July 9, 2025 • 26 mins
We explore the power of "speaking life" into the broken and weary, drawing inspiration from Toby Mac's song and Biblical wisdom on comforting those in pain.
• Small acts of compassion can transform lives and create ripples of positive change
• Modern technology often separates us from meaningful human connection
• Practical ways to help others include volunteering, donating, listening, and remembering names
• Understanding others' struggles helps us respond with empathy rather than judgment
• Heartbreak affects us biologically, with our bodies responding similarly to physical pain
• Healing from heartbreak requires acknowledging emotions, practicing self-care, and seeking support
• Creating "heaven on earth" starts with treating everyone as family and prioritizing connection
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the show.
Talk about it or be about it.
It's the About it Podcast.
Here we go.
I'm your host, bradley Marslowe.
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Hey everyone, today's podcastis going to be about the hurting
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we all experience inside.
Some of the most popularTikToks and YouTube videos at
the moment have to do with thestruggle of that internal pain
that so many are experiencingnowadays.
It's just something that Iwanted to speak to as someone
that's been through it and dealtwith it.
Having this platform gives me avoice, and I want to use it to
speak to the brokenhearted andthe weary today, in fact,
talking about someone that doesthat exact thing.
There's a song that helpedinspire this episode today,
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released by Toby Mac in 2012,.
It's called Speak Life, thewords of which go like this it's
like I'm drowning in the deep.
Well, it's crazy to imagine thewords of my lips as the arms of
compassion Mountains crumblewith every syllable.
Hope can live or die.
So speak life.
Speak life to the deadest,darkest night.
Speak life.
Speak life when the sun won'tshine and you don't know why.
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Look into the eyes of thebrokenhearted and watch them
come alive.
As soon as you speak hope, youspeak love, you speak life.
To me.
This song is so relevant thesedays, with all the struggles
we're facing from a broken worldand the weight we carry with us
every day.
This logic is needed now morethan ever.
It reminds me of a couple ofverses in the Bible that I
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wanted to share with you.
Jeremiah 29, 11, for I know theplans I have for you declares
the Lord plans to prosper youand not to harm you.
Plans to give you hope and afuture.
Psalms 34, 18 says the Lord isclose to the brokenhearted and
saves those who are crushed inspirit.
These inspire me that there isa silver lining and that
something good will come out ofthe struggle.
These inspire me that there isa silver lining and that
something good will come out ofthe struggle.
This world does have heartacheand sadness in it, but in John
16.33, in this world you willhave trouble, but take heart.
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I have overcome the world andfaith comes into action.
In Romans 15.13, which statesMay the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as youtrust in him, so that you may
overflow with hope by the powerof the Holy Spirit.
And furthermore, other passagesshow that we are not alone.
Philippians 4.13, one of myfavorite verses says I can do
all things through him who givesme strength.
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And Isaiah 41.10 says do notfear, for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I amyour God.
I will strengthen you and helpyou.
I will uphold you with myrighteous right hand.
2 Corinthians 1, verse 3-4states Praise be to the God and
the Father of our Lord, jesusChrist, the Father of compassion
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and the God of all comfort, whocomforts us in all our troubles
, so that we can comfort thosein any trouble with the comfort
we received ourselves from God.
And that's part of the reasonwhy I'm even here today trying
to do the same for you.
Lamentations 3, 21 through 24says that.
Yet I still dare to hope when Iremember this.
The faithful love of the Lordnever ends.
His mercies never cease.
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Great is his faithfulness.
His mercies begin afresh eachmorning.
That means this never stops.
He is always going to bepursuing you, even when you're
not pursuing him.
Psalms 43, 5.
Why am I so sad?
Why am I so troubled?
I will put my hope in God andonce again I will praise him, my
savior and my God.
And 1 Peter 5, 7 says Cast allyour anxiety on him Because he
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cares for you.
In fact, he cares for you somuch that he sent his only
begotten son, jesus, that weshould not perish but have
everlasting life.
And that's john 3 16.
And even when jesus ascended toheaven, he gave his promises
such as the ones like in john 14, 16 through 17, that says and I
will ask the father and he willgive you another helper to be
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with you forever, even thespirit of truth, whom the world
cannot receive because itneither sees him nor knows him.
You will know him, for hedwells within you and with you.
John 14, 26 says but the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the
father will send in my name, hewill teach you all things and
bring to your remembrance allthat I have said to you.
And Romans 8, 26 says in thesame way the spirit helps us in
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our weakness, do not know whatwe ought to pray for, but the
spirit himself intercedes for usthrough wordless groans.
So even when the weight of theworld gets too heavy that we
can't even speak a prayer, theHoly Spirit himself is
interceding for us on our behalf.
God loves us that much.
I think that's a good point.
What if we all startedinterceding for each other on
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top of not just in our face toface and everyday interactions.
But what if we genuinely hadeveryone's best interest at
heart in our thoughts, prayers,actions, all of it?
If everybody started walkingthrough life like that, then can
you imagine how this worldcould change if we all weren't
in a power struggle together, ifwe all were trying to get a
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better position than each other,trying to step over one another
.
Imagine if we all realized howconnected we really were.
Everybody on this planet is afamily, a creation under god,
and if we started treating eachother that way, then we could
create a heaven on earth in asense.
Everyone knows how there's likea battle outside your house and
out in the world, and then youcome home and it's supposed to
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be your sanctuary.
But what if we could make theworld out there a sanctuary too?
We are all God's creations.
This planet is God's creation,and if we started treating it as
such, then we could start tolive out some of those promises
that we see in the Bible moreand more.
That's where you'd start to seea spark in society again.
Instead of competition, there'dbe an acceleration towards
growth, towards happiness andjoy.
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You'd see a decline.
In a lot of the battles we facenowadays, like depression and
anxiety and all this, a spiritof renewal would take place, a
revival of the soul, arenaissance of compassion and
ingenuity, and a sense of yourfellow man and human beings.
So how can we dig into thatmore Well, I would start with a
quote by the Dalai Lama, and hesays that if you want others to
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be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy,practice compassion.
We don't know what others aregoing through in this world.
We walk by them every day, passthem in the restaurants, pass
them in the streets, pass themat work, and they could be
carrying burdens so heavy thatit's debilitating and weighing
them down to the point whereit's even hard to get up every
day.
