Breakup Pep Talks

7. "Why can't I stop thinking about my ex?"

Episode Summary

Are you constantly thinking about your ex, even months after the breakup? Learn to approach these thoughts with compassion, rather than trying to force yourself to stop thinking about your ex. Hear my own personal experience of rewiring my brain's associations with baseball to create new positive memories and move on in a healthy way.

Episode Notes

• Thinking about an ex-partner is a normal and common experience after a breakup, as the brain prioritizes storing emotionally-charged information. [06:28]
• Instead of trying to stop thinking about an ex, the focus should be on neutralizing those associations and creating new positive memories. [09:10]
• Bringing self-compassion and kindness to oneself during the healing process is crucial.
• It's possible to hold two seemingly contradictory thoughts at the same time, such as missing an ex while also knowing that being together is not the right thing. [17:46]
• Experimenting with small triggers or activities associated with an ex and rewiring them with new positive experiences can help the brain create new associations.

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