Stood up on her wedding day and left to face a room full of guests, Kayleigh Stead made headlines worldwide when she transformed her heartbreak into a spectacular celebration of self-love. But what happens when the viral moment ends and real life begins?

Kayleigh returns to share the raw, unfiltered aftermath of her cancelled wedding—from sobbing in bed and packing away her ex-fiancé's belongings to navigating well-meaning but misguided advice from friends telling her to "just move on." With remarkable candour, she reveals how therapy helped her uncover lifelong patterns of mothering others at her own expense, a tendency that began in childhood as her mother's young carer and continued into her romantic relationships.

"Grief isn't just about death," Kayleigh explains, challenging our cultural reluctance to give breakups the emotional weight they deserve. Her disastrous rebound experience—which left her crying all the way home—serves as a powerful reminder that healing happens on your timeline, not someone else's. 

Through Kayleigh's story, we discover that strength isn't about putting on a brave face but allowing yourself those moments of tears and ice cream. Her journey from abandoned bride to empowered woman offers a roadmap for anyone navigating heartbreak—showing how even the most public rejection can become the foundation for profound self-discovery.

Whether you're in the depths of heartbreak or supporting someone who is, this episode reminds us that every ending is an opportunity to create your next version—your 2.0—with more wisdom, boundaries, and self-love than before.

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