Coping with Ghosting
Episodes
Limerence Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Move Forward with Kati Morton, LMFT
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever longed for someone who did not feel the same way? If you have a deep infatuation or an obsessive pull toward a person, you may be experi...
Will They Ghost Me? How to Spot the Signs in Dating with Kelsey Wonderlin, Licensed Therapist & Dating Coach
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stop ghosting before it happens? While you can never entirely prevent ghosting, there are signs it may occur in the future. Join host Gretta a...
What to Do When the Person Who Ghosted You Returns in Love or Dating
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Gretta, Certified Post Betrayal Transformation® Coach, reveals exactly what to do when the person who ghosted you reappears and...
Episodes I Love: Why Ghosting is an Ambiguous Loss with Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC, and Gretta discuss why ghosting is an ambiguous loss that causes frozen grief. ...
When Best Friends Become Strangers: Understanding Female Friendship Estrangement
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When women end a friendship, the heartbreak can be devastating, yet we rarely talk about how hard it is to grieve somebody who is still alive. Susan...
Episodes I Love: A Soothing Message For Anyone Who Has Been Ghosted
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been abandoned in a relationship, this episode is for you. Whether a friend disappeared, a business partner left you on read, or the lo...
Episodes I Love: Seven Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired on April 4, 2021.Want healthy ways to cope and heal after being ghosted? Listen as Gretta explains seven healthy ways to...
Kate Berski on Feeling Behind in Life & Breaking Free from Society’s Timeline
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has your life veered dramatically off course from what you planned? Whether through ghosting, betrayal, or an unexpected life challenge, many of us fi...
The Women’s Guide to Loneliness, Being Single & Learning to Trust Again
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Loneliness doesn’t come from being single; it comes from believing the lies that you’re not enough on your own.” - Fanny Tristan In this ep...
Ghosting and Mental Health for Cis and Trans Queer Guys: A Conversation with Rahim Thawer
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coping with Ghosting, host Gretta Perlmutter is joined by Rahim Thawer, MSW, RSW, a racialized, queer social worker and author of T...
Ghosting and Trauma Bonds: What’s Really Going On and How to Heal
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you or somebody you care about ever been in a toxic relationship? If so, it's possible that it was a trauma bond. Knowledge is power, and un...
Healing from Narcissism: Strategies to Overcome Ghosting and Toxic Relationships
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been gaslit, manipulated, betrayed, ghosted, or are feeling emotionally distressed in a relationship, this episode is for you. Therapist S...
From Confusion to Confidence: A Conversation with Giovanna Silvestre
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if confusion is a virtue? In this episode, Host Gretta interviews Giovanna Silvestre—creator of Confused Girl in the City and author of the new...
Ghosting, Attachment Styles & The Path to Secure Love With Julie Menanno
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should you get back together with the person who ghosted you? How can you build a secure relationship after being ghosted? Whether you're dating ...
How to Break Up With Someone: A Step-by-Step Guide
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ending a relationship is never easy, but doing it with dignity and respect can make all the difference for you and the person you're breaking thi...
Ghosting, Love & Dating: How to Create Deeper Connections with Topaz Adizes
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Gretta speaks with Topaz Adizes—Emmy award-winning writer, director, experience design architect, and creator of The Skin ...
Navigating Depression After Being Ghosted: What You Need to Know with Jeremy Godwin
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has being ghosted left you feeling disconnected or not quite yourself? If you're wondering whether you're experiencing depression or just go...
How Attachment Styles Impact Love, Dating, and Ghosting
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attachment styles profoundly impact how we experience love and relationships, particularly regarding ghosting. Understanding these dynamics helps heal...
Do Ghosters Care? Breaking Down an Academic Study on Ghosting
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone vanishes from your life without a word? In this episode, host Gretta dives into the social phenomenon of ghosting with insig...
Re-release: Who Ghosts and Why? Understanding Personality Disorders and Ghosting
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists. Sociopaths. Psychopaths. In this episode, Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., explains specific personality disorders as they relate to ghosting beh...
How To Get Over the Person Who Ghosted You
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you move on after being ghosted by a friend, family member, coworker, lover, or somebody you just had a date with? How do you know if you'...
