The Breakup Box

Soft & Smart: A Breakup Mood

Sara Utsugi — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:16:32 GMT

In this week's episode, I talk about the importance of breaking up soft and breaking up smart because while it's important to protect your heart from getting hurt again, it's also important to remain open and optimistic. Learn about The 10|24 Rule and discover my tips for breakup up as gracefully as possible.

Are You Smoking Your Ex?

Sara Utsugi — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:32:05 GMT

Maybe you're smoking your ex and didn't even know it. This week we talk about how to recognize and quit your breakup addiction.

Dealing With Relationship Fever...Like Baby Fever but not as Cute

Sara Utsugi — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 02:47:41 GMT

What is relationship fever? How physical changes can change the mental, why to write letters to your future husband, how to stop looking for love, and is it true that that's when you find love? Why focus on becoming obsessed with yourself, and are you annoying your friends will all these boy issues?

The Tangible Breakup Box

Sara Utsugi — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:08:57 GMT

If I'm going to create a metaphorical breakup box with a blog and podcast, it would be kind of annoying if I didn't create a "real" breakup box of things I would have liked to receive when going through a breakup. So here it is--The Tangible Breakup Box

Ups and Downs: It's All Okay

Sara Utsugi — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 01:41:48 GMT

Go easy on yourself during a breakup. You're allowed to have bad days, allowed to miss your ex, even allowed to rebound. Every step, no matter what direction, is still a step in your road to healing, so be kind to your broken heart.

Let's Talk About Rebounding

Sara Utsugi — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:56:37 GMT

Let's open up the discussion on rebounding, talking about three reasons I think people rebound and what you can do instead to healthily process and move on from your breakup.

Breaking Up: Week One

Sara Utsugi — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 01:34:36 GMT

The first week following a breakup is a delicate time. Everything is still fresh. You’re probably still in shock. I get it. I’ve been there, and I’m so sorry you have to be there too. While delicate and a little scary too, the week following a breakup is a special window of time when you’re allowed to be sad, rely on others and save the brave face for later. It’s a time to mourn a loss, but although you’re sad, life has to continue and pages have to turn. Taking it day by day, let’s walk through the week following your breakup taking steps to soothe your pain, encourage your healing and nurture your broken heart.