Breakup Recovery Podcast

Barbara Stevens built the Breakup Recovery Podcast as a practical toolkit for anyone reeling from a breakup, separation, or divorce. Across 113 episodes released between 2015 and 2017, she mixed her own hard-won insights with expert interviews and real listener stories. The result is something that feels less like a lecture and more like sitting across from a friend who actually gets it. Each episode tackles a specific pain point. One week Barbara might walk you through how to stop replaying every conversation with your ex. The next, she brings on a therapist to talk about the way breakups mess with your sleep and appetite. She also covers territory that other shows skip entirely, like how parents can navigate a split without traumatizing their kids, or how to deal with mutual friends who suddenly feel like they have to pick sides. Barbara's style is warm but direct. She does not sugarcoat things or promise that positive thinking alone will fix everything. Instead, she offers concrete strategies: journaling prompts, breathing exercises, reframing techniques borrowed from cognitive behavioral therapy. Her episodes on limiting beliefs are particularly strong, showing how the stories we tell ourselves after a breakup ("I'll never find someone else," "This was all my fault") keep us stuck longer than necessary. The show has a timeless quality to it. Even though new episodes stopped years ago, the advice holds up because heartbreak has not really changed. Listeners have praised the podcast for covering every angle of post-breakup life, from the raw early days to the moment you finally feel ready to try again. If you want something thorough and grounded, this one delivers.