Breakup stages of grief #3: realization

Date Aired: February 20, 2026

Produced By Janice Formichella

Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On is a weekly podcast about healing broken hearts, building confidence, and moving forward in an empowered way. It is the perfect balance of science, spirituality, and sass.

With a heavy dose of optimism, I share what I’ve learned from personal experience AND as a breakup coach to help you though this time.

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Breakup stages of grief #3: realization

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The third stage in the breakup stages of grief as I have developed them is “realization.”

This is a fun one! It happens as we start to turn a corner with our healing and see that the breakup was for a reason and that you WILL be okay.

In this video I discuss:

-What the realization stage is

-The thoughts we often think during this stage

-The things we might find ourselves doing (“positive” and “negative”)

-Ways to navigate and make the most of the realization stage

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Want to learn more about the breakup stages of grief? Push play on some of my other episodes:

Breakup stages of grief #2: Denial

Breakup stages of grief #1: Devastation

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