https://simplecast.com Eat Your Heart Out From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters. 2025 Eat Your Heart Out en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:11 +0000 https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com Eat Your Heart Out https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/11cd0b49-e93a-4794-97b1-80e686e1ef92/34d7ec37-d10d-49da-986d-97269bc977c3/3000x3000/screenshot_2025_11_28_at_34423pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com episodic From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters. Meaghan Wray, Sadaf Ahsan true https://feeds.simplecast.com/3GH1yU7_ bisexual, family, friendships, intimacy, lgbt, love, platonic, relationships, sex, sexuality, women Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray hi@eaturheartoutpod.com 0d9802ea-7c13-462e-aeb3-920590350fb2 You Don’t Need Closure This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question: do you actually need closure, or are you just not ready to let go?

From breakups to situationships, closure gets framed as the final step before moving on. But more often than not, it turns into a loop—replaying conversations, searching for answers, and staying emotionally tied to something that’s already over.

Meaghan and Sadaf get into why we chase closure, what we’re really hoping to hear, and why even the “perfect” explanation rarely gives us the relief we think it will. Because healing doesn’t always come from understanding what happened—it comes from deciding you’re done waiting for it to make sense.

We’re getting into:
❤️ The myth of closure in modern dating
💭 Why we confuse answers with peace
🧠 Attachment styles and the need for resolution
🚩 When “closure” is just another form of contact
✨ Choosing to move on—even without all the answers

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/you-dont-need-closure-repe_iU8 This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question: do you actually need closure, or are you just not ready to let go?

From breakups to situationships, closure gets framed as the final step before moving on. But more often than not, it turns into a loop—replaying conversations, searching for answers, and staying emotionally tied to something that’s already over.

Meaghan and Sadaf get into why we chase closure, what we’re really hoping to hear, and why even the “perfect” explanation rarely gives us the relief we think it will. Because healing doesn’t always come from understanding what happened—it comes from deciding you’re done waiting for it to make sense.

We’re getting into:
❤️ The myth of closure in modern dating
💭 Why we confuse answers with peace
🧠 Attachment styles and the need for resolution
🚩 When “closure” is just another form of contact
✨ Choosing to move on—even without all the answers

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]]> You Don’t Need Closure Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:46:11 This week, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question: do you actually need closure, or are you just not ready to let go? From breakups to situationships, closure gets framed as the final step before moving on. But more often than not, it turns into a loop—replaying conversations, searching for answers, and staying emotionally tied to something that’s already over. This week, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question: do you actually need closure, or are you just not ready to let go? From breakups to situationships, closure gets framed as the final step before moving on. But more often than not, it turns into a loop—replaying conversations, searching for answers, and staying emotionally tied to something that’s already over. dating, dating in your 30s, heartbreak, dating myths, love, closure, romance, breakups true full 6 2 a331bc8a-d3d4-4fd4-9324-74b49d821bae Letting Go of Being a "Good Woman" with Savala Nolan This week, we're talking to Savala Nolan, author of new book of essays Good Woman: A Reckoning. We get into the pressure to perform goodness (and what that even looks like), the ways women are socialized to shrink themselves in relationships (whether that's as friends or moms), and why so many of us feel trapped between who we are and who we’re expected to be. We also get into dating, ambition, boundaries, and the emotional labour women are often asked to carry — sometimes without even realizing it. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing womanhood “right,” this conversation might make you rethink the whole premise.

We’re getting into:

👩🏽 What the idea of a “good woman” really means and who it benefits
🙂 How women internalize expectations around niceness, success, and desirability
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dating, relationships, and the emotional labour women are expected to perform
💪🏽 Why ambition and likability are still seen as conflicting traits for women
🙏🏽 Learning to trust your own instincts instead of social approval
💕 How redefining “goodness” can change the way we live, love and hunger for life

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Savala Nolan) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/letting-go-of-being-a-good-woman-with-savala-nolan-7NYwzDVx This week, we're talking to Savala Nolan, author of new book of essays Good Woman: A Reckoning. We get into the pressure to perform goodness (and what that even looks like), the ways women are socialized to shrink themselves in relationships (whether that's as friends or moms), and why so many of us feel trapped between who we are and who we’re expected to be. We also get into dating, ambition, boundaries, and the emotional labour women are often asked to carry — sometimes without even realizing it. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing womanhood “right,” this conversation might make you rethink the whole premise.

We’re getting into:

👩🏽 What the idea of a “good woman” really means and who it benefits
🙂 How women internalize expectations around niceness, success, and desirability
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dating, relationships, and the emotional labour women are expected to perform
💪🏽 Why ambition and likability are still seen as conflicting traits for women
🙏🏽 Learning to trust your own instincts instead of social approval
💕 How redefining “goodness” can change the way we live, love and hunger for life

To buy a copy of Good Woman, click here, and to follow Savala on Instagram, click here. 

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]]> Letting Go of Being a "Good Woman" with Savala Nolan Savala Nolan 01:04:09 This week, we're talking to Savala Nolan, author of new book of essays Good Woman: A Reckoning. We get into the pressure to perform goodness (and what that even looks like), the ways women are socialized to shrink themselves in relationships (whether that's as friends or moms), and why so many of us feel trapped between who we are and who we’re expected to be. We also get into dating, ambition, boundaries, and the emotional labour women are often asked to carry — sometimes without even realizing it. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing womanhood “right,” this conversation might make you rethink the whole premise. This week, we're talking to Savala Nolan, author of new book of essays Good Woman: A Reckoning. We get into the pressure to perform goodness (and what that even looks like), the ways women are socialized to shrink themselves in relationships (whether that's as friends or moms), and why so many of us feel trapped between who we are and who we’re expected to be. We also get into dating, ambition, boundaries, and the emotional labour women are often asked to carry — sometimes without even realizing it. Basically, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing womanhood “right,” this conversation might make you rethink the whole premise. religion, motherhood, savala nolan, womanhood, love, women, relationships true full 4 2 0f7d3b89-17ea-48b5-9b68-3fd687b0c735 Dating with Intention Is Ruining Romance: A Quickie with Meaghan This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT, it’s a solo quickie with Meaghan breaking down the pressure to “date with intention”—and how that advice can turn modern dating into a performance review. Instead of treating every first date like a long-term relationship audition, Meaghan unpacks how dating anxiety and outcome obsession can sabotage real connection. What if you could want commitment without forcing clarity too soon?

Whether you’re navigating dating in your 30s, healing anxious attachment, rethinking relationship timelines, or trying to build a healthy, emotionally available partnership, this episode is about balancing standards with surrender. You can have boundaries, self-respect, and high standards—without projecting a five-year plan onto someone you just met.

We’re getting into:

❤️ What “dating with intention” actually means in modern dating culture
💭 Fantasy projection, future-tripping, and relationship anxiety
🧠 Dating from anxiety vs. alignment
✨ The beauty of letting the future be revealed to you

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Meaghan Wray, Sadaf Ahsan) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/dating-with-intention-gpEedV0g This week on EAT YOUR HEART OUT, it’s a solo quickie with Meaghan breaking down the pressure to “date with intention”—and how that advice can turn modern dating into a performance review. Instead of treating every first date like a long-term relationship audition, Meaghan unpacks how dating anxiety and outcome obsession can sabotage real connection. What if you could want commitment without forcing clarity too soon?

Whether you’re navigating dating in your 30s, healing anxious attachment, rethinking relationship timelines, or trying to build a healthy, emotionally available partnership, this episode is about balancing standards with surrender. You can have boundaries, self-respect, and high standards—without projecting a five-year plan onto someone you just met.

We’re getting into:

❤️ What “dating with intention” actually means in modern dating culture
💭 Fantasy projection, future-tripping, and relationship anxiety
🧠 Dating from anxiety vs. alignment
✨ The beauty of letting the future be revealed to you

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]]> Dating with Intention Is Ruining Romance: A Quickie with Meaghan Meaghan Wray, Sadaf Ahsan 00:13:26 We’re unpacking how “dating with intention” can slide into anxiety, projection, and over-strategizing modern dating. A sharp reset on healthy boundaries and keeping your standards high without forcing the future. We’re unpacking how “dating with intention” can slide into anxiety, projection, and over-strategizing modern dating. A sharp reset on healthy boundaries and keeping your standards high without forcing the future. dating in your 30s, modern dating, dating psychology, dating burnout, relationships, dating with intention, how to stop overthinking in dating, relationship advice, healthy relationships, relationship anxiety, how to date without losing yourself true full 3 2 e7b3c719-eeb9-4a37-b18b-327358559e8d Interracial Dating: Navigating Love Through Culture and Belonging This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we're diving into the complexities, joys, and tensions of interracial dating. Joined by our wonderful friends Ishani Nath and Gabs Santos, we unpack what it really means to date across race in 2026. Drawing from our own lived experiences, we talk honestly about how race shows up in dating — sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly —and how it shapes desire, communication, and compatibility. We also get into the emotional labour often placed on partners of colour, navigating micro-aggressions from strangers (and loved ones), and the difference between “being open” and doing the work to be a genuinely safe partner. Whether you’ve dated interracially, are currently in an interracial relationship, or are simply curious about how race and romance intersect, this episode is for you. And because there was still so much to dig into, you can count on a Part II with Ishani and Gabs soon. [Note: Meg had to head out a little early, so is MIA from the final third of the conversation!]

