In this raw and healing episode of Marriage, Motherhood & PTSD, Coach Leah Huggins holds sacred space for every woman navigating the deep grief that comes with the end of a relationship—especially those that were long-term, toxic, or emotionally defining.

What We’re Talking About:

This episode dives deep into the emotional and spiritual toll of heartbreak—the kind that shatters routines, dreams, and your sense of identity. Whether you’ve walked away from a toxic relationship, been left reeling from emotional exhaustion, or are learning to live without someone who was once your “everything,” Coach Leah offers real talk and biblical truth to help you bounce back and start rebuilding.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• Why heartbreak is a form of grief, not just sadness
• How to know when loving them is killing you
• Letting go of someone God never assigned you to save
• The danger of numbing pain with distractions (like rebounds, food, or busyness)
• The difference between soul care and self-care—and why you need both
• The story of Jonah as a metaphor for being out of alignment in relationships
• How to stop romanticizing brokenness and start prioritizing healing
• Why guarding your heart is the ultimate act of self-love and spiritual obedience

This Week’s Coaching Assignment:

Coach Leah walks you through a 5-step Heart Healing Plan:

1. Name Your Truth – Acknowledge what you’re grieving
2. List Your Fears – Write down what’s keeping you stuck
3. Workshop Your Fears – Identify one solution or resource for each fear
4. Speak Life Over Yourself – Choose a scripture or affirmation to declare daily
5. Take One Bold Step – Block the number. Say no. Set a boundary. Choose peace.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
• 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."

Affirmation of the Week:

"I deserve peace, joy, and love that doesn’t hurt."