Where You Left Them - The dadhugsforyoursoul Podcast

In this, the last story of our first season, we meet Rosy; 43 years old, married with a family, living a nice, normal life. Except she isn’t, she’s living a lie and keeping a huge, devastating secret from her husband.  Unforgiveable confessions flow and we are left feeling horrified for him. The huge twist that follows leaves everyone in shock, betrayal comes in many forms and this time it is Rosy on the receiving end.  What do you do when you discover something you are not supposed to know, from a person you are not supposed to be with?  Listen to find out whether we manage to reach agreement on the most shocking listener submission yet...Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full eps on YouTube too. Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit the podcast area on our website (dadhugsforyoursoul.com/podcasts) to comment and even submit your own story (we've had an extraordinary number of submissions since launching three weeks ago!). In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives. Big Hug

In our Tuesday episode we revisit Chloe - what did you think? A heartbreaking reminder of their own story for some, an exhausting display of immaturity for others. We discuss the triumphs - and gifts - of a break-up. Yes, they're really there!We discuss dating escape plans: no, not cosy weekends but how you do a runner if it's not working out! There is a definite divide between the practicalities of this for men and women and we have a plea for help to navigate this entire area! We hear you, and Harry is on it.....Finally we glimpse a bit of homework Emma actually enjoyed (wonders will never cease) and we look forward with a bit of trepidation to what is likely to be an explosive next episode!Thanks for sticking with us - we appreciate you all and every comment is gratefully received!Big Hug x

Our story this week comes from Chloe and - as so often - it’s one that will feel familiar to many of us: Chloe and her partner, Josh, are a couple who were moving comfortably towards marriage and starting a family, living in their first home together, working hard to make their dreams a reality. Everything seemed right. But when Josh gets a promotion, things change, Chloe takes a back seat as his career fills his life. It often happens - and we often choose to temporarily make way for a partner's career, especially if it means more money for family and home. But when Josh's focus shifts from work to a colleague, however, their relationship changes - and it’s not just the house renovations which grind to a halt. Listen in to find out what happens.Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full episodes here on our YouTube channelHead to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit the podcast area on our website (dadhugsforyoursoul.com) to comment and even submit your own story (we've had an extraordinary number of submissions since launching !).Life is always complicated. It’s never back and white. In this podcast, we see that there’s always hope. And always a lesson in every story for our own lives.Big Hug

In this week's episode we hear from Eliza - and we really wanted to tell this story because we think it'll resonate with so many of us.  A successful, secure person, Eliza is still troubled by the thought that life is somehow passing her by.  At 35, she's tired of seeing all her friends happily settled down - and social media just rubs salt in the wound daily, with endless picture-perfect engagement and baby announcements. She always says she's happy - and most of the time she is. But deep down, she wonders when it will be her turn... Add the usual family pressures and the seemingly unavoidable dating apps and it's a recipe for an awful lot of angst which so many of us have felt.  So we're going to explore why we feel the pressure to relentlessly pursue those life milestones - and we discover that 35 is NOT an age to be giving up!Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit the podcast area on our website (dadhugsforyoursoul.com) to comment and even submit your own story (we've had an extraordinary number of submissions since launching!)Life is always complicated. It’s never back and white. In this podcast, we see that there’s always hope. And always a lesson in every story for our own lives.Big Hug

It's Tuesday, and that means a follow-up episode! This time, we're catching up with your thoughts on Jonathan's story.You've been amazing and sent in lots of comments and suggestions and so we have lots to discuss. We look at long-distance relationships - can they work? We chat about the new pack for men aimed at emotional growth and catch up with Emma's homework (which she has onwardly allocated to everyone she has spoken to since!)You've given us loads of ideas for Healing Tools and more exciting than any of that we hear about Harry's super productive gym visit...We hope you enjoy this episode - do let us know in the comments. Big Hug x

Episode 7 – Eighteen Flights Today we meet Jonathan who shares his story of a passionate, long-distance relationship. Ah yes - the sort where it just fizzles out because eventually one of you just can't take the isolation? Nope. Jonathan and his partner were together as often as they could be - and when Jonathan suffered a nasty accident, his partner flew to be by his side. He felt cared for and committed and was looking forward to their future together. But before making a full recovery, he was devastated when, out of the blue, she called it off. And not just a "sorry, I'm not feeling this" conversation: she left him with unanswered questions at a time when he really needed support. Jonathan feels lost and needs answers. Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Watch the full eps on YouTube too. Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit the podcast area on our website (dadhugsforyoursoul.com/podcasts) to comment and even submit your own story (we've had an extraordinary number of submissions since launching three weeks ago!). In this podcast, we see how complicated life can be for everyone. We see that there’s always hope. And we see that there’s a lesson in every story for our own lives. Big Hug

In this episode we follow up on Alison's heartbreaking story from Tuesday and read your comments.We read some inspiring responses to the Question of the Week and also learn more about your experiences with journalling and other amazing ways you've expressed yourself on your path to healing.We - of course - catch up with Emma's homework (she really loved this one) and FINALLY draw a winner for the t-shirt giveaway from the very first episode!Oh and buried in this episode are some more t-shirt winners, details of how you could win one just for getting involved with the podcast and that all important information on how to enter the Big Merch Giveaway competition!Remember, wherever you are on your recovery from heartbreak, you are not alone. You are very welcome here and we are with you.Big Hugx

This week we meet Alison. She thought that her chances of love were long gone but, persuaded to go salsa dancing, she encounters a perfect gentleman. And a flame she thought was extinguished forever, bursts back to life!  Dancing, romance, love – none of these things are exclusive to the younger generations.  Sadly, neither is heartbreak, and sometimes it’s for the very toughest of reasons.  Get your tissues – Emma says she barely held it together for this beautiful story.Alison's story reminds us to live!  To dance like no one is watching.  And Harry reminds us that grief can be healed, no matter your age. As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this first: we're with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive. Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.Listen to the audio version on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer and anywhere you get your podcasts. Head to the socials (search dadhugsforyoursoul) to have your say on every episode. Or visit the podcast area on our website (dadhugsforyoursoul.com) to comment and even submit your own story (we've had an extraordinary number of submissions since launching four weeks ago!).Life is always complicated. It’s never back and white. In this podcast, we see that there’s always hope. And always a lesson in every story for our own lives.Big Hug