Is your marriage quietly drifting into the background of your life without you even realizing it? In this powerful episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, love coach Donna Barnes sits down with renowned relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom to unpack a hidden but devastating pattern in long-term relationships: unconsciously pausing your marriage.Connect with Dr. Lee Baucom, Ph D.: https://unpauseyourmarriage.com or https://savethemarriage.com/Many committed couples don’t intentionally neglect their relationship. Instead, they get swept up in careers, children, routines, responsibilities, and the constant pressure of “real life.” The danger? Relationships don’t pause. They either grow or slowly erode. When emotional, physical, and spiritual connection fades, couples often mistake the symptoms like constant arguments, lack of intimacy, or feeling unseen for the real problem.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why “we’ll get back to us later” quietly damages marriages• How pausing your relationship leads to emotional disconnection and resentment• The three critical levels of connection every lasting relationship needs• Why love alone isn’t enough to sustain long-term intimacy• How neglect, not conflict, is the true relationship killer• Why assuming your partner will “always be there” is a dangerous beliefIf you feel like roommates instead of partners…If the spark has dimmed and conversations feel shallow or nonexistent…If you’re frustrated that your partner seems emotionally unavailable or checked out…This conversation will help you recognize what’s really happening beneath the surface and why reconnection must be intentional, not postponed.This episode is essential viewing for married couples, long-term partners, and anyone who wants to prevent emotional distance from turning into permanent loss. Relationships don’t fall apart overnight. They fade quietly when attention is withdrawn. The good news? Awareness is the first step toward rebuilding connection and creating a relationship that doesn’t just survive but truly lasts.🎧 Watch now and learn how to stop pausing your marriage before the pause becomes permanent.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#MarriageAdvice#RelationshipConnection#LongTermRelationshipsDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Can friends with benefits turn into real love, or does someone always get hurt? If you’ve ever found yourself emotionally and physically connected to someone without a clear label, this video is for you.In this episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, Love Coach Donna Barnes explores whether friends with benefits relationships can evolve into a deeply loving, lasting partnership or whether they quietly block you from finding your forever person. Many men and women settle into friends-with-benefits situations because they enjoy the chemistry, companionship, and comfort but feel uncertain about commitment, emotional risk, or heartbreak. The question is… are you protecting your heart, or preventing it from opening?This video is especially for you if you:- Are attracted to a friend you’re sleeping with and feel confused about what it means- Worry that friends with benefits is keeping you stuck or emotionally unavailable- Have feelings for someone who doesn’t seem as invested as you are- Fear heartbreak but still want a loving, lasting relationship- Wonder if love can grow over time instead of arriving instantlyDonna shares powerful insights about emotional openness, balance in relationships, fear of vulnerability, and why different doesn’t mean wrong when it comes to love. You’ll learn how mindset shapes feelings, why love sometimes grows slowly, and how friends with benefits can either become a beautiful relationship or a painful lesson depending on how you handle it.If you’re tired of repeating dating patterns, questioning your choices, or walking away from connections that almost feel right, this conversation may shift how you see love entirely.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#FriendsWithBenefits#DatingAdvice#RelationshipAdviceDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
The start of a new year brings new hope, and now is the best time to meet someone new. If you’ve been using dating apps with little success, feeling frustrated, confused, or wondering what you’re doing wrong, this video is for you.In this episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, love coach Donna Barnes shares powerful dating advice on how to approach dating apps differently so you can finally attract the right person, not just another match. The first Sunday in January is the busiest day of the year for dating apps, making this the perfect moment to reset your strategy and show up more authentically.You’ll learn why letting a trusted friend or family member help build your dating profile can completely change your results, how honesty and clarity attract emotionally available partners, and why commonality, shared values, and aligned life goals matter more than chemistry alone. Donna also explains how inaccurate photos, exaggerating height or age, and chasing surface-level attraction sabotage long-term relationships before they even begin.If you’re tired of repeating the same dating patterns, swiping endlessly with no real connection, or attracting partners who don’t want what you want, this video will help you break the cycle. Whether your goal is marriage, starting a family, or simply finding a loving relationship that lasts, you’ll walk away with practical, real-world dating app tips you can use immediately.