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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 1H 3M

The “Ex Effect”: Why Your Brain Can’t Let Them Go

from Love Life With Matthew Hussey · host huy

Do you feel stuck on an ex . . . convinced you’ll never feel that way again? In this week’s episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen reframe “I’ll never be as happy” as an anxious thought, not a prophecy.They unpack nostalgia traps, why we over-glorify past relationships, and how to reclaim your power. You’ll hear practical ways to create new meaning (even at old places), how to stop social media stalking, and change the story you’re telling yourself.Plus, a Love Life Line caller asks whether it’s OK to date while ending a long marriage, and the Love Life podcast crew plays a rapid-fire game looking at post-breakup behaviors that help or hurt healing.---►► Limited-time bonus: Get 90 days of free Love Life Coaching when you purchase an in-person or virtual Retreat ticket before midnight Pacific time on September 30: RetreatAccess.com►► Talk to Matthew AI anytime for coaching, strategies, and support. Try it for free at: AskMH.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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