5 Signs They're Serious About Commitment in Dating and Relationships with Jonathon Aslay
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are the signs of a healthy romantic relationship? What should you look for when seeking a lasting commitment? On today's episode of CWG, Coa...
Ghosting, Gender Dynamics, and Emotional Recovery From Ghosting
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the complex world of dating and love ghosting and its ties to gender and relationships with host and coach Gretta Perlmutter and guest Aaron K...
Gen Z & Millennial Ghosting Behavior: A Look at Ghosting, Loneliness, Dating, and Online Relationships
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Gretta is joined by Dr. Tirrell DeGannes, Psy.D., to explore ghosting, online relationships, loneliness, dating, and beyond. Dr....
Why Do I Keep Getting Ghosted? Understanding The Anxious-Avoidant Trap
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered, "Why do I keep getting ghosted?" If so, you're not alone, and it’s not your fault. Join Coach Gretta and Cons...
Reclaiming Intimacy: Overcoming the Sex Ghost, with Dr. Katie Stirling
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Coach Gretta and Katie Stirling, Clinical Psychologist, Sexologist, and Gottman Certified Couples Therapist, for a compelling discussion on ghost...
Protecting Your Heart in the Digital Dating World, with Haifa Barbari
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to protect your emotional well-being in the maze of modern dating with insights from Haifa Barbari, futurist and founder of the Be What M...
Radical Acceptance: The Top Strategy for Post-Ghost Peace
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Radical acceptance is one of the best mindset strategies for healing after being ghosted. On this episode of "Coping with Ghosting," we welc...
Overcoming Self-Harm, with Jocelyn Fitzgerald, LMFT
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're self-harming after being ghosted, you're not alone, and there are resources to help you through this journey. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, ...
Healing Through Journaling, with Dr. Kellie Kirksey
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the sting of being ghosted and wondered how to heal from the emotional fallout? Whether you were ghosted by a friend, family member...
Healing from Betrayal: Insights and Strategies with Dr. Debi Silber
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being ghosted can shatter your entire sense of self—but what if it could also pave the way for profound personal transformation? Join Gretta as she ...
The Chill Pill
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming show, friends Gretta and Coach Estee K. dive deep into the importance of treating yourself with kindness and compassion after bei...
How to Feel Safe and Secure In Relationships After Being Ghosted
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt nervous about making new friends because you're concerned that they'll ghost you? Do you feel anxious and struggle with t...
What To Do If You're Being Breadcrumbed, with Vasavi Kumar
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt strung along in a relationship without any clear commitment? Today, we uncover the truth behind breadcrumbing with the insightful V...
Long-Term Relationship Ghosting with Dr. Stan Tatkin
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been ghosted in a long-term relationship or want to learn more about ghosting and dating, this episode is for you. Gretta is joined by ...
Re-release: 9 Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling with the pain of being ghosted, this soothing and reassuring episode is for you! Mayra Rodriguez, LMFT shares important remi...
Exploring Forgiveness With Dr. Heather Browne
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Gretta and Dr. Heather Browne, PsyD, LMFT, for a lively discussion that centers around forgiveness and then branches off into many ghost-rel...
Navigating Ghosting and Trauma: Insights on Healing with Dr. Frank Anderson
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Anderson, MD, a world-renowned trauma treatment expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and psychotherapist, joins host Gretta to share his perspe...
Ghost Notes: Healing With Music
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Music can serve as a profound source of healing, especially in the aftermath of being ghosted. In this episode, Gretta has conversations with two rema...
Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Ghosting with Dr. Michele Jensen
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re struggling with your body image or eating disorders after being ghosted, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Michele Jensen, PsyD, LM...
Re-release: What to Do If You Are Being Ghosted and How To Handle The Return of Your Ghost with Dr. Natalie Jones
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of my first and most popular episodes from the Coping With Ghosting archives. What do you do if somebody ghosts you? What happens if the g...
How To Sleep Well With Dr. Bijoy John
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're suffering from insomnia, nightmares, or sleep issues, you're not alone. In this episode, Gretta and Dr. Bijoy John discuss everyth...
Friendship Ghosting With Dr. Daryl Appleton
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has a friend ghosted you? Are you struggling to trust new friends after being ghosted in friendship? If so, this show is for you. In this episode, Gre...
