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17:20 The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak
Join award-winning comedian, author, and podcaster **Rosie Wilby** for a funny, deeply insightful, and unexpectedly uplifting exploration of breakups, endings, and everything in between.
In this unmissable talk inspired by her acclaimed book *The Breakup Monologues*, Rosie blends science, storytelling and sharp humour to uncover the truth about heartbreak—and how it can become a powerful catalyst for healing, reinvention, and growth. Expect laughter, lightbulb moments, and some brilliant myth-busting around romantic ideals like “the one,” gender stereotypes in relationships, and how same-sex partnerships can teach us all more about connection and communication.
With warmth and wit, Rosie breaks down the emotional chaos of endings—whether romantic, platonic, or professional—and shows us how they can actually lead to new beginnings full of hope, clarity, and self-discovery. She’ll also unpack the modern breakup lexicon (hello, ghosting and breadcrumbing) and reflect on what we *really* want from love and connection in the digital age.
If you've ever been ghosted, heartbroken, confused by love—or just curious about how to do relationships better—this empowering session will leave you laughing, thinking, and feeling a little more hopeful.
✨ Come for the heartbreak, stay for the hilarity, and leave with a fresh perspective on love, loss, and what comes next.
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