In this week's episode, Allie Brooke welcomes back Jessica Smith to discuss navigating the emotional journey of unexpected breakups. Jessica, a writer who views life as a series of joyful experiments, shares her insights on moving through heartache by cultivating a connection to our "NESS"—a word she coined for the embodiment of our soul and inner truth. Jessica explains that breakups often bring unique challenges, from the initial shock and feelings of blame to entering what she calls the "belly of the breakup beast." The conversation explores common feelings of self-doubt and provides practical strategies for survival during this difficult period. Ultimately, the episode focuses on shifting one's mindset from seeing a breakup as a failure to a "life course redirect," and offers actionable steps to cultivate self-love and embrace self-discovery.