We’re getting into:

💕 How we define interracial dating today
🌎 How culture influences attraction, expectations, and conflict
🤨 When curiosity crosses into fetishization
🏠 How family dynamics and cultural traditions complicate relationships
❤️‍🩹 What healthy, respectful interracial dating actually looks like

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]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Ishani Nath, Gabs Santos) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/interracial-dating-navigating-love-through-culture-and-belonging-IhY9WNp2 This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we're diving into the complexities, joys, and tensions of interracial dating. Joined by our wonderful friends Ishani Nath and Gabs Santos, we unpack what it really means to date across race in 2026. Drawing from our own lived experiences, we talk honestly about how race shows up in dating — sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly —and how it shapes desire, communication, and compatibility. We also get into the emotional labour often placed on partners of colour, navigating micro-aggressions from strangers (and loved ones), and the difference between “being open” and doing the work to be a genuinely safe partner. Whether you’ve dated interracially, are currently in an interracial relationship, or are simply curious about how race and romance intersect, this episode is for you. And because there was still so much to dig into, you can count on a Part II with Ishani and Gabs soon. [Note: Meg had to head out a little early, so is MIA from the final third of the conversation!]

We’re getting into:

💕 How we define interracial dating today
🌎 How culture influences attraction, expectations, and conflict
🤨 When curiosity crosses into fetishization
🏠 How family dynamics and cultural traditions complicate relationships
❤️‍🩹 What healthy, respectful interracial dating actually looks like

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]]> Interracial Dating: Navigating Love Through Culture and Belonging Ishani Nath, Gabs Santos 01:09:30 This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we're diving into the complexities, joys, and tensions of interracial dating. Joined by our wonderful friends Ishani Nath and Gabs Santos, we unpack what it really means to date across race in 2026. Drawing from our own lived experiences, we talk honestly about how race shows up in dating — sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly —and how it shapes desire, communication, and compatibility. We also get into the emotional labour often placed on partners of colour, navigating micro-aggressions from strangers (and loved ones), and the difference between “being open” and doing the work to be a genuinely safe partner. Whether you’ve dated interracially, are currently in an interracial relationship, or are simply curious about how race and romance intersect, this episode is for you. This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we're diving into the complexities, joys, and tensions of interracial dating. Joined by our wonderful friends Ishani Nath and Gabs Santos, we unpack what it really means to date across race in 2026. Drawing from our own lived experiences, we talk honestly about how race shows up in dating — sometimes subtly, sometimes loudly —and how it shapes desire, communication, and compatibility. We also get into the emotional labour often placed on partners of colour, navigating micro-aggressions from strangers (and loved ones), and the difference between “being open” and doing the work to be a genuinely safe partner. Whether you’ve dated interracially, are currently in an interracial relationship, or are simply curious about how race and romance intersect, this episode is for you. culture, interracial dating, eat your heart out, race, sadaf ahsan, fetishization, love, meaghan wray, gabs santos, ishani nath false full 2 2 31fc1366-4efa-4188-a1b6-e3c235a8131f Rethinking Modern Love: Dating, Friendship, and Relationships That Actually Fit This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this episode is all about creating a love life that feels aligned, secure, and deeply fulfilling.

Whether you’re single, partnered, dating, or somewhere beautifully undefined, consider this your reminder that there is no one “right” way to experience love. The best relationships aren’t built on expectation—they’re built on honesty, emotional safety, and the freedom to choose what works for you.

We’re getting into:

❤️ Modern dating and why more people are questioning traditional relationships
💡 Intentional dating vs. default partnership — and how to tell the difference
👯 Why friendship and chosen family are essential to a healthy love life
🔥 Intensity vs. compatibility: are we mistaking chemistry for alignment?
🧠 Relationship patterns to unlearn for stronger emotional connections
🌱 Signs a relationship is supporting your growth instead of limiting it
💬 The questions to ask yourself if you want more fulfilling relationships
💘 A healthier way to think about Valentine’s Day — no relationship status required

If you’re interested in modern love, dating psychology, emotional availability, relationship advice, or building deeper connections, this episode is for you.

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]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:50:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/rethinking-modern-love-dating-friendship-and-relationships-that-actually-fit-Cjpa_sOT This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this episode is all about creating a love life that feels aligned, secure, and deeply fulfilling.

Whether you’re single, partnered, dating, or somewhere beautifully undefined, consider this your reminder that there is no one “right” way to experience love. The best relationships aren’t built on expectation—they’re built on honesty, emotional safety, and the freedom to choose what works for you.

We’re getting into:

❤️ Modern dating and why more people are questioning traditional relationships
💡 Intentional dating vs. default partnership — and how to tell the difference
👯 Why friendship and chosen family are essential to a healthy love life
🔥 Intensity vs. compatibility: are we mistaking chemistry for alignment?
🧠 Relationship patterns to unlearn for stronger emotional connections
🌱 Signs a relationship is supporting your growth instead of limiting it
💬 The questions to ask yourself if you want more fulfilling relationships
💘 A healthier way to think about Valentine’s Day — no relationship status required

If you’re interested in modern love, dating psychology, emotional availability, relationship advice, or building deeper connections, this episode is for you.

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]]> Rethinking Modern Love: Dating, Friendship, and Relationships That Actually Fit Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:52:32 This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this episode is all about creating a love life that feels aligned, secure, and deeply fulfilling. This week on Eat Your Heart Out, we’re rethinking modern relationships just in time for Valentine’s Day. Instead of treating love like a checklist, we’re exploring what it means to date with intention, prioritize emotional compatibility, and build relationship structures that actually reflect your life. From redefining partnership to recognizing the power of friendship and chosen family, this episode is all about creating a love life that feels aligned, secure, and deeply fulfilling. friendships, singledom, platonic, love, relationships, romance, valentine's day, sex true full 1 2 7aa64ab7-971d-409d-9f8f-9d940934a946 What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Female Desire Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and offers a version of intimacy that feels freer, more equal, and strangely comforting. 

In this episode, we talk: 

🏒 Why Heated Rivalry has such a devoted female fanbase 
🔥 How queer romance changes the way desire feels for women watching 
🧠 The psychology behind enemies-to-lovers, secrecy, and emotional intensity 
💬 Power, vulnerability, and why emotional openness between men hits differently 
👀 What realistic MxM sex on TV does better than most straight sex scenes 
✨ How this fantasy quietly raises our standards for intimacy and connection 

Plus: we end with a Heated Rivalry–themed Would You Rather round that reveals far more about our desires than we intended… including what we want more of, what we’re tired of managing, and why this show may have ruined us (in the best way). 

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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/what-heated-rivalry-reveals-about-female-desire-2XQsynw_ Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and offers a version of intimacy that feels freer, more equal, and strangely comforting. 

In this episode, we talk: 

🏒 Why Heated Rivalry has such a devoted female fanbase 
🔥 How queer romance changes the way desire feels for women watching 
🧠 The psychology behind enemies-to-lovers, secrecy, and emotional intensity 
💬 Power, vulnerability, and why emotional openness between men hits differently 
👀 What realistic MxM sex on TV does better than most straight sex scenes 
✨ How this fantasy quietly raises our standards for intimacy and connection 

Plus: we end with a Heated Rivalry–themed Would You Rather round that reveals far more about our desires than we intended… including what we want more of, what we’re tired of managing, and why this show may have ruined us (in the best way). 

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]]> What Heated Rivalry Reveals About Female Desire Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:50:13 Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and offers a version of intimacy that feels freer, more equal, and strangely comforting. Heated Rivalry is gay, Canadian, hockey-obsessed, and deeply hot. But it’s also something else entirely. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are obsessed with a queer sports romance, and what that fixation reveals about desire, power, fantasy, and emotional safety. We dig into how watching men love each other on screen shifts the female gaze, removes traditional gender expectations, and offers a version of intimacy that feels freer, more equal, and strangely comforting. crave, eat your heart out, jacob tierney, hudson williams, fanfiction, relationships, connor storrie, rachel reid, game changers, romance, desire, hbo max, heated rivalry, sex, intimacy true full 29 1 9bcc57d0-e00f-4eda-8200-f452025e7155 The Nude Episode: Power, Pleasure, and Really Good Lighting From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can make us feel powerful, not pressured.

