Don’t Do This After a Breakup- Do This Instead ft. Lydia Mae

Breakups hurt—there’s no way around it. But what if that pain is actually the catalyst for your biggest glow-up yet? In this raw and eye-opening episode, co-hosts Yaz and Ilmz sit down with breakup coach Lydia Mae, who shares the kind of real, no-BS advice that flips everything you thought you knew about heartbreak on its head. When Yaz opens up about still struggling to move on, Lydia offers a powerful reframe: those messy, tear-filled moments? They’re not setbacks—they’re your healing in motion. One of the most surprising takeaways? Lydia’s insight into how men experience heartbreak. Spoiler: it’s not the emotionless, move-on-quickly stereotype we’ve all been fed. With nearly half her clients being male, Lydia shines a compassionate light on the silent struggles many guys face post-breakup. This conversation dives deep into practical tools for recovery—from creating a “relationship reality check” list to break the cycle of romanticizing, to the unexpected power of dancing alone as nervous system regulation. Lydia even opens up about her own breakthrough with Reiki healing, showing just how deeply our bodies store emotional pain. Still checking their Instagram every five minutes? Lydia’s got you. Her take on blocking is one of the most freeing analogies we’ve ever heard: “It’s like peeling off the plaster every five minutes to see if the wound’s healed.” Whether you're freshly heartbroken or still carrying ghosts of relationships past, this episode delivers comfort, clarity, and real tools to help you move forward. As Lydia so perfectly puts it, “The hardest chapters, like a breakup, can often be followed by the most beautiful ones.” Ready to turn the page? Send us a text Instagram: @thebreakupdietpod TikTok: @thebreakupdietpod Email: [email protected]