We really just don't know whateach other's going through.
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We're all facing battles andstruggles.
I wanted to get into a blogpost on Zen habits by Leo Babuda
a little bit.
It says too often the trend inour society is for people to be
separated from each other, to becut off from the great mass of
humanity and, doing so, to bedehumanized a little bit more.
With each step, cars have takenus off the streets where we
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used to greet each other andstop to chat.
Cubicles have taken away a bitof humanity and working, as have
factories and even computers.
To some extent.
Television has planted usfirmly in our living room
instead of out with other people.
Even movie theaters, where manypeople get together, cuts us
off from true conversationbecause we're staring at a big
screen and while not railingagainst any of these inventions
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maybe, except perhaps a cubiclewhat we must guard against is
the tendency of thatindividuality that has us
focused on ourselves to theexclusion of our fellow human
beings, the tendency towardsselfishness rather than giving
on, helping ourselves ratherthan our brothers and sisters in
humanity.
I'm not saying we're all likethat, but it can happen if we're
not careful.
So yeah, you can see, themodern world is even
contributing to the downfall ofthe societal structure and
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humanity between each other, alittle bit, at least in part.
There's a Disney movie, in fact,that shows a perfect example of
where we could be headed to ifwe're not careful.
It's called WALL-E.
So in that movie everyonebecomes so self-consumed with
comfort and automation and allthis that computers, artificial
intelligence, robots arecontrolling everything and
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people just float around onautomated beds and chairs and
have screens in front of theirface and have absolutely nothing
to do with each other.
We're all just sucked into thetechnology, basically a complete
loss of humanity, unable tointeract with each other or even
take care of themselves.
So how can we avoid this?
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We've got to take steps to getback to the old days in some
ways, like, instead of lookingat our phone screen, sometimes
look up, smile, be friendly,have a conversation with a
stranger.
Sometimes a simple little thinglike this can put a smile and
warm feeling in someone else'sheart and make their day a
little better.
They might then do the same forothers, instead of watching a
movie at home.
Call a charity up to volunteer.
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You don't have to go to a soupkitchen today.
Just look up the number, make acall, make an appointment to
volunteer sometime in the nextmonth.
It can be whatever charity youlike.
Volunteering is one of the mostamazing things you can do.
Take a minute to go to yourhouse.
Even donate some things youdon't use, or a whole box of
some things.
Drop them off to a charity.
Others can put your clutter togood use.
Make a donation Lots of ways todonate to charities online in
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your local community.
Instead of buying yourself anew gadget or outfit, spend that
money in a more positive way.
Stop to help, right?
So next time you see someonepulled over with a flat tire or
someone in need of help, stopand ask how you can help.
Sometimes all they need is apush or the use of your cell
phone.
How many people have we passedup on the side of the road that
might, might, could just use aride to the nearest gas station
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to get some gas in their car orsomething like that?
I know I've seen several folksmyself in those conditions and I
find it hard not to stop.
Stop and see what they need andsee how I could help.
Obviously, there's been sometimes where I'm on the way to
somewhere or I'm just notfeeling good that day and I let
that take over and keep on going.
But it feels so much better tostop and help a fellow man,
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fellow woman, brother or sisterLike I know we have that thought
of oh, someone will help themor they probably got someone on
the way, but what if they reallydon't?
What could be the difference inthem having a good day or
having a really bad day?
What if we took on moreresponsibility like that inside
and started spreading thataround, that kind of logic.
Other ways you can get involvedis someone you know is grieving.
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Comfort them, offer a hug, ahelpful hand, a kind word, a
listening ear.
That'll go a long way.
When someone has lost a lovedone or suffered some similar
loss or tragedy, you could helpsomeone take action.
If someone is in grief, seemsto be lost, doesn't know what to
do, help them do something.
It could be making funeralarrangements.
It could be making a doctor'sappointment, making phone calls.
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Do it all yourself.
Let them take action too,because it helps in the healing
process.
Buy yourself Let them takeaction too, because it helps in
the healing process.
Buy food for a homeless person.
Cash is often a bad idea ifit's going for drugs or
something like that alcohol, butbuying a sandwich or chips or
something like that is a goodgesture.
Be respectful and friendly.
You could also lend your ear.
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Often someone's sad, depressed,angry or frustrated just needs
someone who will listen.
Finning and talking through anissue is a huge help.
Help someone on the edge, likeif someone's suicidal, urge them
to get help.
If they don't call a suicidehotline or the doctor yourself
to get advice.
Let's say, someone's depressedand can't help but sit around a
lot and hard to get out of bedand stuff.
Help them to get active.
A person in your life who wantsto get healthy might need a
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helping hand.
Offer to go walking or runningtogether, join a gym together.
Once they get started, it canhave profound effects and having
someone by their side, ateammate, can make all the
difference.
You could even send a nice email, just a quick note telling
someone how much you appreciatethem, how proud you are of them,
or just saying thank you forsomething they did.
Send an old-fashioned letter.
Even Imagine what it would belike to open your mailbox and
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have a handwritten letter fromsomebody in these days and times
.
Other ways we could speak lifeinto each other is showing
appreciation, even publicly,like praising someone on a blog
in front of co-workers, in frontof family and some other public
way is a great way to make themfeel better about themselves.
I know donating food can evenhelp, like talking about putting
life into someone like I'vebeen there where I'm so hungry
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and didn't know what to do andeating out of condiment packets
even because I didn't haveenough money for food, but then
I then I found food donationcenters and in the times of need
I've been at in life and thenI've also volunteered at those
places.
So if you donate food, you know, clean out your cupboard and
goods, buy a couple bags ofgroceries and donate them to a
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homeless shelter or somethinglike that, a church center.
It could make all thedifference in someone's life.
Patience would be another bigvirtue that we could instill
back in society.
Sometimes people have adifficulty understanding things
or learning to do somethingright.
Learn to be patient with them.
Let's have patience with eachother again.
And something big that I'veseen before that really
encourages someone.
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My sister was sick with cancerand she would receive care
packages from people and thatwould make her feel so much
better and so much happier Likesomeone's out there going
through it with her.
Like, create a care package,put some soup together, you know
, some snacks, reading materials, some tea, chocolate, anything
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you think the person might needor enjoy.
It'd be a good pick me up.
I've seen it in action.
