#324 How to Handle Seeing Your Ex for the First Time

#324 How to Handle Seeing Your Ex for the First Time

From Heal Your Heartbreak by Break Up Bestie

June 2, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

The episode provides practical tips for handling the anxiety of seeing an ex after a breakup.

In today's solo episode, I'm diving into one of the most nerve-wracking parts of post-breakup life: seeing your ex for the first time. Whether you're anxious about a possible accidental run-in, panicking over a mutual friend's wedding where you know you’ll cross paths, or just stuck in a cycle of "what if I see them?", this episode is for you. I break down the three scenarios—imagined encounters, unexpected meetings, and planned events—and share practical tips for protecting your emotions, setting boundaries, and coping with the emotional spiral that can follow. I also share personal stories from my own breakups to remind you that these feelings are completely normal and don’t say anything about where you are in your healing journey. If you’ve been stressing about how to handle seeing your ex, tune in for actionable advice and lots of reassurance that you’re not alone.  To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LN To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off…

People in this episode

Host: Break Up Bestie

Topics covered

  • post-breakup
  • seeing your ex
  • emotional coping
  • boundaries
  • personal stories
  • healing journey

Keywords

  • breakup
  • ex
  • emotions
  • boundaries
  • healing
  • advice
  • encounters

Sponsors

Wayfair, Boll & Branch

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