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**The Break Up Break Down**

When True Love feels more like a True Crime Story….Abby is ready to investigate! Breaking Up is hard to do (obviously) but it’s even harder when social media is involved. If your relationship is on display, people are noticing…especially when it ends. We talk to couples and individuals about their break ups. What went wrong? What things did they work through to try and make it work? We’ll learn from them and take valuable lessons from their experience while sharing a laugh (or cry) along the way.

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Latest Episodes:

S3: Break Down Bonus: Does Narcissism Run In The Family? w/ Celeste the Therapist Feb 16, 2023

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S3 Ep7: When they separated before the wedding photos came in.... - S3E7 Feb 14, 2023

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[SCROLL FOR CW] This week we're bringing awareness to One Place Family Justice Center in Birmingham, AL: https://oneplacebirmingham.com/donate-now/ - Follow the podcast! - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 - Timestamps: - (00:00): Episode Intro - (05:00): How they met - (07:25): When their relationship got more complicated - (12:19): How her pregnancy complications led to their biggest fight - (18:01): Why the pregnancy caused tension in their engagement - (22:56): How she's advised her friends from her experience - (27:54): Reflecting on the behavior she witnessed in the relationship/advice - (29:38): Teaser - [CW: Domestic Violence, Abortion]

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S3: Break Down Bonus: Handling Heartbreak "Like a Man" w/ Coworker Justin Feb 09, 2023

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We're talking about dating and heartbreak through the lens of men who date women! Our dude correspondent Coworker Justin joins us to react to S3E6 and talk about where he relates, what he would've done different, and even share his own personal experiences with heartbreak.

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Timestamps:

(01:17): What do straight guys look at when they're on dating apps?

(08:57): Justin talks about his long-distance relationships

(13:10): Do men wait for 'the one'?

(18:48): The first time Justin was truly heartbroken

(22:45): Justin's general guy heartbreak advice

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S3 Ep6: When a professional athlete got his heart broken.... - S3E6 Feb 07, 2023

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This week we're bringing awareness to Bradley Angle in Portland, Oregon: https://bradleyangle.org/give-support/donate/-Follow the podcast!-Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/-Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/-The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/-Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8-Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9-Timestamps:-(00:00): Episode Intro-(04:36): How they met-(07:31): When problems arose-(11:32): When they finally broke up-(15:13): When his golf career took a hit-(17:20): Reflecting on the relationship-(22:56): Teaser

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S3: Break Down Bonus: How do I leave a manipulative relationship? w/ Vernique Esther, LMSW Feb 02, 2023

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Have you ever felt manipulated by your partner? Did you try to break up with them, but they kept luring you back in? Abby brings on LMSW Vernique Esther to talk about how to recognize manipulation, set boundaries, and leave if necessary.

Check out Vernique Esther's:

Website: https://www.verniqueesther.com/

The Wholeness Academy: https://www.thewholenessacademy.com/

Books: https://www.verniqueesther.com/shop

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Timestamps:

(00:00): Introducing Vernique

(00:56): How do I know I'm getting manipulated?

(04:06): Why do people manipulate?

(07:07): Why do I feel bad for setting up boundaries?

(09:18): How do I handle religious manipulation?

(12:10): What if my partner threatens me w/ self-harm to keep us from breaking up?

(14:04): How do I leave a manipulative relationship?

(15:00): Can you ever work through manipulation?

(18:24): How to set boundaries in a relationship with someone who has manipulative tendencies?

(20:55): Why do I want to go back to someone who manipulated me?

(23:08): How do I convince myself I deserve better?

[CW: This episode briefly discusses: self-harm/suicide, domestic violence, religious trauma]

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S3 Ep5: When she had an affair with their boss.... - S3E5 Jan 31, 2023

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This week we're bringing awareness to My Sister's House in Charleston, SC: https://www.mysistershouse.org/give - Follow the podcast! - Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/ - Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/ - The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/ - Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8 - Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9 - Timestamps: - (00:00): Episode Intro - (05:26): Episode intro/her first marriage - (06:57): Introducing Anthony (her second husband) - (10:17): Introducing the The Boss (the third husband) - (11:27): The Affair - (13:29): Her second divorce - (17:01): When her 3rd marriage/relationship started going downhill - (20:46): When she started to realize this marriage was unhealthy - (25:32): Reconnecting with Anthony - (33:23): When she finally decided to leave The Boss - (34:29): Reflecting on these relationships - (40:51): Teaser

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S3: Break Down Bonus: Why is my job such a big part of my identity? ft. Shavonna Nicole Jan 26, 2023

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I don't know about you, but I often feel like a huge part of my identity is wrapped up in what I do. If you feel like if you lost a job, got ousted from a friend group, or left an organization, you'd lose a part of yourself- this episode is for you. My bestie from UF opens up the episode with me to talk about her experience not getting accepted to med school and then expert Shavonna Nicole jumps in to talk about how to find your identity in things other than your career.

Follow Shavonna: https://www.shavonnanicole.com/

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Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/

Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/

The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8

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Timestamps:

(00:00): Why do we put our identity into what we do?

(09:51): Interview with Shavonna Nicole

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S3 Ep4: When her sorority 'broke up' with her.... - S3E4 Jan 24, 2023

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This week we're bringing awareness to Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio: https://fvps.org/donation-center/

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Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/

The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/

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Timestamps:

(00:00): Episode Intro

(07:10): Sorority Rush

(10:46): When things started to get toxic with her chapter

(16:02): The story about the cops getting called on her

(21:58): Why she decided to stay in her chapter

(23:08): When she caused a "commotion" at a sorority mixer

(29:13): Why sorority life just wasn't for her

(30:39): When her sorority randomly 'broke up' with her

(34:57): How her college life changed when she was dismissed

(37:35): How she became a better person after leaving/advice

(43:37): Teaser

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S3: Break Down Bonus: Where is S3E3? + Double Standards in Dating Jan 19, 2023

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Why was S3E3 deleted? Will it ever be reposted? Also what was the story even about? Then, Lexi and Justin join in to talk about the craziest things they've ever done for love and the double standards they notice in relationships.

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Timestamps:

(00:00): Episode Intro

(01:56): Crazy things we've done for love

(07:27): Double standards in dating

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Break Down Bonus: Your genetics might influence you to cheat! w/ Macken Murphy Jan 12, 2023

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Science might be able to explain why you got cheated on. Scientist Macken Murphy joins Abby and Lexi to explain through research studies and data what influences people to cheat. He explains why your genetics may make someone more likely to cheat, why you're always dating serial cheaters, and how you can set yourself up (statistically) for a committed relationship.

Check out Macken Murphy!

Website: www.mackenmurphy.org

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mackenmurphy

Macken's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hhlSiS1hFW1pRWh8wfRy5

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Abby's IG: https://www.instagram.com/abbymariemurphy/

Abby's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theabbymurphy/

The Break Up Break Down on IG: https://www.instagram.com/breakupbreakdownpodcast/

Submit a break up story/couple: https://forms.gle/ATdabGFwyy7tEx3W8

Submit Feedback: https://forms.gle/jZcG5YPcBqPyNxEz9

Timestamps:

(00:00): Meet Macken