And a big way you could helpeven is lend your voice.
Like, often, the powerless, thehomeless, the neglected in our
world need someone to speak upfor them.
You don't have to take on thecause by yourself, but join
others in signing a petition,speaking up on a council meeting
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, writing letters and otherwisemaking a need heard.
Let's say you have some parentsthat need a break.
Offer to babysit for them.
If a friend or other loved onein your life doesn't get the
chance very often, call them andoffer to babysit sometime.
Set up an appointment.
It can make a big difference.
And just love.
Simply finding ways to expressyour love to others, whether it
be your partner, child or familymember, friend, coworker or
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complete stranger.
Just express your love.
A hug, a kind word, spendingtime, showing a little kindness,
being friendly.
It all matters, more than youknow.
William Shakespeare even sayshow far that little candle
throws its beams, so shines agood deed in a weary world.
We can really do a lot of goodfor each other if all we do is
seek to first understand andthen be understood Like.
Imagine that fellow who cut youoff in traffic.
Maybe it's because he's rushingto his daughter's hospital
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visit or, after a gruelingmeeting with his boss, trying to
get home to his family.
Maybe that barista that wasrude to you in preparing your
coffee.
Maybe it's because he'sterribly sleep deprived after
working two consecutive jobs theday before.
Acknowledge your fellow man'spresence when someone steps into
the room or in the conversation.
Say a simple hi.
Don't ignore people and pretendthey don't exist.
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Remember names.
Make extra effort to remembersomeone's name.
I mean, I know I struggle withthis sometimes, but it goes a
long way.
This one will capture someone'sattention all the time.
We can even practice bringingup something relevant to each
other, like oh, I noticed thatyou were reading the Game of
Thrones novel on the bus justnow.
Are you a fan of the TV series?
There's one example.
Another one would be like.
Another one would be somethinglike you know, last time you
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mentioned that you were intopublic speaking, I came across a
conference which you might beinterested in.
Be relevant with your fellow man.
Notice if they're reading acertain book or something and
ask them about it.
See if they're following the TVseries that goes along with it.
Notice something that they'reinterested in, like hey, I
noticed you like Jurassic Park.
Are you excited about thelatest movie coming out?
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Compliment them, ask them howtheir day is.
Say, oh, you got a really nicetie on today.
I like that jacket.
More specific the better.
And we got to start doingthings without expecting
anything in return.
Say your colleague likes donuts, get him a donut while you're
out on lunch break.
No strings attached.
If your friend is going througha rough time, spend some
quality time with him or her andlisten.
No judgment, no self-servingagenda, no strings attached.
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Let's say the family behind youand the queue lines struggling
to pay their bill for groceriesor the restaurant tab step up
and pay for it like a boss.
You know what I mean.
Just like a straight line isthe shortest distance between
two points.
Victor Borg says that laughteris the shortest distance between
two people.
Let's say someone screws up?
Okay, step in and help andlaugh the mistake off.
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Don't take life and things tooseriously.
It's not the end of the world.
Try to be real with people youknow so they're struggling to
get a project done.
Help them.
Say me too, I would ratherswallow some ticks than take on
those numbers.
Encourage them.
Yeah, it might suck, but tellthem you know they can do this.
Help them to get through it.
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I mean, it might be a realmarathon you're going through or
someone else, but if someonesteps in and agrees with them
that it's tough, that yeah, Iwould have a hard time doing
this myself that can make themfeel like they have a partner in
it.
To stop putting up pretenses.
Just be real.
Just understand that we are allhuman.
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Nobody is perfect in makingmistakes and screwing up as a
part of life and a part of thejourney to success.
Everyone will eventually have abad day, but a bad day doesn't
mean a bad life.
We're all in this together,this amazing adventure and
journey called life.
To sum up some of the lessonsand things I've learned along
the way helping folks out, itcan mean a lot of things, but
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and it can take a lot of formssome things that can make all
the difference.
And to some of some of thelessons I've learned emotional
support, like being there tolisten, offer empathy, can make
a significant difference insomeone's life, especially
during tough times.
Practical assistance, likehelping with daily tasks such as
running errands, cooking orproviding childcare, can relieve
stress and provide much neededsupport.
And you can share yourknowledge.
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Even offering your expertise orskills, let's say, whether
through tutoring, mentoring orsimply sharing information, can
empower others to help them grow, offer encouragement and
motivation.
So supporting someone inpursuing their goals, for
example, overcoming challenges,can boost their confidence and
resilience and advocacy.
Standing up for someone in need, whether in personal situations
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or broader social issues, canhelp amplify their voice and
facilitate change.
Ultimately, showing genuinecare and understanding is what
makes all the difference.
Let me speak to those with abroken heart too.
I've been there to where Ican't sleep, I can't eat, hard
to continue on in life.
Healing from a broken heartinvolves acknowledging and
processing emotions that arehard to deal with.
Prioritizing self-care andseeking support is one of the
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big things To process.
It takes time, patience andself-compassion.
You gotta allow yourself tofeel.
Don't suppress your emotions.
It's normal to feel sadness,anger and guilt after a breakup.
You gotta lean into yourfeelings Instead of trying to
ignore or distract yourself.
Allow yourself to experiencethe emotions fully.
Sometimes journaling or talkingcan help, like writing down
your thoughts and feelings.
Talking to a trusted friend,family member, therapist are a
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big help and can help processyour emotions.
And just don't get stuck.
While it's important to feelyour feelings, try not to dwell
on them excessively.
Prioritizing your self-care caninvolve focusing on activities
you enjoy engaging in hobbies,pursuing passions or trying new
things that bring you joy andrelaxation.
Sometimes the old things youused to do are hard to do again.
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Finding new joys can really bea big help.
Try exercising.
Physical activity can be agreat way to release stress and
improve your mood.
I know it can be hard to getout there and do that, but just
going out and breathing in somefresh air and getting some
sunshine on your face can makeall the difference.
Spending time in nature,connecting with nature, can be
therapeutic and reduce stress aswell.
Healthy eating prioritizingyour physical health and
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well-being by eating nutritiousfoods and getting enough sleep.
I know there's anxiety andsleep medications the doctor can
prescribe you if you're havinga hard time with that.
I've had to go through some ofthose myself.
Practicing mindfulness can be abig deal.
