The Break Up Break Down

She thought she’d found love, but both relationships were built on lies. She says she was manipulated by two older, taken men. How does her story reveal how emotional cheating can blur the line between romance and control? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.

The week we're raising awareness for the Family Justice Center in New Orleans: https://www.nofjc.org/

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788.

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(00:00): Episode Intro

(04:18): How they met

[CW: Sexual Harassment]

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The step-bro scandal & other big deal breakers w/ Jackson Kim | Break Down Bonus Sep 11, 2025

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National Domestic Violence Support: https://www.thehotline.org/

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When she dated her step-brother.... - S2Replay Sep 09, 2025

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This week we're raising awareness for the Help Now Shelter in Orlando, FL: https://www.helpnowshelter.org/donate

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Timestamps: - (00:00-06:54): Episode Intro - (06:54-11:44): How they (and their parents) got together - (11:44-23:43): Challenges when dating someone in the family/main conflict - (23:43-24:41): What the family dynamic is like now - (24:41-27:47): Her step-brother's new relationship/when friends(?) date your ex - (27:47)-35:00): Advice from our interviewee - (35:00-35:30): Episode Teaser

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Break Down Bonus: Protecting your mental health in casual relationships w/ Jessica Hutchison Sep 05, 2025

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

National Domestic Violence Support: https://www.thehotline.org/

What proof do you need for a protective order?:https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/what-proof-do-you-need-to-get-a-restraining-order/

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S8 Ep7: When "the other woman's" housewarming gift exposed his infidelity.... - S8E7 Sep 02, 2025

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She thought she was just hooking up with a friend...until his girlfriend confronted her on social media. Suddenly, she realized she was the other woman without even knowing it. But instead of walking away quietly, she plotted the ultimate goodbye: a gift at his housewarming party that exposed his cheating to everyone.

The week we're raising awareness for Cornerstone in Minneapolis: https://dayoneservices.org/

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788.

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(00:00): Episode Intro

(02:56): How they met

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Are you crossing a line into emotional infidelity? w/ Laurie Poole, LPC | Break Down Bonus Aug 28, 2025

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Thank you, Laurie Poole, LPC, for joining us this week!

Learn more about Laurie, her podcast, and The Montford Group: https://themontfortgroup.com/laurie-poole

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S8 Ep6: When an avocado exposed his infidelity.... - S8E6 Aug 26, 2025

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What seemed like a clean, amicable breakup takes a shocking turn when a single avocado in the kitchen reveals a hidden betrayal. How did one small fruit uncover a much bigger secret? We'll find out when we break down this week's break up.

The week we're raising awareness for WCA in Boise, ID: https://wcaboise.org/

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, text BEGIN to 88788.

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

Follow the podcast!

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(00:00): Episode Intro

(02:37): How they met

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