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Why I Built Heart Renew (And Who It’s Really For)
I didn’t build Heart Renew because I wanted to disrupt an industry or chase a market trend. I built it because I needed to...
Joanna Trojak
Sep 284 min read


The Rituals That Stayed With Me – Reflections from Ericeira
When I returned from the retreat in Ericeira, I didn’t come back with the things I thought I would. There were no major funding...
Joanna Trojak
Sep 213 min read


Pitching With Heart: What I Learned About Self-Trust in Ericeira
There’s something surreal about circling back—especially when that full circle includes shaky beginnings, deep self-doubt, and years of...
Joanna Trojak
Sep 144 min read


Swipe Right on You: How HeartRenew’s Daily Mirror Rewires Your Inner Dialogue
Our brains are wired for efficiency. Whatever gets repeated, gets reinforced— good or bad . This is how habits form, and yes, it’s how...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 273 min read


Why You Should Date Yourself First: The Science of Self-Dating with HeartRenew
Let’s set the record straight: self-dating isn’t just solo picnics and bubble baths (though hey, those are great too). It’s about...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 214 min read


Dear Me: Writing Love Letters to Yourself (Yes, Really)
You’ve written texts to crushes, emails to coworkers, and long rants to group chats. But when’s the last time you wrote something just...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 204 min read


From Burnout to Boundaries: How to Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
Let’s be real for a second: burnout is everywhere. That bone-deep exhaustion. The fake smiles. The “Sure, I can do that” when your soul...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 144 min read


Romanticize Your Life: 10 Self-Dating Ideas That’ll Make You Swoon
We’ve been conditioned to wait for someone else to plan the dinner, book the trip, buy the flowers, or create the magic. But here’s the...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 134 min read


The Art of Healing Alone: How to Embrace Your Own Energy
There’s a moment after heartbreak, burnout, or emotional chaos when everything goes quiet. No texts. No distractions. Just you, your...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 74 min read


Swipe Right on Yourself: Why You’re Your Best Match Yet
We’ve all been there—endless scrolling through faces, short bios, and awkward small talk that goes absolutely nowhere. But what if we...
Joanna Trojak
Jul 64 min read


🌱 HeartRenew is Live – Your Self-Love Companion Has Arrived
After months of building, healing, and pouring heart into code, I’m proud to announce: HeartRenew is live . HeartRenew isn't just another...
Joanna Trojak
Jun 22 min read


Your Nervous System on Dating: How to Regulate When You’re Triggered by Ghosting, Gaps, or Love Bombs
Because It's Not Just in Your Head—It's in Your Body. Your match suddenly stops replying after a deep convo.They said they’d call... and...
Joanna Trojak
May 263 min read


The "Almost" Epidemic: Why We're Addicted to Half-Love and Half-Effort
The Almosts Always Feel Like a Possibility—Until You Realize They’re a Pattern You’ve been there.The person who almost loves you.The...
Joanna Trojak
May 253 min read


You Are the Prize: How to Show Up in Dating Without Losing Yourself
Read This Before You Send Another “Hey, just checking in” Text Too many of us twist into emotional pretzels trying to be chosen—waiting...
Joanna Trojak
May 193 min read


The Mirror Effect: How Dating Reflects What You Believe About Yourself
Here’s the Real Tea: Dating Is a Mirror, Not a Mystery Ever wonder why you keep attracting the same types of people, over and over...
Joanna Trojak
May 183 min read


Dating While Healing: How to Navigate Love While Still Growing
Spoiler: You Don’t Need to Be Perfect to Be Loved If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll start dating when I’m fully healed,”“I don’t want to mess...
Joanna Trojak
May 123 min read


From “It’s Complicated” to “I’m Clear”: How to Stop Romanticizing Mixed Signals
PSA: Confusion Is Not Chemistry. Let’s be honest—mixed signals can feel addictive.They text you all day… then disappear for a week.They...
Joanna Trojak
May 113 min read


Boundaries Aren’t Walls: How to Protect Your Energy Without Shutting Down
Protecting Your Peace ≠ Pushing People Away You’ve been hurt before—maybe ghosted, betrayed, or left feeling like you gave too much. So,...
Joanna Trojak
May 53 min read


Emotional Availability 101: Are You Really Ready for a Relationship?
Being Single ≠ Being Ready You’ve got the dating app, the free evenings, and maybe even a wardrobe refresh—but when it comes to emotional...
Joanna Trojak
May 43 min read


Conscious Craving: How to Tell the Difference Between Loneliness and Readiness
Are You Really Ready to Date—Or Just Tired of Being Alone? It’s a late night. The house is quiet. You’re curled up on the couch,...
Joanna Trojak
Apr 283 min read
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