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This Is Uncomfortable

Broken hearts can break the bank

Nov 16, 2023
The podcast explores the challenges of heartbreak and the financial toll it can take. It discusses one woman's unique coping mechanism of data tracking and how it helped her navigate the emotional turmoil. Listeners also share their post-breakup splurges and activities as a way to grow personally.
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Quick takeaways

  • Quantifying a breakup can provide insights and lead to personal and professional growth.
  • Retail therapy after a breakup can serve as a means of self-expression and self-worth.

Deep dives

Using Data Visualization to Cope with Heartbreak

After a painful divorce, LOM, a data journalist, found closure and healing by applying her professional skills to her personal life. She analyzed various aspects of her life, including sleep, social interactions, and spending habits. By quantifying her breakup, she gained insights into her emotional recovery. LOM's project, called Quantified Breakup, gained attention, leading to new professional opportunities and a flourishing career in the field of data journalism.

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