Ep. 206 - Why do I feel addicted to my ex?

You're terrified you'll never experience love again. Every dating app swipe feels empty, every "moving on" advice rings hollow, and deep down, you wonder if your chance at real love died with your relationship. But what if this fear isn't what's actually holding you back? In this episode, I'm exposing the hidden thought patterns keeping you locked in post-breakup limbo and sharing the exact mindset shift that transformed my clients' relationship with love after heartbreak. If you're haunted by the question "What if they were my last chance at love?" — this is the episode you need to hear. The Get Over Your Ex in 3 months or less program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex

5 Mai 14min

Your ex left, but the thoughts didn't. Join Breakup Coach Dorothy for a free 2-day live experience that will completely change your relationship with your breakup. In this quick episode, she reveals what you'll discover during Breakup First Aid LIVE and why this approach works when conventional breakup advice fails. Breakup First Aid LIVE: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/breakupfirstaidlive/

29 Apr 3min

That quality you hate most about yourself? It might actually be your greatest strength. In this episode, I share how one of my clients discovered her "indecisiveness" was actually her hidden superpower and how this revelation transformed her healing journey. I'll walk you through the exact 5-step process to identify, reframe, and embrace the parts of yourself you've been at war with (often the same parts your ex criticized). When you finally love what you've been taught to hate, you don't just heal faster, you unlock the secret to building a life that's genuinely bigger and better than the one you had with your ex. The Get Over Your Ex Program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex/

28 Apr 11min

In this quick episode, Breakup Coach Dorothy reveals why you're still obsessed with your ex (hint: it's not because they were "the one") and introduces her free Breakup Toolkit that's helped thousands stop the 2AM thought spirals and social media checking. If you're tired of conventional advice that doesn't work, this 3-minute episode could change everything. Download the toolkit now: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/breakuptoolkit/

22 Apr 2min

You can't get over your ex. You've tried everything—journaling, therapy, unfollowing them, throwing yourself into work—but nothing sticks. Here's the uncomfortable truth: maybe you're stuck because you're forcing yourself to "move on" when deep down, that's not what you actually want. In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift from a recent coaching session that completely transformed how my client approached her breakup healing. If you've been beating yourself up for still wanting your ex back, this episode will give you the permission and practical steps to find authentic relief without forcing yourself into an emotional state you're not ready for. The Get Over Your Ex Program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex/

21 Apr 10min

When Ariana Madix discovered her partner's betrayal on national television, no one expected what happened next: one of the most spectacular post-breakup transformations we've ever witnessed. In this episode, I break down the exact mindset shifts that allowed Ariana to not just survive her heartbreak but absolutely thrive in its aftermath. If you're struggling to see how your life can possibly get better after a devastating split, this episode will show you exactly how to engineer your own post-breakup glow up… not just to show your ex what they're missing, but to create a life that's genuinely bigger and better than the one you had before.   The Get Over Your Ex Program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex/

14 Apr 16min

In this episode, I reveal the counterintuitive truth about why letting go feels impossible (even when holding on is blocking everything you want), and the unexpected place where freedom is actually hiding. If you've been feeling like you know exactly what you need to do to move on from your ex but haven't been able to actually "do it", it's a must listen. You'll discover a simple 3-step mental shift that finally breaks the cycle of attachment… without the struggle you've experienced so far. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear path to stop caring so much about your ex and start channeling that energy into building the bigger, better life that's waiting for you. Most importantly, you'll see how letting go isn't about losing something, it's about creating the exact runway needed for the love and life you truly want to finally arrive. The Get Over Your Ex Program: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/getoveryourex/

7 Apr 17min

That life-changing decision you've been putting off? It's not procrastination, it's fear masquerading as "I need more time." Dorothy reveals how she shattered months of paralyzing indecision about her housing situation in just 20 minutes with the right guidance. The real reason we wait until the final hour isn't lack of information, it's our invisible ceiling of comfort protecting us from the unknown. Every day you postpone is silently draining your potential, one "maybe tomorrow" at a time. In this episode, you'll get the exact 5-step framework to transform your fear into decisive action. That flutter in your stomach when facing a big decision isn't a warning, growth calling. This isn't just content; it's the permission slip you've been waiting for to finally make the choice your future self is begging you to make. The Bigger & Better Life Mastermind: https://dorothyabjohnson.com/biggerbetterlifemastermind/

31 Mar 32min