The Breakup Debrief Podcast

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The Breakup Debrief is your dose of healing truths, mindset shifts & coaching to help you stop waiting for closure & start rebuilding your self-worth. Hosted by Breakup Empowerment & Self Rediscovery Coach, Kelly Hunt, this show is for women ready to turn heartbreak into a whole new chapter. Expect real talk, relatable stories, lightbulb moments & the tools to reclaim the version of you that never needed them to choose you first 3

  1. 1d ago

    #48 Are You Actually Healed Or Are You Just Numb?

    You've stopped crying. You've deleted the photos. You haven't checked his Instagram in three whole weeks. You're going to the gym, seeing your friends, getting on with life. So why does something still feel just… off? In this week's episode, Kelly asks the question that nobody else is asking: are you actually healed or are you just numb? Because numb is not the destination, girls. Life is for living. You'll hear: ✨ What healing actually looks like and more importantly, what it doesn't ✨ The difference between being genuinely over it and being dismissive of a whole chapter of your life ✨ The signs that you might be numb rather than healed — and why it is not your fault ✨ Why your nervous system can go into full shutdown mode after prolonged stress or trauma — and the science behind why it turns everything down, not just the pain ✨ The Vampire Diaries analogy nobody asked for but absolutely needed 🧛 ✨ Five questions to ask yourself to figure out which one you're actually in ✨ Why hustle culture and social media are making it harder to actually heal — and easier to perform healing instead ✨ Practical ways to gently reactivate your nervous system and come back to yourself ✨ Why you have to go backwards before you can go forwards This episode might confirm that you're doing better than you think. Or it might be the thing that finally helps you name what's been going on. Either way, you deserve to feel your life to its full extent. And this is your reminder that you can get there ❤️‍🔥 Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the "Where Is She Now?" segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    13 min

  2. May 24

    #47 Clingy, Needy, Too Much: Reframing the Labels Women Are Given in Relationships

    Has someone ever said something to you in a relationship, just one throwaway comment, that you then carried around for years without ever questioning it? In this week's episode, Kelly gets personal. She shares the story of the word that her ex-husband used to describe her that stuck like a label for years, the way it quietly shaped how she saw herself, how she showed up in relationships and how she eventually challenged it & reframed it entirely. This one is for anyone who has taken on a label from an ex, a past relationship or even just someone's passing opinion & started to believe it was the truth about who they are. You'll hear: ✨ Kelly's personal story of being called "clingy" in her marriage and why she accepted it as her identity without ever questioning it ✨ How one throwaway comment from an ex can become a deeply held belief about yourself ✨ The therapy moment that made her stop and ask but is it actually true? ✨ How to take your limiting beliefs to court & look at the real evidence ✨ Why words like clingy, needy, emotional & psycho are thrown at women far too freely and why they say more about the person using them than the person being labelled ✨ How to reframe a negative label into something that actually reflects who you are ✨ Why nobody on this planet knows you better than you know yourself And yes, she also announces that she would rather be someone's matcha than their cup of tea. A t-shirt may be incoming 🍵 This episode is your sign to look at the labels you're carrying, figure out where they came from, take them to court and decide for yourself which ones are actually true. Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the "Where Is She Now?" segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    18 min

  3. May 17

    #46 Dopamine, Heartbreak & Why You're Not Crazy: The Science of a Breakup

    Have you ever wondered why a breakup can feel so physically unbearable? The nausea, the chest pain, the inability to eat or sleep, the spiralling thoughts that won't switch off- and on top of all of that, the shame of feeling like it shouldn't be this hard? In this week's episode, Kelly breaks down exactly what is happening inside your brain and body when a relationship ends- and why it is quite literally the same neurological experience as going through a drug withdrawal. This one is backed by science, packed with practical tools & might just be the most validating episode yet. You'll hear: ✨ Why your brain in love looks identical to a brain high on cocaine and what that means for your healing ✨ The three feel-good chemicals (dopamine, oxytocin & serotonin) that your relationship was giving you — and what happens when they're suddenly cut off ✨ Why you can't stop checking his Instagram, rereading old messages, or looking for excuses to reach out — it's not weakness, it's neuroscience ✨ How your nervous system loses its main source of co-regulation when a relationship ends — and why that sends you into survival mode ✨ The role of cortisol in your breakup spiral — and the simple daily habits that help bring it back down ✨ Breathwork techniques (including the physiological sigh) that are scientifically proven to activate your parasympathetic nervous system fast ✨ How to redirect your dopamine cravings instead of white-knuckling through them ✨ Why you need both space to feel it and space to step away from it — and how to find that balance If you've ever thought "why am I being like this?" after a breakup, this episode is your answer. There is nothing wrong with you. Your brain is doing exactly what it was wired to do. Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the "Where Is She Now?" segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    48 min

  4. May 10

    #45 From Betrayal to Breakthrough: Emma Kehoe on Healing, Solo Travel & Finding Love Again

