Breakup stages of grief #2: denial

Date Aired: January 20, 2026
Breakup stages of grief

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. 

With over 200 episodes, it is more than a podcast, it is a resource library for people on any phase of their breakup healing journey. 

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Episode Description

Breakup stages of grief #2: denial

Breakup? Schedule a free coaching session here. 

Breakup? Broken heart? Your grief is real and what you are going through is very normal and natural for people who are ending relationships. That is why I developed my own concept of Breakup Stages of Grief: 

Devastation

Denial

Realization

Relief 

Today I am going to be focusing on the “denial” stage and how to navigate second guessing your breakup and yourself. 

Breakup brain is real! Download my free guide to navigating it here: https://janiceformichella.com/resources/#BreakupBrain

In this episode I cover: 

-What breakup denial is

-Thoughts we may have during this stage

-Things we may find ourselves doing during this stage

-Ways to navigate breakup denial 

The stages of grief for breakups are each temporary and although they are painful, intentionally working through each one can help you move onto the next and then to putting your breakup behind you. 

Remember – I am here to help. Book a free first breakup coaching session at https://janiceformichella.com/


Do you want more support beating your breakup? Learn about my breakup coaching programs here.


Resources mentioned in this episode:

Episode 201: Breakup? It’s time to indulge. 

Blog post: Broken heart? Spoil yourself! 

Episode 103: Stages of grief for breakups


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