The Break-Up Diet

If you don’t even feel good around him anymore…so why can’t you leave?No literally… why is it SO hard to walk away from someone you know isn’t right for you?This episode is that conversation you have with your friends where everything suddenly clicks.Because you’re not crazy — your brain is literally addicted to him.This week I’m joined by Dr Kalli, psychologist, manifestation and self-concept coach, and qualified NLP coach, and we get into why you can know it’s not right… but still feel completely stuck in it.Why your logical brain basically goes offline in toxic relationships, why you keep going back, and why it can feel impossible to let go… even when you don’t feel like yourself anymore.Because it’s not just about him — it’s the attachment, the dopamine, the familiarity.And sometimes (even without realising it)… they’ve made you feel like you need them.We also talk about the shift that changes everything:when you realise nothing was going to change… until you did.If you’ve ever sat there thinking “why can’t I just leave?”this one’s for you.

If you’ve ever been obsessed with a guy who’s giving you the bare minimum…this episode might be a little bit of a wake-up call.Because sometimes it’s not that you actually like him.You just like the feeling of being chosen.This week I’m joined by Alice Potts, former London matchmaker turned dating coach helping women avoid the wrong men and finally build secure relationships, and we get very honest about what’s really going on in modern dating.We talk about why so many of us end up chasing men who aren’t choosing us properly, why “confusion” is usually a red flag (sorry), and how easy it is to mistake attention for something deeper. Because let’s be real… if he liked you, you’d know. And if you’re overthinking it, that probably tells you everything.We get into the patterns that keep you stuck, why you keep wanting the ones who don’t want you back, and how dating apps have completely warped the way we connect. And also… the slightly uncomfortable truth that a lot of the time, we’re not actually dating for love — we’re dating for validation.This is the kind of conversation you have with your friends after a glass (or three) of wine, where everything suddenly clicks and you’re like “wait… why have I never thought about it like this?”Because we’ve all had that situation where deep down we knew it wasn’t right… but stayed anyway. Overthinking every message, analysing every little bit of attention, and convincing ourselves it meant more than it actually did.If you’ve ever found yourself chasing, confused, or asking your friends “why do I keep doing this?” when it comes to men…this episode is for you.And if you’re ready to actually break those patterns, Alice offers 1:1 mentoring sessions to help you avoid the wrong men and build secure, healthy relationships.

If you’ve ever thought “maybe I’m just bad in bed…”this episode might change your entire perspective.This week I’m joined by Lauren Short, founder of sexual wellness brand Ples'Jour, and we’re talking about something that weirdly… no one ever actually teaches women about: pleasure.Because somehow we grow up learning everything about sex except the part where we’re actually supposed to enjoy it.💌 Listener Discount:Lauren has kindly shared an exclusive discount for listeners of The Break-Up Diet.Use code BREAKUPDIET for money off full-size and bundle silicone lubricants.Shop here:https://plesjour.com/Because prioritising your own pleasure is part of the healing process.In this episode we get into:• why so many women feel pressure to perform• why the orgasm gap is very real• why so many of us think something is wrong with us when in reality… no one ever taught us how our bodies actually work• why lube still has such a stigma (even though almost everyone could benefit from using it)• how stress, hormones and relationships affect attraction and arousal• why confidence in the bedroom actually starts with understanding your own body• how reconnecting with yourself after a breakup can completely change how you show up in your next relationshipAnd yes… this episode also includes a truly chaotic story involving expired lube from 2016 and a very unfortunate rash.You’ve been warned.If you’ve ever felt pressure to be “good in bed”, compared yourself to what you think sex is supposed to look like, or realised halfway through your twenties that maybe nobody ever actually explained any of this properly…this episode is for you.Welcome back to The Break-Up Diet.Buckle up, girls. 💔✨

If you’ve ever tried to go on a date before you were actually over your ex… this episode is your warning. 💔This week I’m joined by one of my oldest friends ever, Esta Fiorani (we’ve literally known each other since pony camp when we were kids 🐴), and we’re getting very honest about what it’s really like going through a breakup after a long relationship.Because sometimes it’s not a dramatic cheating scandal or a toxic situation.Sometimes it’s just…Six Years Together… Then Nothing.We talk about breaking up with someone who isn’t a bad person, when your partner is also your best friend, and how weird it feels when someone who was part of your everyday life suddenly isn’t there anymore.We also get into the chaos of trying to date again too soon, post-breakup glow-ups, crying to your friends for the 500th time, and why healing after a long relationship is honestly a full-time job.And yes… at one point in this episode we talk about the moment that perfectly sums up post-breakup dating:“He tried to kiss me while I was crying over my ex…”You can’t make this stuff up.If you’ve ever left a relationship you still cared about, missed someone you know wasn’t right for you, or had your friends drag you through heartbreak one wine night at a time… this episode is for you.Welcome back to The Break-Up Diet. Buckle up, girls. 💔✨

Breakups don’t just end relationships — they strip away the noise and force you to face yourself.In Part 2, I’m joined again by Lydia Mae, breakup coach and Reiki therapist, and we’re talking about what happens next. How to stop holding on to what’s gone, start trusting yourself again, and rebuild a life that actually feels aligned with who you are now.We talk about why breakups can be the most transformational turning points in your life, how to build self-trust in small everyday moments, and why letting go isn’t about losing love — it’s about returning to yourself.Because when you stop seeking validation and start listening inward, everything shifts. Your boundaries strengthen. Your intuition gets louder. And you begin making decisions from clarity instead of fear.This isn’t about rushing your healing or pretending you’re fine. It’s about learning to trust yourself enough to move forward — one small step at a time.If you’ve been wondering whether this breakup is the beginning of something better… this episode is for you.Press play. Your next chapter starts here.Connect with Lydia Mae:TikTok: @LydiamaecoachingBook a 1:1 session with Lydia:https://www.lydiamaecoaching.com/book-a-session-1Explore Lydia’s breakup support courses:https://www.lydiamaecoaching.com/breakup-courses

Breakups have a way of making you feel like you’ve been unpicked. Unchosen. Replaced.And suddenly you’re left wondering… who the hell am I without them?In Part 1, I’m joined again by Lydia Mae, breakup coach and Reiki therapist, and we’re talking about what really happens when a relationship ends. Not just losing them, but losing parts of yourself along the way. Why we tie our worth to being chosen, how we slowly abandon ourselves in love, and what it actually takes to rebuild self-trust after heartbreak.We talk about the truth that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, and how accepting that can be the difference between staying stuck and moving forward.Because here’s the thing: knowledge is power. When you understand your patterns, your attachments, and your emotional triggers, you stop blaming yourself and start growing.And maybe the most important reminder of all, your body is your biggest compass. When you learn to listen to it, you stop chasing what isn’t meant for you.If you’ve ever felt “not enough,” stayed too long, or lost yourself trying to keep someone… this episode is your wake-up call.Press play. You’re not alone in this.Connect with Lydia Mae:TikTok: @LydiamaecoachingBook a 1:1 session with Lydia:https://www.lydiamaecoaching.com/book-a-session-1Explore Lydia’s breakup support courses:https://www.lydiamaecoaching.com/breakup-courses