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Why do friendship breakups sometimes hurt more than romantic ones?

September 17
30 mins

Episode Description

We talk about breakups all the time—but rarely about the pain of losing a close friend. Yet, the grief can feel even heavier. Why? Because friendships are coded deep into your brain’s identity systems.

In this episode, I’ll explain:


✅ How the brain stores friendship bonds in emotional memory

✅ Why the loss of a friend triggers identity confusion

✅ Why you still replay conversations and crave closure

✅ How to heal without the “final talk” and start feeling whole again


This isn’t about pretending it didn’t matter. It’s about finding coherence inside your mind when the friendship story feels unfinished. 🎧 Watch now to understand why your grief is real—and how to move forward without losing yourself.


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