Heartbreak is a universal experience that can be destructive or healing, depending on how you approach it. Today on the Aligned Love Podcast, we are delving into how Lauren is navigating the end of her relationship, moving across the country, and grieving the life she imagined she’d have. In this episode, we are joined by Jess Bonini to help Lauren unpack the changes and transitions she has recently experienced. We discuss how human connection can help you move out of ‘freeze’ and ‘wallow’ mode when going through a breakup before Lauren tells us how her definition of an aligned relationship has changed since her breakup. Finally, we touch on the differences between growth and healing and why healing is a life-long process. You do not want to miss this incredibly enlightening episode so be sure to tune in now! Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming Jess Bonini to discuss navigating heartbreak. The intention for today: create a sense of curiosity about the growth cycles of relationships.Lauren’s huge life transition.The importance of being who you truly are and being accepted for that in relationships. How Lauren is rebuilding her connection with herself.How her definition of an aligned relationship has changed since the end of her last one. Why growth and healing are two different things. Quotes: “Not all relationships are meant to last forever.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:04:02] “If I get really honest with myself. Truly, deeply honest. I lost myself in this relationship.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:10:13] “If you’re navigating heartbreak, you have to lean into your support system [and] you have to choose that you’re going to heal because in every relationship ending, there’s a part of you that needs support and love and healing.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:19:32] “Human connection is why we’re all here!” — @LaurenZoeller [0:32:57] “An aligned relationship to me is a relationship where – both partners are committed to healing.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:35:24] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Jess Bonini on Instagram Lauren Zoeller Lauren Zoeller on LinkedIn Lauren Zoeller on Instagram Lauren Zoeller on X Lauren Zoeller on TikTok Lauren Zoeller on Facebook The Aligned Love Collective The Aligned Love Podcast