52. A Therapist’s Guide to Surviving a Best Friend Breakup (Mackinzie's Story)

What happens when the person you thought would be in your life forever… isn’t? In this episode, we sit down with therapist Mackinzie Rummel to talk about one of the most painful and least talked-about losses: a best friend breakup. Mackinzie opens up about losing the woman who once stood beside her as her maid of honor and all the things that led to the friendship ending after the wedding. Together, we unpack why friendship breakups can hurt just as deeply, if not deeper, than romantic ones, how identity and life transitions can fracture even the closest bonds and what it actually looks like to grieve someone who’s still alive. From the guilt, anger and confusion to the healing and boundaries that follow, this conversation is honest, raw and deeply validating for anyone who’s lost a best friend they never imagined losing. If you’ve ever said “I thought she’d be in my life forever,” this episode is for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.