Dr. Sharon Livingston: Best Friend Breakups

Tonight we’re talking about a topic that’s often swept under the rug….but statistics show 40 percent of us have experienced this deepest darkest pain: what happens when you break up with a trusted friend, your partner-in- crime, the girlfriend you thought would have your back forever? Being dumped by your BFF may feel like the worst betrayal you could ever face.

But in every crisis there’s opportunity, right? This is the story of how a quirky therapist answers the phone one day, only to hear her closest friend say the dreaded words that cut her off forever.

Meet. Dr. Sharon Livingston, one of the most prominent leaders in the field of motivational research. She is the author of “Get Lost Girlfriend: How I Found Myself When My Best Friend Dumped Me.” Dr. Sharon has been featured in in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Daily News, Newsday, and countless other media outlets. Her website is www.getlostgirlfriend.com.