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.

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In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Josephin Eklund and we’re talking about the emotional whiplash of Valentine’s Day — from expecting flowers that definitely weren’t from him, to realising you might’ve hyped the day up way more than the man did.

We get into the confusion of mystery flowers, waiting around all day for a gesture that never comes, and the quiet spiral that follows when you tell yourself you don’t care (but obviously… you do). Josephin shares her worst and best Valentine’s Days — including crashing dates, fake accents in LA, Galentine’s plans, and why one of her favourite Valentine’s involved a walk to Whole Foods and a salad.

We also talk about why Valentine’s Day feels so forced, why bare-minimum behaviour hurts more on this one specific day, and how to actually make the day about you — whether you’re single, dating, or deeply over it. Make this Valentine’s Day about you. Do what you enjoy doing.

If you’ve ever waited for flowers, lowered your expectations in real time, or told yourself “it’s fine, I didn’t even want them” — this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar.

🎧 Didn’t Get Flowers on Valentine’s Day? Same.

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If you needed a sign today, this is it.

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my best friends Jemima Rhys (aka Mimi), and we’re getting painfully honest about love goggles, situationships, first loves, and why we all stay way too long when we already know the answer deep down.

We talk about falling fast, romanticising potential, ignoring obvious red flags, and getting completely humbled by men who “aren’t ready” but somehow still want all the benefits. We also get into why situationships can actually hurt more than real breakups, how rebound eras spiral quickly, and why blocking, muting and choosing peace is sometimes the only option.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever thought “but what if he changes?”, gone back “one last time”, or needed their friends to shake them and say get up.

Spoiler: he’s not your husband — and that’s okay.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally attached to potential, or just need a brutal but loving wake-up call from your girls, this one’s for you. 💔✨

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In this episode, I’m joined by my very good friend Josefin Eklund, and let’s just say… it escalates quickly.

We’re talking rebounds (more than one), sleeping with your ex after the breakup, and the awkward reality of “no contact” when you suddenly have to message them about… antibiotics. Yes, that actually happened. We get into whether rebounds actually help, how to realise you’re not over someone at the worst possible time, and why sometimes your friend has to text your ex for you because the shame is too real.

Josefin opens up about breaking up during lockdown, not being invited to her boyfriend’s birthday (while living together), Christmas sex with an ex, and the moment she finally got over him in Tulum. We also cover being friends with your ex (or absolutely not), closure conversations, forgiving people who hurt you, and why breaking up with a good guy can feel even worse.

Plus: no-contact rules, post-breakup glow-ups (or lack of), saying “I love you” without meaning it, and the most niche ick you’ve ever heard involving snails and bare feet.

If you’ve ever texted your ex when you said you wouldn’t, used a rebound as a coping mechanism, or convinced yourself chaos is character development — this episode is for you.

🎧 Don’t Text Your Ex (Unless You Have To) - Josefin Eklund

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If you’re exhausted, confused, and low-key over dating… this episode is for you.

Dating in 2026 feels like a never-ending cycle of situationships, mixed signals, low-effort dates, and men who want all the benefits of a girlfriend — without the label. And honestly? I’m tired. The bare minimum isn’t enough anymore.

In this episode, I’m talking about why dating apps feel soulless, why situationships seem to last longer than actual relationships, why “what are we?” feels like the scariest question ever, and why giving girlfriend energy without the commitment is the fastest way to burn yourself out. Breadcrumbing, ghosting, over-analysing texts, settling because you’re tired of dating, and staying longer than you should because being single feels scary — it’s all in here.

STOP dating men who want GIRLFRIEND BENEFITS without actually committing.

Girlfriend Benefits. No Label. No Thanks.

This is your friendly (but firm) reminder to raise your standards, walk away when the red flags show up, and choose yourself.

If you’ve ever deleted a dating app just to re-download it a week later, accepted the bare minimum, or stayed in something that left you feeling confused instead of secure — you need to listen to this.

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This week on The Break Up Diet, Yaz is in New York with Aris Yeager aka The European Kid for a very real, very honest conversation about breakups in big cities and why they somehow hurt more the older we get.

Aris opens up about his worst breakup and why the ones from your teenage years do not even compare. We talk about how moving to a fast paced city like New York can completely shift your priorities, your relationships, and your sense of self. And like a lot of men, the heartbreak did not hit straight away. It crept in weeks later through the small things. Seeing something funny and instinctively wanting to text them.

Reaching for your phone out of habit. Realising someone quietly became part of your everyday life.

We get into modern dating in big cities, fake energy, surface level connections, and how social media makes it feel like there is always something better around the corner. Aris shares what it is like navigating relationships while having an online persona, why genuine people feel rarer than ever, and why closure actually matters when it comes to moving on.

This episode is thoughtful, relatable, and very Break Up Diet coded. It is for anyone who has ever wondered why they are still hurting while their ex seems completely fine, or felt like a breakup is less about losing a person and more about losing a version of your life.

Press play if you are healing, reflecting, or just want to feel a little less alone.

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Be honest… you don’t actually miss him — you miss the version of him you made up in your head.

This week on The Break-Up Diet, we’re joined by breakup creator Madi Rouse, whose raw, no-BS advice has helped thousands of women navigate heartbreak, anxiety, and that “why can’t I let go?” phase.

We get into:

• Why you’re not in love — you’re in limerence
• How hope after a breakup keeps you stuck
• Falling for potential (and why it’s your biggest red flag)
• Why stalking your ex is literally an addiction
• Why men and women heal so differently
• How to stop romanticising someone who couldn’t show up for you

If you’re “fine” but still checking his Instagram, replaying the relationship in your head, or secretly hoping he’ll come back… this episode is your reality check.

It’s time to stop missing the fantasy — and start choosing yourself. 💔✨

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It’s the first episode of the year — and the first solo episode of The Break-Up Diet.

No co-host, no script, and way too much pressure… until I realised that’s kind of the whole problem.

In this episode, I’m talking about letting go of the January “glow-up” pressure, navigating a new era of the podcast alone, and why you don’t need to have your entire life figured out just because it’s a new year. After a year full of breakups — romantic and work — I’m reflecting on what I’ve learned, what I ignored, and how I’m approaching this next chapter differently.

We get into:

• Why January can feel lonely (and why you’re not broken for feeling it)
• The difference between actually liking someone vs. just wanting to be chosen
• Situationship red flags you should not be entertaining this early in the year
• How to do a “reset” without burning yourself out
• Simple tools to figure out what areas of your life actually need attention
• My non-negotiable rules for a glow-up that’s about standards, not aesthetics

This isn’t a “new year, new me” episode.

It’s a new year, less bullshit episode.

Whether you’re fresh out of a breakup, questioning your dating patterns, or just trying to breathe your way into the year — this one’s for you.

Happy New Year 🤍

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