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Coming Up for Air

Coming Up for Air

Loula 164 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

A post-breakup survival guide in podcast form. The host shares her personal healing journey and offers real talk, mindset shifts, and tough love to help listeners rebuild confidence after a breakup. No sugar-coating—just practical advice to heal, grow, and thrive.

Episodes

Single & Feeling Behind? What If I Never Meet Someone?
Single & Feeling Behind? What If I Never Meet Someone? Aug 21, 2026 3423 Being single in your 30s can feel completely fine… until suddenly it doesn't.Your friends are married, having children and building lives with their partners. You're not on dating apps, you don't have many single friends and you find yourself wondering: where am I actually supposed to meet someone?And underneath that is the question that's much harder to admit: what if I never
You're Not Struggling Because You're Single. Here's What's Really Happening.
You're Not Struggling Because You're Single. Here's What's Really Happening. Aug 7, 2026 2669 Why does being single feel so much harder than it should?If you've ever found yourself wondering why everyone else seems to be moving on, why you're still waiting for your life to begin, or why being single feels like a personal failure, this episode is for you.In this conversation, I am not talking about learning to 'love being single' or pretending you don't want a relat
If You Could See Your Future After Your Breakup, Would You Live Today Differently?
If You Could See Your Future After Your Breakup, Would You Live Today Differently? Jul 31, 2026 2886  There comes a moment after a breakup where you stop worrying about what happened. and start worrying about what it means for your future.What if you'll never love again? What if you've missed your chance? What if your best years are already behind you?In this episode I want to explore one question that completely changed the way I think about healing:If you could see your future would y
Why You Still Can't Move Forward From Your Breakup (If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes)
Why You Still Can't Move Forward From Your Breakup (If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes) Jul 24, 2026 2833  Why can't I move forward from my breakup? If you've been asking yourself this question, you're not alone.In this episode I explore why so many of us become convinced we'll never move on after heartbreak. I talk about how your brain collects evidence that you're 'stuck,' why the story you tell yourself matters, and how changing small daily habits can completely c
The Rebuild: How to Rebuild Your Life After Being Left. Heartbreak, Healing & Moving Forward.
The Rebuild: How to Rebuild Your Life After Being Left. Heartbreak, Healing & Moving Forward. Jul 17, 2026 3266 If you've been left after a long-term relationship and you're wondering how to rebuild your life, this episode is for you.Today, I'm talking about The Rebuild the chapter that comes after heartbreak. Not just healing or moving on, but creating a life that's bigger, braver and more fulfilling than the one you thought you'd lost.I share the psychology behind why life can fee
The Hidden Reason You Still Feel Rejected After Your Breakup
The Hidden Reason You Still Feel Rejected After Your Breakup Jul 10, 2026 2983 Have you ever wondered why being left hurts for years, even after you've done so much healing?In this episode, I'm talking about the hidden rejection that follows a breakup. The part nobody prepares you for. The part where someone else's decision slowly becomes the way you see yourself. If you've ever thought, 'Why wasn't I enough?' or 'Why does rejection st
How to Enjoy Being Single After a Breakup (Instead of Just Surviving It)
How to Enjoy Being Single After a Breakup (Instead of Just Surviving It) Jun 26, 2026 3855  How do you actually enjoy being single after a breakup instead of just surviving it?In this episode, I'm challenging some of the most common breakup advice and sharing a completely different way of thinking about single life. Instead of treating being single like a waiting room, I explore why it can become one of the most freeing and transformative chapters of your life.I talk about why we k
The Thoughts Nobody Talks About After Becoming Single When You’re 30.
The Thoughts Nobody Talks About After Becoming Single When You’re 30. Jun 19, 2026 3692 This isn't a self-help episode. It's a validation chat.If you've found yourself single in your late 20s or 30s after a breakup, engagement ending, divorce, or long-term relationship, this conversation is for you.I am talking about the things people don't say out loud: feeling left behind while everyone else seems to be moving forward, grieving a future you had already planned,
Will My Ex Ever Reach Out Again? The Truth About Them Not Coming Back.
Will My Ex Ever Reach Out Again? The Truth About Them Not Coming Back. Jun 12, 2026 3548 Will your ex come back? Why hasn't your ex reached out? Does no contact really work? And how do you heal when you've been dumped by someone you still love?In this episode, I explore the psychology behind heartbreak, attachment, and why so many people stay emotionally stuck waiting for an ex to return.You'll learn why silence feels so painful, why some exes never reach out again, wha
I Fell In Love With Who They Could Have Been. Letting Go Of Your Ex's Potential After Heartbreak.
I Fell In Love With Who They Could Have Been. Letting Go Of Your Ex's Potential After Heartbreak. Jun 5, 2026 3233 In this episode, I talk about why it's so hard to move on after a breakup when you still believe your ex had so much potential.If you've been dumped, blindsided, or left heartbroken after a long-term relationship, you may find yourself obsessing over who your ex could have been rather than who they actually were. I talk about heartbreak healing, anxious attachment, relationship grief, em
I Sold the House After My Breakup. How I Healed Without Bitterness
I Sold the House After My Breakup. How I Healed Without Bitterness May 29, 2026 4406 In this episode, I’m opening up about what it was really like selling the house I shared with my ex after our breakup. This isn’t just about moving house, it’s about letting go of a chapter of life, healing emotionally, and learning how to move forward without bitterness.I wanted this conversation to feel like sitting down with a friend, so I’m sharing the honest emotions behind leaving a home ful
The Comparison Trap After Heartbreak - How To Deal With It.
The Comparison Trap After Heartbreak - How To Deal With It. May 22, 2026 3654 In this episode, I talk about the comparison trap after heartbreak comparing yourself to your ex, your ex’s new partner, people moving on faster than you, happy couples, engagements, and everyone who seems okay while you still feel heartbroken after being dumped.I talk about breakup anxiety, anxious attachment, overthinking, checking your ex’s social media, emotional obsession, feeling replaced, l

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