“I get a lot of messages saying ‘Because of you, I got over the worst heartbreak of my life’ or ‘Because of you, I finally walked away from a toxic situation and now I’m working on myself,’” Turecki tells Refinery29. The relationship coach, podcaster, writer and educator has built a career (and a significant following) on teachings that promote self-esteem and healthy relationship dynamics. In a nutshell, she wants “people to feel as though it’s better to be single than it is to be in the wrong relationship.” Her upcoming book, It Begins with You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life, is a deep dive into this self-improvement approach to love.
