“Where You Left Them” is the podcast from dadhugsforyoursoul, the relationship repair and self-help phenomenon run by Harry on social media, with tens of millions of views each month.
dadhugsforyoursoul has helped thousands of people to solve their painful relationships, walk away from the wrong partner situations and - most of all - build themselves up with practical advice they can carry into more fruitful relationships in the future.
“Where You Left Them” makes those relationship stories and Harry’s advice even more real. This podcast gives you honest stories - extraordinary stories - and shares Harry’s insights, live.
This week's story comes from Rebecca, who was with her husband for 19 years. And they weren't particularly good years: she believed she had to “keep her man happy” and he took every opportunity to make sure things stayed that way - even when she was grieving the loss of her brother. But that loss was also the catalyst for change. Rebecca decided enough was enough, and she bravely quit her one-sided marriage. Her husband, however, wasn't finished. Desperate to regain control of the situation, he was regularly in touch, promising the earth - despite being with another partner!
Rebecca's story is ultimately both positive and instructive. As we always say, if you’re having relationship problems, going through a relationship breakup or experiencing heartbreak, then know this first: we're with you. Because you can and will survive, heal and thrive. Everyone who appears on our podcast can take positive steps forward, and so can you.
This week's 'Question of the Week' is an optimistic one: "When did you first know that you were ok?" For those of you still in the throes of despair, take it from us: it will pass! Harry and Emma will share the moments when calm returned to their lives - and yours.
This week, Emma will be journalling - but not with paper and pen! Much to her discomfort, and with Harry’s assurances that no one will take any notice, she will be walking and speaking her thoughts into her phone. With restrictions on subject matter (NO MENTIONING THE EX!) she will make her recording and leave it until she goes back to review it in 6 months time. Tune in on Tuesday to hear how she gets on.
This week's quick Healing Tool of the Week is "Mirror Talk" - and is very much as the name suggests: speaking to yourself in the mirror in a positive way. With eye contact! Listen to find out more.
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My comment is more about Emma’s activity of the week rather than the podcast content.
I am partly with Emma on journaling into your phone and worrying what people might think. My experience is that is not just about feeling self-conscious, it also depends on where you are. When I was in London or Essex, I agree with Harry, no one pays any attention. But in Suffolk, it’s totally different, people do notice and love to stop and chat!
There have been plenty of times I have been stood in a field, walking through the woods or down a village road, having a phone call, and people still stop to talk (no matter what time it is, I have had this 6am).
Emma, a tip someone gave me was to pretend you are writing a book e.g. say ‘Chapter Two’ or ‘Plot twist’ if you feel awkward. It helped me consider it, but I still haven’t managed to speak into my phone. Although, I do take a notebook on my morning walks and find somewhere to sit in the woods and write. The same people who would stop to talk when having a phone call would just wave and keep walking when I am writing.
Emma, I hope the journaling is going well.
Oh my word this story resonated with me! I’m still going through the early stages of being discarded and still living under the same roof while we sell the house so everything is still very raw. I cried when Emma mentioned that feeling of peace, shutting her own front door for the first time. I have dreamed for months of the safety of my own front door!
Oh Lynn - it will come. And it will be worth every minute you wait and work for it i promise. Sending you a huge cuddle. Xxx
Oh my word this story resonated with me! I’m still going through the early stages of being discarded and still living under the same roof while we sell the house so everything is still very raw. I cried when Emma mentioned that feeling of peace, shutting her own front door for the first time. I have dreamed for months of the safety of my own front door!