Breakups, No Contact, and Rebuilding Self-Worth With Cole Zesiger

In this episode, I sit down with Cole Zesiger, a breakup coach whose work was born from his own deeply painful heartbreak. Cole shares how that experience reshaped his understanding of love, loss, and healing—and ultimately led him to help others navigate the aftermath of breakups with more clarity and self-respect. We explore the emotional complexity of breakups, why so many people become consumed with the idea of getting their ex back, and how much of the online breakup advice focuses on strategy over actual healing. Cole breaks down the most common mistakes people make after a breakup, why staying in contact often keeps wounds open, and how rebuilding self-worth—not manipulation or timing—is what truly allows people to move forward. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into emotional patterns, forgiveness, and the inner work required to trust again and build healthier relationships in the future. Follow Cole- @coachcolezesiger Get the book: Ex's and No's: The Breakup Advice You Don't Want to Hear Work with me: https://www.sabrinabendory.com Follow me Instagram: @sabrinabendory @youwillbeokpodcast #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #Breakups #NoContact #Self-Worth #ColeZesiger #Heartbreak #Healing #Love #Relationships #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice See show notes: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices