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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

You Don’t Miss Him. You Miss the Fantasy (With Madi Rouse)

from The Break-Up Diet

Be honest… you don’t actually miss him — you miss the version of him you made up in your head.This week on The Break-Up Diet, we’re joined by breakup creator Madi Rouse, whose raw, no-BS advice has helped thousands of women navigate heartbreak, anxiety, and that “why can’t I let go?” phase.We get into:Why you’re not in love — you’re in limerenceHow hope after a breakup keeps you stuckFalling for potential (and why it’s your biggest red flag)Why stalking your ex is literally an addictionWhy men and women heal so differentlyHow to stop romanticising someone who couldn’t show up for youIf you’re “fine” but still checking his Instagram, replaying the relationship in your head, or secretly hoping he’ll come back… this episode is your reality check.It’s time to stop missing the fantasy — and start choosing yourself. 💔✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be honest… you don’t actually miss him — you miss the version of him you made up in your head.This week on The Break-Up Diet, we’re joined by breakup creator Madi Rouse, whose raw, no-BS advice has helped thousands of women navigate heartbreak, anxiety, and that “why can’t I let go?” phase.We get into:Why you’re not in love — you’re in limerenceHow hope after a breakup keeps you stuckFalling for potential (and why it’s your biggest red flag)Why stalking your ex is literally an addictionWhy men and women heal so differentlyHow to stop romanticising someone who couldn’t show up for youIf you’re “fine” but still checking his Instagram, replaying the relationship in your head, or secretly hoping he’ll come back… this episode is your reality check.It’s time to stop missing the fantasy — and start choosing yourself. 💔✨ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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