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Gumball Love PodcastAuthor: Melissa Roberts
Ever had a guy ghost you? He's into you and suddenly he pulls away or cheats? Does he leave and come back into your life? This is a Gumball Guy. Gumball Love is attention addiction. Attention is just like a Gumball, temporarily intense and sweet but soon the effect is gone. Guys addicted to the "Gumball" (any flavor of attention), get a high from the excitement, adoration and validation. During this cycle they appear to be falling in love. When the high is gone they pull away, ghost or cheat leaving you feeling confused, rejected and heartbroken. I'm your host, Melissa Roberts, professional relationship coach, creator of Gumball Love and the Back to You Academy. If you're ready to stop the cycle of toxic men, get through the break up once and for all, and finally get back to YOU, you are in the right place. This journey is about healing your heart, and you are encouraged to take the pace that is just right for you. In the process, you will build a foundation of confidence and strength that will make you unshakable, I promise. So get ready to level up your mindset and your lifestyle, as you awaken the seeds of greatness that are waiting to burst into full bloom. Let's do this! Find Melissa Roberts at www.GumballLove.com Instagram: @MelissaJaneRoberts Email: Melissa@GumballLove.com Facebook group: Gumball Love VIP Clubhouse Language: en Genres: Education, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP: 154: 7 YEAR SITUATIONSHIP - SLAVERY TO FREEDOM- How Natalie Broke Free:
Monday, 7 September, 2026
Slavery to Freedom: 7-Year Situationship - How Natalie Broke free For seven years, Natalie kept going back to the same toxic relationship — one she describes as feeling like "self-induced slavery." On the outside, she was successful, beautiful, and put-together. On the inside, she was stuck in a loop of shame, secrecy, and a fantasy she couldn't let go of. In this episode, Natalie sits down with Gumball Love coach Melissa Roberts to share the full, unfiltered story: the rock-bottom moment that led her to seek help, how the Gumball Method helped her finally see the manipulation tactics for what they were, the hardest boundary she ever set (and what it cost her emotionally), and how she rebuilt her confidence, her career, and her sense of self along the way. If you've ever found yourself addicted to the fantasy of what someone could be rather than who they actually are — this conversation is for you. There's no shame here. Just an honest look at how one woman broke the cycle, and how you can too. In this episode: Why Natalie couldn't tell her friends the truth about her relationship The moment "dating down" reframed everything for her How the Gumball Method helped her stop feeding the cycle The real difference between sex and true intimacy What it actually looks like to grieve a fantasy — and move on Why your value never changes, no matter where you are in your journey Ready for your own breakthrough? Click the link in the description to book a free discovery call with Melissa. Is he a Gumball Guy? Take the QUIZ HERE! Book a one time FREE CALL with Melissa Email: Melissa@GumballLove.com Instagram: @MelissaJaneRoberts
