How Our Relationships Impact Our Potential | Dr. Andrea Liner | The Breakup Doc

Dr. Andrea Liner, known as The Breakup Doc, is a licensed clinical psychologist and relationship coach helping people navigate breakups and build the relationships they truly want. In this conversation, she shares how our romantic and personal connections influence everything from our career success to our long-term happiness. We talk about knowing when it’s time to leave, how to evaluate your relationship honestly, and why the quality of your connections is the foundation for your potential. Chapters 00:00 – Opening & Introduction to Dr. Andrea Liner 02:00 – How she became The Breakup Doc 05:00 – From therapy to coaching: Why she made the shift 08:00 – Setting boundaries and protecting your own energy 11:00 – Turning off “therapist mode” in personal life 12:30 – The reality of friend breakups 14:00 – Myths about powerful women and relationships 16:00 – Letting go of the idea that decisions are permanent 18:00 – Starting her own practice at 26 20:00 – Surprises from launching her coaching business 22:00 – Why having multiple coaches and mentors matters 23:00 – How to know if it’s time to end a relationship 26:00 – Falling in love with potential vs. reality 27:30 – Why your relationship should be easy at the start 29:00 – Relationships as the foundation for success 31:00 – How Dr. Liner screens and selects clients 34:00 – Saying goodbye in therapy vs. coaching 35:00 – How long should you work with a therapist or coach? 38:00 – Gently surfacing what clients can’t see 39:00 – Goals for 2022: Growing the coaching side of her work 40:00 – The role of community and supportive peers 42:00 – Entrepreneurship and friendship shifts 44:00 – How to connect with Dr. Andrea Liner The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices