Let me be your breakup buddy! Get direct access to my calendar here to schedule a FREE consultation. We are all told to look for it and even chase after it. But love and the hope of the ‘happily ever after’ can hurt and even destroy us in some cases.  Today friend and narrative therapist Kate Marlene is joining me to share her experience of accepting that she is a love addict and her brave journey to recover and learn from it. This is a vulnerable, courageous chat on the part of Kate and I know you will all get so much out of it.  We cover:  -The signs of love addiction  -Kate’s story -How the media and those around us perpetuate unhealthy dating behaviors  -The impacts of love addiction -Recovering from love addiction  -Finding and keeping TRUE intimacy  Resources from today’s episode:  Codependent No More: Melody Beattie Codependent No More Workbook: Melody Beattie The Language of Letting Go Daily Meditations  Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Lindsay C. Gibson Facing Love Addiction: Pia Melody  **Follow Kate’s work and learn about her restorative therapy work. It is great for those healing from a breakup.  Visit her website here: restoryatherapy.com And check out her great podcast here: aboutfacepodcast.com Affirmations from today’s episode:  I take care of myself. I define and enforce healthy boundaries. I am in touch with what is going on right now, including how I feel about it. I accept 100 percent responsibility for my own happiness, security, and other needs (which means I know how to ask for appropriate support). I recognize and celebrate my strengths, while remaining humble about my weaknesses. Connect with me! Want to connect? Email: breakupspodcast@gmail.com IG: JaniceFormichella IG: breakupspodcast Love Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On? Let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On with Janice Formichella is an inclusive space for all adults who are looking to heal their hearts and have happy relationships. I believe that love is love and that there are a wide variety of different types of relationships and that all are valid. I recognize each individual's right to self-identify. As a podcast host, I am dedicated to making this a safe space for all and strive to portray that in my content. I welcome feedback on my efforts and thank you for being a part of the community. — Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakupspod/support