# Agony Aunties: How Do I Stop Checking My Ex’s Instagram?

An episode of [Therapy Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1646616622), 28 Nov 2025, 11 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6ab0fba6119942cbe118752f/e/16bdb8f4-cacb-11f0-afaa-b35dcfd44e49/media.mp3

In this week’s Agony Aunties episode, Julia, Sophie and Emily answer a painfully relatable listener question about being unable to stop checking an ex’s Instagram — even from a secret second account. They explore why scrolling an ex feels so addictive (spoiler: it’s part heartbreak, part habit, part magical thinking), how it keeps us stuck in the past, and the practical behavioural tools that genuinely help break the cycle. From deleting apps temporarily, to “just for today” thinking, to catching the urge and offering yourself compassion before acting, they unpack why this pattern is so common — and how to gently free yourself from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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