Discover the Vogue-featured top mental health podcast, Coping With Ghosting. This show provides hope, healing, and understanding for anyone betrayed or ghosted in business, love, family, or friendship. If somebody's broken your trust, this show is for you. It covers: - Ghosting, betrayal, and broken trust in relationships - Emotional recovery from betrayal - Relationships, attachment styles, and personality disorders - How to build confidence, self-worth, and trust - Transform betrayal into ...
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Episodes I Love: A Soothing Message For Anyone Who Has Been Ghosted
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13:52If you've been abandoned in a relationship, this episode is for you. Whether a friend disappeared, a business partner left you on read, or the love of your life ghosted - this episode will explain why it's not personal. It's not your fault, and you didn't deserve this. This show was initially published in 2022. *NOTE: Being "ghosted" is different f…
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Episodes I Love: Seven Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
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9:47This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021. Want healthy ways to cope and heal after being ghosted? Listen as Gretta explains seven healthy ways to get over the ghost so that you can quickly move on with your life. These tips are practical, and ones that you can implement into your life today. Want more ways to heal after being ghosted? Downloa…
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Kate Berski on Feeling Behind in Life & Breaking Free from Society’s Timeline
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34:28Has your life veered dramatically off course from what you planned? Whether through ghosting, betrayal, or an unexpected life challenge, many of us find ourselves struggling with the gap between expectation and reality. This powerful conversation between Host Gretta and Kate Berski, mental health advocate, and author of "30 Phobia: Why Your 20s Suc…
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The Women’s Guide to Loneliness, Being Single & Learning to Trust Again
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30:14“Loneliness doesn’t come from being single; it comes from believing the lies that you’re not enough on your own.” - Fanny Tristan In this episode, host Gretta speaks with women’s empowerment coach and licensed trauma therapist Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, for a powerful conversation about healing from loneliness, trust issues, and the pressure to be in a…
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Ghosting and Mental Health for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: A Conversation with Rahim Thawer
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40:35In this episode of Coping with Ghosting, host Gretta Perlmutter is joined by Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW, a racialized, queer social worker and author of The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: Skills to Cope and Thrive as Your Authentic Self. Together, they explore the emotional toll of ghosting specifically on gay, bi, trans, or queer gu…
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Ghosting and Trauma Bonds: What’s Really Going On and How to Heal
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20:07Have you or somebody you care about ever been in a toxic relationship? If so, it's possible that it was a trauma bond. Knowledge is power, and understanding and recognizing the signs of this type of relationship can be life-changing. In this show, host Gretta interviews Jordanne Sculler, LMHC, about trauma bonds and ghosting. Jordanne is a licensed…
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Healing from Narcissism: Strategies to Overcome Ghosting and Toxic Relationships
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34:49If you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, betrayed, ghosted, or are feeling emotionally distressed in a relationship, this episode is for you. Therapist Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD—who brings over 30 years of clinical experience—joins host Gretta to explore narcissistic and other toxic relationship dynamics. Together, they offer tools to help you…
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From Confusion to Confidence: A Conversation with Giovanna Silvestre
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46:27What if confusion is a virtue? In this episode, Host Gretta interviews Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl in the City and author of the new book Confused Girl: Find Your Peace in the Chaos. Together, they explore how the uncertainty that follows ghosting and betrayal can become a springboard for positive transformation. Giovanna offers a r…
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Ghosting, Attachment Styles & The Path to Secure Love With Julie Menanno
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50:27Should you get back together with the person who ghosted you? How can you build a secure relationship after being ghosted? Whether you're dating or single, Julie Menanno, MA, LMFT, LCPC, has answers. Julie is a therapist, author, and creator of The Secure Relationship, a community dedicated to helping people build secure, loving relationships. In t…
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How to Break Up With Someone: A Step-by-Step Guide
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31:15Ending a relationship is never easy, but doing it with dignity and respect can make all the difference for you and the person you're breaking things off with. In this anti-ghosting episode, Gretta interviews relationship experts Dr. April Brown and Kanya "Coach Kay" Ford, who share their profound wisdom on how to break up nicely and not resort to g…
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Ghosting, Love & Dating: How to Create Deeper Connections with Topaz Adizes
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39:54In this engaging episode, Gretta speaks with Topaz Adizes—Emmy award-winning writer, director, experience design architect, and creator of The Skin Deep—as he shares his transformative journey through challenging relationships and his path to finding true love. Topaz opens up about his experience with ghosting and the valuable lessons he's learned …
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Navigating Depression After Being Ghosted: What You Need to Know with Jeremy Godwin
