Yesterday

#brunchtalk: How Much Advice Is Too Much Advice?

Ever ask your partner for support and end up getting a TED Talk you never requested? We’re exploring how unsolicited advice shows up in partnerships, why it can feel so invalidating, and how well-meaning intentions can still land the wrong way. We're discussing the differe ... Show More

21m 8s

Nov 20

Quickie w/ Julie: What I Learned From Getting Married After 40

Is love coming later than you expected? We're back with a quickie where Julie talks about what she learned about getting married a bit "later" in life and how letting go of timelines helped find the type of relationship that actually works. This isn't to say yo ... Show More

11m 36s

Nov 18

S21E14: Designing The Love Life That's Meant For You w/ Ellecia Paine

What if the secret to a healthy, lasting relationship isn’t finding “the right person”… but designing the relationship that’s actually right for you? We’re here with Ellecia Paine who experienced first-hand what it's like to be in a relationship that looks good on the outs ... Show More

1h 8m

Feb 2025

Can I Date My Friend's Ex? with Amber's Closet

Amber Whittington joins Mal to discuss the age-old question - when, if ever, and under what circumstances, is it okay to date your friend's ex? How do you navigate that conversation? Can you still be friends after that happens? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! JOIN OU ... Show More

35m 35s

Oct 2023

EP59: All About Friends

A wise woman once said, “Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on me, for sure, that's what friends are for.” This week’s episode is all about friendship! Here’s what you asked Sarah and Therapy Jeff: <ul> <li>[25:54] Is it okay for friends to cuddle?</l ... Show More

1 h

Nov 2024

247. Can we be friends with our ex?

A lot of us try to convince ourselves we can be friends with our ex in the immediate aftermath of a breakup, but is that necesserily the best idea? In 2022 I did an episode with my ex-boyfriend talking about how a friendship was totally possible, well since then it is obvious to ... Show More

41m 4s

Jan 2025

Girl Codes EVERY Girl Should Follow: Exes, Social Media, Cheating, & Friendship!

Wanna be a better friend?! Check out these girl codes I swear by! These are the unspoken rules to help you be a better friend and also spot maybe a bad friend! What do y’all think of these?! Drop a story if you have any good stories regarding these!! ORDER JEANINE’S BOOK HAPPY & ... Show More

55m 26s

Jul 2025

Sunday Pick: How to be a better friend (w/ Rhaina Cohen) | How to Be a Better Human

What would it look like if we took friendship as seriously as we take romance? Rhaina Cohen, author of the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagine Life with Friendship at the Center, talks to Chris about the value of platonic relationships. They get into everything from o ... Show More

39m 36s

Aug 20

Navigating Friendship Conflict

This episode dives into the often-overlooked complexities of friendship conflict and breakups, highlighting that friendships can be just as emotionally significant—and challenging—as romantic relationships. The hosts discuss common causes of tension, from mismatched expectations ... Show More

53m 1s

Jul 2025

Can Our College Friendship Survive Adulthood?

Friendship is a key thread of the social fabric. But what happens when the thread starts to fray? They met in college and have been close for a decade. Now, with long-term partners in the mix, their once-easy bond is under strain. Resentments—some spoken, many not—have started to ... Show More

1h 1m

Aug 15

The Exact Moment To Walk Away From A Friendship

Have you ever wondered why friendship breakups feel so brutal? Like, worse than a romantic break-up? In this episode of But Are You Happy, clinical psychologist Dr. Anastasia Hronis tells us how to end a friendship without ghosting someone and leaving them wondering what just hap ... Show More

37m 48s

Mar 2024

EP77: Love, Friendship, and Honest Conversations: Listener Questions Answered

Lots of great listener questions this week. Sarah’s offering tips for talking with your partner about what it means to be in love, weighing in on whether or not you should know if your partner has slept with a friend, suggesting healthier ways to release your anger, helping to ... Show More

1h 6m

Nov 2024

#244 Rediscovering Your Sexuality Post Breakup with Dr. Tara

Today on the podcast I have sex and relationship expert Dr. Tara. She is a tenured professor, podcast host, and co-host of Celebs Go Dating. In this episode we talk about how to use your breakup as a time to rediscover your sexual identity, how to get more comfortable talking ... Show More

41m 50s

#brunchtalk: Can you stay friends with a...