Coming Up for Air

Loula
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Your post-breakup survival guide in podcast form. I healed from my breakup, now I want to help you heal yoursThis podcast is your go-to guide for rebuilding your confidence following a breakup, and stepping into your best self. No sugar-coating—just real talk, mindset shifts, and the tough love you need to heal, grow, and thrive.Because moving on isn’t just about forgetting them—it’s about remembering you.🩷

  1. 4d ago

    If You Could See Your Future After Your Breakup, Would You Live Today Differently?

    There comes a moment after a breakup where you stop worrying about what happened. and start worrying about what it means for your future. What if you'll never love again? What if you've missed your chance? What if your best years are already behind you? In this episode I want to explore one question that completely changed the way I think about healing: If you could see your future would you live today differently? Because the truth is, we spend so much of our lives making decisions based on predictions rather than possibilities. We convince ourselves we know how our story ends simply because we can't see what's coming next. Together, we'll explore why heartbreak makes us believe our future has already been written, why your brain is so quick to predict the worst, and why every older version of you underestimated the life you're living today. If you're rebuilding after being left, struggling to trust life again, or feeling like you're stuck in the uncertainty of what comes next, I hope this episode reminds you that your future is still being written. The version of your life you're imagining today isn't the only one that exists. Your future has never asked you to predict it. It's only ever asked you to keep walking. If you'd like to go even deeper, I've created a bonus Patreon episode where I walk you through practical exercises to help you stop living according to the future you fear and start making decisions from possibility instead. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw  Support the show

  2. Jul 24

    Why You Still Can't Move Forward From Your Breakup (If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes)

    Why can't I move forward from my breakup? If you've been asking yourself this question, you're not alone. In this episode I explore why so many of us become convinced we'll never move on after heartbreak. I talk about how your brain collects evidence that you're 'stuck,' why the story you tell yourself matters, and how changing small daily habits can completely change your healing. This episode will help you understand why if nothing changes, nothing changes and why that's actually the most hopeful thing you'll hear today. Whether you're struggling with no contact, anxious attachment, missing your ex months or years later, or wondering how to move on after being left, this episode will help you start changing the narrative. Healing isn't about one big breakthrough it's about the small decisions that slowly become a completely different life. If you're rebuilding after heartbreak, you're in the right place. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw  Support the show

  3. Jul 17

    The Rebuild: How to Rebuild Your Life After Being Left. Heartbreak, Healing & Moving Forward.

    If you've been left after a long-term relationship and you're wondering how to rebuild your life, this episode is for you. Today, I'm talking about The Rebuild the chapter that comes after heartbreak. Not just healing or moving on, but creating a life that's bigger, braver and more fulfilling than the one you thought you'd lost. I share the psychology behind why life can feel like it's standing still after a breakup, why your brain struggles to imagine a future without your ex, and how to stop surviving and start truly living again. If you're navigating heartbreak, no contact, rebuilding your confidence, or learning how to embrace being single after being left, I hope this episode reminds you that your future isn't gone it's waiting to be built. I also share a little about The Rebuild, my upcoming coaching programme designed to help you rebuild your confidence, identity and life after heartbreak. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love it if you followed the podcast, left a rating, or shared it with someone who needs the reminder that this chapter isn't the end of their story it's where they begin again.  Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw  Support the show

  4. Jul 10

    The Hidden Reason You Still Feel Rejected After Your Breakup

    Have you ever wondered why being left hurts for years, even after you've done so much healing? In this episode, I'm talking about the hidden rejection that follows a breakup. The part nobody prepares you for. The part where someone else's decision slowly becomes the way you see yourself. If you've ever thought, 'Why wasn't I enough?' or 'Why does rejection still affect me years later?' this episode is for you. I'm sharing my own journey after my fiancé of 14 years left, why heartbreak can completely change your identity, and how I slowly stopped letting someone else's choice define my self-worth. We'll explore why rejection feels so personal, why it follows us into new relationships and dating, and how to rebuild your confidence without needing someone else to choose you. If you're healing after a breakup, struggling with rejection, or trying to rebuild your life after being left, I hope this episode helps you see yourself with a little more compassion and a lot more hope.  In this episode: • Why rejection after a breakup feels so painful • The stories heartbreak makes us believe • Why rejection can stay with you for years • How to stop letting someone else's decision define your worth • The mindset shifts that helped me rebuild after being left Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw Support the show

