Relationships, the Good & the Messy is a faith-led relationship and breakup recovery podcast for women who want healthier relationships, can’t seem to let go of their ex, or are ready to understand themselves on a much deeper level. I’m Sally Kalanpodcast host, author and relationship & breakup recovery coach. For over a decade I’ve helped women heal after heartbreak, understand why they keep repeating the same patterns, rebuild their confidence, and create healthier, more fulfilling…
What do you do when you’ve prayed for love, you’ve done the healing, you’ve asked God for guidance… and you’re still waiting? In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to trust God when you don’t know the outcome yet especially when it comes to love. Because maybe trusting God isn’t about sitting still and waiting for Him to hand you the answer. Maybe it’s about living your life…
Listen in to what I know love really is ..... Have you ever wondered whether you genuinely love someone… or whether you’re attached to the connection, the chemistry, the uncertainty, or the future you imagined with them? Because attachment can feel a lot like love. It can be intense, consuming and incredibly difficult to let go of. But I’ve come to believe there’s a difference. Attachment is…
Why can’t I stop missing them… even when I know they’re not right for me? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk about why it’s so hard to let go after a breakup, why your heart and your mind don’t always heal at the same pace, and why missing someone doesn’t automatically mean they’re meant to be in your life. We explore the difference between the…
Have you ever found yourself wondering… “Is this really the person God has for me?” In this episode, I share the three questions that have completely changed the way I look at relationships. Instead of focusing on chemistry, potential or mixed signals, I talk about something much deeper… The fruit your relationship is producing. Does it bring peace or anxiety? Freedom or bondage? Is it moving your…
In this episode, I share five things you’ll never get from a dismissive avoidant not to criticise or label anyone, but to help you stop waiting for someone who is consistently showing you what they’re capable of giving. This isn’t about understanding them even more. It’s about understanding you. Because healing doesn’t come from convincing someone to love you differently. It comes from recognising…
Have you ever found yourself wondering where you stand with someone? There’s a huge difference between being genuinely chosen and simply being kept around and understanding that difference can change the way you approach relationships forever. In this episode, I talk about why healthy love brings peace instead of confusion, why we ignore the patterns right in front of us, and the one question that…
We’ve made dating so much more complicated than it needs to be. If you’re constantly wondering where you stand, analysing mixed signals, or trying to convince someone to choose you, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing what healthy interest actually looks like—and why real love brings peace, not confusion. You deserve a relationship where you feel chosen, safe and valued. Let’s talk about…
Getting closure isn’t always about getting one last conversation. In this episode, I share a very personal part of my own healing journey and what God has been teaching me about moving forward when life doesn’t give us the ending we hoped for. We explore why some relationships feel easier to let go of than others, the difference between reality and potential, and how true peace begins when we…
Have you ever felt like a relationship never really ended? Maybe there was no real goodbye. No explanation. No conversation that gave you the answers you were hoping for. Just silence… distance… and a story that never felt complete. In Part 1 of this special three-part series, I share one of the biggest breakthroughs I’ve had about closure, heartbreak and healing. If you’ve been replaying…
We spend so much time talking about red flags that we often forget to ask a much more important question… what does a healthy relationship actually feel like? In this episode, I share five green flags of emotionally healthy love and why recognising them can change the way you approach dating and relationships. If you’ve spent years in emotionally unavailable or inconsistent relationships, healthy…