Engaging in activities likemeditation or deep breathing
exercises to center you andground yourself, manage stress,
to bring you back down to downto earth some, instead of being
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stuck in your head.
Seeking support is somethingI've had to do, like.
Talking to friends and family,sharing my feelings and finding
those people that offer supportand understanding have helped me
along the way.
Just remember healing takestime.
Be patient with yourself.
Allow yourself the time andspace to heal.
Some other tips I can give youare avoiding triggers like
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eliminating exposure to thingsthat remind you of your exes or
past relationships, such asplaces, music or photos.
Try to find some positiveperspective or lessons learned
from your experience.
Find meaning in the breakup.
Where can this lead to?
Don't rush into newrelationships Again.
Allow yourself that time andspace.
Just rediscover yourself beforejumping into something else.
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Keep practicing thatself-compassion.
Remember to treat yourself withkindness and understanding
throughout your healing process.
To conclude, I'm gonna get intoa blog post from calmcom on how
to mend a broken heartpractical steps to heal and
recover, and it has some goodknowledge in it.
Heartbreak can be painful, butthere are ways to cope and feel
better.
Learning how to mend a brokenheart and support yourself
throughout the recovery processcan be hard but possible.
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Heartbreak is one of the mostpainful emotional experiences we
face, but healing is possible.
If you're wondering how to heala broken heart or how to get
over heartbreak, you're notalone.
Whether heartbreak stems fromthe end of a romantic
relationship, a deep loss,grieving, unfulfilled
expectations, learning how todeal with heartbreak can help
you move forward with compassionand clarity.
Once you know why heartbreakcan be so painful and feel so
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awful, you can recognize andunderstand the different stages
of it, and exploring thepractical steps to your recovery
.
Easing emotional pain andhelping you heal from heartbreak
in a healthy and empowering waycan lead you forward.
Once you know the emotions andthe feelings you can expect and
how you can move through thejourney with more
self-compassion andself-awareness, you can find
yourself in that better place.
So, yeah, why are heartbreaksso painful?
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On a biological level, ourbodies sometimes react to
heartbreak in a similar way tohow it responds to physical pain
.
Our brains may perceiveheartbreak as emotional pain and
it may respond by releasingstress hormones like cortisol.
These hormones can causephysical symptoms such as tight
and heavy chest, troublesleeping, appetite loss which
I've all experienced myself andpsychologically, heartbreak can
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bring a mix of emotions likesadness, loss and even grief.
We might also battle feelingsof inadequacy, face a dip in our
self-esteem.
When we're brokenhearted, we'renot just losing a person, but
also the dreams, plans andfuture we envision with them.
The loss spans multiple levels,making it complex.
The loss spans multiple levels,making it complex.
The law spans multiple levels,making it a complex emotional
challenge to overcome.
When you acknowledge the realeffects of heartbreak has on
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your wellbeing, you can pave theway for healing and recovery.
There's a broken heart syndrome,also known as tachostubo
cardiomyopathy.
It's a temporary heartcondition triggered by intense
emotional or physical stress,like losing a loved one or
expecting a major shock, butthat a sudden urge of stress.
Hormones like adrenaline leadto these changes and it causes
symptoms similar to a heartattack, such as chest pain and
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shortness of breath.
But it doesn't result fromblocked arteries.
Instead, the heart's leftventricle temporarily weakens
and changes shape even.
The condition is usuallyreversible with proper treatment
, but it highlights a powerfulconnection between emotional
health and physical well-being.
Again, some more practical stepsfor healing from a broken heart
.
There are no two ways about it.
Healing from a broken hearttakes time.
If you've been pondering thequestion, how do I get over a
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breakup, you may be hoping thatthere's a quick fix.
Unfortunately, when it comes todealing with grief and loss,
the only way out is through.
Even so, it can help you feelmore grounded if you have an
actual plan, and the followingfive steps can help you make it
through that.
So, just like I've said beforein this article from Calm again,
these steps are as followsAllowing yourself to feel those
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emotions.
It is normal to feel sad, angryand confused, but don't squash
it down.
Running from your feelings onlyworks for so long, setting
healthy boundaries if yourheartbreak stems from a breakup.
So, like most experts agreethat cutting ties communication
with the next is wise.
After a breakup, if you hope toone day be friends, it can be
tempting to want to stay loopedin with them, but if that
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staying in touch is painful,take a break from communication.
This might be unfollowing themon social media or politely
declining to meet until you'reready.
Protect your emotionalwell-being during this sensitive
time.
Same advice goes for anyoneexperiencing heartbreak or loss
of a friend or taking space froma family member.
And again, focus on self-care.
Whether you're experiencingheartbreak because a
relationship ended or if it'sbecause you lost someone you
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love, be sure to take care ofyour body and mind.
Do your best to get enoughsleep, although it can be hard
with your racing mind.
Try to eat some nourishing food.
Stay active as you can.
General activities like yoga,meditation, even a walk outdoors
, can reduce stress and help youfeel more grounded.
Try to reconnect with yourpassions and interests.
If you're heartbroken due to arelationship ending, this time
in life can be a greatopportunity to redirect your
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attention back to yourself andreconnect with your own life.
Consider rediscovering oldhobbies or trying new activities
that bring you joy.
Doing things you love can shiftyour focus from the pain and
help you regain a sense ofpurpose and identity.
This can mean attending apottery class or learning to
crochet, even.
And I say again, and I alwaysrecommend, seek the support if
you need it when all else fails.
You know that you don't have togo through this alone.
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Share your feelings with thosefriends and family members and
go see a therapist.
Sometimes professional guidancecan help you navigate the
healing process more effectively, and it always feels better to
go through a difficult time withsomeone who has your back each
week.
So, in coping with theheartbreak, I leave you with the
following eight tips tonavigate this Allow yourself to
grieve.
Seek the support to help youcope.
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Practice self-care.
Lean into healthy habits.
Set boundaries with yourex-partner.
Focus on your goals and dreams.
Practice mindful techniques.
Remind yourself that healingtakes time.
Mental struggles, depression,anxiety, post-traumatic stress
disorder, heartbreak all of that.
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I pray that God blesses you andcomforts you, stays with you
and shows you the way forward.
I pray that healing comes quickand that stress disappears in
your life.
It's never going to be totallygone, but I pray that you find
the light on the other side ofthat tunnel.
