Release Control

Do They Ever Come Back? The Truth About Your Ex Missing You

After a breakup, your mind won’t stop asking the same questions: Does your ex come back? Do they miss you? Do they ever think about you the way you think about them? In this episode, we get real about what actually goes on after a relationship ends. I break down the emotions, the silence, and the truth behind whether your ex is coming back—or if you’re holding onto something that’s already gone. We talk about why you can’t stop thinking about them, if they’re feeling the same way, and the hard reality of what “missing someone” really means after a breakup. If you’ve been stuck replaying memories, wondering if they regret losing you, or hoping they’ll reach out… this episode is for you. This is for anyone going through heartbreak, struggling to move on, or searching for answers after a breakup. You’re not crazy for wondering—you’re human. 🎧 Tune in if you’ve been asking: * Does my ex miss me? * Does my ex think about me? * Do exes come back after a breakup? * Why can’t I let go of my ex? * Is my ex thinking about me too? Real talk. No sugarcoating. Just the truth about love, loss, and letting go.

Breakup Questions: Why It Happened & How to Heal.

Why did they leave? What did I do wrong? Was it fixable… or was it always going to end? In this raw and vulnerable episode, I dive into the questions that haunt you after a breakup—the ones you replay late at night when everything feels too quiet. This isn’t surface-level advice… this is the real internal dialogue people don’t talk about. I break down the most common post-breakup questions we all ask ourselves: Did they ever really love me? Was I the problem in the relationship? Why do I still miss someone who hurt me? Why can’t I let go… even when I know I should? Why does it feel like I’m addicted to them? We’re talking about breakup psychology, emotional attachment, and the truth behind why your mind keeps going back to someone who’s no longer there. If you’re stuck overthinking, replaying memories, or trying to make sense of a relationship that ended… this episode is for you. This is for anyone going through heartbreak, dealing with relationship anxiety, struggling with letting go, or trying to understand their emotions after a toxic or deep relationship. You’re not crazy for asking these questions… but the answers might change how you see everything.

Leaving the Army, Leaving a Relationship, Starting Over

After 24 years in the Army, I’m standing at the edge of a life I’ve known for more than half of my existence… and walking into the unknown. In this episode, I open up about retiring from the Army, the emotions that come with leaving a brotherhood, and what it feels like to pack up my life and head back to Texas to start over. But the truth is, the uniform isn’t the only thing I’m letting go of. At the same time I’m closing this chapter of military life, I’m also going through a painful breakup. So this episode gets real. I talk about the weight of transition, the identity shift after Army retirement, the responsibility I feel toward my children and family, and the quiet moments where everything hits at once. This isn’t a polished story about having it all figured out. It’s about starting over at 45, dealing with heartbreak, rebuilding after divorce and relationships, and trying to figure out who you are when the life you knew changes overnight. If you’ve ever had to walk away from a chapter of your life, rebuild after a breakup, or step into a new beginning you didn’t expect… this one’s for you.

Five of the Most Asked Questions About Relationships

Struggling in love? Wondering if your relationship is healthy, or how to move on after a painful breakup? In this episode, I answer the five most asked questions about relationships, dating, and love: * How to know if your relationship is truly healthy * How to recover and move on after a breakup * Red flags you’re ignoring because you hope it will work out * Balancing your identity while being in a relationship * When to talk about commitment, future goals, and the next steps Whether you’re dating, navigating a breakup, or trying to build a strong, healthy relationship, this episode is packed with honest, practical advice to help you love smarter and protect your heart.

Dating to fill the void: Leaves you broken and empty

In today’s episode of Release Control, we delve into a topic that few people want to admit: many dating experiences today are not driven by love, but rather by a desire to fill a void. After a breakup or heartbreak, it’s natural to seek something new to escape loneliness, boredom, or rejection. However, when we date solely to avoid pain rather than healing from it, we find happiness, not emptiness. We’ll explore the following key points: - Why missing the connection after a breakup is different from missing the person. - How loneliness can trick us into rushing into the wrong relationships. - Signs that indicate we’re dating to fill the void rather than seeking true connection. - The negative consequences of casual dating without serious intentions, including resentment and regret. - How situationship’s can act as professional “void fillers,” leaving us feeling drained and unloved. - The various unhealthy ways people attempt to fill the void, such as rebounds, casual hookups, overworking, social media validation, and reaching out to an ex. This episode serves as a deep dive into the emotional traps people fall into after heartbreak and offers guidance on how to break free from them by confronting loneliness head-on and healing in the right way. 💬 Ask yourself: Are you dating because you’re ready, or are you afraid to sit with yourself? 🎙️ Final reminder: Healing hurts, but settling hurts forever. Choose your pain wisely. 🔔 If this episode resonated with you, please follow share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review. Together, let’s heal the right way.