

Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties
Sierra DeMulder and Sam Blackwell
Sam & Sierra may not be therapists, but they will tell it to you straight (even if they aren’t). Each episode, they answer listeners’ questions with compassion, radical honesty, and all the relationship advice you don’t want—but definitely need. And no, it’s not always “just break up.” (Unless you really should!)
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Apr 8, 2019 • 1h 35min
Episode 38: Totally Not About Butt Stuff
Dive into the chaotic world of love as the hosts tackle being a Hot Mess™ and offer up candid tips on breakups. They share empowering breakup anthems that resonate deeply, reflecting on how music helps during heartbreak. Thoughtful discussions on navigating complex relationship dynamics, trust issues, and the balance between friendship and romance keep things lively. With humor and relatable insights, they explore post-breakup emotions and the importance of self-care, all wrapped in heartfelt support for listeners.

Apr 1, 2019 • 1h 15min
Episode 37: In Which Sam Attempts to Quote Wayne Gretzky
This week, the hosts dive into the complexities of sexual boundaries and the pressure of societal expectations. They discuss the importance of clear communication in relationships and validate listeners' experiences with discomfort in intimacy. From navigating the stigma of looking young while finding love to addressing the reality of being a rebound, no topic is off-limits. Plus, they explore the emotional weight of trust breaches in long relationships and encourage listeners to seek healthier connections. Tune in for insights and tough love!

Mar 25, 2019 • 1h 17min
Episode 36: Hippie Woo Woo Bullsh*t Self Love Bla Bla Bla #Instagram F*ckin Whatever
This discussion dives into reclaiming your time and confidence in a judgmental world. They tackle the complexities of bisexuality and relationship dynamics, highlighting the importance of emotional reciprocity. Listeners learn about the significance of boundaries for personal growth and the empowering role of therapy in self-love journeys. The episode also addresses the challenges of love in secrecy and offers heartfelt insights on healing from past trauma, emphasizing self-acceptance and community support.

Mar 18, 2019 • 1h 26min
Episode 35: Fluent In The Language Of “Well, He Did It Because...”
This episode tackles topics like making amends, letting go of self-limitations, toxic masculinity, and the myth of being "fixed."
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BLIND DATE: @notesfromyourtherapist Instagram Account
Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis
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Mar 11, 2019 • 1h 20min
Episode 34: Boy Bye (Pay Us $1000)
In this lively discussion, the hosts dive into the challenges of breaking up on social media and the haunting memories of past relationships. They tackle the insecurities that surface when dating someone perceived as socially superior and explore the bittersweet tendency to idealize exes. With humor, they reflect on personal growth through heartbreak and emphasize self-care, healthy boundaries, and the importance of honest communication in fostering fulfilling connections.

Mar 4, 2019 • 1h 15min
Episode 33: Back in My Day, You Just Poked A Man With A Stick
This episode tackles topics like wanting to change our partners, guinea pigs, when to interfere, and holding ourselves accountable.
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BLIND DATE: Affirmators Affirmation Cards
Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis
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Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 13min
Episode 32: An Emotionally Unavailable Kitchen Sponge of a Human
This episode tackles topics like wanting what we can't have, reconnecting with abusers, being the Mayor of Givingtown, and breaking up with friends.
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BLIND DATE: Secular Meditation: 32 Practices for Cultivating Inner Peace, Compassion, and Joy
Original music, recording, and editing by Spencer Wirth-Davis
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Feb 18, 2019 • 1h 6min
Episode 31: You Don’t Have To Be Friends With Your Exes
This episode tackles topics like our partners' exes, how to coexist with an ex, a good clean break, and rejecting good true love.
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BLIND DATE: Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie
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Feb 14, 2019 • 33min
Bonus Episode: 10 Tips for Surviving February 14th
As a Valentine's Day present, we've released this week's Patreon episode to the general public! In this episode, we tackle topics like the history of Valentine's Day, our favorite (or least favorite) v-day memories, and Just Break Up's 10 Tips to Surviving February 14th.
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Feb 11, 2019 • 1h 10min
Episode 30: How to Not Take Someone Else's Relationship Personally
This episode tackles topics like our friends' awful boyfriends, is a victim only a victim?, planning for future resentments, and is there a "too soon" for moving on.
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BLIND DATE: Back With The Ex
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