I know all too well how painfuland grueling that going through
the trenches can be with allthis, so I just pray that God
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brings healing and fullness toyour life again.
Again, I just want to thank youso much for joining me on this
podcast.
Please follow, like, subscribe,share with a friend, leave a
review on the podcast and have awonderful life.
Thank you.
Welcome to the show.
Talk about it or be about it.
It's the About it Podcast.
Here we go.
I'm your host, bradley Marslowe.
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Hey everyone, today's podcastis going to be about the hurting
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we all experience inside.
Some of the most popularTikToks and YouTube videos at
the moment have to do with thestruggle of that internal pain
that so many are experiencingnowadays.
It's just something that Iwanted to speak to as someone
that's been through it and dealtwith it.
Having this platform gives me avoice, and I want to use it to
speak to the brokenhearted andthe weary today, in fact,
talking about someone that doesthat exact thing.
There's a song that helpedinspire this episode today,
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released by Toby Mac in 2012,.
It's called Speak Life, thewords of which go like this it's
like I'm drowning in the deep.
Well, it's crazy to imagine thewords of my lips as the arms of
compassion Mountains crumblewith every syllable.
Hope can live or die.
So speak life.
Speak life to the deadest,darkest night.
Speak life.
Speak life when the sun won'tshine and you don't know why.
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Look into the eyes of thebrokenhearted and watch them
come alive.
As soon as you speak hope, youspeak love, you speak life.
To me.
This song is so relevant thesedays, with all the struggles
we're facing from a broken worldand the weight we carry with us
every day.
This logic is needed now morethan ever.
It reminds me of a couple ofverses in the Bible that I
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wanted to share with you.
Jeremiah 29, 11, for I know theplans I have for you declares
the Lord plans to prosper youand not to harm you.
Plans to give you hope and afuture.
Psalms 34, 18 says the Lord isclose to the brokenhearted and
saves those who are crushed inspirit.
These inspire me that there isa silver lining and that
something good will come out ofthe struggle.
These inspire me that there isa silver lining and that
something good will come out ofthe struggle.
This world does have heartacheand sadness in it, but in John
16.33, in this world you willhave trouble, but take heart.
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I have overcome the world andfaith comes into action.
In Romans 15.13, which statesMay the God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace as youtrust in him, so that you may
overflow with hope by the powerof the Holy Spirit.
And furthermore, other passagesshow that we are not alone.
Philippians 4.13, one of myfavorite verses says I can do
all things through him who givesme strength.
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And Isaiah 41.10 says do notfear, for I am with you.
Do not be dismayed, for I amyour God.
I will strengthen you and helpyou.
I will uphold you with myrighteous right hand.
2 Corinthians 1, verse 3-4states Praise be to the God and
the Father of our Lord, jesusChrist, the Father of compassion
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and the God of all comfort, whocomforts us in all our troubles
, so that we can comfort thosein any trouble with the comfort
we received ourselves from God.
And that's part of the reasonwhy I'm even here today trying
to do the same for you.
Lamentations 3, 21 through 24says that.
Yet I still dare to hope when Iremember this.
The faithful love of the Lordnever ends.
His mercies never cease.
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Great is his faithfulness.
His mercies begin afresh eachmorning.
That means this never stops.
He is always going to bepursuing you, even when you're
not pursuing him.
Psalms 43, 5.
Why am I so sad?
Why am I so troubled?
I will put my hope in God andonce again I will praise him, my
savior and my God.
And 1 Peter 5, 7 says Cast allyour anxiety on him Because he
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cares for you.
In fact, he cares for you somuch that he sent his only
begotten son, jesus, that weshould not perish but have
everlasting life.
And that's john 3 16.
And even when jesus ascended toheaven, he gave his promises
such as the ones like in john 14, 16 through 17, that says and I
will ask the father and he willgive you another helper to be
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with you forever, even thespirit of truth, whom the world
cannot receive because itneither sees him nor knows him.
You will know him, for hedwells within you and with you.
John 14, 26 says but the helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the
father will send in my name, hewill teach you all things and
bring to your remembrance allthat I have said to you.
And Romans 8, 26 says in thesame way the spirit helps us in
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our weakness, do not know whatwe ought to pray for, but the
spirit himself intercedes for usthrough wordless groans.
So even when the weight of theworld gets too heavy that we
can't even speak a prayer, theHoly Spirit himself is
interceding for us on our behalf.
God loves us that much.
I think that's a good point.
What if we all startedinterceding for each other on
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top of not just in our face toface and everyday interactions.
But what if we genuinely hadeveryone's best interest at
heart in our thoughts, prayers,actions, all of it?
If everybody started walkingthrough life like that, then can
you imagine how this worldcould change if we all weren't
in a power struggle together, ifwe all were trying to get a
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better position than each other,trying to step over one another
.
Imagine if we all realized howconnected we really were.
Everybody on this planet is afamily, a creation under god,
and if we started treating eachother that way, then we could
create a heaven on earth in asense.
Everyone knows how there's likea battle outside your house and
out in the world, and then youcome home and it's supposed to
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be your sanctuary.
But what if we could make theworld out there a sanctuary too?
We are all God's creations.
This planet is God's creation,and if we started treating it as
such, then we could start tolive out some of those promises
that we see in the Bible moreand more.
That's where you'd start to seea spark in society again.
Instead of competition, there'dbe an acceleration towards
growth, towards happiness andjoy.
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You'd see a decline.
In a lot of the battles we facenowadays, like depression and
anxiety and all this, a spiritof renewal would take place, a
revival of the soul, arenaissance of compassion and
ingenuity, and a sense of yourfellow man and human beings.
So how can we dig into thatmore Well, I would start with a
quote by the Dalai Lama, and hesays that if you want others to
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be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy,practice compassion.
We don't know what others aregoing through in this world.
We walk by them every day, passthem in the restaurants, pass
them in the streets, pass themat work, and they could be
carrying burdens so heavy thatit's debilitating and weighing
them down to the point whereit's even hard to get up every
day.
We really just don't know whateach other's going through.
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We're all facing battles andstruggles.
I wanted to get into a blogpost on Zen habits by Leo Babuda
a little bit.
It says too often the trend inour society is for people to be
separated from each other, to becut off from the great mass of
humanity and, doing so, to bedehumanized a little bit more.