In this episode, we talk:

📸 What our earliest experiences with nudes taught us about desire, validation, and intimacy 
🔥 How taking nudes can actually build confidence and reshape body image 
🚫 Consent, safety, and the ethics of sharing (or never sharing) someone else's photo 
👀 The gender divide: why male nudes get mocked and women’s get mythologized 
✨ What makes a good nude, emotionally and aesthetically 
💞 Whether nudes deepen connection or mostly live in short, sparkly moments 

Plus: Meaghan serves a mini masterclass on taking a gorgeous nude: lighting, angles, lingerie, and the subtle tricks that make all the difference. 

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]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:40:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/the-nude-episode-power-pleasure-and-really-good-lighting-lppv964y From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can make us feel powerful, not pressured.

In this episode, we talk:

📸 What our earliest experiences with nudes taught us about desire, validation, and intimacy 
🔥 How taking nudes can actually build confidence and reshape body image 
🚫 Consent, safety, and the ethics of sharing (or never sharing) someone else's photo 
👀 The gender divide: why male nudes get mocked and women’s get mythologized 
✨ What makes a good nude, emotionally and aesthetically 
💞 Whether nudes deepen connection or mostly live in short, sparkly moments 

Plus: Meaghan serves a mini masterclass on taking a gorgeous nude: lighting, angles, lingerie, and the subtle tricks that make all the difference. 

Come back every week for new episodes, and don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us for more: 

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]]> The Nude Episode: Power, Pleasure, and Really Good Lighting Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:56:22 From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can make us feel powerful, not pressured. From first-time mirror selfies to the chaotic legacy of the front-camera flash, nudes sit right at the intersection of desire, confidence, shame, and self-expression. In this episode, we dig into why sending (or NOT sending) nudes reveals so much about our boundaries, our body image, and how we connect today. We share personal stories, cultural double standards, and the surprising ways nudes can make us feel powerful, not pressured. body confidence, photography, pleasure, nudes, relationships, body positivity, sex, power, consent true full 28 1 ed74fe38-e11d-4ffd-8efd-b1693330c236 Home for the Holidays… God Help Us Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. In this episode, we talk: 

🎄 Why holidays magnify family dynamics 
🧠 How to stay grounded before you’re overwhelmed 
🚫 Shutting down questions about dating, babies, weight,  career 
🔁 Why we regress around family and how to cope 
❤️ Supporting (or being supported by) a partner 
🍷 Managing alcohol-fuelled tension 
💸 Gifting expectations when you’re on a budget 
🚪 Knowing when you’ve hit your limit—and how to exit 
✨ Creating small moments of calm or joy 
🌈 What a chosen-family holiday can look like 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughs, and a rapid-fire game of “Great Idea or Very, Very Bad?” featuring re-gifting, festive PJs, bathroom crying, and hometown exes. If holiday family chaos is your seasonal tradition… this one’s for you. 

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:45:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/home-for-the-holidays-god-help-us-PHwY2sgE Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. In this episode, we talk: 

🎄 Why holidays magnify family dynamics 
🧠 How to stay grounded before you’re overwhelmed 
🚫 Shutting down questions about dating, babies, weight,  career 
🔁 Why we regress around family and how to cope 
❤️ Supporting (or being supported by) a partner 
🍷 Managing alcohol-fuelled tension 
💸 Gifting expectations when you’re on a budget 
🚪 Knowing when you’ve hit your limit—and how to exit 
✨ Creating small moments of calm or joy 
🌈 What a chosen-family holiday can look like 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughs, and a rapid-fire game of “Great Idea or Very, Very Bad?” featuring re-gifting, festive PJs, bathroom crying, and hometown exes. If holiday family chaos is your seasonal tradition… this one’s for you. 

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]]> Home for the Holidays… God Help Us Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 01:03:18 Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. Going home for the holidays can feel like stepping straight back into your teenage self: unsolicited questions, old wounds, passive-aggressive comments and all. In this episode, we get into why family gatherings feel so intense, how to protect your peace, and what actually helps you enjoy the season (or at least survive it). We share personal stories, emotional landmines, and practical scripts to handle everything from boundaries to budgeting to bringing a new partner home. christmas, love, family, friends, holidays, home true full 27 1 d7d65737-51b9-433e-a67b-22de045fd9f0 Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues, and Why We Date the Way We Do We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. 

We talk about why “daddy issues” became a pop-culture insult for women, why “mommy issues” shows up differently, and how much of this is rooted in gender norms rather than actual psychology. Plus, we get into our own patterns, the relationships that exposed them, and what healing looks like in adulthood. 

In this episode, we cover: 
🧩 Where the terms “mommy/daddy issues” came from (and why they’re so gendered) 
💔 How childhood patterns show up in adult relationships, self-esteem, and trust 
🪞 Whether these labels help us understand our parent wounds, or just oversimplify them
 🔁 How we repeat patterns like caretaking, approval-seeking, or choosing the unavailable 
🎭 How Hollywood romanticizes parent wounds (hi, “I can fix him”) 
🍼 The rise of the modern “daddy”/“mother!” trend 
🌱 What healing, re-parenting, and emotional growth actually look like 
💗 The small, everyday things we do now that our parents couldn’t give us 

Plus: a little catch-up, a lot of therapy-adjacent honesty, and a Fantasy Daddy Draft and Fantasy Mommy Draft that absolutely took us out. 

If you’ve ever wondered how much of your love life, confidence, or emotional style started in childhood… this one’s for you. 

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]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 00:40:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/mommy-issues-daddy-issues-and-why-we-date-the-way-we-do-PoQ9Iffs We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. 

We talk about why “daddy issues” became a pop-culture insult for women, why “mommy issues” shows up differently, and how much of this is rooted in gender norms rather than actual psychology. Plus, we get into our own patterns, the relationships that exposed them, and what healing looks like in adulthood. 

In this episode, we cover: 
🧩 Where the terms “mommy/daddy issues” came from (and why they’re so gendered) 
💔 How childhood patterns show up in adult relationships, self-esteem, and trust 
🪞 Whether these labels help us understand our parent wounds, or just oversimplify them
 🔁 How we repeat patterns like caretaking, approval-seeking, or choosing the unavailable 
🎭 How Hollywood romanticizes parent wounds (hi, “I can fix him”) 
🍼 The rise of the modern “daddy”/“mother!” trend 
🌱 What healing, re-parenting, and emotional growth actually look like 
💗 The small, everyday things we do now that our parents couldn’t give us 

Plus: a little catch-up, a lot of therapy-adjacent honesty, and a Fantasy Daddy Draft and Fantasy Mommy Draft that absolutely took us out. 

If you’ve ever wondered how much of your love life, confidence, or emotional style started in childhood… this one’s for you. 

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]]> Mommy Issues, Daddy Issues, and Why We Date the Way We Do Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:56:19 We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. We’re going deep this week: into mommy issues, daddy issues, and all the patterns we inherit without ever choosing them. From Freud to attachment theory to the ways our early relationships shape who we love, how we love, and what we tolerate, we’re breaking down the cultural baggage and the personal truth behind these loaded labels. true full 26 1 990cc685-ab57-4f07-862a-f1d945137190 Surviving Your First Heartbreak (and What It Teaches You) We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We talk: 

✂️ Are "clean breaks" possible?
👯‍♂️ Why we're meant to be of service to each other in hard times
🏅 Is there a winner and a loser during a break-up?
❤️‍🩹 When to go back to an ex — if ever

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]]> Sun, 9 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/surviving-your-first-heartbreak-and-what-it-teaches-you-85iOshE_ We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We talk: 

✂️ Are "clean breaks" possible?
👯‍♂️ Why we're meant to be of service to each other in hard times
🏅 Is there a winner and a loser during a break-up?
❤️‍🩹 When to go back to an ex — if ever

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]]> Surviving Your First Heartbreak (and What It Teaches You) Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:59:40 We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. We've all been there, whether it was a romantic or platonic relationship. Things come to an end, and it hurts like it's truly the end of the world. That's why, this week, we share our first big heartbreaks, how we healed then and now, and how we can best be there for each other when our friends go through their own break-ups. true full 25 1 343a1e66-bce3-495d-b7b6-9082f69b68eb Coming Out Later in Life: Navigating Queer Dating, Love, and Self-Discovery This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in romantic connections. We talk: 

