Life's Curveballs: How to Heal After a Friendship Breakup

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I'm diving into a painful, confusing, and honestly a shocking moment life can throw at us: when a lifelong friendship suddenly falls apart.

If you’ve ever lost a best friend — the person who knew your secrets, your mess, your laughter and your heartbreak — you know exactly how hard it hits.

👉 In this episode, I share my raw, personal story of a 35-year friendship that ended in a single explosive night.
We’ll explore:
✨ Why unspoken resentments build up and blow up — even over something small.
✨ What “violent communication” is (it’s not always physical) and how it damages relationships.
✨ The power of non-violent communication and how speaking with empathy could have saved our friendship.
✨ How to process grief, set healthy boundaries, and decide if rebuilding is right for you.
✨ Why it’s okay — and sometimes necessary — to let go, even when you still love someone deeply.

You’ll also hear about my moves across Aspen, Texas, Boston, California, and the East Coast — and how each chapter taught me to rebuild my circle, make new friends, and stay open (even when scared).

This is a heart-level episode. Because losing a best friend is a grief people don’t talk about enough. And it changes you.

Thank you for tuning in! I truly appreciate every one of you, whether you’re here for the first time or have been with me from the start.

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