The Break-Up Diet

If you’re still waiting for an apology, closure, or one last conversation with the person who hurt you... you NEED to hear this one. ❤️‍🩹This week I’m joined by bestselling author Najwa Zebian, and honestly, this conversation completely changed the way I think about healing after someone breaks your heart.We talk about why we stay in relationships we know aren’t right for us, the difference between a rough patch and an actual deal breaker, and why we can become so obsessed with trying to “fix” something that is only hurting us more. Najwa also explains why leaving can feel SO scary, even when deep down you know it’s what you need to do.And obviously, we had to talk about closure. Why do we convince ourselves we need one last conversation? Why do we want them to finally understand how badly they hurt us? And would getting the apology we’ve been waiting for actually make us feel any better? Because sometimes the closure you’re desperately trying to get from them is something you have to give yourself.We also get into toxic relationships, ignoring your intuition, giving someone one too many chances, the post-breakup “glow up”, and Najwa’s Never Again List — aka deciding what you will NEVER accept from someone again.This genuinely felt like one big therapy session and there were sooo many moments where I was thinking, okay... I needed to hear that.If you’re struggling to let someone go, still waiting for them to give you the closure you deserve, or wondering why you keep going back to someone who has already shown you who they are... this episode is for you.Because the one who broke you can’t be the person you rely on to heal you. 🤍And make sure you check out Najwa’s new book, The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You, out August 25th. If you’re going through heartbreak or trying to heal from someone who hurt you, this book is basically made for you. ❤️‍🩹Pre-order / learn more about Najwa’s book here:The One Who Broke You Can’t Heal You — Najwa Zebian

One minute you have a huge group of friends, you’re doing everything together and genuinely can’t imagine not having them in your life... then suddenly you’re 26 wondering how you went from being inseparable to barely speaking. And sometimes, there wasn’t even a big falling out. You just grew up, changed and realised the friendship doesn’t fit anymore. In this solo episode, I’m having a proper chat about friendships in your 20s — the good ones, the one-sided ones and the ones we probably hold onto for wayyyy longer than we should just because we have history. I’m getting into friendship red flags, jealousy disguised as “jokes”, backhanded compliments, friends who only show up when it suits them and that horrible realisation that you might be putting way more into a friendship than you’re getting back. I also talk about my own experiences with losing friends, why friendship breakups can genuinely hurt just as much as relationship breakups, and learning that having a smaller circle as you get older really isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes quality over quantity is the biggest glow-up of all. Basically, if you’ve been questioning a friendship, feel like you’ve outgrown someone, or you’re grieving a friend you genuinely thought would be in your life forever... grab a coffee (or a wine lol) and come have a debrief with me. 🤍Because having history with someone doesn’t mean they automatically deserve a place in your future.

Girls... this one is MESSY. 👀This week, Josefin Eklund is back on The Break-Up Diet and she's spilling the full story of how she found out she was being cheated on. Honestly, by the end of this episode we were both convinced every girl turns into a part-time FBI agent when her gut is telling her something isn't right. 😂We're talking Instagram stalking, zooming into hotel bathroom photos, recognising toothbrushes and hairbrushes, piecing together a million tiny clues, and that awful feeling of desperately wanting to believe someone... even when deep down you already know the truth.We also get into the big questions: Why do people cheat? Can someone who cheats actually change? Can you ever trust someone again after betrayal? And at what point do you stop looking for more proof and finally trust your gut?This episode honestly felt like one big girl debrief. We've both been through heartbreak, we've both ignored red flags, and there are definitely moments in this conversation where you'll either be laughing... or sitting there thinking, "Yep... I've done that too."If you've ever had that horrible gut feeling, found yourself overanalysing every little thing, or desperately hoped you were wrong because the truth hurt too much... this one's for you. 🤍

Ever found yourself lying in bed thinking, "Why am I still single?" 😅Because same.This week, I'm joined by elite dating and men's lifestyle strategist Johnny Cassell, and let's just say... he had me questioning EVERYTHING I thought I knew about dating.We get into why so many people keep attracting the wrong partners, whether dating apps are actually ruining your love life (or if we're just blaming them 👀), why confidence beats looks every single time, and the habits that might be quietly holding you back without you even realising it.I loved this conversation because it isn't about playing games or pretending to be someone you're not. It's about understanding what actually attracts people, why some dating advice is complete rubbish, and how a few small mindset shifts could completely change your dating life.Whether you're fresh out of a breakup, sick of situationships, or just wondering why everyone else seems to have found their person... this episode is going to make you think.And honestly? You might finish it looking at your own dating life in a completely different way.Go and make yourself a coffee, stick your headphones in, and let's get into it. 💛