🥰 The importance of self-compassion
💥 Feeling insecurity when it comes to new relationships
❤️‍🩹 The journey of healing
🌎 How to live fully in the present

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]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/coming-out-later-in-life-navigating-new-old-love-j6v_Re6W This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in romantic connections. We talk: 

🥰 The importance of self-compassion
💥 Feeling insecurity when it comes to new relationships
❤️‍🩹 The journey of healing
🌎 How to live fully in the present

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]]> Coming Out Later in Life: Navigating Queer Dating, Love, and Self-Discovery Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:57:32 This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in romantic connections. This week, we chat with the fabulous Sarah Anne Dasilva about her journey of self-discovery, coming out later in life, and the challenges and joys that come with it. We touch on a whole lot, including getting over heartbreak, the difficulty of dating men, societal expectations, and the importance of communication in relationships. As with any conversation about coming out later, we also discuss the grief of missed experiences, and the empowerment of women in redefining their needs and desires in romantic connections. true full 24 1 11b7bc03-7d60-41b4-9ce8-5205e824218c Fat Sex 101: Positions, Pleasure, and Asking for What You Want Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. We talk: 

📍 Discovering how to listen to your body
💥 The biggest misconceptions around fat bodies and sex
✂️ A few essential belly-friendly stretches and positions to try
🤝 How to advocate for yourself in the bedroom

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]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:10:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/fat-sex-guide-LV9r8q9o Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. We talk: 

📍 Discovering how to listen to your body
💥 The biggest misconceptions around fat bodies and sex
✂️ A few essential belly-friendly stretches and positions to try
🤝 How to advocate for yourself in the bedroom

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]]> Fat Sex 101: Positions, Pleasure, and Asking for What You Want Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:57:53 Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. Did you know it's possible to be flexible beyond the physical? Well, this week, we get into it with the amazing @FlexWithVera, who chats with us about how to get holistic with your body, learn what it wants and needs, including how to build confidence in the bedroom, no matter your shape or size. true full 23 1 2ad30e47-0498-49fd-8747-275e5eebd25a Therapy 101, 'Cause The Group Chat Won't Fix You Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. We talk: 

📜 Our personal therapy origin stories 
📍 How to find the right therapist for you 
💥 What to do when you disagree with your therapist 
✂️ When to cut ties and move on from your current therapist 
🤝 How to make therapy work for YOU 

And sooo much more. Say it with us: THERAPY IS FOR EVERYONE. Here are some great resources to help you get started: 
- Psychology Today (search for therapists all over North America) 
- Affordable Therapy Network (Canada-wide) 
- OISE Psychology Clinic (low-cost therapy at the University of Toronto) 
- TIRP Low-Cost Therapy Listings (Toronto-based)
- Therapist Listings for BIPOC, LGBT + Palestine-aligned folks
- Wellnest (Toronto-based clinic for BIPOC)
- CAMH programming 
- City of Toronto Crisis Lines 

If you’re in crisis or need immediate mental health support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide Crisis Helpline. 

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]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/therapy-101-cause-the-group-chat-wont-fix-you-kcyndgq4 Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. We talk: 

📜 Our personal therapy origin stories 
📍 How to find the right therapist for you 
💥 What to do when you disagree with your therapist 
✂️ When to cut ties and move on from your current therapist 
🤝 How to make therapy work for YOU 

And sooo much more. Say it with us: THERAPY IS FOR EVERYONE. Here are some great resources to help you get started: 
- Psychology Today (search for therapists all over North America) 
- Affordable Therapy Network (Canada-wide) 
- OISE Psychology Clinic (low-cost therapy at the University of Toronto) 
- TIRP Low-Cost Therapy Listings (Toronto-based)
- Therapist Listings for BIPOC, LGBT + Palestine-aligned folks
- Wellnest (Toronto-based clinic for BIPOC)
- CAMH programming 
- City of Toronto Crisis Lines 

If you’re in crisis or need immediate mental health support, call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide Crisis Helpline. 

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]]> Therapy 101, 'Cause The Group Chat Won't Fix You Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:49:48 Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. Therapy is great, allegedly (lol). But how do you find the right therapist for you? How do you know what to talk about? How do you even know you NEED therapy? In today’s episode, we’re talking all things THERAPY in hopes of demystifying this often very expensive self-care activity that is equal parts rewarding as it can be absolutely terrifying—especially if you’ve never done it before. true full 22 1 6b7aaea3-e01b-4efd-b93b-c31e00a5f398 Friendship Breakups: Why They Hurt, How to Heal, and Being a Better Friend Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white thinking that too often surrounds friendship. 

In this episode, we cover: 

💔 Why we don’t talk enough about friendship breakups 
🌀 The most common reasons friendships dissolve 
🔑 How to navigate the breakup process (and mutual friends!) 
🌱 What being a “good friend” looks like as adults 
🔄 When reconciliation is possible and when to let go 
💕 Why platonic love deserves the same care as romance 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughter, and one piece of advice we’d give our younger selves about friendship. If you’ve ever lost a friend, wanted to show up better for one, or wondered why society undervalues platonic love—this one’s for you.

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]]> Fri, 3 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/friendship-breakups-why-they-hurt-how-to-heal-and-being-a-better-friend-Jc9PdCOQ Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white thinking that too often surrounds friendship. 

In this episode, we cover: 

💔 Why we don’t talk enough about friendship breakups 
🌀 The most common reasons friendships dissolve 
🔑 How to navigate the breakup process (and mutual friends!) 
🌱 What being a “good friend” looks like as adults 
🔄 When reconciliation is possible and when to let go 
💕 Why platonic love deserves the same care as romance 

Plus: a little catch-up, some laughter, and one piece of advice we’d give our younger selves about friendship. If you’ve ever lost a friend, wanted to show up better for one, or wondered why society undervalues platonic love—this one’s for you.

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]]> Friendship Breakups: Why They Hurt, How to Heal, and Being a Better Friend Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:42:21 Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white thinking that too often surrounds friendship. Friendship is supposed to be “easy,” right? Not exactly. In this episode, we dig into the messy, complicated world of platonic love: why friendship breakups can feel just as devastating as romantic ones, what makes friendships end, and how to be a better friend in adulthood. We share personal stories, cultural blind spots, and practical ways to show up for the people you love. From handling the guilt of drifting apart to deciding when repair is worth it, we’re cutting through the black-and-white thinking that too often surrounds friendship. true full 21 1 40f625bf-6043-4556-a8e8-768b94f09777 Do We Even LIKE Weddings? A Single Guest’s Survival Guide If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition.

😬 Performing “coupledom” when you’re flying solo 
🪑 Singles table horror stories 
➕1 Etiquette 
💸 Splitting group gifts when you don’t have a partner 
🙄 Peak heteronormativity in wedding traditions 
🥂 Advice for couples to be mindful of their single friends 

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]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:50:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/do-we-even-like-weddings-a-single-guests-survival-guide-u1DWqniX If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition.

😬 Performing “coupledom” when you’re flying solo 
🪑 Singles table horror stories 
➕1 Etiquette 
💸 Splitting group gifts when you don’t have a partner 
🙄 Peak heteronormativity in wedding traditions 
🥂 Advice for couples to be mindful of their single friends 

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]]> Do We Even LIKE Weddings? A Single Guest’s Survival Guide Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:51:01 If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition. If you’ve ever dreaded sitting at the singles table or felt the sting of shelling out for a gift solo, this episode is for you. We’re unpacking what weddings look like when you’re not part of a couple, asking whether gendered traditions need to die, and sharing our best (and worst) experiences as single guests. Bonus: Would You Rather, wedding guest edition. true full 20 1 b6bf920e-0768-4513-8cbc-bc868a0f6199 Unpacking Comp Het (a.k.a. Compulsory Heterosexuality): Desire, Obligation, and Identity This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. From media portrayals, to family and community expectations, to those confusing moments when you’re not sure if you’re attracted to someone or just conditioned to believe you should be, comp het can be hard to untangle, but we gotchu. We also dig into: 

💕 How the internalized pressure to be straight can complicate dating and self-discovery
📺 Real-world examples from pop culture and our lives that illustrate what this is
🌎 How everyone is affected by this—not just women or queer folks
📚 All of the policing around terms just like this one

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Adrienne Rich's milestone 1980 essay
The Lesbian Master Doc
A few resources: A, B, C

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]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:50:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/unpacking-comp-het-aka-compulsory-heterosexuality-desire-obligation-and-identity-4cTQaEto This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. From media portrayals, to family and community expectations, to those confusing moments when you’re not sure if you’re attracted to someone or just conditioned to believe you should be, comp het can be hard to untangle, but we gotchu. We also dig into: 

💕 How the internalized pressure to be straight can complicate dating and self-discovery
📺 Real-world examples from pop culture and our lives that illustrate what this is
🌎 How everyone is affected by this—not just women or queer folks
📚 All of the policing around terms just like this one

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Adrienne Rich's milestone 1980 essay
The Lesbian Master Doc
A few resources: A, B, C

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]]> Unpacking Comp Het (a.k.a. Compulsory Heterosexuality): Desire, Obligation, and Identity Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:47:47 We're baaaaack! This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. We're baaaaack! This week, we dive into the concept of compulsory heterosexuality—or “comp het”—and explore how it shapes our understanding of attraction, relationships, and identity. Coined by poet and theorist Adrienne Rich, comp het describes the ways society pressures people to perform heterosexuality regardless of their true desires. We break down where the term comes from, and how it continues to show up in culture today. true full 19 1 be541b53-df95-4139-babe-da4b9668be13 We're On A Break (The Good Kind!) You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer!

