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  • 5 Things For You to Do Immediately After a Breakup Ep. 135
    Aug 17 2025
    Going through a breakup and don't know what to do with yourself? This episode is for you. Whether you're in shock, having a breakdown, or feeling completely detached, all reactions are normal. Instead of the typical breakup advice, I'm sharing 4 practical, actionable steps that will set you up for your next chapter - one that's better than before and intentionally focused on creating your best life. What You'll Learn Why your breakup reaction is normal (and often learned from childhood)The 4 unconventional steps to take immediately after a breakupHow to use this ending as a catalyst for building an amazing lifeWhy healing isn't passive and requires intentional workHow to shift from reactive mode to creative mode The 4 Steps to Transform Your Breakup 1. Create Your Values List Find "values exercises" on Google (takes 5-10 minutes)Examples: integrity, loyalty, connection, authenticity, adventureUse your values as a compass for all major decisionsNotice where you're expending energy that doesn't align with who you want to be 2. Complete a Life Wheel Exercise Rate 10 life areas on a scale of 1-10 (health, career, finances, relationships, spirituality, etc.)Identify which areas have been neglected while focusing on your relationshipGet an honest assessment to rebuild intentionallyFocus energy where it will create the most balance and fulfillment 3. Commit to Something Outside Your Comfort Zone Choose something that makes you nervous but excitedExamples: learning to surf, guitar lessons, solo travel, art classesBuild evidence that you can handle uncertainty and figure things outExpand your world instead of shrinking it after a breakup 4. Write Down Your Perfect Day Visualize from wake-up to sleep - be detailedNo limitations based on current circumstancesYour ex cannot be part of this pictureUse it as a north star for decision-makingAsk: "Does this move me closer to or further from my perfect day?" Key Takeaways There's no "right" way to react to a breakupYour reaction is likely a coping pattern learned in childhoodHealing requires intentional work, not just waiting for time to passThis breakup is giving you a clean slate and opportunity to rebuild consciouslyPeople who come out stronger use disruption as a chance to make conscious changesYou get to choose what to keep and what to leave behind Resources Mentioned Values Exercise: Search "find my values exercises" on GoogleLife Wheel Exercise: Search "life wheel exercise" on Google or book a consultation with SylviaPersonal Consultation: DM @sylviasuwan on Instagram for booking link Connect with Sylvia Instagram: @sylviasuwanBook a Consultation: https://sylviasuwan.com/consultation Quote to Remember "The people who come out of breakups stronger, happier, and more fulfilled are the ones who use the disruption as an opportunity to examine their lives and make conscious changes. They're the ones who refuse to just go back to how things were before."
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  • How To Find The Parts of You That Need Healing Ep. 134
    Aug 10 2025

    In this episode, we dive deep into the often unseen—but deeply felt—impact of untreated emotional wounds and how they shape our everyday lives, choices, behaviours, and relationships.

    Whether you’re someone who feels “stuck,” overwhelmed, or confused by recurring patterns in your life, this episode will help you understand how unhealed pain manifests and why acknowledging it is the first essential step toward healing.

    💔 Topics Covered:

    • Why emotional wounds don’t disappear with time or avoidance

    • How unresolved pain can influence your choices and decision-making

    • The role of fear, shame, anger, and grief in unhealed trauma

    • The way emotional wounds distort our behaviours in relationships

    • Real-life examples of how wounds show up in everyday interactions

    • What true healing looks and feels like (and what it doesn’t)

    • How healing leads to emotional freedom, deeper connections, and peace

    🧠 Key Insights:

    • Emotional wounds can cause us to choose from fear, avoid opportunities, and recreate old patterns.

    • These wounds often manifest as people-pleasing, withdrawal, hypervigilance, or emotional shutdown.

    • Relationships act as mirrors that reflect our unhealed parts, offering opportunities for growth—or deeper pain if we're unaware.

    • Healing is not about forgetting—it’s about reclaiming your power, restoring presence, and choosing love over fear.

