Guy Winch: Healing a Broken Heart

Why does heartbreak hurt so much? According to psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch, it’s not just emotional—it’s biological. Heartbreak hijacks your brain like an addiction, making it one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. In this episode, Guy breaks down the science of heartbreak, the biggest mistakes people make when trying to move on, and why heartbreak needs a mourning ritual—just like grief. If you’ve ever struggled to let go, this episode is for you.

Website: https://www.guywinch.com

Guy’s TED Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/guy_winch

Guy’s Books:

📕 How to Fix a Broken Heart 

📕 Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts

📕 The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships, and Enhance Self-Esteem

Listen to Guy’s Podcast: Dear Therapists

Guy Winch infographic how to heal a broken heart on My Rejection Story podcast with Alice Draper

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Guy Winch
  • 03:32 Heartbreak as the Ultimate Rejection
  • 09:45 Why Heartbreak Feels Like Drug Withdrawal
  • 14:20 The Science Behind Rejection and Emotional Pain
  • 19:05 The Mistakes People Make When Healing from Heartbreak
  • 24:40 Why Social Media Stalking Makes It Worse
  • 30:15 The Importance of a Mourning Ritual for Heartbreak
  • 37:00 How to Stop Idealizing Your Ex
  • 42:18 Replacement Strategies—The Healthy Way to Move On
  • 48:30 Rebuilding Rejection Resilience and Dating Again

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