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30:33Has being ghosted left you feeling disconnected or not quite yourself? If you're wondering whether you're experiencing depression or just going through a tough time, this episode will help you understand your emotions and find a path forward. Jeremy Godwin, host of the popular "Let's Talk Mental Health Podcast," writer and coach/counsellor from Aus…
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How Attachment Styles Impact Love, Dating, and Ghosting
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1:02:29Attachment styles profoundly impact how we experience love and relationships, particularly regarding ghosting. Understanding these dynamics helps heal emotional wounds and pave the way for healthier future connections. Bev Mitelman, M.A. - Certified Attachment Practitioner & Founder of Securely Loved, shares profound insights about dating, ghosting…
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Do Ghosters Care? Breaking Down an Academic Study on Ghosting
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47:54What happens when someone vanishes from your life without a word? In this episode, host Gretta dives into the social phenomenon of ghosting with insights from researchers Yejin Park and Nadav Klein. Together, they unpack the latest research on ghosting, specifically YeJin and Nadav's study, Ghosting: Social Rejection Without Explanation, But Not Wi…
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Re-release: Who Ghosts and Why? Understanding Personality Disorders and Ghosting
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47:58Narcissists. Sociopaths. Psychopaths. In this episode, Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., explains specific personality disorders as they relate to ghosting behavior. Gretta and Denise also touch on other possible reasons why people ghost, and how personal issues can lead to ghosting. This episode answers the question, "How could someone ghost?" Aaaand, as a…
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How To Get Over the Person Who Ghosted You
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41:23How do you move on after being ghosted by a friend, family member, coworker, lover, or somebody you just had a date with? How do you know if you're truly over the ghost? This show has all the answers and so much more. Coach Gretta is joined by Dr. Lilli Niester, a naturopathic doctor and relationship expert with over 10 years of experience studying…
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5 Signs They're Serious About Commitment in Dating and Relationships with Jonathon Aslay
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48:05What are the signs of a healthy romantic relationship? What should you look for when seeking a lasting commitment? On today's episode of CWG, Coach Gretta is joined by Jonathon Aslay, America's leading mid-life dating coach, to explore how to build a deep, trusting, and compatible relationship. Jonathon has helped people worldwide embrace self-love…
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Ghosting, Gender Dynamics, and Emotional Recovery From Ghosting
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39:13Explore the complex world of dating and love ghosting and its ties to gender and relationships with host and coach Gretta Perlmutter and guest Aaron Karmin, author and psychotherapist. Delve into how societal norms and communication pitfalls contribute to ghosting, and understand the unique challenges different genders and identities face. Topics c…
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Gen Z & Millennial Ghosting Behavior: A Look at Ghosting, Loneliness, Dating, and Online Relationships
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45:11In this episode, host Gretta is joined by Dr. Tirrell DeGannes, Psy.D., to explore ghosting, online relationships, loneliness, dating, and beyond. Dr. DeGannes shares highlights from Thriving Center of Psychology's "Report: Top 6 Reasons Gen Z and Millennials Ghost" and unpacks many psychological factors driving this behavior in today's digital age…
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Why Do I Keep Getting Ghosted? Understanding The Anxious-Avoidant Trap
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53:33Have you ever wondered, "Why do I keep getting ghosted?" If so, you're not alone, and it’s not your fault. Join Coach Gretta and Conscious Dating & Relationship Coach and Attachment Expert Taryn Newton-Gill as they dive deep into attachment styles, relational dynamics, and the complexities of ghosting. In this insightful episode, you'll discover: W…
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Reclaiming Intimacy: Overcoming the Sex Ghost, with Dr. Katie Stirling
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51:41Join Coach Gretta and Katie Stirling, Clinical Psychologist, Sexologist, and Gottman Certified Couples Therapist, for a compelling discussion on ghosting in intimate relationships. In this show, Dr. Stirling provides gentle guidance on: Being ghosted before becoming physically intimate with a partner Encountering a one-night stand ghost Experiencin…
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Protecting Your Heart in the Digital Dating World, with Haifa Barbari
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45:07Discover how to protect your emotional well-being in the maze of modern dating with insights from Haifa Barbari, futurist and founder of the Be What Matters app. Learn how dating apps can hijack your brain's reward system, making ghosting feel like a gut punch, and explore essential strategies for using these platforms mindfully. In this episode, H…
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Radical Acceptance: The Top Strategy for Post-Ghost Peace
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21:14Radical acceptance is one of the best mindset strategies for healing after being ghosted. On this episode of "Coping with Ghosting," we welcome back the brilliant Dr. Terri Bacow, an expert in cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Bacow breaks down the concept of radical acceptance, emphasizing that it's not about approving hurtful actions but about ad…
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Overcoming Self-Harm, with Jocelyn Fitzgerald, LMFT
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30:23If you're self-harming after being ghosted, you're not alone, and there are resources to help you through this journey. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, art therapist and EMDR consultant, joins Gretta to provide gentle guidance on acknowledging self-harming behaviors and finding healthier solutions. Jocelyn's career has spanned across various settings, from tac…