  5. Jun 26

    How to Enjoy Being Single After a Breakup (Instead of Just Surviving It)

    How do you actually enjoy being single after a breakup instead of just surviving it? In this episode, I'm challenging some of the most common breakup advice and sharing a completely different way of thinking about single life. Instead of treating being single like a waiting room, I explore why it can become one of the most freeing and transformative chapters of your life. I talk about why we keep living as though our ex is still watching, how emotional intensity can make peace feel unfamiliar, why we continue explaining our choices to people who are no longer in our lives, and what it really means to build a life that belongs entirely to you. If you're healing from heartbreak, learning to be alone again, or wondering how to enjoy your own company without relying on the usual clichés, this episode is for you. Because the goal isn't just to move on from your breakup. It's to become the author of a life that no longer needs anyone else's permission to feel complete. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw Support the show

  6. Jun 19

    The Thoughts Nobody Talks About After Becoming Single When You’re 30.

    This isn't a self-help episode. It's a validation chat. If you've found yourself single in your late 20s or 30s after a breakup, engagement ending, divorce, or long-term relationship, this conversation is for you. I am talking about the things people don't say out loud: feeling left behind while everyone else seems to be moving forward, grieving a future you had already planned, rebuilding a life you never wanted, and comparing your reality to an ex who appears to have moved on. No generic advice. No "just focus on yourself." Just an honest conversation about the thoughts, fears and frustrations that come with starting over when you thought this chapter of your life was already written. Topics include: Being single at 30Breakup griefLosing the future you plannedFeeling left behindStarting over after a long-term relationshipWatching your ex move onRelationship loss and identity changesIf you've ever thought, 'I was supposed to have that life by now,' you're not alone. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw Support the show

  7. Jun 12

    Will My Ex Ever Reach Out Again? The Truth About Them Not Coming Back.

    Will your ex come back? Why hasn't your ex reached out? Does no contact really work? And how do you heal when you've been dumped by someone you still love? In this episode, I explore the psychology behind heartbreak, attachment, and why so many people stay emotionally stuck waiting for an ex to return. You'll learn why silence feels so painful, why some exes never reach out again, what actually predicts reconciliation, and how to stop putting your life on hold while waiting for closure. This episode covers: • Will my ex come back? • Why my ex hasn't reached out • No contact after a breakup • Healing after being dumped • Getting over an ex you still love • Heartbreak recovery and attachment psychology • How to stop waiting for your ex • Moving on without closure • Breakup healing and emotional recovery If you're struggling with a breakup, missing your ex, or wondering whether they'll ever contact you again, this episode offers a deeper understanding of what's really happening and how to start moving forward regardless of what they choose. Because healing begins when your future is no longer dependent on their return. Support the show

  8. Jun 5

    I Fell In Love With Who They Could Have Been. Letting Go Of Your Ex's Potential After Heartbreak.

    In this episode, I talk about why it's so hard to move on after a breakup when you still believe your ex had so much potential. If you've been dumped, blindsided, or left heartbroken after a long-term relationship, you may find yourself obsessing over who your ex could have been rather than who they actually were. I talk about heartbreak healing, anxious attachment, relationship grief, emotional unavailability, waiting for someone to change, overthinking after a breakup, and why attachment to potential can keep you emotionally stuck. We explore how to stop romanticising the future you imagined, let go of false hope, rebuild self-worth after heartbreak, and focus on your own healing instead of somebody else's growth. This is a deep conversation about being dumped, moving on after a breakup, self-trust, emotional recovery, attachment styles, and learning to choose reality over potential. Want More Like This - https://stan.store/Loula  My New Instagram - @move.with.lou Join Us on Patreon - ⁠patreon.com/ComingUpForAir⁠  Youtube - https://youtu.be/uf90Uc_owUw  Support the show

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Your post-breakup survival guide in podcast form. I healed from my breakup, now I want to help you heal yoursThis podcast is your go-to guide for rebuilding your confidence following a breakup, and stepping into your best self. No sugar-coating—just real talk, mindset shifts, and the tough love you need to heal, grow, and thrive.Because moving on isn’t just about forgetting them—it’s about remembering you.🩷

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  • Creator
    Loula
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coming Up for Air
  • Show Website
    Coming Up for Air

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