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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 1H 5M

Why 'Focus on Yourself' Feels Impossible After a Breakup.

from Coming Up for Air · host Loula

Struggling to move on after a breakup? Especially when you were the one who got left?In this episode, I break down why 'focus on yourself' feels so hard after being dumped. If you’re overthinking, replaying memories, missing your ex, or feeling stuck in heartbreak, this episode explains the psychology behind it.I cover breakup healing, attachment, rejection, and why letting go isn’t as simple as people say.I actually challenge my own advice, so if you are SICK of reading 'just focus on yourself' then this episode will make you realise why you are struggling and why you should not beat yourself up. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula My New Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/move.with.lou/Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠ Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw Support the show

Struggling to move on after a breakup? Especially when you were the one who got left? In this episode, I break down why 'focus on yourself' feels so hard after being dumped. If you’re overthinking, replaying memories, missing your ex, or feeling stuck in heartbreak, this episode explains the psychology behind it. I cover breakup healing, attachment, rejection, and why letting go isn’t as simple as people say. I actually challenge my own advice, so if you are SICK of reading 'just focus on you...

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Struggling to move on after a breakup? Especially when you were the one who got left?In this episode, I break down why 'focus on yourself' feels so hard after being dumped. If you’re overthinking, replaying memories, missing your ex, or feeling...

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