With each step, cars have takenus off the streets where we
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used to greet each other andstop to chat.
Cubicles have taken away a bitof humanity and working, as have
factories and even computers.
To some extent.
Television has planted usfirmly in our living room
instead of out with other people.
Even movie theaters, where manypeople get together, cuts us
off from true conversationbecause we're staring at a big
screen and while not railingagainst any of these inventions
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maybe, except perhaps a cubiclewhat we must guard against is
the tendency of thatindividuality that has us
focused on ourselves to theexclusion of our fellow human
beings, the tendency towardsselfishness rather than giving
on, helping ourselves ratherthan our brothers and sisters in
humanity.
I'm not saying we're all likethat, but it can happen if we're
not careful.
So yeah, you can see, themodern world is even
contributing to the downfall ofthe societal structure and
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humanity between each other, alittle bit, at least in part.
There's a Disney movie, in fact,that shows a perfect example of
where we could be headed to ifwe're not careful.
It's called WALL-E.
So in that movie everyonebecomes so self-consumed with
comfort and automation and allthis that computers, artificial
intelligence, robots arecontrolling everything and
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people just float around onautomated beds and chairs and
have screens in front of theirface and have absolutely nothing
to do with each other.
We're all just sucked into thetechnology, basically a complete
loss of humanity, unable tointeract with each other or even
take care of themselves.
So how can we avoid this?
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We've got to take steps to getback to the old days in some
ways, like, instead of lookingat our phone screen, sometimes
look up, smile, be friendly,have a conversation with a
stranger.
Sometimes a simple little thinglike this can put a smile and
warm feeling in someone else'sheart and make their day a
little better.
They might then do the same forothers, instead of watching a
movie at home.
Call a charity up to volunteer.
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You don't have to go to a soupkitchen today.
Just look up the number, make acall, make an appointment to
volunteer sometime in the nextmonth.
It can be whatever charity youlike.
Volunteering is one of the mostamazing things you can do.
Take a minute to go to yourhouse.
Even donate some things youdon't use, or a whole box of
some things.
Drop them off to a charity.
Others can put your clutter togood use.
Make a donation Lots of ways todonate to charities online in
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your local community.
Instead of buying yourself anew gadget or outfit, spend that
money in a more positive way.
Stop to help, right?
So next time you see someonepulled over with a flat tire or
someone in need of help, stopand ask how you can help.
Sometimes all they need is apush or the use of your cell
phone.
How many people have we passedup on the side of the road that
might, might, could just use aride to the nearest gas station
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to get some gas in their car orsomething like that?
I know I've seen several folksmyself in those conditions and I
find it hard not to stop.
Stop and see what they need andsee how I could help.
Obviously, there's been sometimes where I'm on the way to
somewhere or I'm just notfeeling good that day and I let
that take over and keep on going.
But it feels so much better tostop and help a fellow man,
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fellow woman, brother or sisterLike I know we have that thought
of oh, someone will help themor they probably got someone on
the way, but what if they reallydon't?
What could be the difference inthem having a good day or
having a really bad day?
What if we took on moreresponsibility like that inside
and started spreading thataround, that kind of logic.
Other ways you can get involvedis someone you know is grieving.
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Comfort them, offer a hug, ahelpful hand, a kind word, a
listening ear.
That'll go a long way.
When someone has lost a lovedone or suffered some similar
loss or tragedy, you could helpsomeone take action.
If someone is in grief, seemsto be lost, doesn't know what to
do, help them do something.
It could be making funeralarrangements.
It could be making a doctor'sappointment, making phone calls.
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Do it all yourself.
Let them take action too,because it helps in the healing
process.
Buy yourself Let them takeaction too, because it helps in
the healing process.
Buy food for a homeless person.
Cash is often a bad idea ifit's going for drugs or
something like that alcohol, butbuying a sandwich or chips or
something like that is a goodgesture.
Be respectful and friendly.
You could also lend your ear.
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Often someone's sad, depressed,angry or frustrated just needs
someone who will listen.
Finning and talking through anissue is a huge help.
Help someone on the edge, likeif someone's suicidal, urge them
to get help.
If they don't call a suicidehotline or the doctor yourself
to get advice.
Let's say, someone's depressedand can't help but sit around a
lot and hard to get out of bedand stuff.
Help them to get active.
A person in your life who wantsto get healthy might need a
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helping hand.
Offer to go walking or runningtogether, join a gym together.
Once they get started, it canhave profound effects and having
someone by their side, ateammate, can make all the
difference.
You could even send a nice email, just a quick note telling
someone how much you appreciatethem, how proud you are of them,
or just saying thank you forsomething they did.
Send an old-fashioned letter.
Even Imagine what it would belike to open your mailbox and
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have a handwritten letter fromsomebody in these days and times
.
Other ways we could speak lifeinto each other is showing
appreciation, even publicly,like praising someone on a blog
in front of co-workers, in frontof family and some other public
way is a great way to make themfeel better about themselves.
I know donating food can evenhelp, like talking about putting
life into someone like I'vebeen there where I'm so hungry
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and didn't know what to do andeating out of condiment packets
even because I didn't haveenough money for food, but then
I then I found food donationcenters and in the times of need
I've been at in life and thenI've also volunteered at those
places.
So if you donate food, you know, clean out your cupboard and
goods, buy a couple bags ofgroceries and donate them to a
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homeless shelter or somethinglike that, a church center.
It could make all thedifference in someone's life.
Patience would be another bigvirtue that we could instill
back in society.
Sometimes people have adifficulty understanding things
or learning to do somethingright.
Learn to be patient with them.
Let's have patience with eachother again.
And something big that I'veseen before that really
encourages someone.
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My sister was sick with cancerand she would receive care
packages from people and thatwould make her feel so much
better and so much happier Likesomeone's out there going
through it with her.
Like, create a care package,put some soup together, you know
, some snacks, reading materials, some tea, chocolate, anything
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you think the person might needor enjoy.
It'd be a good pick me up.
I've seen it in action.
And a big way you could helpeven is lend your voice.
Like, often, the powerless, thehomeless, the neglected in our
world need someone to speak upfor them.
You don't have to take on thecause by yourself, but join
others in signing a petition,speaking up on a council meeting
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, writing letters and otherwisemaking a need heard.
Let's say you have some parentsthat need a break.