    ✨ What Healing Actually Looks Like:

    • Feeling your emotions without being ruled by them

    • Being present instead of stuck in the past or fearful of the future

    • Responding with compassion—for yourself and others

    • Cultivating peace, resilience, and genuine joy

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  • How to Fix Relationship Problems: Foundation First Approach Ep. 133
    Aug 4 2025
    In this episode, we explore a game-changing framework for understanding relationship issues: the hierarchy of relationship problems. Just like Maslow's hierarchy of needs, relationships have different levels of problems that must be addressed in the right order to create lasting, healthy partnerships. The Relationship Hierarchy (Bottom to Top) Foundation Level: Basic Relationship Needs RespectTrustSafety (emotional, physical, psychological)These are non-negotiable - your relationship equivalent of food, water, and shelter Middle Tier: Communication and Connection Effective communication about difficult topicsEmotional intimacy and connectionShared values and alignmentHealthy conflict navigation skills Top Tier: Passion and Fun Romance and passionAdventure and excitementFun activities and shared experiencesThe "magical" aspects of relationships Why We Get the Hierarchy Wrong Top-tier focus is more appealing - Romance and passion are exciting to think aboutFoundation work isn't "sexy" - Boundary conversations and trust-building feel less romanticWe try to fix symptoms, not root causes - Like putting a bandage on a broken legPattern repetition - Without addressing foundational issues, we recreate the same problems with new partners The Foundation Checklist Ask yourself these critical questions: Safety: Do you feel completely safe being yourself with your partner? Can you share your real thoughts, fears, and dreams without judgment? Trust: Do you trust them completely? Not just fidelity, but follow-through, honesty, and having your best interests at heart? Respect: Do you feel genuinely respected? Are your input, time, feelings, and perspectives treated as valuable? If any answer is "no," that's where your work begins. Common Mistakes Planning romantic dates when you can't have conversations without argumentsTrying to improve physical intimacy when emotional safety is missingFocusing on shared activities when basic respect is absentSweeping foundational issues under the rug hoping they'll resolve themselves The Exercise That Changes Everything Identify the foundational cracks - What basic issues in your current/past relationship weren't addressed?Examine why they weren't addressed - Lack of skills? Fear of conflict? Believing you didn't deserve better?Recognize the pattern - Are you trying to solve the wrong problem at the wrong level? How to Use This Hierarchy Step 1: Get crystal clear on your foundation-level non-negotiables Define what safety, trust, and respect look like for youDon't compromise on these basics Step 2: Develop middle-tier skills Learn effective communication techniquesPractice building emotional intimacyDevelop healthy conflict resolution skills Step 3: Enjoy the top-tier benefits Plan romantic experiencesExplore passion and adventureCreate magical moments together Key Takeaways Most relationship problems are hierarchy problems - People try to solve issues at the wrong levelYou can't build a healthy relationship on an unhealthy foundation - Surface fixes won't address deeper structural problemsFoundation work comes first - Safety, trust, and respect must be established before focusing on passion and funThese are learnable skills - Communication and intimacy skills can be developed with practice The Bottom Line Stop trying to create passion when you need to create safety. Stop planning romantic gestures when you need to establish basic respect. Build from the ground up, address problems at the right level, and create relationships that are not just exciting—but sustainable, secure, and lasting. Questions for Reflection What foundational issues have you been avoiding in your relationships?Are you trying to solve surface problems while ignoring deeper structural issues?What does safety, trust, and respect specifically look like for you?What skills do you need to develop at each level of the hierarchy? Work with Sylvia - Book a free consultation https://sylviasuwan.com/consultation
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  • Why You're Still Stuck After Your Breakup (And How to Finally Move Forward) Ep. 132
    Jul 27 2025

    Are you stuck in a loop of anger and hurt months or even years after your breakup? In this powerful episode, Sylvia explores the crucial difference between resistance and acceptance—and why one keeps you trapped while the other sets you free.

    If you've been replaying what happened, wishing things could go back to how they were, or feeling like life is happening TO you instead of FOR you, this episode will show you the path forward.

    What You'll Learn:

    The Two Paths After Heartbreak:

    • What resistance really looks like (and why it keeps you powerless)
    • How acceptance differs from giving up or condoning what happened
    • Why acceptance is the key to reclaiming your choices and your future

    The Science Behind Staying Stuck:

    • Why negative emotions can become addictive (featuring insights from Dr. Joe Dispenza)
    • How your brain gets wired for familiar pain
    • The chemical patterns that keep you craving stress and drama

    Breaking Free from the Victim Mindset:

    • The real reason we resist taking responsibility (it's not what you think)
    • How to move from "life is happening to me" to "I'm happening to life"
    • Why feeling "ready" is a myth that keeps you waiting forever

    Practical Steps Forward:

    • The confronting question that changes everything
    • How to use your breakup as fuel for creating the life you actually want
    • Why arguing with reality always makes you lose

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    This episode contains references to the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza on emotional addiction and neuroplasticity.

