If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or questioning everything you thought your life was supposed to look like, this conversation will remind you that you are not broken—and that something meaningful may be waiting on the other side of this chapter.

Sarah interviews strength and nutrition coach Ryan Kassim and they explore building self-trust through small actions, applying emotional regulation tools to relationships, and navigating breakups and dating rejection. Ryan shares personal lessons from a past breakup, emphasizing the importance of defining one's values, feeling one's grief, and learning to enjoy one's own company.

In this episode, we talk about that phase in a breakup when it feels like everything is burning down. You'll receive a simple, doable 5-step process to move through those moments of pain so that you can get to the relief on the other side. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this pain ever going to turn into something meaningful?” — this episode is the reminder that yes, it will. And that rebirth is already happening, even if you can’t see it yet.

In this episode, Sarah shares how to honor endings with intention and grace, so you can find peace, closure, and the strength to open a new beginning. You’ll learn simple ways to release what’s over, reclaim your energy, and trust that letting go is part of your growth.

In this episode, breakup coach Sarah Curnoles shares how to move through emotional pain instead of numbing or avoiding it. You’ll learn the difference between clean pain and dirty pain, and the five key skills to help you heal: awareness, tolerance, regulation, self-compassion, and thought questioning. Listen in to discover how sitting with your feelings can ease your suffering and open the door to peace and joy again.

This is the final step to moving on and getting over your ex. You want to stop focusing so much on the past and instead learn how to create a future that gets you more excited than your ex. Here is your exact guide to how, even if you don't feel ready yet.

Love her or hate you, you can't deny that Taylor Swift is the Breakup Queen. She has taken her very public breakups and turned them into her own personal transformations as well as her empire. In honor of her new album release, here are some lessons I've learned from watching Taylor Swift manage her breakups.

Are you stuck replaying your breakup on a loop—thinking about your ex, the last fight, or every red flag you might’ve missed? In this episode, Sarah shares why ruminating thoughts happen, why they don’t actually solve anything, and how to finally break free from the cycle. You’ll learn the powerful first step to stop living in the past, how to reflect without beating yourself up, and the key skills that help you detach, heal, and create a future you’re excited about.

Think you’re “confused” about why your ex did what they did? You’re not. In this tough love episode, Sarah unpacks how confusion is really a convenient shield from feeling the deeper pain of heartbreak—and why answers won’t set you free, but courage will.

In this episode of Breakup Peptalks, Sarah shares why detaching from your ex feels so hard — and why it’s not your fault but your biology. She explains how dopamine, serotonin, and even “emotional muscle memory” keep you hooked, and how to rewire your brain for neutrality instead of obsession. With practical tools like journaling, nourishing routines, and celebrating small wins, Sarah shows you how to unhook from the past and free up your energy for what’s next.

After a breakup, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost yourself. For women, that often looks like shame for having given everything to the relationship. For men, it can mean feeling stripped of the pride and roles that defined them as a partner, husband, or father. In this episode of Breakup Pep Talks, Sarah helps you uncover who you are without external titles or roles. You’ll learn how to separate external identity markers from the gifts that come naturally from within you — and why those unique strengths are the foundation of rebuilding your confidence. Sarah walks you through practical tools like creating a strengths inventory, logging daily wins, and taking a “curiosity audit” to reconnect with your natural gifts and interests. Think of it as strength training for your identity: every rep helps you become stronger, more grounded, and more you.

Breakups don’t just break your heart — they hijack your nervous system. If you’ve been lying awake at night, replaying every conversation, or struggling to focus at work, you’re not broken. You’re in survival mode. In this episode, I’ll show you why your body reacts this way after a breakup and share three simple nervous system resets that actually work: a cross-body hug, Navy SEAL box breathing, and quick bursts of movement. These aren’t about being “soft” — they’re about taking back control so you can sleep, focus, and start rebuilding your life. Listen in, practice one of these tools twice a day this week, and notice how much calmer and stronger you feel.