Offer to babysit for them.
If a friend or other loved onein your life doesn't get the
chance very often, call them andoffer to babysit sometime.
Set up an appointment.
It can make a big difference.
And just love.
Simply finding ways to expressyour love to others, whether it
be your partner, child or familymember, friend, coworker or
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complete stranger.
Just express your love.
A hug, a kind word, spendingtime, showing a little kindness,
being friendly.
It all matters, more than youknow.
William Shakespeare even sayshow far that little candle
throws its beams, so shines agood deed in a weary world.
We can really do a lot of goodfor each other if all we do is
seek to first understand andthen be understood Like.
Imagine that fellow who cut youoff in traffic.
Maybe it's because he's rushingto his daughter's hospital
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visit or, after a gruelingmeeting with his boss, trying to
get home to his family.
Maybe that barista that wasrude to you in preparing your
coffee.
Maybe it's because he'sterribly sleep deprived after
working two consecutive jobs theday before.
Acknowledge your fellow man'spresence when someone steps into
the room or in the conversation.
Say a simple hi.
Don't ignore people and pretendthey don't exist.
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Remember names.
Make extra effort to remembersomeone's name.
I mean, I know I struggle withthis sometimes, but it goes a
long way.
This one will capture someone'sattention all the time.
We can even practice bringingup something relevant to each
other, like oh, I noticed thatyou were reading the Game of
Thrones novel on the bus justnow.
Are you a fan of the TV series?
There's one example.
Another one would be like.
Another one would be somethinglike you know, last time you
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mentioned that you were intopublic speaking, I came across a
conference which you might beinterested in.
Be relevant with your fellow man.
Notice if they're reading acertain book or something and
ask them about it.
See if they're following the TVseries that goes along with it.
Notice something that they'reinterested in, like hey, I
noticed you like Jurassic Park.
Are you excited about thelatest movie coming out?
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Compliment them, ask them howtheir day is.
Say, oh, you got a really nicetie on today.
I like that jacket.
More specific the better.
And we got to start doingthings without expecting
anything in return.
Say your colleague likes donuts, get him a donut while you're
out on lunch break.
No strings attached.
If your friend is going througha rough time, spend some
quality time with him or her andlisten.
No judgment, no self-servingagenda, no strings attached.
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Let's say the family behind youand the queue lines struggling
to pay their bill for groceriesor the restaurant tab step up
and pay for it like a boss.
You know what I mean.
Just like a straight line isthe shortest distance between
two points.
Victor Borg says that laughteris the shortest distance between
two people.
Let's say someone screws up?
Okay, step in and help andlaugh the mistake off.
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Don't take life and things tooseriously.
It's not the end of the world.
Try to be real with people youknow so they're struggling to
get a project done.
Help them.
Say me too, I would ratherswallow some ticks than take on
those numbers.
Encourage them.
Yeah, it might suck, but tellthem you know they can do this.
Help them to get through it.
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I mean, it might be a realmarathon you're going through or
someone else, but if someonesteps in and agrees with them
that it's tough, that yeah, Iwould have a hard time doing
this myself that can make themfeel like they have a partner in
it.
To stop putting up pretenses.
Just be real.
Just understand that we are allhuman.
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Nobody is perfect in makingmistakes and screwing up as a
part of life and a part of thejourney to success.
Everyone will eventually have abad day, but a bad day doesn't
mean a bad life.
We're all in this together,this amazing adventure and
journey called life.
To sum up some of the lessonsand things I've learned along
the way helping folks out, itcan mean a lot of things, but
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and it can take a lot of formssome things that can make all
the difference.
And to some of some of thelessons I've learned emotional
support, like being there tolisten, offer empathy, can make
a significant difference insomeone's life, especially
during tough times.
Practical assistance, likehelping with daily tasks such as
running errands, cooking orproviding childcare, can relieve
stress and provide much neededsupport.
And you can share yourknowledge.
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Even offering your expertise orskills, let's say, whether
through tutoring, mentoring orsimply sharing information, can
empower others to help them grow, offer encouragement and
motivation.
So supporting someone inpursuing their goals, for
example, overcoming challenges,can boost their confidence and
resilience and advocacy.
Standing up for someone in need, whether in personal situations
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or broader social issues, canhelp amplify their voice and
facilitate change.
Ultimately, showing genuinecare and understanding is what
makes all the difference.
Let me speak to those with abroken heart too.
I've been there to where Ican't sleep, I can't eat, hard
to continue on in life.
Healing from a broken heartinvolves acknowledging and
processing emotions that arehard to deal with.
Prioritizing self-care andseeking support is one of the
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big things To process.
It takes time, patience andself-compassion.
You gotta allow yourself tofeel.
Don't suppress your emotions.
It's normal to feel sadness,anger and guilt after a breakup.
You gotta lean into yourfeelings Instead of trying to
ignore or distract yourself.
Allow yourself to experiencethe emotions fully.
Sometimes journaling or talkingcan help, like writing down
your thoughts and feelings.
Talking to a trusted friend,family member, therapist are a
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big help and can help processyour emotions.
And just don't get stuck.
While it's important to feelyour feelings, try not to dwell
on them excessively.
Prioritizing your self-care caninvolve focusing on activities
you enjoy engaging in hobbies,pursuing passions or trying new
things that bring you joy andrelaxation.
Sometimes the old things youused to do are hard to do again.
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Finding new joys can really bea big help.
Try exercising.
Physical activity can be agreat way to release stress and
improve your mood.
I know it can be hard to getout there and do that, but just
going out and breathing in somefresh air and getting some
sunshine on your face can makeall the difference.
Spending time in nature,connecting with nature, can be
therapeutic and reduce stress aswell.
Healthy eating prioritizingyour physical health and
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well-being by eating nutritiousfoods and getting enough sleep.
I know there's anxiety andsleep medications the doctor can
prescribe you if you're havinga hard time with that.
I've had to go through some ofthose myself.
Practicing mindfulness can be abig deal.
Engaging in activities likemeditation or deep breathing
exercises to center you andground yourself, manage stress,
to bring you back down to downto earth some, instead of being
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stuck in your head.
Seeking support is somethingI've had to do, like.
Talking to friends and family,sharing my feelings and finding
those people that offer supportand understanding have helped me
along the way.
Just remember healing takestime.
