About this episode

The episode discusses how to end relationships gracefully and the importance of respecting past connections.

Breakups don’t always have to end with burned bridges, bad blood, and an ex becoming the villain of the story. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to end relationships with grace, how we talk about our exes after the fact, what we’ve learned from relationships that didn’t work out, and whether it’s actually possible to walk away while still respecting what you once had. We’re getting honest about heartbreak, boundaries, forgiveness, and why the way you end a relationship can matter just as much as how you started it. Love you guys! ⮕ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ⮕ Go to www.https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free. ⮕ Upgrade to luggage that looks better, lasts longer, and travels smarter. Head to www.https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 46% off your entire order. ⮕ Ready to simplify your cleaning routine? Go to www.https://BranchBasics.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit. (00:00) encouraging flexibility in the east family (02:35) ending relationships well (08:15) andrew’s…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn Johnson, Andrew East

Topics covered

• breakups
• ending relationships
• heartbreak
• forgiveness
• boundaries
• respecting past relationships

Keywords

• breakup
• relationships
• heartbreak
• forgiveness
• boundaries
• ending relationships well

Sponsors

egglife wraps, David Protein, NOBL Travel, Branch Basics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart

Products: egglife wraps

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