Managing Anxious Thoughts With Joanna Hardis, LISW-S
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Gretta interviews Joanna Hardis, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who was ghosted by a man she was dating, only to find out late...
HSP: Healing After Being Ghosted with Rachel Dorneanu LPC
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) who's been ghosted, you've come to the right place. Rachel Dorneanu is an individual and c...
Red Flags That May Lead to Ghosting With Lauren Josephine
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are some signs that you may get ghosted in dating? Can you predict if you're going to get ghosted? Lauren Josephine, the author of "...
How to Take Your Power Back After Being Ghosted
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your ghost living rent free in your mind? Are you having trouble feeling like yourself after being ghosted? If so, this episode is for you. In it, ...
Ghosting in the Professional World With Angie M. Callen, CPRW, CPCC
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been ghosted during the job application process? Have you been iced out by somebody you work with or who works for you? Are your sales prospe...
Ghosting and Narcissism, With Sterlin Mosley, Ph.D.
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is narcissism, why do narcissists ghost, and why do they return to haunt people? What is love bombing, and what is narcissistic discard? How can ...
Toxic Relationships and Ghosting With Shannon Petrovich
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you heal after being ghosted after a toxic relationship? How do you know if you're in a harmful or toxic relationship right now? Listen as...
ADHD and Ghosting with Kate Kamoshita, ADHD Educator and Learning Consultant
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and how can it impact relationships? Listen as Kate Kamoshita, ADHD Educator and Learning Con...
Attachment Style, Ghosting, and Healing Relational Trauma With Rose Viggiano
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is attachment, and how does it relate to ghosting in friendships and dating? How can I learn my attachment style? How can I heal relational traum...
How to Build a Support Network After Being Ghosted
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that earlier this May, the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory declaring loneliness a new public health epidemic in the United Stat...
Don't Ghost Yourself: 7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself and Boost Your Mood After Being Ghosted
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When somebody vanishes without explanation or warning, it's shocking and painful. But instead of caring for ourselves, we tend to focus tons of e...
Ghosting Podcast Reflections: A Conversation With Friends
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rosemary from The Ghost Podcast and Gretta discuss lessons they've learned about ghosting and share their respective ghosting po...
Dating and Ghosting with Dating Coach Evyenia Theodora
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coping With Ghosting episode, Gretta is joined by Evyenia Theodora - a professional matchmaker, dating coach, and founder of Chemeya Events an...
Navigating Shame and Guilt After Being Ghosted
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with shame or guilt after being ghosted? This episode explores different ways to understand and process these complex emotions.Host...
Healing Anxiety After Being Ghosted
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to struggle with anxiety after being ghosted, but you don't have to suffer. In this episode, Dr. Terri Bacow, a widely known exp...
How to Trust After Being Ghosted
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you trust after being ghosted? How do you know when it's safe to trust somebody? What types of therapy are best for resolving trust issue...
How to Reframe Thoughts After Being Ghosted
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts, this episode is for you. In it, Dr. April E. House and Gretta discuss seven cognitive distortions tha...
How to Support a Child or Teen Who's Been Ghosted
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know a child or teenager who's been ghosted? Today's guest is Maggie Reid Schneider, MD, Ph.D., neuroscientist, and a Child and Adole...
Move Forward After Being Ghosted: Positive Self-Talk with Estee K.
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How you treat to yourself after being ghosted is important. In this episode you'll learn all about positive self-talk, how to treat yourself li...
Sleep Tips - Sleep Better After Being Ghosted
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with sleep after being ghosted? You're not alone. Join Gretta as she shares pill-free, practical, and holistic ways to achieve...
Who Ghosts and Why? Understanding Personality Disorders and Ghosting
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists. Sociopaths. Psychopaths. In this episode, Denise M. Dudley, Ph.D., explains specific personality disorders as they relate to ghosting beh...
How to Feel Better After Being Ghosted, Featuring Dr. Josh Mirmelli
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are struggling with self-judgment, emotional pain, or letting go after being ghosted, this show is for you. In this episode, Dr. Josh Mirmell...
Your Questions Answered II, Featuring The Ghost Podcast
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coping With Ghosting and The Ghost Podcast team up for another joint episode to answer all your ghosting questions. If you have a question, email it t...