    We're back with a guest episode & this is a good one! Kelly sits down with Emma Kehoe- mindfulness coach, community curator, retreat host & the woman behind the podcast All of the Above- for a conversation that goes everywhere: heartbreak, healing, solo travel, toxic relationships, singles nights & finding your person when you've finally stopped waiting. Emma's story begins at rock bottom. In 2020, after nearly 10 years together, a shared home & actively trying for a baby, Emma discovered her partner had been cheating. Then COVID hit. With nowhere to run and no distractions to hide behind, she had no choice but to sit with it all & it turned out to be the greatest catalyst of her life. You'll hear: ✨ Emma's full story, from betrayal and grief during COVID lockdown to healing, solo travel & a relationship she never saw coming ✨ Why being forced to stop and feel everything was actually the thing that saved her ✨ The journaling practice that became her anchor and how she built her whole coaching journey from it ✨ How she went from always being in relationships to spending two and a half years truly single and why she thinks you need at least two years ✨ The masculine vs. feminine energy shift that changed how she shows up in relationships ✨ Her singles nights, what makes them different, how she met her own boyfriend at one & why in-person connection beats the apps every time ✨ Practical advice for navigating a shared house after a breakup ✨ Why jealousy is just inspiration in disguise and how to flip it This episode is for the girl who's been through it all and isn't sure what comes next. Spoiler: something really good does. Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the "Where Is She Now?" segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree Find Emma: 📲 Instagram: @emmakehoe 🌿 Empower with Emma — retreats, hikes, workshops & 1:1 coaching: @Empowerwithemma 🎙️ Podcast: All of the Above

    59 min

  5. May 3

    #44 Set Boundaries In A New Relationship Without Sounding Insecure

    In this week's episode, Kelly tackles a question that so many of you have been too afraid to ask: how do you set boundaries & talk about what you won't tolerate in a new relationship, without sounding crazy, insecure, or scaring him off? Spoiler: the answer might not be what you expect! Inspired by a listener who also sparked Kelly's viral microcheating episode, this one goes deep on the fear behind "the talk" & why, in many cases, you might not need to have it at all. You'll hear: ✨ Why the fear of setting boundaries is often a sign of anxious attachment & what to do about it ✨ A powerful mindset tool for dissolving the worst-case-scenario spiral before it takes hold ✨ The truth about whether setting rules actually stops a cheater (hint: it doesn't) ✨ Why the right person won't need to be told to respect you ✨ How to let your past naturally communicate your standards, without a big dramatic conversation ✨ When to observe instead of explain, and why "letting them" show you who they are is your biggest power move Whether you're newly back in the dating pool or heading towards something more serious, this episode will shift the way you think about protection, trust & what it really means to know your worth. Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the "Where Is She Now?" segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    16 min

  6. Apr 26

    #43 The One Year Breakup Milestone

    In this episode of The Breakup Debrief, we’re talking about something that hits differently for everyone: The one year mark after a breakup. It’s a date that can feel heavy, emotional, nostalgic… or surprisingly neutral. Because no matter where you are in your journey — single, thriving, dating, or in a new relationship — this milestone has a way of making you pause and reflect. And sometimes… it brings feelings you didn’t expect. This episode breaks down:👉 why the one year mark feels so significant👉 why emotions can resurface (even if you’ve moved on)👉 how to process whatever comes up👉 and how to use this moment as a powerful check-in — not a setback 📧 Coaching Enquiries: info@kellyskoaching.com📲 Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching

    14 min

  7. Apr 19

    #42 Hot Girl Summer After a Breakup (Your Pep Talk to Get Your Life Back)

    In this episode of The Breakup Debrief, Kelly is giving you the pep talk you didn’t know you needed: We are NOT wasting another summer crying over a MAN! Whether you’re fresh out of a breakup or finally coming out the other side, this episode is your reminder that being single, especially in summer, can be one of the best seasons of your life.You can either spend your summer stuck in the past… or you can get up, get outside, and start living again. And Kelly is very clear on where she stands. 🎯 What We Cover Why summer is the BEST time to heal after a breakupThe concept of “Hot Girl Summer” (& why it actually matters)Why being single isn’t something to feel bad aboutThe importance of getting out of the house and living your lifeDating vs not dating & why both are fineWhy this could be your last single summer 👀How to shift out of “sad girl mode” & into your next chapterLinks & Resources 📧 Share your story for the “Where Is She Now?” segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    17 min

  8. Apr 12

    #41 No Contact Isn’t a Hack to Get Your Ex Back (Here’s Why)

    In this episode of The Breakup Debrief, we’re talking about a bit of a controversial one: Are you using no contact to heal… or to get your ex back? Because there’s a huge difference. After a breakup, it’s completely normal to hold onto hopeto think they might come back, change their mind, or realise what they lost. But when no contact becomes: a strategya “hack”or a way to get a reaction…it stops being about your healing & starts being about them & we're not doing that! Kelly breaks down why using no contact as a tactic is not only ineffective but can actually leave you worse off in the long run. Because if you spend weeks “doing no contact” while secretly waiting for them to come back… you haven’t actually healed at all Links & Resources 📧 Share your story for the “Where Is She Now?” segment: info@kellyskoaching.com 📲 Follow Kelly on Instagram & TikTok: @kellyskoaching 🔗 Explore all links & resources: Linktree

    14 min
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The Breakup Debrief is your dose of healing truths, mindset shifts & coaching to help you stop waiting for closure & start rebuilding your self-worth. Hosted by Breakup Empowerment & Self Rediscovery Coach, Kelly Hunt, this show is for women ready to turn heartbreak into a whole new chapter. Expect real talk, relatable stories, lightbulb moments & the tools to reclaim the version of you that never needed them to choose you first 3

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