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]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/were-on-a-break-the-good-kind-FkgSsYWc You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer!

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]]> We're On A Break (The Good Kind!) Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:01:19 You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer! You might have noticed we're taking a little pause, but don't worry, we'll be back by the end of the summer! true full 18 1 6a294d82-85c8-48c9-9cd8-611bd9e2f70a Sex, Satire, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. We also dig into: 

😓 How all of this is a cycle, and we will be having the same conversations forever
🫦 Some of us like to be subs, okay!
💦 The lack of understanding when it comes to kink
💪🏽 Just how feminist owning your sexuality is

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Sabrina Carpenter's album cover
The lolitafication of Sabrina Carpenter
It's true: Gen Z is having way less sex

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]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:25:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/sex-satire-and-sabrina-carpenters-album-cover-JMMQNbsi If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. We also dig into: 

😓 How all of this is a cycle, and we will be having the same conversations forever
🫦 Some of us like to be subs, okay!
💦 The lack of understanding when it comes to kink
💪🏽 Just how feminist owning your sexuality is

A few of the reads we mention this week:

Sabrina Carpenter's album cover
The lolitafication of Sabrina Carpenter
It's true: Gen Z is having way less sex

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]]> Sex, Satire, and Sabrina Carpenter’s Album Cover Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:40:49 If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. If you haven't been dissecting (or lusting!) over Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover (linked below), then where have you been, loca?! It's got everyone talking, so we had to talk about it. From whether or not it's effective satire to how effective it is as kink representation to how some women are held to higher standards, we have a lot to say. true full 17 1 d9ab2df8-c7c1-4c4d-9877-d5b4efe1142d Who Pays on a Date? Navigating Finances (and Insecurity) in Your Relationships Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, and a little research to expand on why this matters and why you gotta be talking about it. We dig into: 

💰 Why is money and dating still such a spicy topic?
💅🏽 Just how much some of us spend getting ready for a date
👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽 What about when it comes to treating friends?
🤑 When to start talking finances 

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]]> Fri, 6 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/who-pays-on-a-date-navigating-finances-in-your-relationships-dlKN8jLb Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, and a little research to expand on why this matters and why you gotta be talking about it. We dig into: 

💰 Why is money and dating still such a spicy topic?
💅🏽 Just how much some of us spend getting ready for a date
👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽 What about when it comes to treating friends?
🤑 When to start talking finances 

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]]> Who Pays on a Date? Navigating Finances (and Insecurity) in Your Relationships Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:50:50 Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, and a little research to expand on why this matters and why you gotta be talking about it. Talking about money with your partner can feel awkward, tense or even taboo—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we unpack the most heated financial debates couples face, from splitting the bill on the first date to dealing with income imbalances. Whether you’re just starting out or have been together for years, or even if you're just friends, we share practical tips, our own experiences, and a little research to expand on why this matters and why you gotta be talking about it. true full 16 1 1e34eb7c-f27d-4f61-ba0e-759094953e21 Does Divorce Deserve a Rebrand? A Reexamination with Haley Mlotek If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll ring true when it comes to everything from societal expectations to what we really want and need from relationships. We talk about: 

⏳ The hidden histories behind commitment
💰 Is marriage just a business arrangement?
👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽 How men thrive while married, and women totally do not
💔 Do we ever really heal from heartbreak?
🙏🏽 Relationships take work — and that isn't a bad thing

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]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/does-divorce-deserve-a-rebrand-a-reexamination-of-marriage-its-dissolution-with-haley-mlotek-8Gcgepsq If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll ring true when it comes to everything from societal expectations to what we really want and need from relationships. We talk about: 

⏳ The hidden histories behind commitment
💰 Is marriage just a business arrangement?
👩🏽‍❤️‍👨🏽 How men thrive while married, and women totally do not
💔 Do we ever really heal from heartbreak?
🙏🏽 Relationships take work — and that isn't a bad thing

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]]> Does Divorce Deserve a Rebrand? A Reexamination with Haley Mlotek Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:50:13 If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll likely ring true when it comes to everything from societal expectations to what we really want and need from relationships. If we look back at the long and varied history behind divorce and marriage, what do they really stand for? And who benefits more — men or women? In this episode, we dive deep into the institution with journalist and author Haley Mlotek on the occasion of her new book, No Fault: A Memoir of Romance & Divorce. Whether or not you've been there before, it'll likely ring true when it comes to everything from societal expectations to what we really want and need from relationships. true full 15 1 e104b17d-4cab-4fb7-b390-dc45a4aee36a Always the Single Friend? The Grief (and Joy) No One Talks About What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. We talk about: 

💔 Navigating loneliness and social pressure in a coupled-up world 
⏳ Why singledom isn’t a “waiting room” for love 
🪞 Grieving the life you thought you'd have — while still building a full, joyful one
 🌱 Finding meaning, connection, and identity outside of romantic relationships

Oh, and for a little extra lit, cut to here and here for some of those stats we get into in this episode about marriage and women's work!

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]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/always-the-single-friend-the-grief-and-joy-no-one-talks-about-emtT8V6B What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. We talk about: 

💔 Navigating loneliness and social pressure in a coupled-up world 
⏳ Why singledom isn’t a “waiting room” for love 
🪞 Grieving the life you thought you'd have — while still building a full, joyful one
 🌱 Finding meaning, connection, and identity outside of romantic relationships

Oh, and for a little extra lit, cut to here and here for some of those stats we get into in this episode about marriage and women's work!

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]]> Always the Single Friend? The Grief (and Joy) No One Talks About Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:47:29 What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. What does it really feel like to always be the single friend? The plus-one to everyone else’s milestones? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the grief, freedom, envy and unexpected joy that come with being the chronically single friend, surrounded by couples. If you’ve ever felt left behind, left out, or like you're the only one still figuring it out — this one’s for you. true full 14 1 3fe986ff-d7bf-4c31-a137-a2f21394f04b Going Viral, Loving Yourself & Taking Up Space with Jennarie This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. We get into: 

✨ The highs and lows of going viral 
💖 Embracing body positivity in an image-obsessed world 
📱 How social media shapes self-love (for better or worse) 
🎶 Finding power in music, creativity, and self-expression 
🤳 Dealing with internet trolls and protecting your peace 

Plus, Jennarie shares her personal journeys of self-acceptance and how she's learned to love herself—on her own terms. 

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]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Jennarie) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/going-viral-loving-yourself-taking-up-space-with-jennarie-G4es7D8K This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. We get into: 

✨ The highs and lows of going viral 
💖 Embracing body positivity in an image-obsessed world 
📱 How social media shapes self-love (for better or worse) 
🎶 Finding power in music, creativity, and self-expression 
🤳 Dealing with internet trolls and protecting your peace 

Plus, Jennarie shares her personal journeys of self-acceptance and how she's learned to love herself—on her own terms. 

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]]> Going Viral, Loving Yourself & Taking Up Space with Jennarie Jennarie 00:51:15 This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. This week, we sit down with Toronto singer Jennarie to talk about self-love, body positivity, and what it’s really like to go viral on TikTok. From navigating confidence in the digital age to embracing your body at every stage, we’re diving into what it means to truly take up space—online and IRL. lgbt, jennarie, bisexual, sexuality, body positivity, queer dating true full 13 1 8d0a4cfe-e67e-40c9-8516-7c632bc01f93 Red Flags on Dating Apps You *Shouldn’t* Ignore This week, we’re throwing up the red flags 🚩 instead of ignoring them, and diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of dating in the apps era. From future husbands in your DMs to full-on catfishers using AI avatars, we’re breaking down the subtle, sinister, and straight-up cringe behaviour that should make you run (not text back). But don’t worry! It’s not all doomscrolling and disappointment. We’re also spotlighting the yellow and green flags that signal someone might actually be worth a second date (or at least a reply). We’re calling out: 

🫣 “Not political” on the profile? Why that’s a 🚩 with extra bold font 
🍆 When the convo goes sexual WAY too fast (and how to ghost with grace) 
💘 Lovebombing vs. real enthusiasm, because there’s a difference and it matters 
🛫 Future-tripping on date one (sir, I just learned your last name) 
🤖 AI-generated profile pics and other forms of high-effort deception
💚 And the rare green flags that make us believe… maybe love ISN’T dead? Because if you're gonna waste your time, at least make it entertaining… and maybe even a little hopeful.

