"Girl, I've been thinking"

The Toxic Side of ‘Healing’ No One Talks About

You think you’re healing. But what if you’re just… performing it? In this episode, I’m calling out the version of “healing” that looks good on the surface like love, light, high vibes ,but quietly avoids the real work. The suppressed anger. The hidden jealousy. The parts of you you don’t want to admit are there. Because real healing isn’t about becoming better. It’s about becoming honest. Are you actually healing… or just getting better at hiding? Stay connected: Instagram @monica_cotolan @girl_ive_been_thinking_podcast For collaborations or private inquiries: cotolanmonica41@gmail.com If this podcast resonates, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212099/support]

How to Move On After a Breakup or Ghosting (When You Didn’t Get Closure)

You don’t miss them. You miss what you thought it could be. That’s why you keep going back ,even when it’s over. In this episode, we talk about: •why you feel stuck after a breakup or ghosting •why closure isn’t coming •how to actually let go and move on If you’re tired of overthinking, checking, and waiting for answers…this is for you. DM me “MOVE ON” on Instagram if you’re ready to finally break the cycle. Follow & connect Instagram (personal): @monica_cotolan Podcast Instagram: @girl_ive_been_thinking_podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212099/support]

he was cute until he wasn’t

subtle icks that instantly kill attraction .  The ick.  I asked women online. They didn’t hold back. It’s always something small. And then it’s over. Follow & connect Instagram (personal): @monica_cotolan Podcast Instagram: @girl_ive_been_thinking_podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212099/support]

What If You’re the Red Flag ?… And You Don’t Know It?

What if the reason your relationships keep ending the same way… isn’t just them? In this episode, we’re talking about the patterns nobody wants to admit: falling for potential, overthinking texts, needing clarity too soon, and slowly losing yourself in someone you barely know. This one might feel like a personal attack. But it might also change your entire dating life. Follow & connect Instagram (personal): @monica_cotolan Podcast Instagram: @girl_ive_been_thinking_podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212099/support]

Why Some People Move On So Fast After a Breakup

Some people move on quickly after a breakup. Others barely survive the silence. In this episode I break down the pattern known as monkey-barring , when someone jumps from one relationship straight into another without ever sitting in the space between. And why it can feel so personal when it happens to you. Through a story from my own 7-year relationship, I explore the pattern of people who are always “in love,” the panic that can show up after a breakup, and what it really means when someone replaces connection with relief. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered: Did they actually move on… or were they just afraid to be alone? Follow & connect Instagram (personal): @monica_cotolan Podcast Instagram: @girl_ive_been_thinking_podcast Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2212099/support]