Have you ever been heartbroken over someone who was never actually your boyfriend? Yeah... same.This week, Jemima Rhys is back on The Break-Up Diet and we're talking about the situationships that leave you questioning your sanity. You know the ones... they text you every day, meet your friends and family, make future plans with you, act like your boyfriend... and then somehow you're still "nothing."We're sharing our own situationship stories, the guys who gave us just enough to keep us hoping, and why those breakups can hurt even more than losing an actual relationship. We also get into the conversation every girl dreads—"What are we?"—and why asking that question can tell you everything you need to know.If you've ever found yourself overthinking every text, wondering if you were asking for too much, or hoping that if you just waited a little longer he'd finally choose you... this episode is for you.Because the right person will never leave you questioning where you stand. ❤️‍🩹

This week I'm joined by the amazing Olivia Ebba, an aesthetics nurse and skincare expert, for a conversation that every girl needs to hear.If you've ever thought, "Maybe I'll feel more confident if I just fix this one thing..." then this episode is for you.We get into everything from Botox, fillers, skincare, SPF, microneedling, red light therapy, chemical peels and salmon sperm facials (yes, really 😭) to the treatments that are actually worth your money... but we also talk about something so much bigger.Because you're not chasing beauty, you're chasing confidence.We chat about:🤍 How to become the best version of you instead of looking like everyone else💉 The truth about Botox, filler, skin boosters & when (or if) you should get them✨ The skincare products and treatments Olivia actually recommends💸 The beauty trends that aren't worth your money👀 How to choose an injector you can actually trust💖 Why the hottest girls aren't the ones chasing perfectionWhether you're obsessed with skincare, thinking about your first treatment, or just trying to feel more confident in your own skin, this episode is packed with honest advice that'll hopefully save you money, time... and maybe even a few insecurities.I loved this conversation, and I have a feeling it's going to change the way you think about beauty. 💋

This week, we're talking about one of the hardest breakup situations I can imagine... living with your ex.If you've ever found yourself trying to heal while still sharing a home with the person who broke your heart, you'll know just how confusing it can be. One minute you're crying in your room, the next you're bumping into them in the kitchen pretending everything's fine. It can make moving on feel almost impossible.In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest mistakes I think people make when they're living with an ex after a breakup, from slipping back into old relationship routines and overanalysing every little interaction, to why boundaries aren't just important... they're essential. I also talk about the things that will genuinely help you protect your peace, start letting go, and remind your brain that this chapter won't last forever.If you're currently in this situation, or you're counting down the days until one of you finally moves out, I really hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone. It might not feel like it right now, but I promise there is life on the other side of this, and one day you'll have your own space, your own routines, and your peace back.I hope this episode gives you the comfort, reassurance and little reality check you need if you're navigating one of the toughest parts of heartbreak. 🤍

This week, I'm so excited to welcome Yasmine Gould back to The Break-Up Diet. Yasmine is a life alchemist who helps people heal unconscious patterns and turn their triggers into transformation, and every time she comes on the podcast, I leave looking at life (and relationships) completely differently.If you've ever questioned whether someone is actually right for you, worried about wasting years in the wrong relationship, or found yourself repeating the same dating patterns, this episode is for you.We talk about what compatibility really means, why chemistry isn't enough, the conversations you should be having much earlier in relationships, emotional maturity, attachment, choosing someone to build a life and family with, narcissistic traits, recognising unhealthy relationship dynamics, and how the patterns we learn in childhood can shape the people we choose as adults.This is one of those conversations that genuinely makes you stop and think, and I know I'll be taking so much of Yasmine's advice into my own life.I really hope you love this one as much as I loved recording it. 💗

This week I'm joined by Olympia Anley and honestly... this conversation made me question SO many things I thought were completely normal.Because why are so many of us walking around feeling exhausted, stressed, bloated, overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out and just generally a bit "off"... and acting like it's completely fine?Olympia shares how she went from living the typical university lifestyle of constant nights out, hangovers and ignoring every warning sign her body was giving her, to completely transforming her health and becoming obsessed with wellness, longevity and feeling her best.We talk about the surprising symptoms that made her realise something wasn't right, why so many women have become disconnected from their bodies, and how we often normalise feeling tired, inflamed and burnt out when our bodies might actually be trying to tell us something.We also get into alcohol, dating sober, burnout, stress, meditation, gut health, hormones, emotional wellbeing and why some of the things we do every single day could be having a bigger impact on our health than we realise.And because this is The Break-Up Diet... we couldn't not talk about relationships. Olympia shares her thoughts on healing after a breakup, why closure doesn't come from your ex, the mistake so many of us make when we're trying to move on, and why constantly looking for answers from someone else can actually keep you stuck for longer.Plus, we talk about learning to trust yourself again, reconnecting with your body, and why feeling your best isn't actually about perfection — it's about finally listening to yourself.This episode is eye-opening, thought-provoking and one of those conversations that will probably have you questioning a few of your own habits afterwards.So if you've ever found yourself saying "I'm just tired", "I'm just stressed", "I need closure", or "I guess this is what being an adult feels like"... this one's for you.🎧 Maybe Feeling This Bad Isn't Normal. ft Olympia Anley