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#DatingAdvice#DatingApps#FindLoveDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Feeling like life is speeding ahead while you’re stuck at a red light? If everyone around you seems to be getting married, having kids, building families, and moving forward while you’re still single, this episode of Broken to Brave is for you. Love Coach Donna Barnes unpacks why comparing yourself to others destroys your confidence, how to stop feeling “behind,” and the real mindset shift that helps you finally meet the right person for you.If you’re single, lonely, struggling to find your forever partner, or tired of watching friends hit milestones you desperately want, this video will help you take back your power. You’ll learn how to break the cycle of negative thinking, stop feeling unlovable, start meeting real potential partners, and create a life that moves forward on your terms. Donna also shares practical dating strategies, how to meet people IRL, how to open your dating pool, and how to stay emotionally grounded when everyone around you seems to be getting ahead.Whether you've been heartbroken, stuck in long-term dating patterns, or simply feel like life is passing you by, this episode gives you the encouragement and clarity you need to shift your thinking, stop comparing, and build the love life you’ve been dreaming of. Your story isn’t over. You get to choose what happens next.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#singlestruggles#findingloveagain#selfworthjourneyDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Do you feel unlovable, broken, or afraid that your past has damaged you beyond repair? This video will help you understand why you sabotage relationships, push people away, or believe you’re “too broken” to ever find your forever partner. If childhood trauma, emotional wounds, or past heartbreaks make you feel like you’re not enough, this episode will show you how to stop blaming your past, reclaim your power, and finally create the healthy, secure relationship you deserve.In this Broken to Brave episode, love coach Donna Barnes helps you understand how your old wounds show up in dating, why you feel unworthy of love, and how to transform those feelings so you can attract the right partner. You’ll learn how self-blame, unhealed hurt, and fear of vulnerability keep you single — and how switching your mindset, processing old emotions, and journaling can help you stop pushing love away.Whether you’ve sabotaged good relationships, struggle with trust, fear abandonment, or feel like you’re “too damaged,” this is your reminder: you are not broken — you can heal, grow, and finally experience the love you’ve been searching for.If you're ready to stop repeating the same painful patterns and start building lasting, loving relationships, this video will show you where to begin. Leave a comment and share your story — you’re not alone, and you can change your love life.The Betrayal Bond: https://amzn.to/48O7jDz❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#HealingFromTrauma#FeelingUnlovable#RelationshipHealingDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Struggling to truly connect with someone — or to make a great connection actually last? In this episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes breaks down why men and women fall in love differently and how misunderstanding that difference causes most relationships to fail within the first 3–6 months. If you're single, lonely, tired of short-term situationships, and hoping to find your forever partner, this video will teach you how to build a slow, steady, emotionally healthy connection that can actually grow into lasting love.You’ll learn why too much too soon ruins promising relationships, why men need space to feel their feelings, how women naturally fall in love in the moment, and how to navigate early dating without coming across as needy, anxious, or overwhelming. If you’ve ever had a man disappear, pull away, ghost, or lose interest just when things seemed perfect — this episode explains exactly why it happened and how to prevent it next time.This is your guide to healthy boundaries, pacing a new relationship, communicating honestly without fear, and giving someone the space they need to develop feelings naturally. If you're desperate to meet the right person but keep losing people in the early stages, this video will help you stop repeating old patterns and finally build a relationship that lasts.Whether you're dating again after heartbreak, frustrated by short-lived connections, or navigating a brand-new relationship and don’t want to mess it up — this is the episode you need.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#datingadvice#relationshiptips#findtherightpersonDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Navigating modern dating feels overwhelming — especially if you’re single, insecure, and tired of first dates that never turn into second dates. If you want to know the REAL rules of dating that actually help you find the right partner (not the manipulative “rules” from the 90s), this video breaks down the core principles that truly matter. In this episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, the love coach Donna Barnes shares the essential dating rules that help you stay true to yourself, stop playing games, avoid toxic manipulators, trust smart (not blindly), and finally attract someone who is emotionally healthy and ready for long-term commitment. Whether you struggle to trust people, keep choosing red flags, or keep losing yourself in relationships, these guidelines will help you date with confidence, slow things down, keep your boundaries, and build a real connection that actually lasts. If you’re hoping to meet your forever person, this is the dating advice you’ve been waiting for.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/🔔 Subscribe for weekly dating and relationship insightsIf you want to become more confident, more emotionally aware, and better at choosing partners who choose you back, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications.Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#DatingAdviceForMenAndWomen#TrustAndRelationships#FindYourForeverPersonDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Are you single, frustrated with awkward first dates, and wondering why good conversations never seem to flow? In this episode of the Broken to Brave podcast, the love coach Donna Barnes reveals how your body language may be pushing away the very people you want to attract. From micro-expressions to fidgeting, crossed arms, nervous chatter, or going completely silent, these subconscious signals can easily sabotage your chances of getting a second date — even when you really like someone.Most singles don't realize that your behavior reveals more than your words, especially when you’re anxious or trying to impress someone new. If you’ve ever left a date thinking, “I hope they liked me,” while they left thinking, “I’m not sure they were interested,” this episode will open your eyes. You’ll learn how to show genuine interest, flirt in a natural way, read the subtle cues that tell you how someone really feels, and avoid the most common first-date mistakes that send the wrong message.Donna also shares matchmaking insights, real examples from coaching clients, and the neuroscience behind micro-expressions — tiny, involuntary facial movements that reveal true emotions. You’ll discover why second dates are often MUCH better than first dates, why attraction sometimes grows slowly, and why giving someone a chance can lead to a deeply unexpected connection.If you want to meet the right partner, attract emotionally healthy people, and stop sabotaging yourself with mixed signals, this episode will change how you approach dating forever.❤️ Work With DonnaIf dating feels exhausting or confusing, I can help you create healthy, secure connections and meet the right partner.👉 Coaching info: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/⭐ What You’ll Learn:How your body language can accidentally signal disinterestWhy first dates feel awkward (and how to fix it)What micro-expressions reveal about real feelingsHow oversharing makes you look uninterestedHow to flirt naturally and confidentlyWhy assuming someone likes you helps you relaxWhy you should always consider a second or even third dateThe body-language clues you should never ignoreDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Are you feeling guilty, confused, or emotionally drained by someone who claims to love you? This video breaks down the subtle signs of emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and victim-playing that leave good-hearted people feeling taken advantage of. If your partner or ex keeps asking for help, guilt-tripping you, or making you feel obligated to rescue them, you may be dealing with manipulation—not love. Donna Barnes, the love coach and host of the Broken to Brave podcast, explains how to recognize controlling behavior, set healthy boundaries, and stop letting needy or manipulative partners drain your energy. If you're exhausted from always giving and never receiving, this video will help you trust your instincts and take your power back.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#EmotionalManipulation#GaslightingAwareness#RelationshipAdviceDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
If you're heartbroken, struggling to move on, or obsessing over how to get revenge on your ex, this video will show you the real way to take your power back. Many men and women feel desperate to hurt the person who hurt them — but the most effective “revenge” is transforming your pain into growth, confidence, and becoming the best version of yourself. In this episode of Broken to Brave, breakup coach Donna Barnes explains why confronting your ex, venting your anger, or trying to punish them only keeps you stuck emotionally. Instead, she shows you how to stay silent, reclaim your self-worth, heal the right way, and evolve so much that you wouldn’t even want them back. If you’re hurting, confused, or replaying the past, this guidance will help you stop chasing, start healing, and step into a healthier, happier future.
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If you’ve ever cheated, been cheated on, or are struggling with whether to tell someone about an affair you know is happening, this video is for you. In this raw, honest episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes breaks down every angle of cheating — why people cheat, what the real signs of infidelity are, how to protect yourself from deception, and when you should tell someone the truth. Whether you’ve been deeply hurt by betrayal, made a mistake you regret, or feel stuck watching someone else get blindsided, this conversation will help you understand cheating on a deeper emotional and psychological level so you can make healthier, more empowered choices in your relationships.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#CheatingInRelationships#RelationshipAdvice#InfidelityHelpDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Is AI making dating apps even more confusing? In today’s world of voice prompts, video profiles, and ultra-realistic AI-generated faces, it’s getting harder to know who’s real and who’s not. If you’re someone who wants a genuine connection but feels overwhelmed by technology, this video breaks down how AI is changing dating—and how to protect your heart while still finding your forever partner. Learn the red flags of AI-driven deception, how to stay safe while meeting matches, and why real-life chemistry will always matter more than algorithms. If you want honest, human insight into modern dating so you can finally meet the right person for you, this episode of Broken to Brave is for you.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#OnlineDatingAdvice #AIDatingConcerns #DatingSafetyTipsDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Are you struggling to find love because you’re too focused on “love languages”? 💔 In this episode of Broken the Brave with The Love Coach Donna Barnes, discover why your love language might not matter as much as you think — and what truly builds lasting relationships. Whether you’re single and tired of being alone, or you’ve been too picky waiting for the “perfect match,” this video will help you shift your mindset to find real connection. Learn why common values, goals, and lifestyles matter far more than matching love languages — and how being open-minded can finally lead you to the lasting love you’ve been searching for. ❤️Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#LoveAdvice #DatingTips #RelationshipCoachDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPS💔 Ready to become the best version of yourself?👉 Breakup Recovery Program https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/ — 10+ HOURS of expert coaching videos, quizzes, and checklists to help you heal and move forward stronger than ever.