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]]> Fri, 9 May 2025 17:10:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/red-flags-on-dating-apps-you-shouldnt-ignore-c6vZkdll This week, we’re throwing up the red flags 🚩 instead of ignoring them, and diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of dating in the apps era. From future husbands in your DMs to full-on catfishers using AI avatars, we’re breaking down the subtle, sinister, and straight-up cringe behaviour that should make you run (not text back). But don’t worry! It’s not all doomscrolling and disappointment. We’re also spotlighting the yellow and green flags that signal someone might actually be worth a second date (or at least a reply). We’re calling out: 

🫣 “Not political” on the profile? Why that’s a 🚩 with extra bold font 
🍆 When the convo goes sexual WAY too fast (and how to ghost with grace) 
💘 Lovebombing vs. real enthusiasm, because there’s a difference and it matters 
🛫 Future-tripping on date one (sir, I just learned your last name) 
🤖 AI-generated profile pics and other forms of high-effort deception
💚 And the rare green flags that make us believe… maybe love ISN’T dead? Because if you're gonna waste your time, at least make it entertaining… and maybe even a little hopeful.

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]]> Red Flags on Dating Apps You *Shouldn’t* Ignore Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:58:52 This week, we’re throwing up the red flags 🚩 instead of ignoring them, and diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of dating in the apps era. From future husbands in your DMs to full-on catfishers using AI avatars, we’re breaking down the subtle, sinister, and straight-up cringe behaviour that should make you run (not text back). But don’t worry! It’s not all doomscrolling and disappointment. We’re also spotlighting the yellow and green flags that signal someone might actually be worth a second date (or at least a reply). This week, we’re throwing up the red flags 🚩 instead of ignoring them, and diving into the all-too-relatable chaos of dating in the apps era. From future husbands in your DMs to full-on catfishers using AI avatars, we’re breaking down the subtle, sinister, and straight-up cringe behaviour that should make you run (not text back). But don’t worry! It’s not all doomscrolling and disappointment. We’re also spotlighting the yellow and green flags that signal someone might actually be worth a second date (or at least a reply). dating, lovebombing, love, red flags, dating apps, relationships, catfishing true full 12 1 8b35f96e-e959-4df3-a8e0-b8db8b563df6 Seasonal Hoe 101: Your Summer of No Regrets This week, we're ditching the commitment-phobes and diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, and occasionally questionable world of being a SEASONAL HOE — and making the case for freedom, fun, and not having to explain your life choices to anyone until September. Because let's be real, when the weather warms up, so do our… options. We’re here to dissect the art of the no-strings-attached summer. We're getting into: 

🤷‍♀️ So, what actually qualifies as a "seasonal hoe"? Is it a body count? A state of mind? 
😬 How do you navigate the delicate dance of casual without someone (usually you) catching feelings and ruining everything? 
😎 Why is embracing your inner warm-weather wanderer actually kind of amazing? 
🎒 The contents of our highly essential "hoe go bags." 

Think less first-aid kit, more… tools for strategic encounters. 

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]]> Fri, 2 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/seasonal-hoe-101-your-summer-of-no-regrets-SaRcqgNr This week, we're ditching the commitment-phobes and diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, and occasionally questionable world of being a SEASONAL HOE — and making the case for freedom, fun, and not having to explain your life choices to anyone until September. Because let's be real, when the weather warms up, so do our… options. We’re here to dissect the art of the no-strings-attached summer. We're getting into: 

🤷‍♀️ So, what actually qualifies as a "seasonal hoe"? Is it a body count? A state of mind? 
😬 How do you navigate the delicate dance of casual without someone (usually you) catching feelings and ruining everything? 
😎 Why is embracing your inner warm-weather wanderer actually kind of amazing? 
🎒 The contents of our highly essential "hoe go bags." 

Think less first-aid kit, more… tools for strategic encounters. 

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]]> Seasonal Hoe 101: Your Summer of No Regrets Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:53:57 This week, we're ditching the commitment-phobes and diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, and occasionally questionable world of being a SEASONAL HOE — and making the case for freedom, fun, and not having to explain your life choices to anyone until September. Because let's be real, when the weather warms up, so do our… options. We’re here to dissect the art of the no-strings-attached summer. This week, we're ditching the commitment-phobes and diving headfirst into the glorious, messy, and occasionally questionable world of being a SEASONAL HOE — and making the case for freedom, fun, and not having to explain your life choices to anyone until September. Because let's be real, when the weather warms up, so do our… options. We’re here to dissect the art of the no-strings-attached summer. hooking up, dating, summer, relationships, queer dating true full 11 1 397d26db-8e34-4f43-b9fb-0e335075cc3c Is Chemistry Overrated?: A Quickie with Sadaf What is chemistry, and is it overrated? Can love exist without it? Um, spoiler alert, absolutely to all of the above! And it can exist in romantic and platonic relationships. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find. This week, in a solo minisode, Sadaf digs into this and more, including:

🧪 What does chemistry look like?
⏱️ And can it last forever?
👯 Why alignment matters in relationships
❤️ And why you deserve it all

After you listen to EYHO, check out Tracee Ellis Ross's complete episode of IMO here.

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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/is-chemistry-overrated-a-quickie-with-sadaf-nTrvkvYf What is chemistry, and is it overrated? Can love exist without it? Um, spoiler alert, absolutely to all of the above! And it can exist in romantic and platonic relationships. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find. This week, in a solo minisode, Sadaf digs into this and more, including:

🧪 What does chemistry look like?
⏱️ And can it last forever?
👯 Why alignment matters in relationships
❤️ And why you deserve it all

After you listen to EYHO, check out Tracee Ellis Ross's complete episode of IMO here.

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]]> Is Chemistry Overrated?: A Quickie with Sadaf Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:25:40 What is chemistry, and is it overrated? Can love exist without it? Um, spoiler alert, absolutely to all of the above! And it can exist in romantic and platonic relationships. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find. This week, in a solo minisode, Sadaf digs into this and more. What is chemistry, and is it overrated? Can love exist without it? Um, spoiler alert, absolutely to all of the above! And it can exist in romantic and platonic relationships. But that doesn't mean it's easy to find. This week, in a solo minisode, Sadaf digs into this and more. platonic, love, relationships, friendship, tracee ellis ross, platonic love, chemistry true full 10 1 f9676427-7911-4636-87f2-0a640d88a7c7 Breaking Down the *Worst* Dating Myths This week, we’re cutting through the BS and breaking down some of the biggest dating myths we’ve all been fed. From the idea that “opposites attract” to the pressure of finding “the one,” we’re taking a hard look at the love advice we grew up with—and why so much of it is straight-up misleading. 

We get into: 

💘 Should men *always* make the first move? 
🤔 Is “if they wanted to, they would” true? 
💫 The myth of instant chemistry (and why slow burns deserve more love) 
💍 Why “the one” isn’t a guarantee—and how that’s actually a good thing 
🛠️ Do you really have to fix yourself before dating? 

Plus, we get personal about the myths we’ve fallen for in the past—and the ones we’re still trying to unlearn. 

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]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:30:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/breaking-down-the-worst-dating-myths-Ed_Gkrme This week, we’re cutting through the BS and breaking down some of the biggest dating myths we’ve all been fed. From the idea that “opposites attract” to the pressure of finding “the one,” we’re taking a hard look at the love advice we grew up with—and why so much of it is straight-up misleading. 

We get into: 

💘 Should men *always* make the first move? 
🤔 Is “if they wanted to, they would” true? 
💫 The myth of instant chemistry (and why slow burns deserve more love) 
💍 Why “the one” isn’t a guarantee—and how that’s actually a good thing 
🛠️ Do you really have to fix yourself before dating? 

Plus, we get personal about the myths we’ve fallen for in the past—and the ones we’re still trying to unlearn. 

