This week's episode with The Lesbian of the Year, Leandra Earl of The Beaches centers around break ups and heartbreak. Leandra shares her story of getting out of a complicated relationship and how she has coped with the breakup while on the road.
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Mar 31
The Power of Queer Community with Amelia Montooth
This week, Mal sits down with Amelia Montooth to talk all about friendships and finding your people. Amelia shares her journey from working in politics in D.C., including time on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign, to coming out during COVID and eventually moving back to Los Angeles—whe ... Show More
45m 28s
Mar 24
From Near Death to Purpose with Bernenda Marc
This week, Mal sits down with Bernenda Marc, founder of Preparedness Collective, where she helps people escape chaos before it happens. She shares her experience as a first-generation Haitian American navigating her coming out story, along with her path through the military and e ... Show More
37m 30s
Mar 17
The First WLW Breakup With Becca Moore
This week, Mal sits down with Becca Moore to talk about going through her first real heartbreak with a woman. Becca opens up about what she learned from the relationship, how the breakup changed her perspective on dating, and what she’s looking for now in a partner. It’s an hones ... Show More
52m 23s
May 2024
479 - Grief, Breakups, and Hope for What Comes Next
This week we're talking about breaking up again, specifically about the process of grieving a breakup through the lens of the five stages of grief. Long relationships in particular can have difficult breakups and it can be hard to know where to turn. We're going to explore the st ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 2024
#231 Why Breakups are So Hard Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
In today's episode I interview Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby about breakup recovery. I learned SO much in this interview as we discussed why breakups are so hard, the different stages of a breakup, how to navigate obsessive thinking about your ex, what's going on in our brains as we fight ... Show More
42m 49s
Dec 2024
Love Actually: Real Romance Stories From Mahershala Ali, Jane Fonda, and More
For our last episode of 2024, we’re sharing a handful of stories about what love actually looks like, with all its flaws and complexities. The late poet Nikki Giovanni kicks things off by discussing the complicated love she had for her parents. We also hear from actor Mahershala ... Show More
41m 25s
Dec 2024
Relationship Goals For 2025: Embracing Growth, Self-Worth, and Connection
As we close out the year, Jillian offers a heartfelt guide to self-reflection and personal growth, exploring key questions that illuminate how we navigate loneliness, shame, and emotional discomfort. She shares actionable advice on building healthier habits, strengthening relatio ... Show More
45m 6s
Dec 2024
The Unhealthy Relationship: How to Let Go of The Wrong Person and Choose Yourself
Jillian dives deep into the emotionally charged topic of letting go, especially when it comes to relationships that are very unhealthy, misaligned, or emotionally unsafe. Sharing personal anecdotes, hard truths, and actionable steps, she explores why we cling to relationships tha ... Show More
54m 25s