Are you afraid to open up and show how you really feel in your relationship? In this episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes explains why mastering vulnerability is the secret to creating deep, lasting love. If you’ve been hurt before and built emotional walls to protect yourself, this video will help you understand how holding back actually pushes love away—and how to safely open your heart again. Learn how to share your feelings without fear, connect more deeply with your partner, and finally build the kind of relationship where you feel truly seen, loved, and secure. If you’re tired of being alone but afraid to get hurt again, this is for you.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#EmotionalIntimacy#VulnerabilityInLove#HealthyRelationshipsDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
Are you still waiting for that magical “love at first sight” moment to finally find your soulmate? In this episode of the Broken to Brave Podcast, The Love Coach Donna Barnes reveals the truth about love at first sight — and why chasing instant chemistry could actually be keeping you single. Learn the difference between infatuation and real love, why real attraction grows over time, and how to build the kind of deep emotional connection that lasts. If you’ve been single for a long time, struggling to find the spark that turns into lasting love, this video will open your eyes and your heart.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#LoveAtFirstSight #DatingAdvice #RelationshipCoachDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
Feeling like your relationship needs a reset button after years of hurt, betrayal, or constant arguing? In this episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes explains why there’s no literal “undo,” but there is a powerful path forward — learning from mistakes, owning your part, improving impulse control, and rebuilding trust step-by-step. If you’re in a long-term relationship that’s stuck, afraid to be hurt again, or trying to heal after betrayal, this episode gives clear, practical coaching tools for communication, emotional regulation, and repairing damage so you can create a healthier, more secure future together. Subscribe for more relationship repair strategies, and visit Donna’s coaching page if you want personalized help to reset your relationship for good.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#RelationshipReset #RebuildTrust #CouplesTherapyDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
If you’ve been burned by love and sworn off relationships forever, this episode of Broken to Brave is for you. The Love Coach Donna Barnes shares heartfelt advice for men and women who’ve been hurt by past relationships, lost faith in love, or even lost money in divorce and feel afraid to trust again. You’ll learn why not everyone is the same, how to choose a different kind of partner for a better result, and why giving up on love might be robbing you of real happiness. If you’ve been alone for a long time, feel bitter, or think all partners are the same, Donna will help you shift your energy, open your heart, and start believing in love again — without risking your peace or your wallet. ❤️Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#GivingUpOnLove#DivorceRecovery#FindLoveAgainDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
Are you still single because you keep dating the same “type” that never works out? In this episode of the Broken to Brave podcast, The Love Coach Donna Barnes shares how your “type” might be the very reason you’re still alone — and how changing your perspective could lead you to the deep, lasting love you’ve been searching for. Learn how to stop repeating old patterns, open yourself to new possibilities, and attract a partner who truly fits your life instead of your checklist. This episode is perfect for men and women who are tired of short-term relationships, want a meaningful connection, and are finally ready to find their person.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#DatingAdvice #RelationshipCoach #FindTrueLoveDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
Falling in love later in life can feel like a dream come true — until it turns into a nightmare. In this episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes exposes how older, lonely singles are being targeted by sophisticated romance scammers who prey on your loneliness and trust. If someone online ever asks you to send money, especially through a Bitcoin machine, that’s your cue to run — fast. Learn the red flags, hear real-life scam stories, and discover safer, smarter ways to meet genuine partners offline. Protect your heart and your wallet while finding real love again.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#RomanceScamAwareness#SeniorDatingAdvice#OnlineDatingSafetyDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE
If your ex still thinks there’s a chance you’ll get back together — even though you’ve moved on — this video is for you. In this episode of Broken to Brave, The Love Coach Donna Barnes explains why the most compassionate thing you can do is to end your ex’s hope once and for all. Whether you’re divorced, co-parenting, or just trying to stay kind, keeping your ex hanging on emotionally traps both of you in painful limbo. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate with honesty, and give your ex the closure they need — without guilt or drama. If you’ve started a new relationship but still have your ex in your life, it’s time to free both of you to truly move forward.Sign up for Virtual Coaching with me: https://www.donnabarnes.com/virtual-coaching/Visit my new store: https://www.donnabarnes.online/#BreakupAdvice#MovingOnAfterDivorce#HealthyBoundariesDonna Barnes is an New York University Certified Love Coach, Breakup Specialist, Podcast Host, and Author of Giving Up Junk-Food Relationships: Recipes for Healthy Choices. https://amzn.to/3gFykPSThe TRUTH About Healing Your Broken Heart: My Online Course to virtually hold your hand and help you get over your ex: https://www.donnabarnes.com/breakup-recovery/10+ HOURS of COACHING VIDEOS, QUIZZES, CHECKLISTS, & MORE