Coping with Ghosting

Join 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 ghostedNavigating embarrassment, shame, and guiltHow to communicate with a returning  ghostWhen ghosting becomes abuseDating with integrityWhether you were ghosted in friendship, romance, business, or family, this episode provides actionable ways to find peace after being ghosted.Connect With Dr. Heather Browne:New Book: Speaking with the Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication with Compassion and ConnectionDr. Browne's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaTake Your Power Back WorkshopFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

Frank 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 being ghosted that's rooted in Internal Family Systems and neuroscience research- Why people may choose people who aren't choosing them, and how to begin to heal this relational patternDr. Frank also shares his thoughts on having a victim mentality and how to see humanity in a ghost.Connect With Dr. Frank:New Book! To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and TransformationDr. Frank's Website | Instagram | FacebookConnect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaTake Your Power Back WorkshopFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

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 the journey toward healing.Connect with Gustavo Zaiah:InstagramListen to "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahConnect with Marie Pratt:InstagramYouTube "Talk to Me" Music VideoListen to "Talk to Me"Connect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaTake Your Power Back WorkshopFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

If 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.  Discover  ways to boost your self-esteem,  challenge negative thinking patterns,  and feel better after being ghosted. Connect with Dr. Michele Jensen:Sol Counseling and Wellnessmichele@solcounselingstudio.comResources Mentioned:ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) International Suicide HotlinesCognitive Distortions InformationConnect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaTake Your Power Back WorkshopFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

This 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 these questions and more in this episode. Dr. Jones unpacks how to respond to ghosting and advises what to do if your ghost comes back to haunt you. Connect with Dr. Natalie Jones: https://www.drnataliejones.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliejones/https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/drnataliejones/Connect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

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 Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. This episode covers: - What to do if you can't fall sleep - How to stop oversleeping - The ideal sleep schedule- How to stop nightmares- What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night- Sleep disordersPlus, everything you need to know about achieving a perfect night of sleep.  Connect With Dr. Bijoy John: Sleep Fix Academy This website has various resources including Podcasts, sleep assessment, sleep journal, SLEEP NOW course, and chance to order Dr. John's book, Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness.Connect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaTake Your Power Back WorkshopFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

Has 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 and acts like nothing happened?- Should you forgive a friend who ghosted you?- What to do if you keep getting ghosted by different friends.- How to have challenging conversations with friends.And so much more. Connect With Dr. Daryl Appleton: Dr. Daryl's WebsiteFeelings and Other F Words  (Apple Podcast)InstagramLinkedInConnect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comBetterHelp:Go to https://betterhelp.com/copingwithghosting for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsoredMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

In 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 ghostedWays to calm an anxious mindTips for dealing with the stress of being ghosted in healthy waysThe time it takes to truly get to know somebodyWhy you don't need closure from your ghostAnd so much more!Connect With Joanna: Joanna's WebsiteJoanna's Book: Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your WayInstagramFacebookConnect With Gretta:Free Guide: What to Say To Your GhostCoaching With GrettaFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com Magic Mind:Visit https://www.magicmind.com/ghosting  and use code GHOSTING20 for 20% off for both one-time purchases and subscriptions, and if you buy in the next ten days, you'll get up to 56% off your subscription with code GHOSTING20.Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

If 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- The benefits of being an HSP- How highly sensitive people can heal after being ghosted And so much more! While this episode focuses on HSPs, it also contains information to help anyone and everyone cope with ghosting.Connect With Rachel Dorneanu LPC:Sage Counseling  and WellnessInstagramHelpful Resources/ Amazon StoreThe Highly Sensitive Person website/quizConnect with Gretta:Take Your Power Back WorkshopFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree and Private Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comMagic Mind:Visit https://www.magicmind.com/ghosting and use code GHOSTING20 for 20% off for both one-time purchases and subscriptions, and if you buy within ten days of the airing of this episode, you'll get up to 56% off your subscription with code GHOSTING20.And only this January you get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANghosting AND with my code: GHOSTING20 it’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off.Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo ZaiahDisclaimer:  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 for your use. Coping With Ghosting is not providing health care or psychological therapy services and is not diagnosing or treating 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 other registered professionals. Support the showNote 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."

Author Lauren Josephine, with over 200 dates in her 20s and 30s, discusses red flags that lead to ghosting, emotional impact, identifying warning signs like rushing relationships, excessive vulnerability, and coping strategies for dealing with ghosting in relationships. Also, explores the benefits of Magic Mind matcha drink for mental energy and focus.