advance ( Ask Here)
Or just jump into the conversation on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube. See you there!
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| 0:00.0 | How long does it really take to heal a broken heart? What if healing from heartbreak isn't about how long |
| 0:10.4 | it's going to take. It's not about how much time. It's about what you do with that time and whether |
| 0:18.9 | or not you are doing the work of healing productively. |
| 0:24.2 | That's the real question. |
| 0:26.0 | How do you do that? |
| 0:27.5 | Today you are going to get those answers. |
| 0:32.0 | We're talking about what real healing looks like, how to tell if you're making progress, and how to grow |
| 0:40.3 | through the experience. Stick around to get all that and more with my pal Kendra Allen |
| 0:46.9 | of Breakup Bestie, who's here today to help you find the answers to those burning questions |
| 0:52.4 | and find your way back to yourself. |
| 1:03.0 | Today we're listening to one of my favorite bands. This is Savage Blush. The song is Coming Down, |
| 1:10.2 | which I chose because I think coming out the other side |
| 1:13.7 | of this experience is like coming back to your senses. It's like you feel like yourself again. |
| 1:20.4 | You drop back into your body and your mind and you're like, oh, it's over. And that is what I hope |
| 1:26.8 | for you. And I'm sure the good people of that is what I hope for you. |
| 1:28.1 | And I'm sure the good people of Savage Blush want that for you as well. |
| 1:31.8 | You can learn all about them on their bandcamp page, |
| 1:34.5 | the savageblush.bush.bandcamp.com. |
| 1:36.9 | Check out their music upcoming tour dates. |
| 1:39.1 | And if they come through Denver, you can be sure. |
| 1:41.6 | I'll be there. |
| 1:42.7 | If this is your first time tuning in, welcome. I'm so glad |
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