EPISODE 4: DATING HORROR STORIES (PART I)

Ever fake a phone call to escape a date?

Or accidentally end up at a “casual hang” that turned out to be dinner with their entire family?

Yeah. Same.

We’re diving into the funniest, messiest, most WTF moments from the modern dating battlefield. Because bad dates make great stories—and we’ve got plenty.

Streaming Tuesday, April 22

Two NYC therapists. One mic. No emotional support animal required.

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Ah, red flags. Those tiny little warnings we love to ignore until they explode in our faces. In this episode, we’re calling them out—loudly, with love, and a healthy dose of “girl, no.”We break down the classics: love bombing, ghosting, the guy who’s best friends with your hair stylist (but “it’s totally not a thing”). We also talk about the subtle red flags—the ones that hide behind good hair, clever texts, and vague job titles.Think of this as your emotional TSA: we’re here to scan for danger before you board that hot-mess express. Buckle up.Attachment Style Quiz: https://traumasolutions.com/attachment-styles-quiz/

Tired of dating apps that feel like full-time jobs with no benefits? Wondering if decent men have gone extinct—or are just really good at hiding? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, weird world of where to actually meet a man (spoiler: it’s not in your DMs).We share the real talk on what works, what definitely doesn’t, and why Trader Joe’s might just be the new Tinder. From flirting in the wild to embracing the awkward, we’ve got tips, laughs, and a few cautionary tales that’ll make you glad you’re not doing this alone.Dating is hard. Let’s make it fun. (Or at least funny.)

Where to read stories:

https://medium.com/

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Breakups suck—whether you’re the one leaving or the one left behind. In this episode, we dive deep into the messy, painful, and sometimes liberating world of heartbreak. We talk about why breakups can feel like actual withdrawal, the lies we tell ourselves to cope, and how to survive the emotional rollercoaster without losing your damn mind.From ugly cries to late-night texts you probably shouldn’t send, we’ve been there—and we’ve got thoughts. Join us as we explore what healing really looks like, how to stop romanticizing the past, and why it’s okay to fall apart before you put yourself back together.The below youtube videos were mentioned by Shenae: https://youtu.be/Mqco3k3HX28https://youtu.be/rFMHdJ2DjMYhttps://youtu.be/tjZB3u7HEvshttps://youtu.be/-DT1ba6PZhkhttps://youtu.be/H5kiewkMFe4https://youtu.be/jzxZhNtcM00