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Healing Through Journaling, with Dr. Kellie Kirksey
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43:56Have you ever felt the sting of being ghosted and wondered how to heal from the emotional fallout? Whether you were ghosted by a friend, family member, date, lover, or colleague - this show provides answers. Join Gretta as she interviews the incredibly insightful Dr. Kellie Kirksey, who is a licensed clinical counselor, certified rehabilitation cou…
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Healing from Betrayal: Insights and Strategies with Dr. Debi Silber
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35:33Being ghosted can shatter your entire sense of self—but what if it could also pave the way for profound personal transformation? Join Gretta as she interviews Dr. Debi Silber, the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation® Institute, to explore her journey from experiencing deep betrayal to becoming an expert in the field. Dr. Silber shares insig…
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In this heartwarming show, friends Gretta and Coach Estee K. dive deep into the importance of treating yourself with kindness and compassion after being ghosted. From a beaver showdown in Massachusetts to a pigeon dance, glimmers, and guided relaxation - this show combines soothing reminders, funny stories, and calming words that tap into the light…
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How to Feel Safe and Secure In Relationships After Being Ghosted
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42:23Have you ever felt nervous about making new friends because you're concerned that they'll ghost you? Do you feel anxious and struggle with trust in relationships? Have you ever been concerned about your physical safety while dating? If you answered YES to any of these questions, this show's for you. Karen Robinson, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, CCTP-II, a seaso…
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What To Do If You're Being Breadcrumbed, with Vasavi Kumar
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38:36Have you ever felt strung along in a relationship without any clear commitment? Today, we uncover the truth behind breadcrumbing with the insightful Vasavi Kumar, therapist, coach, and author of "Say it Out Loud." Host Gretta and Vasavi break down this topic and help you: - Recognize the signs of being breadcrumbed - Learn what to say to somebody w…
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Long-Term Relationship Ghosting with Dr. Stan Tatkin
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59:09If you've been ghosted in a long-term relationship or want to learn more about ghosting and dating, this episode is for you. Gretta is joined by Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, a clinician, researcher, and developer of the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT). Dr. Tatkin speaks and teaches worldwide on how to understand, create, and sus…
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Re-release: 9 Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
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21:01If you're struggling with the pain of being ghosted, this soothing and reassuring episode is for you! Mayra Rodriguez, LMFT shares important reminders as you heal from the shock, frustration and loss of your ghost. Her wise insights will help you cope with ghosting and feel better and more optimistic about days ahead. Connect with Mayra R., LMFT @t…
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Exploring Forgiveness With Dr. Heather Browne
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52:27Join host Gretta and Dr. Heather Browne, PsyD, LMFT, for a lively discussion that centers around forgiveness and then branches off into many ghost-related subjects. In this episode, Dr. Browne shares her perspective on: Why you don't need to forgive the person who ghosted you The benefits of forgiving How to find closure after being ghosted Navigat…
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Navigating Ghosting and Trauma: Insights on Healing with Dr. Frank Anderson
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38:20Frank Anderson, MD, a world-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and psychotherapist, joins host Gretta to share his perspective on all things ghosting. This episode includes Dr. Frank's take on the following: - How trauma can block love and connection and how love can heal trauma - A three-step process to heal after bein…
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Music can serve as a profound source of healing, especially in the aftermath of being ghosted. In this episode, Gretta has conversations with two remarkably talented musicians who transformed their experiences of being ghosted into incredible songs. Gustavo Zaiah and Marie Pratt, hailing from different countries, share insights about ghosting and t…
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Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Ghosting with Dr. Michele Jensen
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27:31If you’re struggling with your body image or eating disorders after being ghosted, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Michele Jensen, PsyD, LMFT, joins Gretta to discuss navigating difficulties, such as the belief that you were ghosted due to your physical appearance and what to do if your eating habits have been impacted by being ghosted. Disc…
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Re-release: What to Do If You Are Being Ghosted and How To Handle The Return of Your Ghost with Dr. Natalie Jones
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30:56This is one of my first and most popular episodes from the Coping With Ghosting archives. What do you do if somebody ghosts you? What happens if the ghost returns? Is it possible to reunite with your ghost? The brilliant Dr. Natalie Jones, PSYD, LPCC, owner of Lifetime Counseling and Consulting and creator of A Date With Darkness Podcast, answers t…
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If you're suffering from insomnia, nightmares, or sleep issues, you're not alone. In this episode, Gretta and Dr. Bijoy John discuss everything you need to know about how to sleep well when you're stressed out, anxious, and heartbroken. Dr. Bijoy John is a board-certified physician and practicing sleep specialist with over 25 years of experience in…
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Friendship Ghosting With Dr. Daryl Appleton
