navigating first love & heartbreak with author Lisa Phillips

First love. First heartbreak. Two experiences that shape the way we love, connect, and heal. In this episode of Love, Brie, I sit down with Lisa Phillips, author of First Love: Guiding Teens Through Heartbreak and Relationships, to explore what makes these early relationships so impactful. I share my own story—falling in love for the first time, experiencing heartbreak, and reconnecting with that person years later. Lisa opens up about why she wrote this book and why it’s so important to have open, honest conversations with teens (and ourselves) about love, relationships, and emotional resilience. We also talk about how parents, mentors, and friends can support someone going through heartbreak—not to fix it, but to help them move through it with understanding and self-awareness. Whether you’re a teen, a parent, or someone reflecting on your own first love, this conversation is all about love, loss, and the lessons we carry with us. Let’s talk about it. You can find Lisa here: www.lisaamyphillips.com Instagram: @lisaamyphillips18 Threads: @lisaamyphillips18 Twitter: @lisaamyphillips LinkedIn Instagram: www.instagram.com/briehogan Website: briannehogan.ca Book with me: https://calendly.com/brianne-hogan Substack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/