Welcome back to Rich in Real Life! I am absolutely thrilled to bring you this conversation with the one and only Dr. Delatorro McNeal II. Recently inducted into the National Speakers Association Speakers Hall of Fame, Dr. Delatorro stands among the top 1% of paid professional speakers and is renowned as a peak performance expert, so trust me when I say that today's episode is going to revolutionize your perspective on relationships. Join us as we dive deep into the profound concept of healing with integrity and the indispensable role of self-love in fostering healthy connections. We explore how men and women navigate heartbreak, confront triggers, and emerge stronger from challenging experiences. This episode offers practical insights into healing beyond traditional methods like journaling and meditation, focusing on actionable steps to truly transform and grow. We also discuss the critical difference between seeking companionship and building true partnership, so that you can start to embrace vulnerability and transparency in your quest for meaningful relationships. Prepare for a wealth of insights and revelations in this transformative discussion, and learn how to turn heartbreak into the foundation for thriving relationships! KEY POINTS - Importance of healing with integrity in relationships - The significance of reparative emotional experiences - On defining a clear vision for successful partnerships - The impact of seeking validation externally in relationships - The role of therapy in your healing journey - The difference between companionship and partnership in relationships - The power of self-love and forgiveness in the healing process QUOTABLES "We forgive everybody, but ourselves. We're great at forgiving the parents, the kids, the significant other, but the person we struggle forgiving is ourselves." - Dr. Delatorro McNeal II “What kills a lot of relationships is the lack of vision for the relationship. A single person knows what they want. Another single person knows what they want… But they didn't make the vision of what the relationship was going to be bigger than their own individual visions. So, as they're in a relationship, they're pursuing separate visions — that's division.” - Dr. Delatorro McNeal II "You will always find what you're looking for. If you are trying to find what's wrong with this person, you will make up stuff." - Dr. Delatorro McNeal II Dr. Delatorro McNeal II, MS, CSP, CPAE IG | @drdelatorro LinkedIn | @delatorro Love what you’re hearing? Follow Jessica Hurley and share the love! IG | @jessicahurley__  Rich In Real Life is produced by EPYC Media Network