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]]> Breaking Down the *Worst* Dating Myths Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:47:11 This week, we’re cutting through the BS and breaking down some of the biggest dating myths we’ve all been fed. From the idea that “opposites attract” to the pressure of finding “the one,” we’re taking a hard look at the love advice we grew up with—and why so much of it is straight-up misleading. This week, we’re cutting through the BS and breaking down some of the biggest dating myths we’ve all been fed. From the idea that “opposites attract” to the pressure of finding “the one,” we’re taking a hard look at the love advice we grew up with—and why so much of it is straight-up misleading. dating, single, dating myths, relationships, queer dating true full 9 1 3d92da45-7eb3-46ea-b95e-bab39399857b Decentring Men—And the Friends Who Centre Them We all say we want to decentre men—but what about when your friends just won’t? This week, we’re digging into what it actually means to stop making men the main character and why some friendships start feeling different when you do. 

We get into: 

🚫 What “decentring men” really looks like 
😩 The secondhand cringe of watching a friend revolve around a guy 
💬 Why romance has been sold to us as the ultimate goal 
👯‍♀️ How to keep friendships solid when your priorities don’t align
🔄 What changes when you stop making men the default 

And yeah, unlearning this stuff isn’t instant—so we’re talking about our own messy, imperfect attempts too. 

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]]> Fri, 4 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/decentring-menand-the-friends-who-centre-them-U7ApjwaL We all say we want to decentre men—but what about when your friends just won’t? This week, we’re digging into what it actually means to stop making men the main character and why some friendships start feeling different when you do. 

We get into: 

🚫 What “decentring men” really looks like 
😩 The secondhand cringe of watching a friend revolve around a guy 
💬 Why romance has been sold to us as the ultimate goal 
👯‍♀️ How to keep friendships solid when your priorities don’t align
🔄 What changes when you stop making men the default 

And yeah, unlearning this stuff isn’t instant—so we’re talking about our own messy, imperfect attempts too. 

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]]> Decentring Men—And the Friends Who Centre Them Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:49:24 We all say we want to decentre men—but what about when your friends just won’t? This week, we’re digging into what it actually means to stop making men the main character and why some friendships start feeling different when you do. We all say we want to decentre men—but what about when your friends just won’t? This week, we’re digging into what it actually means to stop making men the main character and why some friendships start feeling different when you do. friendships, decentering men, platonic, love, relationships, platonic love true full 8 1 2fab8e74-2aa4-4903-8f4f-5bfc457292a3 Sober Sex, Confidence, and Consent with samantha bitty Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion on trauma, addiction and assault. If that isn't comfortable for you, feel free to skip this episode and take care of yourself! 

We get into: 

🍸 How substances shape our intimacy (and what happens when you stop using them) 
😳 Navigating first-time sober sex 
💃 Building confidence in and out of the bedroom without liquid courage 
🗣️ Having effective convos around consent, boundaries & pleasure 
💔 The stigma of sobriety in the dating world—and how to deal with it 

Plus, samantha shares her best tools & strategies for staying connected to your desires while sober. 

samantha bitty’s links: 
Follow her on Instagram: @samantha_bitty
Listen to her podcast, what would samantha bitty do?: Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Her website: https://www.samanthabitty.com/

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]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:35:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (samantha bitty) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/sober-sex-confidence-and-consent-with-samantha-bitty-1dmg4Ymg Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion on trauma, addiction and assault. If that isn't comfortable for you, feel free to skip this episode and take care of yourself! 

We get into: 

🍸 How substances shape our intimacy (and what happens when you stop using them) 
😳 Navigating first-time sober sex 
💃 Building confidence in and out of the bedroom without liquid courage 
🗣️ Having effective convos around consent, boundaries & pleasure 
💔 The stigma of sobriety in the dating world—and how to deal with it 

Plus, samantha shares her best tools & strategies for staying connected to your desires while sober. 

samantha bitty’s links: 
Follow her on Instagram: @samantha_bitty
Listen to her podcast, what would samantha bitty do?: Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Her website: https://www.samanthabitty.com/

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]]> Sober Sex, Confidence, and Consent with samantha bitty samantha bitty 01:04:50 Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. addiction, sobriety, confidence, drug addiction, alcoholism, self-love, sexuality, recovery, sex true full 7 1 c71987eb-e5c4-492e-b923-2b2d08036d1d Chill Girls, Bad Texters, and Nudes: A Quickie with Meaghan Why do men always want a "chill girl"? And why does it feel like code for "a woman who tolerates nonsense"? This episode, Meaghan goes on a much-needed rant about the impossible standard of being low-maintenance, cool, and unbothered. Plus, she dives into some listener questions: 

📱 How do you deal with someone who’s a terrible texter? 
🏙️ Is dating in Toronto really as bad as everyone says? (Spoiler: Yes.)
📸 How do I feel sexy without needing external validation? 
🤰 What do you do when your friends have kids but you don’t? 
💌 And more juicy, chaotic, and very relatable dilemmas 

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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/chill-girls-bad-texters-and-nudes-a-quickie-with-meaghan-wYSZUIoA Why do men always want a "chill girl"? And why does it feel like code for "a woman who tolerates nonsense"? This episode, Meaghan goes on a much-needed rant about the impossible standard of being low-maintenance, cool, and unbothered. Plus, she dives into some listener questions: 

📱 How do you deal with someone who’s a terrible texter? 
🏙️ Is dating in Toronto really as bad as everyone says? (Spoiler: Yes.)
📸 How do I feel sexy without needing external validation? 
🤰 What do you do when your friends have kids but you don’t? 
💌 And more juicy, chaotic, and very relatable dilemmas 

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]]> Chill Girls, Bad Texters, and Nudes: A Quickie with Meaghan Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:32:20 Why do men always want a "chill girl"? And why does it feel like code for "a woman who tolerates nonsense"? This episode, Meaghan goes on a much-needed rant about the impossible standard of being low-maintenance, cool, and unbothered. Plus, she dives into some listener questions. Why do men always want a "chill girl"? And why does it feel like code for "a woman who tolerates nonsense"? This episode, Meaghan goes on a much-needed rant about the impossible standard of being low-maintenance, cool, and unbothered. Plus, she dives into some listener questions. friendships, dating, dating myths, relationships, self-love, sexuality, sex true full 6 1 607e7e55-a8e4-4315-b20e-9a93aa4b0645 To the Besties: Soulmates Aren’t Just Romantic and Prioritizing Platonic Love In this very special episode of Eat Your Heart Out, we bring on our best friends (Inderpreet Kaur Gill and Chris Hanna) to talk all things platonic, from how we met to how our relationships have grown over the years to how enmeshed we are. (Ahem, codependency? Maybe?!) Most importantly, we share the beauty and joy of having someone in your life who just gets you, you know? 

We’ll cover: 
💕 The value of platonic love versus romantic love
🙏 Boundaries between buddies
👭 Prioritizing your pals
🎙️ How we all met and why we'll never ever leave each other...

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Inderpreet Kaur Gill, Chris Hanna) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/to-the-besties-soulmates-arent-just-romantic-and-prioritizing-platonic-love-Mg0xeEaW In this very special episode of Eat Your Heart Out, we bring on our best friends (Inderpreet Kaur Gill and Chris Hanna) to talk all things platonic, from how we met to how our relationships have grown over the years to how enmeshed we are. (Ahem, codependency? Maybe?!) Most importantly, we share the beauty and joy of having someone in your life who just gets you, you know? 

We’ll cover: 
💕 The value of platonic love versus romantic love
🙏 Boundaries between buddies
👭 Prioritizing your pals
🎙️ How we all met and why we'll never ever leave each other...

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]]> To the Besties: Soulmates Aren’t Just Romantic and Prioritizing Platonic Love Inderpreet Kaur Gill, Chris Hanna 01:06:05 In this very special episode of Eat Your Heart Out, we bring on our best friends (Inderpreet Kaur Gill and Chris Hanna) to talk all things platonic, from how we met to how our relationships have grown over the years to how enmeshed we are. (Ahem, codependency? Maybe?!) Most importantly, we share the beauty and joy of having someone in your life who just gets you, you know? In this very special episode of Eat Your Heart Out, we bring on our best friends (Inderpreet Kaur Gill and Chris Hanna) to talk all things platonic, from how we met to how our relationships have grown over the years to how enmeshed we are. (Ahem, codependency? Maybe?!) Most importantly, we share the beauty and joy of having someone in your life who just gets you, you know? friendships, boundaries, platonic, best friends, relationships, platonic love true full 5 1 76596544-633c-4beb-8930-d34d6a85fdc4 Romance Is a Scam with Anti-Dating Coach Victoria Yeung Is romance…a scam? Is it just a whole lotta marketing at work? Is intimacy what really matters? And how do you find that in your friendships? Also, what the hell is aromanticism? We discuss all with wonderful anti-dating Victoria Yeung, who also offers useful and simple rules to intentional dating and building your community, and this key nugget: "Romance is men's best PR."