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44:34Has a friend ghosted you? Are you struggling to trust new friends after being ghosted in friendship? If so, this show is for you. In this episode, Gretta asks Dr. Daryl Appleton, M.ED, CAGS, LMHC, Ed.D. questions about friendship ghosting from the Coping With Ghosting online communities, including: - Why do friends ghost? - What if a ghost returns …
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Managing Anxious Thoughts With Joanna Hardis, LISW-S
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34:16In this episode, host Gretta interviews Joanna Hardis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who was ghosted by a man she was dating, only to find out later that he had been cheating on her the whole time. Gretta and Joanna discuss: How to manage overthinking after being ghosted Ways to calm an anxious mind Tips for dealing with the stress of being ghos…
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HSP: Healing After Being Ghosted with Rachel Dorneanu LPC
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41:25If you're an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) who's been ghosted, you've come to the right place. Rachel Dorneanu is an individual and couples psychotherapist based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in HSPs. In this episode, host Gretta and Rachel discuss: - HSPs and how to know if you are highly sensitive - Ways to set boundaries after being ghosted …
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Red Flags That May Lead to Ghosting With Lauren Josephine
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32:02What are some signs that you may get ghosted in dating? Can you predict if you're going to get ghosted? Lauren Josephine, the author of "Looking for Something Serious," went on over 200 dates throughout her 20s and 30s and felt called to normalize modern daters' struggles. Lauren joins host Gretta to discuss her experience with being ghosted, how t…
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How to Take Your Power Back After Being Ghosted
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27:29Is your ghost living rent free in your mind? Are you having trouble feeling like yourself after being ghosted? If so, this episode is for you. In it, Estee K. and Gretta discuss friendship ghosting, dating ghosts, and what taking your power back looks like. Take Your Power Back Workshop Connect With Estee: Coaching With Estee Email: esteek.co@gmail…
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Ghosting in the Professional World With Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
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30:18Have you been ghosted during the job application process? Have you been iced out by somebody you work with or who works for you? Are your sales prospects ignoring you? In this episode, Gretta interviews her business coach, Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC, to get her take on coping with ghosting in the professional world. Connect With Angie: No More Mon…
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Ghosting and Narcissism, With Sterlin Mosley, Ph.D.
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36:44What is narcissism, why do narcissists ghost, and why do they return to haunt people? What is love bombing, and what is narcissistic discard? How can you safely leave a relationship with a narcissist? In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, you'll learn the answers to all these questions and more. Gretta is joined by Sterlin Mosley, Ph.D., author …
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Toxic Relationships and Ghosting With Shannon Petrovich
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41:00How do you heal after being ghosted after a toxic relationship? How do you know if you're in a harmful or toxic relationship right now? Listen as Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD, shares: - How to detect the red flags of a harmful relationship - Ways to navigate gaslighting, love bombing, and trauma bonding - Why ghosting is a grand manipulation…
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ADHD and Ghosting with Kate Kamoshita, ADHD Educator and Learning Consultant
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56:22What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and how can it impact relationships? Listen as Kate Kamoshita, ADHD Educator and Learning Consultant, shares: - Tips for being in relationships with people who have ADHD - How and why a person with ADHD person may appear to be ghosting - The impact being ghosted has on people with ADHD - Exec…
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Attachment Style, Ghosting, and Healing Relational Trauma With Rose Viggiano
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39:56What is attachment, and how does it relate to ghosting in friendships and dating? How can I learn my attachment style? How can I heal relational trauma? In this episode, Relationship Expert and Attachment Specialist, Rose Viggiano, answers these questions and more! Rose shares how she knew she was healing her relational trauma, including how she be…
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How to Build a Support Network After Being Ghosted
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13:52Did you know that earlier this May, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory declaring loneliness a new public health epidemic in the United States? Being lonely and isolated is dangerous to your health on many levels, so in this episode, Gretta shares how to build a support network. She provides tips on who to connect with after being ghosted…
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Don't Ghost Yourself: 7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself and Boost Your Mood After Being Ghosted
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19:22When somebody vanishes without explanation or warning, it's shocking and painful. But instead of caring for ourselves, we tend to focus tons of energy on the ghost. "Why did they do this? What did they think about me? Where are they?" These are normal and understandable questions, but when we ruminate on what we can't control (the ghost), we can lo…
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Ghosting Podcast Reflections: A Conversation With Friends
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29:03In this episode, Rosemary from The Ghost Podcast and Gretta discuss lessons they've learned about ghosting and share their respective ghosting podcasting journeys. Discover why Gretta and Rosemary began podcasts about ghosting, what they've gleaned from their experiences on the air, and what's next. Gretta and Rosemary share a few reasons why peopl…
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