Coping with Ghosting

Join Gretta and Treena Orchard for a conversation about how dating apps set the stage for ghosting, the stigma of being ghosted, and why we are hardwired to crave connection. Treena Orchard is an anthropologist, author, and activist who researches sexuality, gender, and the politics of health among marginalized groups and within the context of her own life. She is currently an Associate Professor & Undergraduate Chair in the School of Health Studies at Western University in London, Ontario. She is writing a comedic, compelling memoir under contract with the University of Toronto Press called Sticky Sexy Sad: Swipe Culture and the Darker Side of Dating Apps.Connect With Treena:InstagramTreena's WebsiteConnect with Gretta:Virtual Coping With Ghosting Support Group Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Have you struggled with healthy eating after being ghosted? Maybe you didn't feel like eating or numbed your emotions by binging on junk food. In this show, Becca Gutstadt, a Holistic Nutritionist & Life Coach / Vegan Chef, joins Gretta to discuss how to handle food issues after being ghosted. Becca provides tips on how to navigate emotional eating, how to indulge without guilt, how to reduce sugar cravings, and so much more.  The advice given on this show applies to eating after any loss or trauma, so even if you haven't been ghosted, please listen to learn more about healthy food habits. Connect With Becca:Becca's WebsiteGood Stuff Nutrition FacebookGood Stuff Nutrition InstagramConnect with Gretta:Virtual Coping With Ghosting Support Group Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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've been abandoned in a relationship, this episode is for you. Whether a friend disappeared, a business partner left you on read, or the love of your life ghosted - this episode will explain why it's not personal. It's not your fault, and you didn't deserve this.Connect with Gretta:Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Are you angry about being ghosted? Do you want to get revenge on the person who ghosted you? Are you mad at yourself for being ghosted? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.  Listen as Denise M. Dudley provides anger management tips and practical ways to navigate difficult emotions after being ghosted.  Denise M. Dudley  holds a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology, a hospital administrator’s license, a preceptor for administrators-in-training license, and is licensed to provide training to medical professionals in the United States and Canada.  Additionally, she  is a professional trainer and keynote speaker, author, business consultant, and founder and former CEO of SkillPath Seminars, the largest public training company in the world. Connect with Denise:Denise's WebsiteFacebookLinkedInConnect with Gretta:Virtual Coping With Ghosting Support Group Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.com Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Coping With Ghosting and The Ghost Podcast team up for another joint episode to answer all your ghosting questions. If you have a question, email it to copingwithghosting@gmail.com and we'll answer it on an upcoming show.In this episode: My wife is a narcissist, how do I live? • Ghosting in a marriage • Ghosting again after a second chance • Dysfunctional Moonwalk • Is ending a relationship abruptly still a ghost? •  Acknowledge instead of accept • Can you see a ghost coming? • Dating post divorce • Why do people ghost when things are going well • Oxytocin, avoidants and ghosting • How to predict a ghost • Reasons to go slow • How to have compassion for your ghost • How long does it take to get over a ghost • Shame and anger post ghostPodcast Co-HostThe Ghost PodcastAdditional Resources MentionedSuicide Help HotlineCo-Dependents Anonymous, CODA.orgErin Fisher at Atlantic Mediation ServicesMaliya Coye, LCSW @maliyahcoyecounselingCoping With Ghosting Support GroupSupport 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."

Did you know that academic research has been conducted about ghosting and being ghosted? In this show, Gretta interviews Dr. Darcey Powell, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Roanoke College in Virginia, who co-conducted a multi-study examination of attachment and implicit theories of relationships in ghosting experiences.  Listen and learn about what this cutting-edge ghosting research reveals. Connect with Dr. Darcey Powell:Dr. Powell's Twitter and LinkedInThe Research Article: "A multi-study examination of attachment and implicit theories of relationships in ghosting experiences" by Darcey N. Powell, Gili Freedman, Kipling D. Williams, Benjamin Le, and Hayley Green. First Published April 20, 2021.Connect with Gretta:Virtual Coping With Ghosting Support Group - Join NOW! Space is limited.Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Facebook Support Group |  Instagram | copingwithghosting.comMusic: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

What do you do when your adult child ghosts you?  In this episode, Gretta is  joined by Tina Gilbertson, who is a psychotherapist, author, and co-founder of the Reconnection Club. Tina's work is centered around educating and supporting parents who want to reconnect with their estranged adult children. If your child has ghosted you, this is a must-listen. Learn More about Tina Gilbertson:Tina's Website The Reconnection ClubThe Reconnection Club Podcast, a show dedicated to helping parents understand and address common issues in estrangement.  Connect with Gretta:Private Coaching with GrettaFree Guide: What to Say To Your GhostFree Coping With Ghosting GuideInstagramFree Facebook Support Grouphttps://www.copingwithghosting.com/If you have a question about being ghosted that you want answered in an upcoming joint episode with The Ghost Podcast, please email Gretta at copingwithghosting@gmail.com. Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Do unreturned messages make you feel nuts? You are not alone! Sam George, the author of I'll Get Back to You: The Dyscommunication Crisis: Why Unreturned Messages Drive Us Crazy and What to Do About It, joins Gretta in a discussion about broken feedback loops, ghosting, and why texts and emails can drive us mad. Connect with Sam:Sam's WebsiteGet Sam's Book Connect with Gretta:Free Coping With Ghosting GuidePrivate Coaching with GrettaInstagramFacebookhttps://www.copingwithghosting.com/Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Who tends to get ghosted the most? What's attachment theory? Why is there so much confusion about the definition of ghosting? Is closure something that we should seek out after being ghosted? This episode features Rosemary from The Ghost Podcast. We discuss ghosting, what it is, who it happens to, and its associated terms. Learn More about The Ghost Podcast:https://theghostpodcast.comInstagramEmail: theghostpodcaststories@gmail.comConnect with Gretta:Private Coaching with GrettaFree Coping With Ghosting GuideInstagramFacebookhttps://www.copingwithghosting.com/Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."

Do you want to build confidence and trust after being ghosted? Would you like to have more trust in yourself and others? Do you wonder, "how can I love again after heartbreak?" In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, Gretta interviews Carrie Leaf, MS, LMFT, about the messy aftermath of getting ghosted. They discuss everything from opening your heart to love again to how the body reacts to feelings. If you find yourself struggling with moving on, self-esteem, or trust issues after being abandoned, this episode is for you. Connect with Carrie:Carrieleaf.comInstagram Email: Carrie@CarrieLeaf.comConnect with Gretta:1:1 Coaching With Gretta Free Coping With Ghosting GuideFree Guide: 6-Texts For Your Ghost InstagramFacebookhttps://www.copingwithghosting.com/Music: "Ghosted" by Gustavo RamosDisclaimer:  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."