The Women’s Guide to Loneliness, Being Single & Learning to Trust Again

Coping With Ghosting

“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 relationship. This conversation offers guidance and hope for women and everyone else alike.
Together, Fanny and Gretta explore:

• How to push back against societal pressure to be coupled
• Practical strategies for self-soothing and moving forward when feeling lonely
• Ways to rebuild trust and create supportive community connections

Tune in to break free from cultural expectations and say “yes” to a richer, more fulfilling life.

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Host Gretta Perlmutter, MA, a Certified Post Betrayal Transformation® Coach, delivers evidence-based strategies for turning personal betrayal into a powerful catalyst for growth and healing.

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Fanny Tristan is the founder of Her Soul Supply and a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience supporting women of color through life’s transitions. Her deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Black and Brown women fuels her commitment to empowering them to thrive—on their own terms.

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Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo Zaiah

Disclaimer: This information is designed to mentor and guide you to cope with Ghosting by cultivating a positive mindset and implementing self-care practices. It is for educational purposes only; it solely provides self-help tools. Coping With Ghosting does not provide health care or psychological therapy services and does not diagnose or treat any physical or mental ailment of the mind or body. The content is not a substitute for therapy or any advice given by a licensed psychologist or other licensed or registered professionals.

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Note to All Listeners: Ghosting is defined as: The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication (Oxford Languages). When you leave an abusive situation without saying "goodbye," it's not ghosting, it's "self-protection." When you quietly exit a relationship after a boundary has been violated, it's not ghosting, it's "self-respect."

Chapters

1. Introduction to Coping with Ghosting (00:00:00)

2. Cultural Expectations and Single Women (00:02:11)

3. Understanding Loneliness vs Being Alone (00:09:45)

4. Self-Soothing Strategies When Feeling Lonely (00:14:45)

5. Building Trust After Being Ghosted (00:18:43)

6. Avoiding Behaviors That Increase Loneliness (00:24:00)

7. Community Empowerment and Closing Thoughts (00:27:10)