How to heal after separation: 44 things I tried

If you’re trying to feel better after separation and make sense of what healing really looks like, this episode offers honest reassurance and practical guidance for moving forward with self-compassion. Kate is joined by Corey Seemiller, award-winning leadership professor and author of The Soulmate Strategy , to explore what helped her recover after a split and why continuing to try new approaches was an important part of her healing. In this episode, we cover: Corey’s personal separation story and early steps toward healing What worked and what didn’t from the 44 different things she tried to feel better How writing a deeply personal book shaped her career and academic research Practical, realistic advice for moving forward after separation and building healthier relationships This episode is for anyone navigating life after a breakup who wants reassurance that healing isn’t linear and that growth often comes from curiosity and kindness towards yourself. Trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of physical injury, so please listen with care. Meet Corey Seemiller Corey Seemiller is an award-winning leadership professor, author and accredited life coach. After her own separation, she experimented with 44 different approaches to healing – a journey that became the foundation for her book The Soulmate Strategy and shaped her academic research on relationships and personal growth. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine and Newsweek, and her highly popular TED Talk . She co-hosts the Rock That Relationship! podcast , discussing disasters and successes with breakups, healing processes, dating and relationships. You can learn more about Corey’s new book The Soulmate Strategy here . For more relationship advice, you can tune in to the Rock That Relationship! podcast More divorce resources Need expert help right now? Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert for guidance on the legal, financial, emotional or co-parenting aspects of separation. Want ongoing support as you rebuild after separation? Join amicable space for bonus podcast episodes, exclusive webinars and articles on emotional wellbeing and life after divorce - plus an interactive community where you can share questions and get expert advice from amicable specialists. Start your free trial here . Kate’s book amicable divorce includes a dedicated chapter about healing post-separation and moving on. Find it on Amazon today. Got a question for a future episode? Share your thoughts at hello@amicable.co.uk or through direct messages on Instagram .

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This episode is 42:06 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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