Be patient with yourself.
Allow yourself the time andspace to heal.
Some other tips I can give youare avoiding triggers like
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eliminating exposure to thingsthat remind you of your exes or
past relationships, such asplaces, music or photos.
Try to find some positiveperspective or lessons learned
from your experience.
Find meaning in the breakup.
Where can this lead to?
Don't rush into newrelationships Again.
Allow yourself that time andspace.
Just rediscover yourself beforejumping into something else.
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Keep practicing thatself-compassion.
Remember to treat yourself withkindness and understanding
throughout your healing process.
To conclude, I'm gonna get intoa blog post from calmcom on how
to mend a broken heartpractical steps to heal and
recover, and it has some goodknowledge in it.
Heartbreak can be painful, butthere are ways to cope and feel
better.
Learning how to mend a brokenheart and support yourself
throughout the recovery processcan be hard but possible.
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Heartbreak is one of the mostpainful emotional experiences we
face, but healing is possible.
If you're wondering how to heala broken heart or how to get
over heartbreak, you're notalone.
Whether heartbreak stems fromthe end of a romantic
relationship, a deep loss,grieving, unfulfilled
expectations, learning how todeal with heartbreak can help
you move forward with compassionand clarity.
Once you know why heartbreakcan be so painful and feel so
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awful, you can recognize andunderstand the different stages
of it, and exploring thepractical steps to your recovery
.
Easing emotional pain andhelping you heal from heartbreak
in a healthy and empowering waycan lead you forward.
Once you know the emotions andthe feelings you can expect and
how you can move through thejourney with more
self-compassion andself-awareness, you can find
yourself in that better place.
So, yeah, why are heartbreaksso painful?
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On a biological level, ourbodies sometimes react to
heartbreak in a similar way tohow it responds to physical pain
.
Our brains may perceiveheartbreak as emotional pain and
it may respond by releasingstress hormones like cortisol.
These hormones can causephysical symptoms such as tight
and heavy chest, troublesleeping, appetite loss which
I've all experienced myself andpsychologically, heartbreak can
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bring a mix of emotions likesadness, loss and even grief.
We might also battle feelingsof inadequacy, face a dip in our
self-esteem.
When we're brokenhearted, we'renot just losing a person, but
also the dreams, plans andfuture we envision with them.
The loss spans multiple levels,making it complex.
The loss spans multiple levels,making it complex.
The law spans multiple levels,making it a complex emotional
challenge to overcome.
When you acknowledge the realeffects of heartbreak has on
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your wellbeing, you can pave theway for healing and recovery.
There's a broken heart syndrome,also known as tachostubo
cardiomyopathy.
It's a temporary heartcondition triggered by intense
emotional or physical stress,like losing a loved one or
expecting a major shock, butthat a sudden urge of stress.
Hormones like adrenaline leadto these changes and it causes
symptoms similar to a heartattack, such as chest pain and
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shortness of breath.
But it doesn't result fromblocked arteries.
Instead, the heart's leftventricle temporarily weakens
and changes shape even.
The condition is usuallyreversible with proper treatment
, but it highlights a powerfulconnection between emotional
health and physical well-being.
Again, some more practical stepsfor healing from a broken heart
.
There are no two ways about it.
Healing from a broken hearttakes time.
If you've been pondering thequestion, how do I get over a
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breakup, you may be hoping thatthere's a quick fix.
Unfortunately, when it comes todealing with grief and loss,
the only way out is through.
Even so, it can help you feelmore grounded if you have an
actual plan, and the followingfive steps can help you make it
through that.
So, just like I've said beforein this article from Calm again,
these steps are as followsAllowing yourself to feel those
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emotions.
It is normal to feel sad, angryand confused, but don't squash
it down.
Running from your feelings onlyworks for so long, setting
healthy boundaries if yourheartbreak stems from a breakup.
So, like most experts agreethat cutting ties communication
with the next is wise.
After a breakup, if you hope toone day be friends, it can be
tempting to want to stay loopedin with them, but if that
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staying in touch is painful,take a break from communication.
This might be unfollowing themon social media or politely
declining to meet until you'reready.
Protect your emotionalwell-being during this sensitive
time.
Same advice goes for anyoneexperiencing heartbreak or loss
of a friend or taking space froma family member.
And again, focus on self-care.
Whether you're experiencingheartbreak because a
relationship ended or if it'sbecause you lost someone you
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love, be sure to take care ofyour body and mind.
Do your best to get enoughsleep, although it can be hard
with your racing mind.
Try to eat some nourishing food.
Stay active as you can.
General activities like yoga,meditation, even a walk outdoors
, can reduce stress and help youfeel more grounded.
Try to reconnect with yourpassions and interests.
If you're heartbroken due to arelationship ending, this time
in life can be a greatopportunity to redirect your
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attention back to yourself andreconnect with your own life.
Consider rediscovering oldhobbies or trying new activities
that bring you joy.
Doing things you love can shiftyour focus from the pain and
help you regain a sense ofpurpose and identity.
This can mean attending apottery class or learning to
crochet, even.
And I say again, and I alwaysrecommend, seek the support if
you need it when all else fails.
You know that you don't have togo through this alone.
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Share your feelings with thosefriends and family members and
go see a therapist.
Sometimes professional guidancecan help you navigate the
healing process more effectively, and it always feels better to
go through a difficult time withsomeone who has your back each
week.
So, in coping with theheartbreak, I leave you with the
following eight tips tonavigate this Allow yourself to
grieve.
Seek the support to help youcope.
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Practice self-care.
Lean into healthy habits.
Set boundaries with yourex-partner.
Focus on your goals and dreams.
Practice mindful techniques.
Remind yourself that healingtakes time.
Mental struggles, depression,anxiety, post-traumatic stress
disorder, heartbreak all of that.
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I pray that God blesses you andcomforts you, stays with you
and shows you the way forward.
I pray that healing comes quickand that stress disappears in
your life.
It's never going to be totallygone, but I pray that you find
the light on the other side ofthat tunnel.
I know all too well how painfuland grueling that going through
the trenches can be with allthis, so I just pray that God
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brings healing and fullness toyour life again.
Again, I just want to thank youso much for joining me on this
podcast.
Please follow, like, subscribe,share with a friend, leave a
review on the podcast and have awonderful life.
Thank you.
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