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  • Breakup Anxiety and Loneliness: What It Means and How to Cope Ep. 131
    Jul 21 2025

    Welcome back to Breakup to Blessing.

    In today’s episode, we’re diving into two of the most common – and most challenging – emotions that come up after a breakup: loneliness and anxiety.

    If you’ve ever felt isolated after the end of a relationship or found yourself spiralling into “what ifs” about the future, you’re not alone. We talk about why these feelings show up, what they’re really trying to tell us, and how we can begin to respond with compassion and connection rather than fear.

    We explore:

    • Why loneliness and anxiety are normal, not a sign of failure

    • The loss of identity that often follows a breakup

    • The pressure to “find yourself” again – and why that’s not always the right question

    • How friendships can become your most powerful form of healing

    • Why we often feel like a burden when we’re vulnerable – and how that belief keeps us stuck

    • The gendered challenges around reaching out (especially for men)

    • What it means to reconnect – with yourself, with others, and with your life

    This episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Whether you're newly single or deep in the healing process, this is your invitation to soften, reach out, and rebuild your sense of connection — not just romantically, but through meaningful friendships and community too.

    Listen now to hear:
    • Why anxiety ramps up after a breakup and what your brain is really trying to do

    • How modern relationships can leave us emotionally isolated

    • What Simon Sinek and Esther Perel can teach us about friendship, purpose, and healing

    • Practical ways to begin reconnecting — even if it feels awkward or scary

    • A message of hope for anyone feeling unseen, unloved, or unsure where to go next

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  • Why You Feel Like You're Not Enough Ep. 130
    Jul 14 2025

    Do you find yourself constantly trying to earn love? Staying in relationships where you're always proving your worth? In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most painful beliefs that keeps us stuck in the wrong relationships: "I am not enough."

    This isn't about blaming your parents—it's about understanding how childhood experiences shaped your sense of self and how those early messages still run the show in your adult relationships. From conditional love to emotional invalidation, we'll explore the common patterns that create this deep-seated belief of unworthiness.

    But more importantly, you'll learn practical tools to break free from these patterns, including a deep dive into reparenting yourself and working with your nervous system when you're triggered.

    What You'll Learn

    • Why "I'm not enough" shows up in almost every difficult breakup
    • 6 common childhood patterns that create feelings of unworthiness
    • The difference between emotional validation and healthy socialisation
    • How your nervous system gets activated in relationships
    • Practical reparenting techniques that actually work
    • Why you can't think your way out of triggered states
    • How to practice emotional abundance instead of scarcity
    • Concrete homework to start shifting these patterns this week

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  • Will They Come Back? Ep. 129
    Jul 6 2025

    In this episode of Breakup to Blessing, we’re diving into one of the most common (and haunting) post-breakup questions: “Will my ex come back?”

    If you’ve found yourself obsessing over their social media, reading into every detail, or feeling stuck in the in-between, this episode is for you.

    We explore:

    ✨ Why letting go is not the same as giving up
    ✨ The two roads you can take after a breakup — and how to know which one you’re on
    ✨ How holding on keeps you stuck (and how to break that cycle)
    ✨ What actually helps people move on in a healthy, empowered way
    ✨ How choosing yourself creates momentum, confidence, and even attraction
    ✨ And why your worth has nothing to do with whether they come back or not

    This episode isn’t just about whether they’ll return — it’s about who you become while you’re waiting for the answer. Spoiler: that version of you? She’s magnetic. And she’s who you’ve been waiting for all along.

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  • Secure Attachment Ep. 128
    Jun 29 2025

    In the final episode of my 3-part attachment series, we’re diving into what secure attachment actually looks and feels like — and why, if you’ve experienced insecure relationships, it might feel unfamiliar or even “boring” at first.

    We explore the key traits of securely attached people — how they communicate, navigate intimacy, handle conflict, and show up in emotionally grounded ways. I also talk about how secure partners can feel confronting to those who are anxiously or avoidantly attached, and why calm, consistent love can feel like a red flag when your nervous system is used to chaos.

    Whether you’re trying to understand secure love for the first time, or you’re working on becoming more securely attached yourself, this episode will help you reflect on what real emotional safety looks like in relationships — and how you can begin to create it.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • Why secure can feel “boring” to the anxious or avoidant
    • The key behaviours and mindsets of securely attached people
    • What secure communication really looks like (hint: no games, no chasing)
    • How secure people respond to conflict, space, and vulnerability
    • What it feels like to be in a relationship with someone secure
    • How to move toward secure attachment — even if it’s not your starting point

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