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Have you ever had your heart broken? If not, the novelist Lily King thinks you should. This week, the Modern Love podcast revisits Ms. King’s essay about the unexpected benefits of heartbreak.

The actress Zoe Lister-Jones, known for her roles in “New Girl” and “Life in Pieces,” reads Ms. King’s essay. Stay tuned after the reading to hear more from her, Ms. King and the Modern Love editor Daniel Jones.