We’ll cover: 
💔 Why there's more to romance in your relationship
😇 How to date intentionally, while placing your self-worth first
🔥 It can be all too easy to lose faith in friendships and rely on romantic partners for A-Z
🎙️ Where we land on the romance spectrum...

And check out Carrie Jenkins, a real-life romantic philosopher, as recommended by Victoria, here.

Victoria's links:
Instagram: @hopefularomantic
TikTok: @hopefularomantic

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]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 14:45:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Victoria Yeung) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/romance-is-a-scam-with-anti-dating-dating-coach-victoria-yeung-_S_0wzPy Is romance…a scam? Is it just a whole lotta marketing at work? Is intimacy what really matters? And how do you find that in your friendships? Also, what the hell is aromanticism? We discuss all with wonderful anti-dating Victoria Yeung, who also offers useful and simple rules to intentional dating and building your community, and this key nugget: "Romance is men's best PR."

We’ll cover: 
💔 Why there's more to romance in your relationship
😇 How to date intentionally, while placing your self-worth first
🔥 It can be all too easy to lose faith in friendships and rely on romantic partners for A-Z
🎙️ Where we land on the romance spectrum...

And check out Carrie Jenkins, a real-life romantic philosopher, as recommended by Victoria, here.

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]]> Romance Is a Scam with Anti-Dating Coach Victoria Yeung Victoria Yeung 00:50:49 Is romance…a scam? Is it just a whole lotta marketing at work? Is intimacy what really matters? And how do you find that in your friendships? Also, what the hell is aromanticism? We discuss all with wonderful anti-dating Victoria Yeung, who also offers useful and simple rules to intentional dating and building your community, and this key nugget: "Romance is men's best PR." Is romance…a scam? Is it just a whole lotta marketing at work? Is intimacy what really matters? And how do you find that in your friendships? Also, what the hell is aromanticism? We discuss all with wonderful anti-dating Victoria Yeung, who also offers useful and simple rules to intentional dating and building your community, and this key nugget: "Romance is men's best PR." lgbt, dating, aromantic, self-worth, love, relationships, romance, self-love, queer dating true full 4 1 e623055f-cbf0-48d4-9fad-eea9c4ce596e First Times, Late Bloomers, and Feeling “Left Behind” Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of sexual trauma and addiction.

Is being a “late bloomer” really as bad as it feels? And why does it seem like everyone else is miles ahead when it comes to love, sex, and figuring themselves out? In this episode, we’re getting real about late blooming—where timelines are blurry, societal pressure is heavy, and the myth of “virginity” makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be. 

We’ll cover: 
🌱 What it actually means to be a “late bloomer” (and why it’s not a bad thing) 
💔 How feeling “behind” can mess with your confidence and self-worth 
🔥 Why desirability isn’t one-size-fits-all (and how to own your journey) 
🎙️ Our own first times—no sugarcoating, no shame 

Whether you’re exploring firsts a little later, still figuring things out, or just tired of feeling like you’re “behind,” this episode is all about embracing your own timeline, challenging the myths, and realizing you’re never as alone as you think. 

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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/first-times-late-bloomers-and-feeling-left-behind-L5hS_Cv1 Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of sexual trauma and addiction.

Is being a “late bloomer” really as bad as it feels? And why does it seem like everyone else is miles ahead when it comes to love, sex, and figuring themselves out? In this episode, we’re getting real about late blooming—where timelines are blurry, societal pressure is heavy, and the myth of “virginity” makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be. 

We’ll cover: 
🌱 What it actually means to be a “late bloomer” (and why it’s not a bad thing) 
💔 How feeling “behind” can mess with your confidence and self-worth 
🔥 Why desirability isn’t one-size-fits-all (and how to own your journey) 
🎙️ Our own first times—no sugarcoating, no shame 

Whether you’re exploring firsts a little later, still figuring things out, or just tired of feeling like you’re “behind,” this episode is all about embracing your own timeline, challenging the myths, and realizing you’re never as alone as you think. 

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]]> First Times, Late Bloomers, and Feeling “Left Behind” Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:59:42 Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of sexual trauma and addiction. Is being a “late bloomer” really as bad as it feels? And why does it seem like everyone else is miles ahead when it comes to love, sex, and figuring themselves out? In this episode, we’re getting real about late blooming—where timelines are blurry, societal pressure is heavy, and the myth of “virginity” makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be. Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of sexual trauma and addiction. Is being a “late bloomer” really as bad as it feels? And why does it seem like everyone else is miles ahead when it comes to love, sex, and figuring themselves out? In this episode, we’re getting real about late blooming—where timelines are blurry, societal pressure is heavy, and the myth of “virginity” makes everything way more complicated than it needs to be. virginity, dating, late blooming, self-worth, confidence, relationships, self-love, late bloomer, plus size, body positivity true full 3 1 1e300832-a8de-406a-8c46-c41e78cf0d6c Ethical F-Boys: Can You Have Casual Sex Without Getting Hurt? Can F-boys really be ethical? And is it actually possible to keep things casual without catching feelings or getting hurt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of modern dating, where ghosting is easy, but emotional boundaries are hard. We’re breaking down the myths of the so-called “Ethical F-boy,” introducing you to the “Aspirational Good Guy,” and exploring whether honesty truly makes hookups hurt less. 

We’ll cover: 
🔥 What it really means to be an “ethical f-boy” 
💔 The emotional risks of casual sex (and how to navigate them) 
😏 Why setting boundaries is sexy—and necessary 
💬 Real talk from people who’ve been there, done that (a.k.a. us) 

Whether you’re all about the no-strings life or trying to decode the latest situationship, this episode is your guide to surviving (and maybe even thriving) in the modern dating game. 

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/ethical-f-boys-can-you-have-casual-sex-without-getting-hurt-PPY9NWxu Can F-boys really be ethical? And is it actually possible to keep things casual without catching feelings or getting hurt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of modern dating, where ghosting is easy, but emotional boundaries are hard. We’re breaking down the myths of the so-called “Ethical F-boy,” introducing you to the “Aspirational Good Guy,” and exploring whether honesty truly makes hookups hurt less. 

We’ll cover: 
🔥 What it really means to be an “ethical f-boy” 
💔 The emotional risks of casual sex (and how to navigate them) 
😏 Why setting boundaries is sexy—and necessary 
💬 Real talk from people who’ve been there, done that (a.k.a. us) 

Whether you’re all about the no-strings life or trying to decode the latest situationship, this episode is your guide to surviving (and maybe even thriving) in the modern dating game. 

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]]> Ethical F-Boys: Can You Have Casual Sex Without Getting Hurt? Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:34:03 Can F-boys really be ethical? And is it actually possible to keep things casual without catching feelings or getting hurt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of modern dating, where ghosting is easy, but emotional boundaries are hard. We’re breaking down the myths of the so-called “Ethical F-boy,” introducing you to the “Aspirational Good Guy,” and exploring whether honesty truly makes hookups hurt less. Can F-boys really be ethical? And is it actually possible to keep things casual without catching feelings or getting hurt? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the world of modern dating, where ghosting is easy, but emotional boundaries are hard. We’re breaking down the myths of the so-called “Ethical F-boy,” introducing you to the “Aspirational Good Guy,” and exploring whether honesty truly makes hookups hurt less. hooking up, friendships, dating, boundaries, fuck boy, relationships, sex true full 2 1 f02e1971-595e-41a2-95bf-d2fc2e8b71fb Welcome! We're so thrilled to kick off Eat Your Heart Out! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves to you (maybe with a little too much TMI? But we don't believe in TMI!). Here's the gist: From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.

You can catch new episodes every Friday,  email us any feedback below, and follow us for more. Talk to you next week!

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]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:15:00 +0000 hi@eaturheartoutpod.com (Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray) https://www.eaturheartoutpod.com/episodes/welcome-to-eat-your-heart-out-gMULqKEe We're so thrilled to kick off Eat Your Heart Out! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves to you (maybe with a little too much TMI? But we don't believe in TMI!). Here's the gist: From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters.

You can catch new episodes every Friday,  email us any feedback below, and follow us for more. Talk to you next week!

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]]> Welcome! Sadaf Ahsan & Meaghan Wray 00:30:32 We're so thrilled to kick off Eat Your Heart Out! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves to you (maybe with a little too much TMI? But we don't believe in TMI!). Here's the gist: From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters. We're so thrilled to kick off Eat Your Heart Out! In our first episode, we introduce ourselves to you (maybe with a little too much TMI? But we don't believe in TMI!). Here's the gist: From debunking myths about traditional romance to redefining friendship and intimacy, we're here to cut through societal expectations, rewrite the rules of connection, and make room for what really matters. true full 1 1