Resisting the Stigma of Being Ghosted with Treena Orchard
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gretta and Treena Orchard for a conversation about how dating apps set the stage for ghosting, the stigma of being ghosted, and why we are hardwi...
Food, Mood, and Ghosting
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you struggled with healthy eating after being ghosted? Maybe you didn't feel like eating or numbed your emotions by binging on junk food. In...
A Soothing Message For Anyone Who Has Been Ghosted
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been abandoned in a relationship, this episode is for you. Whether a friend disappeared, a business partner left you on read, or the lo...
Healthy Ways to Process Anger with Denise M. Dudley
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you angry about being ghosted? Do you want to get revenge on the person who ghosted you? Are you mad at yourself for being ghosted? If you answere...
Your Questions Answered, Featuring The Ghost Podcast
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coping With Ghosting and The Ghost Podcast team up for another joint episode to answer all your ghosting questions. If you have a question, email it t...
An Academic Study About Ghosting with Dr. Darcey Powell
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that academic research has been conducted about ghosting and being ghosted? In this show, Gretta interviews Dr. Darcey Powell, an Associa...
What To Do When Your Adult Child Ghosts You
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your adult child ghosts you? In this episode, Gretta is joined by Tina Gilbertson, who is a psychotherapist, author, and co-fo...
The Dyscommunication Crisis with Sam George
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do unreturned messages make you feel nuts? You are not alone! Sam George, the author of I'll Get Back to You: The Dyscommunication Crisis: Why Un...
Ghosting Defined: Everything You Need to Know About Ghosting
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Who tends to get ghosted the most? What's attachment theory? Why is there so much confusion about the definition of ghosting? Is closure somethin...
How to Rebuild Trust and Confidence After Being Ghosted with Carrie Leaf, MS, LMFT
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to build confidence and trust after being ghosted? Would you like to have more trust in yourself and others? Do you wonder, "how can ...
How to Respond to Being Ghosted with Erin Fisher, Certified Mediator
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about what to say to somebody who is ghosting you. Ghosted? Many people say, "let the dead Rest In Peace," or, "...
Special Episode: A Conversation with The Ghost Podcast
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Gretta as she talks about ghosting and the silent treatment with Clover & Rosemary from The Ghost Podcast. Their show was created to share...
Why Do People Ghost? Featuring Dr. April E. House
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people ghost? So many people want to know, "Why was I ghosted, abandoned, or given the silent treatment?" Dr. April E. House is in th...
Relationships, Boundaries, Communication, and Ghosting with Amy Fiedler
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been ghosted, received the silent treatment, or been suddenly abandoned by somebody you care about? If so, join Gretta and Amy Fiedler, CHLC,...
9 Gentle Reminders as You Heal From Being Ghosted
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are struggling with the pain of being ghosted, this soothing and reassuring episode is for you! Mayra Rodriguez, M.A., AMFT, shares important r...
Special Episode: Coping With Ghosting in Business
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been ghosted in business? Have your sales leads, prospective clients, or customers suddenly stopped responding ? If so, you are not alon...
Why Ghosting is an Ambiguous Loss with Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, Gabriela Vazquez, AMFT, APCC, and Gretta discuss why ghosting is an ambiguous loss that causes frozen grief. ...
Why Ghosting is Hazardous and How Not to Ghost with Dr. Josh Mirmelli
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coping With Ghosting, Dr. Josh Mirmelli and Gretta discuss the following: How ghosting impacts all people involvedWhy it's be...
What to Do If You Are Being Ghosted and How To Handle The Return of Your Ghost with Dr. Natalie Jones
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do if somebody ghosts you? What happens if the ghost returns? Is it possible to reunite with your ghost? The brilliant Dr. Natalie Jones, ...
5 Ways To Have a Healthy Mindset After Being Ghosted
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset is everything, and it plays a critical role in the path to recovery after being ghosted. In this episode, Josh from Mindset With Josh discusse...
Seven Ways to Heal After Being Ghosted
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want healthy ways to cope and heal after being ghosted? Listen as Gretta explains seven healthy ways to get over your ghost so that you can quickly ...
Welcome to Coping With Ghosting!
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Coping With Ghosting, the show that provides hope, healing, and understanding for anyone who has been ghosted. In this introductory episode...