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Sex and Psychology Podcast: Letting Go Of Someone You Can't Let Go Of (Ep. 471)
Can't let them go? Here's what's actually keeping you stuck. 🎧
Who it's for
A recovery-focused conversation for when you know you need to let someone go but your mind keeps returning to them.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Social psychologist Justin Lehmiller talks with neuroscientist Tom Bellamy about limerence, the intense romantic preoccupation that can feel thrilling but turn unhealthy. They discuss when it becomes a problem, what keeps it going, how to shift into a recovery mindset, techniques for rumination, choosing the right therapeutic support, and why a purposeful life protects against it.
Where to find it
Sex and Psychology Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music; episode page on sexandpsychology.com.
Before you start
Heads up: Romantic obsession and unhealthy attachment.
Age: Not rated (suggested 16+)
He's more myself than I am.Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights, Chapter IX
